"Mick Foley: Unfiltered Truths - Straight Shootin' Interview"

Wrestling Shoot Interviews - A podcast by Louis Joylon West

Mick Foley, widely known by his wrestling personas such as Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love, is one of the most respected and beloved figures in the history of professional wrestling. Foley’s career began in the late 1980s, but he gained mainstream recognition during the 1990s with World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), where his fearless and extreme style of wrestling earned him a reputation as the "Hardcore Legend." He was known for enduring brutal, punishing matches, often risking his body in a way that few others in the business dared.Foley’s most iconic moment came during the 1998 Hell in a Cell match against The Undertaker, where he was thrown off the top of the cell and later crashed through it, solidifying his status as a wrestling legend. Beyond the carnage, however, Foley was also a gifted storyteller and entertainer, combining hardcore brawling with a sharp mind for in-ring psychology and character development. His alter egos like Mankind, with his eerie persona, and Dude Love, the carefree hippie, showed his range as a performer.Foley’s career spanned various wrestling promotions, including WCW, ECW, WWE, and TNA. In addition to his in-ring success, he became a New York Times bestselling author, penning autobiographies, children’s books, and novels. His legacy was cemented in 2013 when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.This “Straight Shootin’” interview for Ring of Honor (ROH) is a candid conversation with Foley, where he discusses his legendary career, his experiences working with wrestling icons, and his take on the evolving world of professional wrestling. Known for his sincerity and wit, Foley brings humor and wisdom in equal measure, offering fans an unfiltered glimpse into his mind and journey in the wrestling business.