Mick Foley

[10.0] "One of if not the biggest catalyst in the Monday Night Wars, one of the most brilliant, resilient, and emotionally compelling storytellers in professional wrestling history. He successfully reinvented himself through distinct, deeply realized personas: the unhinged hardcore brawler Cactus Jack, the goofy and joyful hippie Dude Love, and the tortured, split-personality Mankind. Despite lacking a traditional bodybuilder physique, he made fans care deeply about his struggles through elite in-ring psychology and selling. He revolutionized the extreme and hardcore style, competing in brutal deathmatches and enduring legendary high-risk stunts. Peers universally respect him as a low-ego, intelligent professional who always prioritized the collective interests of the show"

[10.0] "One of the best pure-hearts in wrestling. The main character of the greatest pop in history, thr catalyst of the tide-change in the mondsy night wars. Responsible for some of the most awe-, inspiring, desth deying stunts in history. Gave his all to this business and it was evident every time. Believable in the ring as well, much technically better than he's given credit for. A true legend. The hardcore legend."

[10.0] "Mick has taken a lot of shit in his career. But for all his sacrifices, actions in the ring and beyond, as well as for his kind heart, I can't help but give him a 10. Yes, from the point of view of technique in the ring, everything was not very good here. However, Mick didn't need it, he clung with his madness and ability to fully give himself into his matches. I'm sure he was ready to die in the ring. But thank God Foley decided to think with his head and end his career. But he left behind a huge legacy that can hardly be repeated."

[10.0] "I can say that Mick loved the business in a unique way, as he sacrificed his body--including part of his right ear--for the industry and its fans; he deserves praise and acclaim. That said, "Mankind" remains my favorite persona , Bang Bang !"

[9.0] "Foley is Good. I loved his work as Cactus Jack in Japan and ECW, but in my opinion he really came into his own as Mankind in the WWF. His match with Undertaker at King of the Ring 1998 is legendary for all the right reasons. As are his matches with Triple H, Randy Orton, and Edge. I think Mick Foley helped perfect Hardcore Wrestling, with the perfect mix of brutality and weapons as well as in ring skill. Foley is Good. BANG BANG!"

[10.0] "Hardcore legend whose willingness to endure punishment created some of wrestling's most unforgettable moments. His underdog spirit consistently delivered memorable performances that left a lasting impact on wrestling (and me)"

[9.0] "a brilliant brawler who got so many talents over. great ring psychology, charismatic and good on the mic. innovative with some of the most legendary matches of all time, possibly pushing it too hard. an everyman for 90s wrestling."

[5.0] "Probably the sweetest guy you will ever meet but when it comes to being a wrestler the better way to describe Mick Foley would either be Stunt Man or Crash Test Dummy because this man made a career on just being beat up and being able to take a beating. I mean come on his career highlight is being thrown off the top of Hell in a Cell by The Undertaker. He's always been so overrated in the ring and can only look good when it's a hardcore stipulation or something to that nature where he has to almost kill himself to look good"

[10.0] "The best brawler in history, the best hardcore worker in history, and the best promo in history. And he accomplished all of that in only ten years. Everything else is just a bonus."

[10.0] "Outside of Funk the best brawler in wrestling history. He managed to take hardcore wrestling and death match spots into mainstream wrestling and they never felt watered down, if anything Foley upped the ante. He basically gave everyone their best matches and sold and put people over and made them stars. Undertaker didn't start having great matches until Foley joined WWF. He put over Austin, Rock, Triple H, Orton and Edge and everyone looked better after (In the case of Orton and Triple H they were made men after their matches with him) Amazing promo and character work. He put his body on the line every night and we are still talking about his matches decades later. All timer."

[10.0] "The Hardcore Legend. Best Selling Author. WWF Champion. And an undeniably nice guy in the world. A man who's the best of humanity in wrestling and life in general. I love me some Mick Foley. Whether he was Mankind, Cactus Jack, Dude Love, etc, he captivated audiences all over the world. May he have all the best in life!"

[9.0] "One of the greatest and most underrated wrestlers of all time. Helped triple h randy and edge among others get over. If extreme wrestling had a face in the early 2000s it would be mick foley"

[10.0] "Foley is one of the best promos ever and while he wasn't the best technical worker, he could REALLY bump and sell and always left his opponents better off than before he worked with them. Triple H, Randy Orton, and Edge especially owe part of their main event runs to him."

[10.0] "Mick wasn't a great pure wrestler, but he was fantastic worker and I think too many people confuse the 2. Great wrestlers can do all the in ring stuff great and have a good match, but great workers can make you suspend your disbelief. Mick could do that. He did the hardcore stuff, but he could have a great brawl without all the smoke and mirrors. He was great on the mic and a fantastic character(s). Didn't look like a wrestler, but honestly it benefited him and made him unique. My only real issue is that an entire generation saw his style, but didn't understand what made it work. Now we have guys and gals doing hardcore spots and matches for no reason other than they think it's cool."

[10.0] "One of my favorite wrestlers of all time. He put his body on the line several times just for the love of the sport. He was a great promo and performer. You could tell how much passion this man had for professional wrestling, he's as close to perfect as you can get."

[10.0] "Mick Foley is a true legend who gave his flesh, bones & blood to this business. I don't think there has ever been someone who sacrificed their body more for professional wrestling. His love for wrestling is something tangible and visible - a man who risked his life to entertain the audience. I can't even imagine how many years that must have taken off his life. The fact that he can still stand today is almost a miracle and proof of how tough he really is. Foley accomplished huge things in WCW, ECW &WWE, and his promos during the ECW are some of the best in pro-wrestling history. His dedication is unmatched - he elevated and helped push some of the company's biggest names to the peak of their careers, including The Undertaker, Triple H, The Rock, Randy Orton & Edge. Foley is a storyteller who conveys emotion with incredible realism. One of his many talents is the way he portrayed his alter egos - Cactus Jack/Mankind/Dude Love/Mick Foley, so convincingly that each of them genuinely feels like a completely different person. Winning his first WWE Championship remains one of the most legendary moments in pro-wrestling history. Nobody can create a big spot more easily than him. The greatest bumper and one of the best mic workers of all time."

"Mick Foley is a true legend whose career redefined the meaning of sacrifice and storytelling in professional wrestling."

[10.0] "He is a working man's champion, totally different from the flashy, good-looking Hogan or Warrior. Foley knew how to put on a great match and elevate someone else's career--Orton, Edge, HHH, Austin. His TNA run was weird, but that doesn't ruin his legacy. What a legend. The streets will never forget the night he beat The Rock to win the championship. Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps as I'm writing this."

[10.0] "legit to me the greatest hardcore wrestler of all time. you simply cannot mention hardcore wrestling without uttering micks name. he's on my hardcore mount rushmore featuring terry funk, sabu and onita. for him to be as popular and over as he was he was just as selfless. always willing to give whatever for better or worse. amazing promos from his ecw days all the way to his jabs with terry funk before one night stand. putting on classics in almost every promotion he stepped foot in. FMW, WWF, WCW, ECW, etc..! ive seen this man fight in a casino, get lit on fire multiple times, get thrown from a cell to what seemed to be his death, be mauled on by some of the stiffest strikers like terry gordy and vader. Thank You Mick! have a nice day!"

[10.0] "Greatest hardcore wrestler of all time put so many classic and he was one of the rare wrestler to make beautiful hardcore match and take all the risks possible and unimaginable for the entertainement."

[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."

[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."

"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."

[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."