Booker T also talked about Virgil’s impact on the pro wrestling business, and how he influenced him.

“Virgil definitely made a huge mark in the wrestling business,” Booker T continued. “I think when Ted and Virgil broke up, it was kinda like a real break-up … maybe Virgil felt like he was the Black Sheep of the family.”

He went on to explain that Virgil seemed to enjoy the solitude. “Virgil was that guy that was always off by himself,” he said. 

Despite Virgil’s meme legacy, Booker feels that the former NWO member deserves to be remembered for kicking the door open for talent like him.

“His contributions to the business are something that can be overlooked, even though he wasn’t going to give you a five-star match, Virgil’s impact on the business for me as a young Black person getting into the business … I was a young person looking at wrestling and I saw Virgil and thought ‘Maybe,'” Booker admitted, also praising Virgil’s commitment to physical fitness. “He always looked good,” Booker chuckled.

Numerous stars from wrestling paid tribute to Virgil following his passing.