On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Virgil / Vincent, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Michael Jones was born in Nashville, Tennessee on April 7, 1951.
He died on February 28, 2024 at the age of 72.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Michael Jones
- Ring Names
- Virgil ( April 9, 2000 - November 13, 2020)
- Mr. Jones ( February 22, 2000 - April 8, 2000)
- Curly Bill ( September 9, 1999 - February 21, 2000)
- Shane ( August 17, 1999 - September 9, 1999)
- Vincent ( December 23, 1996 - August 16, 1999)
- Virgil ( July 1, 1987 - December 22, 1996)
- Soul Train Jones ( January 1, 1985 - June 30, 1987)
- Born April 7, 1951
- Died February 28, 2024 (aged 72)
- Nationality United States
- Birth Place Nashville, Tennessee
- Billed From
- Palm Beach, Florida
- Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight
- 250 lbs (113 kg)
Career History
- Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( April 5, 2019 - November 13, 2020)
- Part Time Wrestler ( January 24, 2015 - December 1, 2017)
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1985 - March 23, 2013)
- Manager ( May 17, 2010 - June 21, 2010)
- Manager ( August 15, 1987 - January 19, 1991)
- Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion INDY May 27, 2000 March 23, 2013 Promotion WWEBrand Raw May 17, 2010 June 21, 2010 Promotion WCW December 23, 1996 April 8, 2000 Promotion WWF August 15, 1987 August 14, 1994 Promotion CWA December 29, 1986 May 4, 1987 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face June 22, 2010 November 13, 2020 Heel May 17, 2010 June 21, 2010 Face May 27, 2000 May 16, 2010 Heel December 23, 1996 May 26, 2000 Face January 19, 1991 December 22, 1996 Heel August 15, 1987 January 18, 1991 Face January 1, 1985 August 14, 1987 - Images History
May 2010Sep 1999Dec 1996Jan 1985
- Finishers
- Russian Legsweep ( January 1, 1985 - November 13, 2020)
- Million Dollar Dream - Cobra Clutch ( August 15, 1987 - November 13, 2020)
- Camel Clutch ( January 1, 1985 - November 13, 2020)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Good Ol' Boys" by the West Texas Rednecks - Single ( September 9, 1999 - February 21, 2000)
- Theme Song "Rockhouse" by Jimmy Hart & H. Helm - with nWo - Team ( December 23, 1996 - August 16, 1999)
- Theme Song "It's All About the Money", by Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire - with Ted DiBiase - Team ( August 15, 1987 - January 19, 1991)
- Theme Song "Living in America" by James Brown - Single ( January 1, 1985 - May 4, 1987)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Federation
- 1 Million Dollar Championship
American Wrestling Association
- 1 AWA International Heavyweight Championship
- 1 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Rocky Johnson)
New Jack City Wrestling
- 1 NJCW Heavyweight Championship
United States Wrestling League
- 1 USWL Intercontinental Championship
- Other Accomplishments
- WON Best Gimmick (1996 – with nWo)
- WON Feud of the Year (1996 - nWo vs. WCW)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- West Texas Rednecks - Barry Windham, Curt Hennig, Kendall Windham, Bobby Duncum Jr. ( September 9, 1999 - October 1, 1999)
- nWo Black & White - Big Show, Brian Adams, Horace Hogan, Curt Hennig, Scott Norton, Stevie Ray ( January 7, 1999 - August 16, 1999)
- nWo Hollywood - Barry Windham, The Giant, Bret Hart, The Disciple, Buff Bagwell, Brian Adams, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Horace, Hollywood Hogan, Elizabeth, Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, Scott Hall, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Stevie Ray, nWo Sting, Mark Johnson ( May 11, 1998 - January 4, 1999)
- nWo - Big Bubba Rogers, The Giant, Brutus Beefcake, Buff Bagwell, Crush, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Hollywood Hogan, Mike Rotunda, Kevin Nash, Konnan, Ted DiBiase, Elizabeth, Curt Hennig, Randy Savage, Rick Rude, Scott Hall, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Syxx, nWo Sting, Louie Spicolli, Nick Patrick ( December 23, 1996 - April 27, 1998)
- Wrestlers managed Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, Scott Norton, Ted DiBiase Jr.