Former WWE star ‘Shooter’ Tony Jones dead at 53 as tributes pour in to ‘a true legend’ – years after the death of his daughter Selina: ‘Enjoy paradise with your baby girl’

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

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

Jones appeared in WWE in 1998, 2001, 2003 and 2007. He had a daughter, Selina, who died in childhood, 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.

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

Mac wrote: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of ‘Shooter’ Tony Jones. Tony was such a caring member of the All Pro Wrestling community.

“A standout amateur, a great professional, a great friend and more importantly than anything… a five-star dad.”

“I first met Tony in 1997 as a fan at Gym Wars. As head of Daly City, I saw him often. I was honored that our kinship grew into brotherhood. My sincere condolences go out to all of Tony’s family, friends and fans.

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

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

“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 of her and love her to the fullest.

“Selina started to like 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, little girl.”