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Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
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.
Newsweek
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Embarrassing' - Randy Orton Shocked Fan Paid 30k For WWE WrestleMania Tickets
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. WrestleMania, WWE's annual flagship event, has undeniably become one of the hardest tickets to get in wrestling, leading to soaring prices. This escalating cost of attendance makes WWE's recent celebration of WrestleMania 41 as its most financially successful event ever a somewhat complex narrative. While the company raked in record revenue, the casual fan is priced out. A viral clip circulating on social media captured Orton interacting with fans who had shelled out a staggering $30,000 to be part of the WrestleMania experience. Orton can be heard expressing his dismay, stating, "It's embarrassing to be honest, so much f*cking money for a seat." Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live shed light on the ticket prices, revealing that mere weeks before WrestleMania 41, even "nosebleed" seats were being offered for a staggering $800. Randy Orton himself is even shocked how much ticket prices are for WrestleMania 😭 — FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) April 22, 2025 Although these prices plummeted to $100 on the day of the show, the initial asking price highlights the financial barrier for many fans hoping to witness the event live. Adding an unexpected twist to Orton's WrestleMania 41 storyline was a last-minute opponent change. Following Kevin Owens' forced withdrawal due to injury, Orton issued an open challenge that was answered by TNA World Champion Joe Hendry. While this marked Hendry's WrestleMania debut, his moment was brief, as Orton defeated him in a mere three minutes. BUFFALO, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 8: Randy Orton Enters the ring during Friday night Smackdown at KeyBank Center on November 8, 2024 in Buffalo, New York. BUFFALO, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 8: Randy Orton Enters the ring during Friday night Smackdown at KeyBank Center on November 8, 2024 in Buffalo, New York. WWE/Getty Images Looking back at Randy Orton's extensive WrestleMania history, which spans from WrestleMania XX in 2004 to WrestleMania 41 in 2025, his journey on the grandest stage has seen him work with countless stars. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation His WrestleMania record stands at eight wins and eleven losses. His inaugural WrestleMania saw him secure a victory in a Handicap match alongside Batista and Ric Flair against the legendary duo of The Rock and Mick Foley. He would later suffer losses to The Undertaker, in a World Heavyweight Championship Triple Threat, in a Money in the Bank ladder match, in a WWE Championship Triple Threat, and in a singles clash for the WWE Championship against Triple H. He did achieve a Triple Threat victory over Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr., but later suffered defeats against CM Punk and Kane. In his most recent WrestleMania appearances, he lost a United States Championship Triple Threat before ultimately defeating TNA World Heavyweight Champion Joe Hendry at WrestleMania 41. Orton's extensive involvement in WrestleMania highlights his enduring presence and significance within WWE, even amidst the evolving landscape of ticket pricing and fan accessibility. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
