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28-05-2025
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Mick Foley Reveals His Favorite Match Of All Time
Mick Foley has had an incredible pro wrestling career, but what was his favorite match? WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley recently spoke with Denise Salcedo at Comic Con Revolution. When asked about his Backlash 2004 match with Randy Orton, Foley shockingly revealed that it's his favorite match of all time. Advertisement 'It was my favorite match of all time,' Mick Foley said. 'I remember dropping that elbow on Randy and thinking it was the most perfect elbow I'd ever dropped. I also remember the feeling like he was growing in front of people's eyes. You know, people are getting to see a different side of Randy Orton. They really embraced it. I think it was a really good match for both of us.' [H/T: Fightful] Foley's match with Orton at Backlash was the culmination of a rivalry that lasted almost an entire year in 2004. It should really be no surprise that this particular match holds such a special place in Mick's heart. READ MORE: Mick Foley Highlights How Much Hell In A Cell Has Elevated His Career And Life What do you make of Mick Foley's comments? What is your favorite Foley match of all time? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Mick Foley Reveals His Favorite Match Of All Time appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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28-05-2025
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Mick Foley Reveals AEW Star Pitched A Storyline That Would Lead To His Final Match
Mick Foley has likely wrestled his final match, but if he were up to stepping into the ring one last time, an AEW star pitched him a good storyline to make it happen. WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley was a recent guest on Casual Conversations with the Classic. During the show, Foley revealed that AEW's MJF had pitched him a six-week storyline that would result in Foley having his final match against him. Advertisement 'Hey, listen, I had a top-secret meeting with MJF about the possibility of having one last match with him,' Mick Foley said. 'And he laid out like six really solid weeks of storytelling.' Could we see Mick Foley have one last match? When asked if he thought there was any chance of that happening, Foley said he didn't believe so, but believes they probably could have convinced people they had a great match. 'Oh, man. It doesn't look like it, but I was just flattered,' Mick Foley admitted. 'It's pretty cool. Two Long Island guys meeting at a steakhouse. We didn't even take a photo of the situation, but it was cool. I don't want to tell you — It's up to him whether he wants to share his ideas, but they were good ideas. Advertisement 'If I could have carried it off, it could have been a really good six-week program. He's so good and such a great pro that you know he would have lifted my game on the microphone and we could have probably found a way to work around my weaknesses in the ring, accentuate the positives and even if it wasn't a great match, I bet you we could have convinced a lot of people that it was a great match.' READ MORE: Mick Foley Reveals His Favorite Match Of All Time What do you make of Mick Foley's comments? Would you like to have seen him have his last match against MJF? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. If you use any of these quotes, please credit Casual Conversations with a link to this article for the transcription. The post Mick Foley Reveals AEW Star Pitched A Storyline That Would Lead To His Final Match appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Newsweek
27-05-2025
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Wrestling Legend Mick Foley Shuts Down Outrageous WWE Rumor
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley is emphatically setting the record straight regarding a persistent online rumor claiming he earns $2.88 million annually under a WWE ambassador contract. During a recent appearance on Casual Conversations with The Classic, Foley directly addressed and refuted these claims, clarifying his current relationship with WWE and his actual compensation. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Foley made it clear that such a lucrative ambassador role does not exist for him. "I don't have an ambassador job that pays me $2.88 million as has been reported," he stated. He further commented that when he previously held a formal ambassador position with the company, the financial terms were vastly different. "I had an ambassador job for two years that paid me literally 1/14th of that." The "Hardcore Legend" also pointed to his rigorous touring schedule as evidence against the rumored high-paying, less demanding role. "It's been rumored that I have this luxurious job. And I'm like, I don't think I'd be out on the road 200 days a year if I was making $2.88 million a year to be an ambassador," Foley reasoned. He expressed no ill will towards anyone who might have such a deal but wanted to clarify his own situation, saying, "If somebody else has that type of job, good on them." Foley affirmed his positive ongoing relationship with WWE, citing recent appearances like a signing at the Royal Rumble and an upcoming engagement at the new version of WWE Axxess. He explained that he is currently under a Legends deal, which he deeply appreciates. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 30: Professional wrestler Mick Foley participates in Wing Bowl 23 on January 30, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 30: Professional wrestler Mick Foley participates in Wing Bowl 23 on January 30, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."And I have a Legends deal that—because WWE has seen fit to promote me as somebody of importance—is better than it was 20 years ago. Better than it was 10 years ago. So I'm really grateful for that relationship." However, he reiterated the core point about the ambassador rumor: "But I don't receive $2.88 million. I receive zero dollars, because I'm not an ambassador." Foley concluded by acknowledging his inherent connection to the company, regardless of official titles or contracts, stating, "Anywhere I walk, I'm kind of a walking billboard for WWE." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
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WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley Names His 'Greatest Match of All Time'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Mick Foley remains one of the most beloved figures in all of professional wrestling. More Pro Wrestling: The Rock Brought To Tears By Heartfelt Gift Whether he's Mankind, Cactus Jack, Dude Love, or even Saint Mick during the holidays, Foley is remembered for his commitment inside the ring, his unique connection with the crowd, and, of course, his hardcore style. Naturally, Foley has a bevy of classic matches that fans can argue are his best. However, Foley himself believes the answer is simple. Mick Foley prepares to slam Randy Orton during WrestleMania XX Mick Foley prepares to slam Randy Orton during WrestleMania XX KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images In an interview with Denise Salcedo at Comic Con Revolution, Foley revealed that his favorite match of all time wasn't against The Rock, Triple H, or even The Undertaker. Instead, it was against a then fairly fresh Randy Orton who was just establishing himself as "The Legend Killer." "It was my favorite match of all time," Foley said. "I remember dropping that elbow on Randy and thinking it was the most perfect elbow I'd ever dropped. I also remember the feeling like he was growing in front of people's eyes. "You know, people are getting to see a different side of Randy Orton. They really embraced it. I think it was a really good match for both of us. " More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Star Joins AEW It seems that the feeling is mutual. In an episode of Stone Cold Steve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions (per Gisberto Guzzo and Jeremy Lambert of Fightful), Orton thanked Foley as well as pro wrestling legend Harley Race for establishing the "Legend Killer" persona. "Mick Foley had everything to do with it [the Legend Killer]," Orton said. "The idea itself, I'm not sure, but Foley made me. Talking about coming around, he let me spit in his face. Harley Race too (let me spit in his face). "I knew he [Race] was going to take a swing at me and I knew I'd better get out of the way, I don't care what age the man was, I did not want to get knocked out on live television doing this with him. But old school, it goes back. Loved my dad. "That goes to that -- a lot of these guys that were like this [tight] with my man. That respect was there. I'm Cowboy Bob's son, they loved him. 'Your Bob's kid? Let's go. I'm going to do what I can.' "So here, just like Mark, just like Taker with the hip tosses and the arms drags and yadda yadda yadda here's Harley race. That was huge for me man. Same with Mick." More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Carried Backstage After Suffering Brutal Injury Injury To Superstar Forces WWE To Change Plans: Report For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
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09-04-2025
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WWE Hall Of Famer Believes John Cena's Heel Turn Transformed Him Into A Different Human Being
Image Credit: WWE A certain WWE Hall of Famer believes John Cena's heel turn at Elimination Chamber was a special kind of transformation. WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley recently spoke with Card Player. When asked for his reaction to John Cena's recent heel turn at Elimination Chamber, Foley praised the transformation stating Cena looked like a different human being after the turn took place. Advertisement 'I was surprised,' Mick Foley said. 'I heard about it; I think I was on the road when it happened, I watched it back, and we were marveling about how we knew it was John Cena, but he'd almost taken on a transformation. He almost looked like a different human being. I think all the years in Hollywood have served him well because the look in his eyes was so realistic. 'It didn't look overblown. It wasn't like he was playing to the top row of the upper level, which can look silly in high definition; It was a magnificent turn. I applaud everyone involved for having the guts to carry it out. I am worried about those kids who love Cena. But most of those kids are 20 years old now. I think they can understand, and he still has a very powerful connection with the younger fans.' John Cena will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship on night two of WrestleMania 41. READ MORE: John Cena Will Make History At WWE WrestleMania 41, But Not For The Reason You Think Advertisement What do you make of Mick Foley's comments? Did you enjoy John Cena's long-awaited heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post WWE Hall Of Famer Believes John Cena's Heel Turn Transformed Him Into A Different Human Being appeared first on Wrestlezone.
