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  • Is Mick Foley Expected To Appear On Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite?

    Is Mick Foley Expected To Appear On Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite?

    Mick Foley will be a regular presence in AEW but will not be at this week’s Dynamite in Philadelphia due to a prior commitment he had locked in before signing with the company, according to PWInsider.

    Foley made his AEW debut at Double Or Nothing at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, co-hosting the Zero Hour pre-show alongside Renee Paquette before getting involved in a segment with MJF that ended with Foley taking a low blow.

    Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp later confirmed that Foley is officially signed to AEW and expected to work all pay-per-view shows and some television going forward. No matches for Dynamite have been confirmed yet.

    Foley took to Instagram to reflect on the night.

    ALL ELITE. I am so genuinely happy to be part of AEW, and to have contributed in a small way to such an amazing night of wrestling.

  • Mick Foley Says He Is ‘Genuinely Happy’ To Be Part Of AEW After Double Or Nothing Debut

    Mick Foley Says He Is ‘Genuinely Happy’ To Be Part Of AEW After Double Or Nothing Debut

    Mick Foley says he is “genuinely happy” to be part of AEW following his debut at Double Or Nothing, where he co-hosted the Zero Hour pre-show alongside Renee Paquette before having an in-ring segment with new AEW World Champion MJF that ended with MJF kicking him below the belt.

    Foley took to Instagram to reflect on the night.

    “ALL ELITE. I am so genuinely happy to be part of AEW, and to have contributed in a small way to such an amazing night of wrestling.”

    Foley is officially signed with AEW. During the pre-Double Or Nothing media call, Tony Khan said Foley will be contributing to the AEW broadcast and helping out behind the scenes. Khan also added that he would love to see Foley return to the ring for the promotion.

    MJF captured the AEW World Championship at Double Or Nothing on Sunday night, defeating Darby Allin in the hair vs. title main event.

  • Jon Moxley vs. Mick Foley In AEW? Renee Paquette Weighs In

    Jon Moxley vs. Mick Foley In AEW? Renee Paquette Weighs In

    Mick Foley and Jon Moxley

    Renee Paquette has a complicated answer to the dream match a chunk of AEW fans are already pitching. With Mick Foley now part of All Elite Wrestling, the long-discussed idea of a Jon Moxley clash with the Hardcore Legend is suddenly closer to real than it has been in over a decade, and Moxley’s wife is not sure she wants it.

    Foley arrived in AEW this week, joining Paquette on the Double or Nothing Buy In broadcast in a deal Tony Khan has framed as an ongoing role rather than a one-off. That puts Foley and Moxley under the same banner for the first time, reopening talk of a confrontation WWE planned but never delivered.

    Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Paquette said the appeal is obvious, especially with her husband working at what she sees as the peak of his career. But the prospect of watching the two share a ring pulls her in two directions.

    “The fact that that never got to happen and never came to fruition the way that it could have,” Paquette said of the original WWE plan. She called the idea of finally seeing it “stressful,” adding, “I don’t know that I want to wish that into fruition.”

    Paquette stopped short of ruling anything out, instead pointing to AEW’s booker. “I think that’s for Tony to leave that open-ended and say that something like that could happen,” she said. “I think we just have to all kind of wait and see.”

    Her honest position landed somewhere between fan and family. “I will say, just as a fan of Mick and a fan of the things that he brings to the table, I’ll be in a fan POV for that until I’ve got to do a ringside hit and there’s gore everywhere,” Paquette said.

    The WWE Match That Never Happened

    Moxley, then known as Dean Ambrose, was lined up to debut against Foley in 2012 following a viral online feud the pair built through real-world confrontations and pointed social media exchanges around WrestleMania 28. The angle centered on Ambrose blasting Foley for inspiring a generation of wrestlers to hurt themselves for applause.

    The match was scrapped when Foley could not get medical clearance, and Ambrose instead debuted later that year as part of The Shield alongside Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. Moxley has said since then that he is fine with the bout remaining a dream match rather than something that actually took place.

    Moxley currently sits at the top of AEW’s card as Continental Champion. He defends that title against Kyle O’Reilly at Double or Nothing in Queens, New York, with Foley now in the building as a regular AEW presence.

  • Renee Paquette Caught Off Guard by Mick Foley’s AEW Debut

    Renee Paquette Caught Off Guard by Mick Foley’s AEW Debut

    Renee Paquette did not get a heads-up before AEW announced Mick Foley as her co-host for the Double or Nothing Buy In. The All Elite Wrestling broadcaster found out the same way everyone else did, and she says she could not be happier about it.

    Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Paquette said the booking caught her by surprise. “I had no idea that that was gonna be happening,” she said. “Of course, I’ve known Mick for such a long time, so to be able to work with him in this capacity, I’m excited.”

    Paquette pitched Foley as a natural fit for the promotion, pointing to his reputation as a lifelong fan of the business. “Mick is such a fan of professional wrestling, so to have him be a part of AEW now, it just feels like such a perfect mix,” she said, adding that he “just fits in with the entire vibe and essence that is All Elite Wrestling.”

    She also expects the Hall of Famer to be a resource for the locker room. “I’m pumped for our talent to be able to pick his brain,” Paquette said. “To have someone like him around, I think is going to be so valuable to so many people.”

    On a personal note, Paquette said it had been a while since she had seen Foley, joking that her daughter Nora “does not know the magic that is Mick Foley yet.”

    Foley’s Road To AEW

    Foley announced in December that he was parting ways with WWE over the company’s ties to the Trump administration, declining to renew his Legends contract. That deal is set to expire in June, clearing him for outside work.

    Tony Khan confirmed Foley’s arrival last week and has described him as a fixture of AEW programming going forward rather than a one-night guest. Not everyone in the company has rolled out the welcome mat in storyline, with MJF taking shots at Foley in character ahead of the show.

    The Buy In streams free on AEW’s YouTube and HBO Max before Double or Nothing on Sunday in Queens, New York. The pay-per-view is headlined by Darby Allin (c) defending the AEW World Championship against MJF in a Hair vs. Title match.

  • Mick Foley Advised Not To Wrestle In AEW

    Mick Foley Advised Not To Wrestle In AEW

    Eric Bischoff says Mick Foley joining AEW is a great idea but has a clear message for the Hall of Famer — stay out of the ring.

    Foley was announced as co-host of the AEW Double Or Nothing Buy In alongside Renee Paquette. Bischoff addressed the signing on his 83 Weeks podcast, offering praise for what Foley brings while drawing a firm line.

    “I think Mick Foley as part of the AEW brand is a great idea. He’s such a talented guy. He’s so good on the mic and he’s a great storyteller. He knows instinctively how to get people over. You don’t have to teach him anything — he can add, live, improv, follow a script. He’s a really super talented guy. And obviously, the name value, the credibility, the legacy that comes with him has great value.”

    “Please don’t get in the ring. Please don’t do that, Mick. I’ll support him whatever he does because I really, really respect him. But I hope, because I respect Mick, that he allows us the privilege of remembering him when he was able to do some unbelievable things in the ring. That’s the memory I think most people want of Mick Foley. We’ll get as much of Mick as we can behind the desk or interacting with talent. But please don’t do it in the ring. If it’s an angle — something happens outside the ring and there’s some physicality — that’s all cool, and that’s Mick. But when you talk about seeing him in the ring for a 12-, 15-, or 20-minute match. That’s the part where it gets tough.”

    Bischoff also offered an explanation for why he believes Foley’s appearance in AEW has nothing to do with money.

    “Mick doesn’t need the money. He’s famously good with his money. He’s probably set for generations. So it’s not financial. Mick is one of those guys who just loves it and can’t get that needle out of his arm — and by that I mean his connection to the live audience. His ability to connect and create emotion is addictive. Once you develop that neural pathway, it becomes something you have to feed. Just because you walk away from the ring or the stage doesn’t mean that pathway disappears — it just waits until it finds an opportunity again. And then — whether it’s Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, Muhammad Ali — guys at the top who maybe should’ve stopped, but didn’t. Not because they had to — but because they couldn’t. Let’s hope Mick gets his fix being on camera, having fun, and doing things that aren’t going to beat him up.”

  • Mick Foley’s First AEW Appearance Announced

    Mick Foley’s First AEW Appearance Announced

    Mick Foley is heading to AEW, with Tony Khan announcing that Foley and Renee Paquette will co-host the Double Or Nothing Buy In show this Sunday.

    Khan made the announcement on social media.

    “Before AEW Double Or Nothing, watch The Buy In FREE before the PPV this Sunday! Your new co-hosts are Renee Paquette and Mick Foley! Foley’s coming back to TBS, where he ran wild as Cactus Jack! Don’t miss his first night in AEW on Sunday.”

    The Buy In airs for free on YouTube one hour before Double Or Nothing, which starts at 8 PM ET. Past Buy In hosts have included Paquette, RJ City, and Jeff Jarrett.

    Jon Alba of Sports Illustrated previously reported that AEW had expressed real interest in working with Foley. Foley’s WWE Legends deal expired this month, opening the door for outside appearances.

    Double or Nothing takes place on Sunday, May 24. The updated card for Double or Nothing includes:

    • AEW World Championship: Darby Allin (c) vs. MJF in title vs. hair
    • AEW Women’s World Championship: Thekla (c) vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander vs. Hikaru Shida
    • AEW World Tag Team Championship: FTR (c) vs. Adam Copeland & Christian Cage in I Quit (If C&C lose, they will retire the team)
    • AEW International Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita
    • Stadium Stampede: Chris Jericho, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Jack Perry, Kenny Omega, & Young Bucks vs. Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, Mark Davis, Andrade, David Finlay, & Clark Connors
    • Owen Hart men’s tournament quarterfinal: Will Ospreay vs. Samoa Joe
    • Owen Hart men’s tournament quarterfinal: Swerve Strickland vs. Bandido
    • Owen Hart women’s tournament quarterfinal: Willow Nightingale vs Alex Windsor
  • MJF Thinks Mick Foley Is ‘Fat and Ugly’

    MJF Thinks Mick Foley Is ‘Fat and Ugly’

    Former AEW World Champion MJF stayed fully in character when asked about the possibility of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley appearing in AEW. The Long Island native didn’t hold back when addressing the speculation.

    Reports suggest that Foley’s WWE Legends contract is set to expire next month. The Hardcore Legend has decided to let the deal lapse after taking issue with WWE’s relationship with President Donald Trump.

    Speaking with SNY ahead of Double or Nothing, MJF was asked about recent reports that AEW has expressed interest in working with the WWE Hall of Famer. Rather than snubbing the rumors, MJF took the opportunity to insult Foley.

    “I think Mick Foley is fat and he’s ugly,” MJF said. “I think he was the blueprint of what Darby Allin is now, which makes me hate him even more. That’s what I think of Mick Foley.”

    MJF faces Darby Allin in the main event of Double or Nothing at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens this Sunday. The match is for Allin’s AEW World Championship, with MJF’s hair also on the line after he agreed to the stipulation to secure the rematch.

    Meanwhile, Foley has made appearances for independent promotions including OVW and GCW. It’s possible he could appear in AEW before his WWE deal expires.

  • Mick Foley Honors Late ‘Beyond The Mat Director’ Barry Blaustein

    Mick Foley Honors Late ‘Beyond The Mat Director’ Barry Blaustein

    Wrestling legend Mick Foley has shared a deeply personal tribute to filmmaker Barry Blaustein, the writer and director behind the landmark 1999 documentary Beyond the Mat. Blaustein died Tuesday at his Los Angeles home at age 72 after a battle with pancreatic cancer and Parkinson’s disease.

    Foley posted his remembrance to Facebook, recounting a friendship that spanned more than three decades and began in an unlikely setting.

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    A 30-Year Friendship Born In A Las Vegas Motel

    Foley wrote that he first met Blaustein in the fall of 1994 at a small motel off the Las Vegas strip, where he was resting up before a match with Sabu. Wrestling agent Barry Bloom, who would later become Foley’s longtime manager, brought Blaustein along to pitch him on a planned wrestling documentary.

    “Little did I know that evening, and the men who participated in it with me would go on to change the course of my career and my life,” Foley wrote. The Sabu match, he added, also inspired his 2004 comeback and what he considers the best match of his career, a brutal Backlash 2004 encounter with Randy Orton.

    Vince McMahon’s Cold Warning About Blaustein

    Beyond the Mat hit theaters in 1999 and was named a finalist for the Academy Award for Best Documentary. Its climactic sequence captured Foley’s Royal Rumble 1999 “I Quit” match against The Rock, in which he absorbed a series of unprotected chair shots while his family watched in tears from the front row.

    Foley said the film created real friction with WWE. “Vince McMahon was not nearly as enthusiastic about the film as I was, feeling it took away the magic of the on-air product,” he wrote, adding that the company once warned him, “you think that guy (Blaustein) is your friend. He’s not your friend.”

    Foley pushed back in his tribute, noting that the events of the following decades told a very different story.

    A Letter That Arrived Six Hours Too Late

    Foley described flying to Los Angeles on one day’s notice for a recent Beyond the Mat screening and Q&A, after Blaustein’s wife reached out to say he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer and was too weak to attend himself. Following the event, Foley spent hours at the Blaustein home with family and friends, calling the visit “extraordinary, even magical.”

    When Foley was told Blaustein was down to his final days, he wrote a letter that evening and sent it next day air the following morning. “The letter arrived at the Blaustein home at 8 AM, just six hours after Barry had passed,” Foley wrote. “But I hope it serves as a reminder that I loved Barry, thought the world of him, and considered him one of my best friends.”

    Blaustein’s Hollywood Legacy

    Outside the wrestling world, Blaustein built a celebrated career in comedy. He wrote for Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1983, where he and partner David Sheffield helped craft some of Eddie Murphy’s most enduring characters, including Buckwheat, Gumby, and Mr. Robinson. The duo went on to co-write Coming to America, The Nutty Professor, its 2000 sequel, and 2021’s Coming 2 America. Blaustein also directed the 2005 Johnny Knoxville comedy The Ringer.

    Blaustein is survived by his wife Debraa, his children Corey and Kasey, and his granddaughter Daisy.

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  • AEW Interested in Working With Wrestling Legend As WWE Deal Set To Expire

    AEW Interested in Working With Wrestling Legend As WWE Deal Set To Expire

    Mick Foley is set to let his WWE Legends deal expire next month, and AEW has expressed interest in working with him, according to sources speaking with The Takedown on Sports Illustrated.

    Multiple sources told The Takedown that AEW’s interest in Foley is described as “real,” though the capacity is unclear. It is not known whether AEW would pursue a full signing or a one-time appearance deal with the 60-year-old Hall of Famer.

    AEW is currently building toward Double Or Nothing in Flushing, New York, roughly an hour from where Foley grew up on Long Island. One source said they would not be surprised if there was a push to use Foley on that show, specifically if a deal could be reached, though no direct knowledge of that happening was confirmed. The extent of any conversations between the two parties beyond initial inquiry is also unknown.

    Foley has been openly critical of WWE and TKO’s relationship with the current administration, and previously stated his intention to let his Legends deal expire in June. WWE Legends contracts do not prevent talent from working for other companies but carry restrictions on royalties, merchandising, and likeness use.

    Foley has not wrestled since 2012. He served as Raw General Manager in 2016 and 2017, and his last on-camera WWE appearance came in 2023 when he announced qualifier candidates for the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline. He recently appeared in The Sandman’s retirement match for GCW during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas.

  • The Sandman Retires From Wrestling After Final Match At Spring Break X

    The Sandman Retires From Wrestling After Final Match At Spring Break X

    The Sandman has officially retired from professional wrestling. The ECW legend wrestled the final match of his nearly four-decade career Friday night at GCW Joey Janela’s Spring Break X, held at the Horseshoe in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 42 weekend.

    The 62-year-old hardcore icon, real name James Fullington, fell to The Invisible Man in a match that turned into pure chaos, featuring a completely unadvertised run-in from Mick Foley.

    Mick Foley Crashes The Sandman’s Farewell

    Foley, who has been performing his “40 Years of Mick Foley” one-man show in Las Vegas during WrestleMania week, was not announced for the show. The Hardcore Legend stormed the ring mid-match, throwing hands in the corner before dropping his target with a double arm DDT.

    Foley then pulled out Mr. Socko, locked in the Mandible Claw, and tossed the iconic sock to The Sandman. The ECW legend slipped it on, embraced Foley, and the crowd lost it.

    The Invisibles then jumped both men from behind, and The Invisible Man rolled up The Sandman for the pin. Fullington’s career ended with a loss to thin air.

    A Career Nearly Four Decades In The Making

    The Sandman debuted in 1989 and logged close to 900 matches according to Cagematch. He became one of the defining faces of ECW, winning the ECW World Heavyweight Championship a record five times and capturing ECW Tag Team gold alongside 2 Cold Scorpio.

    His entrance through the crowd to Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” beer in hand and Singapore cane at the ready, became one of the most imitated bits in wrestling history. He later competed in WCW, TNA, and WWE, teaming with Tommy Dreamer, Rob Van Dam, and Sabu as part of the ECW Originals at WrestleMania 23.

    Friday’s match capped a multi-year Spring Break tradition of sending ECW legends out on Janela’s stage. Sabu wrestled his retirement match at Spring Break IX last year, passing away just weeks later. The Sandman actually made a surprise run-in during that match, foreshadowing his own farewell twelve months later.

    2026: The Year Of Wrestling Retirements

    The Sandman joins a growing list of legends hanging up the boots in 2026. NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi retired earlier in the year, and AJ Styles had his career-ending match at Royal Rumble. The Spring Break X retirement was announced in February, with The Invisible Man revealed as his opponent weeks later.

    Appearances on the show also included Missy Hyatt, Kendra Lust, and the ECW Zombie, adding to the hardcore nostalgia. With the loss now in the books, The Sandman walks away as one of the most imitated and punished bodies in wrestling history.

  • Mick Foley Releases New Statement Against ICE

    Mick Foley Releases New Statement Against ICE

    Mick Foley has released a new statement.

    The WWE Hall of Famer has been one of the prominent wrestling voices speaking up against the actions of the current US administration and ICE, even cutting ties with WWE over the issue. In the spree, he released a new video statement on his YouTube channel recently, appealing to the general public.

    The Hardcore legend noted that he recently saw a poll saying 65% of Americans are against the actions of ICE, which means that 35% support the cruel treatment of fellow humans and he refuses to believe that. He noted that he is talking to people who are not too far gone and can still think for themselves:

    “Now, if you’re one of those people — like a close relative of mine who certainly seems to feel like Alex Pretti and Renee Good deserve to die — then I’m not talking to you. Thank you for your support, and you can just, you know, watch it and leave a mean comment or get out of the conversation.”

    The United States of America Is Better Than This: Mick Foley

    Mick Foley then discussed his experience of meeting US citizens from all walks of life while being on the road as a wrestler. The former World Champion said that he refuses to believe the people who treated him with kindness during time on the road would turn a blind eye to this problem:

    “Many people might not believe this, but I firmly believe the United States of America is better than this. America is better than zip-tying senior citizens. America is better than chasing down agricultural workers or abducting day laborers at Home Depot. America is better than using children for bait.”

    The wrestling veteran ended his statement, appealing to people to use the power of truth and make a difference by using their voice to spread the message.

  • Mick Foley Teases Hollywood Movie Deal, Might Portray Himself

    WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley could be returning to Hollywood as he recently teased a new movie project. Foley announced on Instagram that he met with a top Hollywood executive and discussed one of his personal stories to be made into a movie.

    He further clarified that the project is separate from his biopic and he could even portray himself in the project:

    \”MOVIE DEAL FOR MICK? I’m very happy about my meeting with a top Hollywood exec about turning one of my stories into a movie. This is a separate project from the biopic that’s in the works – a unique story based on real life experiences. I might even get to portray myself!…have a nice day!

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    Paul Walter Hauser also recently announced that he’s set to portray Foley in an upcoming limited series. He told  The Stunner’s Rob Pasbani:

    “Yeah. No, we can we can kind of break that news. I haven’t said it yet, but I’m attached to play Mick. A limited series. We haven’t we haven’t gone out to market with it yet, but… it’s happening,” Paul Walter Hauser said.

    The Hardcore Legend has previously starred in “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” “Boy Meets World,” “30 Rock,” and more. He is also a New York Times Best Selling author who has written fiction and non-fiction.

  • Mick Foley Backs Jesse Ventura’s Anti-Trump Message

    WWE legend Mick Foley has publicly endorsed Jesse Ventura\’s recent criticism of Donald Trump, sharing his support via Instagram in a post titled \”I STAND WITH JESSE.\”

    In his statement, Foley expressed \”wholehearted\” agreement with Ventura\’s remarks about Trump and his administration. \”We can\’t keep letting Trump and his gutless yes men lie to us over and over,\” Foley wrote, urging fans to exercise their freedom of speech and speak out against what he perceives as political dishonesty.

    Proud to see the great Jesse Ventura speaking out in Minnesota,\” Foley wrote.  \”I agree wholeheartedly with “The Body” here, and I don’t know if anyone could have said it better.  We can’t keep letting Trump and his gutless yes men lie to us over and over. America needs to be better than this — we have to move on from this era of domestic and international cruelty. I would encourage everyone to be like the former Governor here, and use your freedom of speech to stand against injustice.

    Ventura, a WWE Hall of Famer and former Minnesota governor, recently delivered pointed criticism of Trump in a widely circulated video, characterizing him as a threat to democratic norms and encouraging the public to reject his influence.

    This marks a continuation of Foley\’s willingness to engage in political discourse, having previously criticized Trump\’s immigration policies and distanced himself from WWE over the company\’s political associations. Both Foley and Ventura share a history of transitioning from professional wrestling careers into political activism, lending additional credibility to their commentary within the wrestling community.

    The public stance highlights the increasing trend of prominent wrestling figures using social media platforms to voice political opinions, potentially creating divisions among fanbase segments while reflecting broader cultural debates about celebrity activism and political engagement.

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  • Mick Foley Discusses Nostalgia, Touring, and Why \’Kindness Is Cool\’

    Mick Foley says he\’s embraced his role as a piece of wrestling fans\’ collective memories.

    In an interview with Orlando Weekly ahead of his \”40 Years of Foley\” show at the Funny Bone Comedy Club on January 6, the WWE Hall of Famer reflected on how nostalgia has shaped his connection with fans.

    \”Somewhere around 2010, I went from being washed up to being part of people\’s childhoods,\” Foley said. \”I\’m the same guy. I\’ve only gotten older, but I\’m no longer old and irrelevant. I\’m part of people\’s collective memories.\”

    The 60-year-old, who relocated to Orlando approximately a year ago to be closer to family, has been touring as a storyteller since 2009. His one-man show features humorous behind-the-scenes tales from his legendary career, including his iconic 1998 Hell in a Cell match against The Undertaker.

    \”I don\’t want to be the man who refuses to play his biggest hit,\” Foley said of discussing the infamous match. \”I don\’t want to deprive them of that.\”

    Foley noted he\’s been surprised by how many younger fans have discovered him through social media, despite retiring from in-ring competition over two decades ago.

    \”So many of my fans are children — kids who weren\’t even born until 15 years after the Hell in a Cell match,\” he said.

    As for the message of his show, Foley keeps it simple:

    \”The closest I get to making a political statement in the show is saying that kindness is cool.\”

  • Kane Reacts To Mick Foley Ending WWE Relationship Over Donald Trump

    Glenn \’Kane\’ Jacobs was not surprised by Mick Foley\’s latest move.

    The Hardcore legend had announced last week that he was parting ways with WWE over their support of Donald Trump. The wrestling veteran said that he would not make an appearance for the promotion as long as Trump was in office.

    Kane was asked about this stand from the fellow legend during an interview with Newsmax. The former World Champion claimed that the move did not come as a surprise to him, and they live in a country where people are free to disagree about things:

    “Well, certainly it’s no surprise. I know where Mick is at politically, and we’ve had our discussions about politics. We’ve always been able to keep them civil, and I wish that could happen more on public platforms altogether. One thing is, we live in a country where we are free to disagree about things.\”

    I Think Mick Is Wrong: Kane

    A member of the republican party himself, Glenn Jacobs is the current mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, in his second term in office. The former WWE star has defended Donald Trump on many issues in the past. In July 2020, he was the only member of the Knox County Board of Health who voted against a mask mandate inside certain buildings.

    The Attitude Era star claimed that Mick Foley is entitled to his opinion even if he is wrong. Kane concluded his remarks, wishing that they could all express their opinions like this everywhere and not just in wrestling:

    \”I think Mick is wrong, but nevertheless, he’s entitled to his opinion. I will defend his right to say that, even if I do think he’s wrong. And that’s the beauty of America. I wish that would kind of be all over the place, as opposed to just in wrestling.”

    WWE has continued its relationship with the Trump administration in the meantime, with reports of Triple H visiting the capital more frequently in recent months. You can check out the Game\’s latest collaboration video with the White House below:

  • Mick Foley Announces He’s Parting Ways With WWE Over Trump Ties

    WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley—known to millions of fans by his iconic personas Mankind, Cactus Jack, and Dude Love—has announced he is parting ways with WWE, citing the company’s relationship with President Donald Trump as the sole reason for his departure.

    The three-time WWE Champion made the announcement on Instagram on Monday. The statement immediately went viral, causing \”Mick Foley Twitter\” to trend as fans scrambled across platforms to verify the news. In his post, Foley revealed he contacted WWE talent relations the previous night to inform them he would no longer be making appearances for the company. He stated that Trump’s comments following the murder of filmmaker Rob Reiner were “the final straw.”

    \”I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy,” Foley wrote.

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    Reiner and his wife Michele were found stabbed to death at their Los Angeles home on December 14. Their son Nick Reiner has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Trump subsequently posted on Truth Social that Reiner died due to “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” drawing sharp criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.

    Financial Implications and Contract Status

    Foley also announced he will not renew his WWE Legends contract when it expires in June. The deal, which he re-signed in September 2024, covers merchandise rights, video games, and action figures.

    The decision has triggered a surge of interest in Foley\’s net worth, as fans discuss the significant financial sacrifice involved in walking away from a Legends deal. By letting the contract expire, Foley is effectively forfeiting the royalties associated with his likeness in WWE video games and merchandise—a primary income stream for many retired legends.

    \”I love WWE, will always treasure my time with them, and I am deeply appreciative for all the opportunities they afforded me,” Foley wrote. “But, in the words of Popeye the sailor, ‘I stands all I can stands, and I can’t stands no more.’”

    Speculation on Future in AEW

    The announcement has also ignited rumors regarding Foley\’s potential future with AEW (All Elite Wrestling). Search traffic for \”Mick Foley AEW\” spiked immediately following his statement, with fans speculating whether the \”Hardcore Legend\” might bring his talents to the rival promotion.

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    While Foley has not commented on any future bookings, his departure from the WWE ecosystem removes the contractual exclusivity that would have prevented such an appearance.

    WWE has maintained close ties to the Trump administration. Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon currently serves as Secretary of Education, and Triple H has made multiple White House visits this year.

  • Mick Foley Reveals What He Thought Before Taking A Pedigree On Thumbtacks

    Mick Foley has reflected on one of his most dangerous stunts ever.

    The wrestling legend recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet for a new interview. He discussed things such as how getting hip replacement has changed his life, his I Quit match with The Rock and more.

    During the talk, the WWE Hall of Famer was also asked about one of the most brutal spots from his career, when he took a pedigree from Triple H on thumbtacks. Mick Foley revealed that the spot had actually not been approved by Mr. McMahon:

    \”First of all, we weren’t supposed to do the tacks. Mr. McMahon said, no thumb tacks. And as soon as he walks away, Triple H says, Did you put the tacks under the ring? I was like [yeah], so we weren’t sure whether we’re going to do it or not.\”

    We\’re Going To Go For It: Mick Foley

    The infamous spot took place during the 2000 Royal Rumble event. Both Mick Foley and Triple H used the Street Fight stipulation of this match to the full extent, fighting throughout the arena using weapons such as a barbed wire bat.

    The Game had already hit one pedigree that had failed to put the Hardcore star away. According to Foley he used his famous \’instantaneous risk-reward-ratio analysis\’ and figured that he would survive the move if he turned his head on landing and closed his eyes really tightly:

    \”But then when I kicked out of the pedigree, I don’t think anybody had at that point, maybe the tacks were already out, I’m not sure, but it was like, Yeah, we’re going to go for it.

    And I thought to myself, Okay, okay, you could lose an eye, but imagine the pop. I just closed my right eye as tightly as I could, turned my face, and so there was a few sticking in there.\”

    Mick Foley also later compared the spot to facing Terry Funk in a no rope barbed wire match back in 1995 and claimed that his chances of coming out unscathed were better with Triple H.

  • Mick Foley\’s Favorite Match Did Not Come From the Attitude Era

    Mick Foley has named his greatest match ever.

    The WWE Hall of Famer recently had an interview with Chris Van Vliet. He talked about things such as the origin of his mandible claw finishing move, his tag team with The Rock, and more.

    When asked which bout he considers to be the greatest of his career, the wrestling veteran had an interesting choice. Despite having multiple notable encounters in the Attitude Era, Mick Foley said that his favorite match is one against Randy Orton from Backlash 2004.

    Foley had returned to the ring only months earlier after a 4-year hiatus for this feud. According to him, it was one of the wisest decisions he ever made:

    \”My favorite match was Backlash against Randy Orton. Crazy thing is, if he has a new favorite, I don’t want to know about it. He’s technically, probably had better matches. But the idea of being in that spot, people ask me, you will just say you made somebody.

    No one person makes anybody. It takes a lot of people, a lot of factors, and even if the bases were loaded for Randy, it’s still up to him to knock it out of the park. And he did, and one of the wisest decisions I ever made.\”

    It Really Made Me Feel Good: Mick Foley

    The Backlash 2004 match saw Mick Foley challenging Randy Orton for the IC title in a Hardcore match. Evolution was banned from the ringside for this encounter. The Viper not only won the match but also earned the respect of the fans that night for enduring a great amount of punishment on his own.

    Mick Foley noted that he had cancelled a scheduled appearance the day before to get in town early. This allowed him to work out the whole match the night before the PPV with Orton, which was a rarity for the Hardcore star:

    \”Even though I had many trials and tribulations getting back home. My luggage was delayed for four hours. I did throw up in the parking lot of Tim Hortons in Edmonton, because my brain had jogged a little bit, but I made it back in time for Raw the next night,

    And it was like the fans looked at him like he was a completely different guy. And it really made me feel good.”

    The Legend Killer himself had also picked the same bout as the most important performance of his career. You can check out what he said here.

  • Paul Walter Hauser Approached to Play WWE Legends in Biopics

    Mick Foley\’s life in and out of the ring would certainly be worthy of a biopic, one that could see Paul Walter Hauser portray the Micker. During an appearance on Inside the Ring, Hauser was asked which wrestler he\’d like to play, and shared that he\’s already been approached.

    \”I have been approached about playing Mick Foley. Really. I’ve also been approached about playing Jim Neidhart.\”

    Hauser shared that he\’s also been presented with the chance of playing somebody else who \”I won\’t name out of respect for the project and the people involved.\”

    While best known to acing, Hauser\’s connection to pro wrestling is well-established. Hauser has 17 official matches to his name, with his most recent seeing him beat QT Marshall at ROH Death Before Dishonor 2025. In PROGRESS Wrestling, Hauser currently holds the Proteus Title and has challenged for other titles in the past.

    Hauser\’s comments about Foley aren\’t the first time his name has been connected to the WWE Hall of Famer. During an interview on Casual Conversations with The Classic in May 2025, Foley shared that Hauser had shown interest in portraying him. Foley gave Hauser his seal of approval, saying Paul could \”find the spirit of that 1995 Cactus Jack.\”

    Jim Neidhart\’s story would also make for quite the biopic as his career and life saw highs and lows before his passing in 2018. Whatever role is in the wings for Hauser, don\’t be surprised to see him in the ring on the big screen.

    Paul Walter Hauser Reps PROGRESS Wrestling At Fantastic Four Premiere

  • Mick Foley Reveals Current Health Status After Gruesome Career

    Mick Foley says he is doing good, all things considered.

    The Hardcore Legend is known for taking extreme risks and competing in the most gruesome matches during his career. From the infamous Hell In A Cell match with Undertaker to his extreme bouts with the likes of Edge and Randy Orton, Foley put his body through all kinds of punishment during his active years.

    The WWE Hall of Famer was asked about his current health during a recent interview with The David Difference. Mick Foley claimed that he feels the effect of his career every day, though not as much as he thought he would:

    \”I feel not too bad all things considered. I don\’t have to wonder when I wake up what I did for a living. You know, I\’m sore but I\’m not as sore as I thought I\’d be thanks to the hip and knee replacement. Then you know I did lose 99 pounds.

    I\’ve gained some of it back on but I\’m still walking better than I was 15 years ago I would say. I actually once in a while pass people in the airport when I\’m walking. So I\’m doing better than I thought I\’d be doing.\”

    During the interview, Mick Foley was also asked which character he would debut as if he had to start wrestling today. The 60-year-old said that he would start wrestling as Cactus Jack because it\’s closest to his real-life persona.

    The wrestling veteran later also revealed a character idea he had pitched during his TNA days that would have made a lot of money according to Foley. You can check out more about it here.

  • Mick Foley Reveals Crazy Character Pitch He Made In TNA

    Mick Foley had a crazy character idea that never became a reality.

    The wrestling legend recently sat down with The David Difference for an interview. During the talk, he was asked which one of his three faces he would use if he had to make his wrestling debut today, or if he would use some other character that never saw the light of day.

    Foley gave a two-part answer, first saying that if he had to choose between his three famous characters, he would choose to debut as Cactus Jack:

    \”I\’ll give you a two-part answer. I think Cactus Jack, I\’m really grateful for Mankind, but if you only have one shot, I think you go with what is most legit and most true, and that was Cactus Jack, just as an extension of my personality.\”

    Son of Abyss: Mick Foley

    Mick Foley however, then revealed a crazy character idea which he had pitched during his TNA days. It would have seen him being introduced as the son of the company\’s resident monster at the time, Abyss:

    \”The one character that got away from me, oh man. This was money. You can almost…the smell of money is still around. This was at a time when Hulk Hogan came into Impact Wrestling, and he took Abyss under his wing.

    I wanted Hulk to have a man-to-man talk with Abyss and tell him that the way he had of expressing his love 18 years earlier had actually, resulted in a child who would be revealed to be the Son of Abyss. That\’s me. Son of Abyss. I just imagined it like Abyss and a secret partner working against two of Eric Bischoff\’s guys.

    I would be the secret partner, come down in the Abyss mask. I just imagined Eric Bischoff in the middle of the ring going, \’Son of Abyss, Son of Abyss.\’ That\’s where I have to say with all due respect to Austin 3:16, Steve, you\’re darn lucky the Son of Abyss shirts never hit the market.\”

  • Becky Lynch and Mick Foley Voicing Characters on ‘Wylde Pak’

    WWE superstars Becky Lynch and Mick Foley are making their mark in children’s television today, voicing characters in a new episode of Nickelodeon’s animated series “Wylde Pak.” The episode, titled “Meats of Strength,” showcases an unexpected collaboration between wrestling entertainment and family programming.

    The crossover was revealed by Nickelodeon animator Bryan Arnett through an Instagram post, where he expressed his excitement about working with the WWE legends. Arnett, who designed the characters voiced by Lynch and Foley, shared a personal connection to the project that resonates with many wrestling fans.

    “Excited for tomorrow’s’ new episode of #wyldepak ‘Meats of Strength’ As a kid growing up in 80’s I loved watching WWF! So it was pretty amazing getting to design characters that were voiced by @realmickfoley @beckylynchwwe #nickelodeon,” Arnett posted on Instagram.
    The collaboration represents a unique intersection between WWE’s mainstream appeal and Nickelodeon’s family-friendly content. For Arnett, the project came full circle – transforming from an 80s WWF fan into a professional animator working directly with wrestling icons he once watched on television.

    Both Lynch and Foley have demonstrated versatility beyond the wrestling ring throughout their careers. Lynch, known as “The Man” in WWE, continues to expand her entertainment portfolio, while Foley has long been recognized for his storytelling abilities and crossover appeal in various media formats.

    The “Wylde Pak” episode aired today on Nickelodeon, giving young viewers and their wrestling-fan parents a chance to enjoy this unique entertainment blend together.

  • Randy Orton Names The Most Important Match of His Career

    Randy Orton has revealed a match he thinks earned him the respect of the fans.

    The Viper was a recent guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live with Jelly Roll being the guest host of the show. During the talk, the Singing star asked the former world champion which is the favorite match of his career.

    Randy Orton picked his 2004 Backlash match against Mick Foley because it showed fans a side of him which they had never seen before:

    \”Gosh. You know, I\’ve been asked that before and that\’s a very hard question because I\’ve had a lot of matches, I consider to be like up there as my favorite. But when I was 24 years old, I wrestled Mick Foley at Backlash in a hardcore match.

    This is in 2004. That match probably was the most important one in my career, I think, because the fans saw me put myself, put my body through something they had never seen me put my body through before. It was a very physical match.

    Lots of blood, lots of sweat, some tears. But I think I earned the fans\’ respect that night. From then on, I could tell something was different in the air when I would walk through that curtain.\”

    The Backlash bout saw Randy Orton defending his IC title against Cactus Jack. Evolution was banned from the ringside so The Legend Killer was on his own.

    The brutal bout featured many unnerving moments including one where the Evolution member was thrown into thumb tacks after missing an RKO. The match ended with Orton delivering an RKO to Foley onto a barbed wire baseball bat.

    You can check out Randy\’s full interview on Jimmy Kimmel including an angle with Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul below:

  • Mick Foley Reveals Farewell Tour, What He\’ll Do After

    Farewell tours have become increasingly commin in wrestling, from John Cena\’s in-ring goodbye to Sting retiring his face-painted look by the end of this year. Now, Mick Foley has revealed when he plans to say goodbye to the industry he holds dear.

    Foley appeared on D-Von Dudley’s YouTube channel where he discussed his career and life in wrestling. As he reflected on the future, Foley shared that he plans to walk away from wrestling in 2028.

    \”I’m going to go back out on the road again for one final tour in 2028 for the 30 Years of Hell Tour, and the idea is to hang it up completely, fix my teeth, maybe start wearing nice clothes so no one knows who I am, and just disappear into the night.\”

    2028 will mark three decades since Foley\’s infamous showdown with The Undertaker, both in, and atop the Hell in a Cell structure. Foley\’s performance that night, including being thrown off and later through the cell, remains one of the most iconic moments in WWE history.

    Though Foley\’s final match for WWE was as part of the 2012 Royal Rumble match, he continues to make appearances and tours around the world. Now, fans know they have mere years to see the Hardcore legend one last time.

  • Mick Foley Debunks $2.88 Million WWE Ambassador Salary Reports

    Wrestling legend Mick Foley has directly addressed and debunked widely circulated reports claiming he earns $2.88 million annually as a WWE ambassador, revealing the stark reality behind the inflated figures.

    \”I don\’t have an ambassador job that pays me $2.88 million as has been reported,\” Foley stated during a recent interview with The Wrestling Classic. \”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.\”

    The hardcore legend, who continues his grueling travel schedule for appearances and his one-man show tour, painted a much different picture of his current financial situation. When asked about his luxurious lifestyle, Foley responded with characteristic humor: \”I\’m in a rented minivan right now. I sure am.\”

    Foley clarified that while he maintains a strong relationship with WWE and benefits from an improved legends deal, he currently holds no official ambassador contract. \”I do not have any ambassador contract, let alone an ambassador contract for $2.88 million a year,\” he emphasized, calling the revelation \”breaking news.\”

    The three-time WWE Champion explained that his previous ambassador role lasted only two years and paid \”literally 1/14th\” of the reported figure. Despite the misconceptions, Foley expressed gratitude for his current WWE relationship, noting that his legends deal has improved significantly over the past decade due to the company\’s continued promotion of his legacy.

    The salary revelation highlights the often-inflated nature of wrestling industry financial speculation and demonstrates Foley\’s continued work ethic at age 58.