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

Former WWE wrestler ‘Shooter’ Tony Jones has passed away at the age of 53.

All Pro Wrestling confirmed the news in a post on Saturday night by the organization’s CEO, Markus Mac, also paying his personal tribute.

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

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

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

Mac wrote: “I am very saddened to hear of the passing of ‘Shooter’ Tony Jones. Tony was a very thoughtful member of the All Pro Wrestling community.

‘An outstanding fan, a stellar professional, a great friend and, most important of all… a five-star father.

‘I first met Tony in 1997 as a Gym Wars fan. As the director of Daly City, I saw him a lot. I felt honored that our kinship became a brotherhood. My deepest condolences to all of Tony’s family, friends and fans.

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

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

“My girl would have turned 24 today,” he wrote on January 19. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think about and love her to the fullest.”

‘Selina started liking professional wrestling (I wonder why lol) so I’m going to share one of my previous birthday wishes to my princess. She continues to take care of me and I promise to always represent you.

‘Happy heavenly birthday princess. Daddy loves you very much, girl.’