One of the most extreme names in the history of WWE is Mick Foley, the only wrestler who had three characters at the same time in the company.
Foley, also known as Mankind, Cactus Jack, and Dude Love, was recognized by fans for his great dedication to extreme wrestling, being thrown from great heights, set on fire, and even hit with barbed wire, which earned him the nickname The Hardcore Legend.
Thanks to his memorable fights, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.
What happened to Mick Foley's life?
Mick Foley worked for WWE for the first time from 1996 to 2001. At that time, he retired to the ROH company and then returned for his second stint in WWE between 2003 and 2008.
The last months of that period were unpleasant for Foley, who worked as a commentator for SmackDown! After finishing his contract, he joined TNA.
Since 2011, he has made appearances in WWE, but not as a wrestler. His main role was as the General Manager of RAW, with one of his main creations being the 24/7 championship.
The last time he was seen on live television was in 2019.
Despite that, Foley is one of the most active wrestlers on social media. For example, he comments on everything that happens on the weekly RAW and SmackDown shows, with one of his best moments being his reaction to the moment between Vince McMahon and Stone Cold at WrestleMania 38.
He is also a fan of conventions, where he attends, signs autographs, and takes photos with wrestling enthusiasts.
Mick Foley's achievements in his career
Foley has been a four-time World Champion, having won the WWF Championship three times and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship once.
He also stands out as the first WWF Hardcore Champion, once Legends Champion in TNA, in addition to his eight reigns as a World Tag Team Champion, two reigns as ECW World Tag Team Champion, and one reign as WCW World Tag Team Champion, making him the only wrestler to have won the tag team championships of ECW, WCW, and WWF.
His match against The Undertaker in Hell in a Cell is considered one of his most memorable matches and widely recognized as the greatest Hell in a Cell Match of all time. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.