Mick Foley

[10.0] "One of the greatest bumpers of all time and one of the toughest to have ever done it. Cactus was always sensational mid late 90s regardless of the promotion or opponent. Great that Mankind held the title, albeit for a few weeks combined. Genius stick man too, his flaming branding iron anti Funk ECW promo is approaching Patrick Bateman in psychosis, contrast that with his clowning around in RocknSock. Like his great comrade Terry, a hero to millions and Foley gets top marks."

[10.0] "One of the most hardcore and genuine wrestlers of all time and honestly I understand why he got angry whenever people disrespected wrestling and called it fake while he was wrestling dangerous and life threatening matches. Truly a hardcore legend Mick Foley. On a personal level, Mick is genuinely the sweetest man. He cares so deeply for other people and their well being. And that is why he became my #1 favorite wrestler of all time. Particularly his Mankind Persona. Long Live Mick Foley!"

[10.0] "Mad respect for the guy, its's just a miracle to me on how he can stand up and being healthy as he is today. Even if my favorite styles of wrestling leans to technical matches, Foley was one of the few hardcore guys who drew my interest and I became a big fan of him. While he is not in the top 10 technical wrestlers of all time, the amount of dedication put in a lot of matches made me think that the guy could do a lot even with the limitations of the style that he wrestled. Fair to say, his movest was well adjusted, especially in the Cactus Jack pre-WWF, and he made you want to watch him. Another thing that really deserves the praise are his promos, damn man they are at the top of the industry, especially the ones in ECW when he debuted the anti-hardcore persona. The character work is legendary, you could feel that the way he wrestled, the promos and the mannerisms were totally different from one face to another. With that been said, I think a 10 would just be fair, not only based around his qualities, but because he was a key player in the WWF, and I dare to say that if AJPW has the Four Pillars in the King's Road Era, Foley is one of the pillars of the WWF Attitude Era."

[10.0] "Mick Foley has always been one of my favorite wrestlers ever since i started getting into wrestling in 2014. He wasn't like most wrestlers. He wasn't tall, or muscular, or clean shaven. He was a big, hairy everyman, and I liked that. Hardcore stipulations have always been some of my favorite, and Mick Foley was the king of those. He is so many things. Hilarious, Captivating, Tough, he is probably more successful with promos than any other wrestler ever. His willingness to do almost anything in the ring is something i have immense respect and adoration for. He's made stars out of so many people, he's had so many classic matches, and he's succeeded in just about every role and character thrown his way."

"Greatest hardcore wrestler of all time he was one of the rare wrestler to make beautiful hardcore match and take all the risks possible and unimaginable for the entertainement. (sorry for bad english lol)"

[10.0] "One of the best hardcore wrestlers of all time. The amount of risks and danger he'd put himself through just for the fan's sake deserves nothing but a ten. He's an amazing heel, whether it's the broken and sadistic side of him, or the likeable, hilarious and so goddamn earnest side we see. That's a very hard balance to get, but Foley nails it perfectly. His ability to take a licking and keep on kicking is what made him such an iconic hero, and he was an AMAZING seller too... if he was really selling all that pain. Every little twitch of his limp, hunch of his shoulders, and every little squeak of pain. The man was a badass and if I had just one wish, it'd be that all of that pain wasn't as real as it was. Thank you, Foley."

[10.0] "Mick Foley could be a terrifying heel or a hopeful babyface, captivating audiences with fearless, era-defining moments. A chameleon in every sense as well, he gave each persona of his exactly what it needed--from unhinged menace to endearing everyman. He belongs on the Mount Rushmore of hardcore wrestling and on any shortlist of all-time promos; his emotional range can take you from euphoria to heartbreak in minutes. Outside of the ring, he's widely regarded as one of wrestling's kindest, most selfless figures, apparent in his willingness to sacrifice himself to elevate others even at risk to his health. History will remember him as an all-time great."

[10.0] "Literally on the MOUNT RUSHMORE of promos. The way he was able to convey emotions, particularly the emotion of pain and welt it to make super charismatic promos is amazing, and I truly believe he's underrated in this regard."

[10.0] "Imagine in your career crafting 3 completely distinct characters that all completely work and all draw serious intrigue, serious thrills and serious money. Of course, it says a lot about the awesomeness of Foley that that sometimes seems to get lost when we're talking about his career and the plethora of fantastic matches, awesome bumps, superb psychology and absolutely god-tier promos. Also, he could work heel or face with equal skill and brought a genuine sense of the unpredictable to his matches; simply put, anything could happen in his matches (and it often did). There's also how his work always allowed his opponent to flourish and get themselves over as much as possible because he was such an expert in how to best work the business of the business. Finally, it's worth mentioning that none other than Dynamite Kid, Steve Austin, Terry Funk and Bret Hart all highly praised Foley's skills as a wrestler and as a performer and you really can't get higher praise than that. It's truly earned too."

[7.0] "He was great for extreme spots, but was never a whiz in terms of work rate. Never put on a 5 star classic, but was good for what he was asked to do, a pivotal part of the attitude era. He will be the best hardcore wrestler of all time."

"Greatest hardcpre wrestler of all time. Defined an era. My all time favorite wrestler. He sacrificed his body for this business and is still an amazing person and has great charisma."

"My favourite hardcore wrestler ever he put his boy on the line for the fans and I will neevr forget it."

[10.0] "Mick Foley is only one of three wrestlers who could make hardcore wrestling look beautiful. Foley has given absolutely everything to the business, created legendary moments and has etched himself in the history of professional wrestling forever. Such an important wrestler who broke down the stereotypical rules that a wrestler should look like X and wrestle like Y. Legendary on the mic, legendary in-ring, and most importantly, one of the nicest people ever to be in the business. Truly a 10/10 wrestler."

[10.0] "Most wrestlers can't even get one character/gimmick over. Mick Foley got three over + himself. THAT is how undeniably talented he is. He's one of a kind in the wrestling world. He's the most likeable, yet the most hardcore, person in the business."

[10.0] "Mick Foley is the definition of passion, sacrifice, and storytelling in pro wrestling. Whether it was the chaos of Cactus Jack, the unpredictability of Mankind, or the fun of Dude Love, he made every character feel real. He wasn't the most athletic, but few ever connected with fans the way he did. That Hell in a Cell match alone cements his legacy, but his promos, heart, and willingness to put his body on the line make him one of the most respected figures in wrestling history. A true Hardcore Legend in every sense."

[9.0] "A brawler of the highest order, sacrificed his body for the love of the game, elevated everyone everytime, probably North American pro wrestling's greatest "loser " , a marvelously unathletic looking man who created wonders. God bless him. I am a bigger fan of mat and chain wrestling so I very heavily had the withhold the 10, but he deserves his flowers all the way through."

[6.0] "I like him, and I respect him for the dedication. Seems like a stellar guy outisde of the ring, too. But he's a glorified stuntman. Shane McMahon decided to take a day off from church and took the same bumps. I doesn't require ability. It's like an actor getting accolades for playing mentally handicapped people. It doesn't take skill to go full retard. This is a very generous rating because his characterization was good and he did let the others shine as a rite of passage of sorts when they beat the crap out of him. This is a german site so perhaps 'schadenfreude' would be a way to explain why would watching a man trying to kill himself on live television be rated as (satisfactory)."

[10.0] "No matter the gimmick, Mick Foley has always knocked it out of the park. Cactus Jack was a fun hardcore style wrestler, his best work was as a heel in ECW where Mick Foley was cutting his best promos and generating the most heat for being the opposite of what ECW stood for, his feud with Triple H is close second for Cactus' best work. Mankind was Mick's darkest character that gave us his most iconic and memorable moments from winning the WWF Championship to being thrown off the Hell in a Cell structure, you name it. Dude Love is his weakest gimmick, but it was still a funny character full of charisma, his feud with Steve Austin was great. Mick Foley is a true legend in the business, deserves all the respect and admiration in the world, one of the best promo artists of all time and was willing to sacrifice his body for our entertainment no matter how unnecessary it was."

[8.0] "The pioneer of hardcore wrestling. Without Mick Foley, there's no Jon Moxley (for better or for worse). He would face every bump with no fear. While he is very limited in his ability, mostly because of his build up of injuries, you have to acknowledge that Foley is the greatest Hardcore wrestler there has ever been"

"Absolutely one of my favorites, and one of the best wrestlers of all time. Foley was/still is insanely influential to hardcore wrestling, truly earning the name of the Hardcore Legend."

[10.0] "For my Mankind it is the best in history, not my favorite, but the best. He gave his life and well -being in all the places he was, WCW, ECW, WWF, and more. I love that all his faces are for different uses, Dude was when Austin avoided Mankind, Mankind at the beginning was the madman of the Boiler Roon, then he devoted himself more to comedy, when Mankind stopped being crazy and extreme, Cactus arrived, the most deranged face."

[10.0] "Gave his body, heart and soul to this business. Like a Terry Funk, one of the realest out there. Mick Foley will live forever."

[9.0] "to quote the man himself ''Foley is not god, but he is pretty damn good'', we'll just ignore the TNA run"

[10.0] "One of my favorite wrestlers in WWE, his fearless matches and contributions to professional wrestling, being the favorite of the extreme match. Gimmick and his characters were an extraordinary figure. Mankind is one of the legends that will never be forgotten."

[8.0] "Foley's IWA-Japan and FMW work as Cactus Jack is the greatest hardcore/brawler work ever done, rivalled only by Megumi Kudo and maybe Onita. Foley in WCW and WWF was pretty good without having many great matches, his character work was the highlight of those eras for him. His TNA run... lets forget about that as it was dire stuff. A decent worker who elevated himself by 100% getting the hardcore brand and having a good creative mind. Not my favourite ever but quite entertaining especially in those Japanese deathmatch companies."

[10.0] "Sure, he was a dumbass in the ring, but that's what made his matches so great! Before there was Jeff Hardy, and before there was the BETTER version of Jeff Hardy; Darby Allin, there was Mick Foley. But you wanna know one thing he did better than both of them? Promos. His promos were brilliant, and he had such a far range of emotions he could make you feel. If he wanted to make you laugh? Just look at Dude Love or the Rock 'N Sock Connection for example. If he wanted to make you root for him as an underdog? Look at Mankind. If he wanted to be a brilliant heel? Watch his entire run in ECW. If he wanted to scare the shit out of you? Specifically watch Cane Dewey."

[10.0] "One of the most recognizable wrestling legends in the business. He is a pioneer of bringing deathmatches to America & was willing to destroy his body to elevate his opponents. Many moments like his matches in 2000 against Triple H, Hell in the Cell against Undertaker, and Backlash vs Orton are must see matches for him. God bless Mick."

[10.0] "No words needed. The most recognizable and greatest hardcore wrestler in WWE history. Many great matches, with the Undertaker, Triple H, Rock, Randy Orton etc. An all-time legend."

[10.0] "What a legend, one of the GOATS fr, he was really good in the ring, but that's not his strong point, he was really over with the fans thanks to him iconic character work, whether as Cactus Jack, Mankind or Dude Love, arguably the greatest character worker in wrestling history, I wish I was old enough to watch his stuff live"

"Mick Foley is a true anomaly in the world of professional wrestling, a performer whose legacy is built on an unmatched combination of character, heart, and sheer resilience. As a wrestler, Foley may not have been the most technically polished in the ring, but that was never the point. His appeal came from his ability to tell stories through physicality, often at the expense of his own well-being. From his brutal wars as Cactus Jack to the deranged depths of Mankind and the sheer absurdity of Dude Love, Foleys ability to reinvent himself and keep audiences engaged was nothing short of remarkable. What truly elevates Mick Foley as a professional wrestler is his ability to connect with fans on a deeply personal level. His promos were masterclasses in authenticity, blending humor, vulnerability, and intensity in a way that felt completely genuine. Foleys charisma wasnt rooted in traditional wrestling tropes; it came from his relatability and humanity. Whether he was flying off Hell in a Cell or delivering heartfelt monologues, Foley embodied the soul of professional wrestlingraw, unpredictable, and emotionally resonant. Add to that his kind-hearted demeanor off-camera, and its clear that Foley wasnt just a great wrestler; he was a great person who elevated the art of wrestling itself. In every sense, Mick Foley is a legend who redefined what it means to be a pro wrestler."

[10.0] "One of the goats. Whether dude love, cactus jack, mankind, mick foley or anything else he was over and when people say putting your body on the line for our entertainment I always think of mick."

[9.0] "The hardcore legend with a legacy that inspired many. Mick is a guy you can tell genuinely cares about the business, a man who proved that you don't have to be tall and muscular to be an amazing wrestler. I love his hardcore style and I believe that he is one of the only people to have so many characters over in comparison to some wrestlers who struggle to get one gimmick over. Overall fantastic wrestlers."

[8.0] "Mick Foley seems like an awesome person, loves the business, did some of the most insane stunts and matches anyone's ever had, and was a fantastic brawler. But outside of that he's just not an incredible worker next to the all time greats, but instead someone who outperformed their ability like few others have ever been able to do."

[9.0] "Foley is my favorite wrestler of all time, has been since the first day I hit Smackdown v. Raw on the PS2. The gimmick commitment, psychological and narrative work is all impeccable, and watching his career unfold as it did is one of the greatest joys an NBC-affiliated product has brought me since the first season of the Good Place. Nobody does it better, but that's simply because nobody does it like him."

[8.0] "I think the hardcore style make him easy for Mick folley some atheltic default. Be beside that his several character make him a true icon of wrestling , very underrated promo and a great source of fun."

[8.0] "One of the most memorable wrestlers from my childhood. I legit thought I saw this man die when he fell off the Hell in a Cell twice. A literally crazy person but an absolute workhorse. Bang Bang! Have a Nice Day!"

"(10.0) No one has ever given as many people as much as Foley. He's made countless stars. Rock and Triple H have their best matches to thank Foley for. Technical marvel's like Shawn Michales and Bret Hart can be elevated by the dynamic he adds to a match, and young glistening stars can be shot into the stratosphere like Randy Orton. The only negative you can give Foley is the TNA run, which was clearly out of sheer bitterness towards WWE for his treatment. But it's hard to hold anything against someone who has nearly died multiple times for multiple promotions and is as caring and giving to an industry that seems to only take from those who let it."

[10.0] "Whether if you get Mankind, Cactus Jack, Dude Love or regular old Mick Foley it didn't matter which version you got because he'll always give his best self in the ring for every match."

[10.0] "All the bullshit he did post semi-retired can not offset what he has done at his peak. If we only talk about his hardcore matches and all those memorable moments he has created, he is a 10. If we only talk about all those legendary promos, faces or heels, he is a 10. If we only take about his versatility as a character and the able to adapt to different situations and storyliens, he is a 10. He is an icon that is truly influential with his promo style and character development in the next 30 years."

[10.0] "One of the most iconic hardcore wrestlers of all time, and simply one of the best. And while he was usually at his best in a death match setting, such as in Japan at Kawasaki Dream, or at HITC with The Undertaker in 1998, he never felt restricted as a performer. He was aware of what he can and can't do, and like the man himself said, he made up for his minor shortcomings to creativity. He was one of the best and most important hardcore/deathmatch wreslters in the industry, who could easily elevate anyone he fought against. Not only was he great and creative in the ring, he was also creative outside of it. There is a reason why Mick Foley is considered one of the best promo artists of all time. Promos like Cane Dewey literally cannot be topped, and even at the end of his career, you could always count on him for a good promo no matter the circumstances. He's also one of the most creative in terms of creating a character, and building the storylines to go with that character. He was absolutely limitless in the genres of his personas, and how he depicted himself. He could be a dark, serious character surrounded by insanity and violence, such as Cactus Jack or Mankind, or go for a more lighthearted type of character, like the latter end of the Mankind gimmick, and Commissioner Mick Foley. With these gimmicks and the stories that went with them, they always challenged wrestling and social norms. Seriously, whatever he did, he always did the absolute best, and sacrificed so much of his health for the business. A one of a kind wrestler that we may never see the likes of again."

[10.0] "Possibly the best hardcore/deathmatch wrestler of all time. Foley first became a indie darling with his insane deathmatches in Japan and the US indies. Usually these guys never make it in the "big time" promotions. However the difference between Foley and the other hardcore guys is that he is also an amazing wreslter who is able to tell amazing stories in the ring, a fantastic sympathetic underdog or a psychotic dangerous heel depending on what you needed him to be. That's why Foley was the hardcore guy who could get over in both WCW and WWF, while the rest wre mostly enhancment talent. Then during the highly competitive period between WWF and WCW where every TV segment looked at to see how well it did, Foley rose to the top of WWF in 1999 as one of the biggers draws in a period where wrestling was at it's most mainstream. Unfortunately, the years of deathmatches took it's toll on Foley and he was forced into semi-retirement just a little over a year after reaching the top."

[10.0] "A man who nearly kill himself several times just to entertain us.Mr foley baby boy really is a goat.From his promo to his character work and matches.Yeah he is not mat technician.But its always about entertain people and earn money"

[10.0] "Great matches, a hardcore legend. Had some of the best and most memorable promos of all time. Gave his life to the sport of professional wrestling. Solid brawler. He has natural charisma and he's so different you can't compare him to anyone else."

[8.0] "Wrestlers who thrive in hardcore, deathmatches or garbage wrestling is an automatic negative to me. People like Nick Gage, Atsushi Onita, John Zandig and Necro Butcher, crazy I know them, knows nothing in the technical aspect of wrestling. Even older guys like Terry Funk, The Sheik and Abdullah the Butcher. I just simply hate this kind of wrestling or whatever you called it. However, Mick Foley is an exemption on this. He uses this kind of environment as a gimmick and not as a kind of wrestling style that he holds on for the rest of his career. He could be technically sounding and flashy and that's how he is different from most of hardcore/ECW/CZW wrestlers. In ring, he is a storyteller, he wouldn't perform moves that is out of the story. One thing I admire him the most is his passionate mic skills. He sounded convincing and makes us believe on what he says. Many people tried to copy his style in terms of in-ring and promo abilities, but Mick outshines them all. His willingness to take excruciating damage on his body and almost try to risk his life for the sake of value and memory. One thing I remember vividly about him is his match with the Undertaker in Hell in a Cell, still the most talked about match 25-26 years passed. No doubt Mick provides us moments that he is even willing to take risky bumps that most of his peers couldn't do. His durability, his toughness and his passion are a testament on how great Mick Foley was on his heyday. His three faces of Foley (Cactus Jack, Dude Love and Mankind) gave equal amount of exposure in the wrestling business and only Mick could provide three alter egos that haven't been stale and worn out after all these years. Truly a legend in the business and one of the most respected performers in wrestling history."

"Bang! Bang! And all the other catchphrases Mick has used. Because THAT IS FINAL! Can I rate yet, pretty please with a cherry on top?"

[10.0] "Mick Foley was one of the best talkers of all time. He really made you feel what he was saying and was arguably the king of garnering sympathy from the fans. He valued wrestling over his own body and the amount of crazy shit he did is insane. Easily one of the best of all time."

[10.0] "My personal favorite wrestler ever. Although he didn't invent hardcore wrestling, he damn sure perfected it. Amazing wrestling, amazing promos, and amazing psychology. I met Mick when I was young, and took time out of his day to talk to a ten-year-old kid for fifteen minutes. FOLEY IS GOOD!"

[10.0] "Mick Foley was a hardcore wrestler, but unlike most hardcore brawlers, he actually told a story with his matches rather than just hitting his opponents with weapons without any story whatsoever, like New Jack. This made for many MOTY candidates, as he knew how to work with using barbed wire and thumbtacks in big matches, and also could cut a really good promo and was extremely charismatic."

[10.0] "There's a reason people say Foley is God. He's one of the legit toughest sons of bitches to ever work and was absolutely hardcore. People who only watch WWE have no fucking idea how incredibly violent some of his matches were, but like he really could do it all! Want a dastardly heel? Foley can do that. Want a loveable baby face? Foley can do that. Want hardcore wrestling? Comedy? great workrate? Oh yes Foley can do that. Want a enthralling promo? Well you get the point."

[10.0] "Miss Foleys baby boy is the most unlikely of success stories - and underneath all those scars that make up that tough exterior is a truly beautiful mind and person who deserves the respect of every wrestling fan and everyone to come after him in the business. Its because of him that WWE would be able to defeat WCW in the Monday Night Wars, it is because of him that the Hell in a Cell match exists and is as iconic as it is, and it is because of him that we know professional wrestling even when pushing the limits to the extreme has a heart and a soul. For what he lacked in technical skills he made up for with ingenuity and charisma. The 3 Faces showed his range as a performer and he even had some of the most memorable matches of the later 2000s with the newer generation of Randy Orton and Edge, showing just how selfless he is as he continued to put his body in parallel."