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Wrestling legend Mick Foley has announced he will not appear for WWE for at least three years, criticizing the company's ties to Donald Trump and condemning Trump's remarks about Rob Reiner's death, which he cites as the final straw.
Mick Foley and Chavo Guerrero share their thoughts on CM Punk's return to WWE, with Foley believing it will elevate the current talent and Guerrero acknowledging WWE's ability to put differences aside for financial gain. Both express excitement over Punk's return and the reactions it has generated.
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has been given the authority to book matches on this week's episode of NXT, with the aim of qualifying entrants for the upcoming Iron Survivor Challenge. Foley has scheduled a match between Tiffany Stratton and Fallon Henley to showcase the depth of the women's division, as well as a clash between Dijak and Tyler Bate. The Iron Survivor Challenge is a multi-competitor match where falls can be registered via pinfall, submission, or disqualification, and last year's winners were Roxanne Perez and Grayson Waller.
Terry Funk, a legendary professional wrestler known for his hardcore style, has passed away at the age of 79. With a career spanning over five decades, Funk was highly regarded in the wrestling industry and held the NWA world championship for 14 months starting in 1975. He was considered a consummate professional and mentor to many, including Mick Foley. Funk's death was confirmed by Foley, who described him as the greatest wrestler he ever saw. Funk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011.
Mick Foley revealed that the iconic Hell in a Cell match between him and The Undertaker in 1998 originally had a different planned spot involving a variation of the chokeslam. However, during the course of the day, Foley suggested the idea of being thrown off the top of the cell, which ultimately became one of the most famous bumps in wrestling history. Foley also mentioned that the cell structure was not as sturdy as expected, being held together with twist ties and zip ties, which he noticed breaking apart during the match.
WWE legends The Undertaker and Mick Foley reunited to film an episode of WWE Playback, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their iconic Hell In a Cell match. Foley flew to Taker's home in Austin, Texas for the shoot, emphasizing his respect for the Undertaker. The match, which took place in 1998, saw Foley (as Mankind) endure two dangerous falls from the top of the Cell, with Undertaker ultimately emerging victorious.
WWE Hall of Famers Mick Foley and Undertaker marked the 25th anniversary of their legendary Hell in a Cell match from King of the Ring 1998 by watching it together. Foley, who performed as Mankind in the match, took a number of crazy bumps, including being thrown through the commentary table from the top of the cell structure. Undertaker won the bout with a Tombstone after chokeslamming Foley onto several thumbtacks that were scattered in the ring.
WWE legend Mick Foley gave advice to Finn Balor ahead of his first Hell in a Cell match against Edge at WrestleMania 39. Foley, who was famously thrown from the top of the cage in a previous match, advised Balor to study his previous matches and do the opposite. Balor's opponent, Edge, has more experience in the structure, having won and lost in previous matches.