8 Times Wrestling Carnies Got Out-Carnied
6. Virgil Works The Entire Business Into Thinking He's 11 Years Younger
The late, great Virgil didn't just find a way to completely work those who spent years watching him perform on the likes of WCW and WWE programming: he also completely fooled the many carnies he was employed by over the decades, too.
You see, for the longest time, it was believed that the former Million Dollar Champion was born on June 13, 1962 - or at least that's what the man himself told people whenever they asked.
This would have made the star 29 when he won that aforementioned title in 1991. But as Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp would eventually confirm with Virgil's management team in the wake of his death earlier this year, this legend was actually born on April 7, 1951.
I confirmed with Virgil's management team that this is accurate. Virgil was actually 40 when he won the Million Dollar Title in 1991.
What a worker. Rest in Peace https://t.co/p4kv4mna57
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) March 3, 2024
So, not only was Virgil really 40 when he won that Million Dollar belt, but he actually died at the age of 72, not the 61 generally reported at the time of his passing in February.
A worker to the end, not a single soul ever suspected this legend had been tricking carnies and fans alike for his entire career.