Former WWE star ‘Shooter’ Tony Jones dies aged 53 as tributes pour in for ‘a true legend’ – years after his daughter Selina’s death: ‘Enjoy paradise with your baby girl’

Former WWE wrestler ‘Shooter’ Tony Jones has died aged 53.

All Pro Wrestling confirmed the news in a post late Saturday night, the organization’s CEO, Markus Mac, also paid his own personal tribute.

Jones appeared in WWE in 1998, 2001, 2003 and 2007. He had a daughter, Selina, who died in infancy, and a son. No cause of death has been revealed.

All Pro Wrestling said in a statement that it is extremely sad to hear of the passing of former APW Universal Heavyweight Champion, “Shooter” Tony Jones.

‘Shooter, rest in power. Enjoy paradise with your little girl. We will always love you, brother. Anthony “Shooter” Jones 1971 – 2024.’

Mac wrote: ‘Very sorry to hear of the passing of ‘Shooter’ Tony Jones. Tony was a caring member of the All Pro Wrestling community.

‘An outstanding amateur, an outstanding pro, a great friend and most importantly… a five star father.

‘I first met Tony in 1997 as a fan at Gym Wars. When I was manager of Daly City, I would see him a lot. I was honored that our kinship grew into brotherhood. My deepest condolences go out to all of Tony’s family, friends and fans.

‘Shooter, thanks for everything. I salute your service not only in the ring, but in life. Enjoy paradise with your little girl. I love you brother.’

It is not known how Jones’ daughter Selina died, but he paid tribute to her back in January on his Facebook page.

‘My little girl would have been 24 years old today,’ he wrote on January 19. ‘Not a day goes by that I don’t think about and love her fully.

‘Selina started liking pro wrestling (I wonder why lol) so I’m sharing one of my past birthday wishes with my princess. Keep looking over me and I promise to always represent you.

‘Happy heavenly birthday princess. Daddy loves you so much baby girl.’