Mick Foley has shared his views on the use of thumbtacks and barbed wire, two weapons that the Hardcore Legend knows plenty about.
Speaking on his “Foley is Pod” show, the former WWE Champion was asked which was worse to take and spoke about the biggest concerns when taking tacks. He said,
“I don’t want to say [the risk is] very low, but when your biggest concerns are making sure you’re closing eyes if you’re dumb enough to take it face-first, which I was on a couple of occasions, and then you also want the clean tacks, right? For years I thought I had, like, a skin rash that wouldn’t go away no matter what kind of creams I was putting on it. Then I realized it wasn’t a rash, it was hundreds of tiny hole puncture scars that made up something that looked like a rash.”
When talking about barbed wire, Foley said that it’s easier when the wire is around a baseball bat and said barbed wire ring ropes were the worst. He added,
“[Barbed wire] can catch and tear you and change your life in a major way and I think the best example of that is when Sabu got something like what would have been a hundred stitches if he didn’t superglue it himself, and that to me was one of the gutsiest moments in wrestling.”
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Mick Foley, the Hardcore Legend and former WWE Champion, recently shared his thoughts on the use of thumbtacks and barbed wire in professional wrestling. Known for his extreme matches and willingness to put his body on the line, Foley provided insights into the risks and challenges associated with these weapons.
During an episode of his podcast, “Foley is Pod,” Foley was asked which was worse to take – thumbtacks or barbed wire. In response, he discussed the biggest concerns when taking thumbtacks. Foley emphasized the importance of protecting one’s eyes if they are foolish enough to take a face-first bump onto the tacks. He also mentioned the need for clean tacks, as he initially mistook the resulting puncture scars for a persistent skin rash. Foley’s experience highlights the physical toll that using thumbtacks can have on a wrestler’s body.
When it comes to barbed wire, Foley noted that it is somewhat easier to handle when wrapped around a baseball bat. However, he highlighted the dangers of barbed wire ring ropes, which can catch and tear a wrestler, potentially causing life-altering injuries. Foley cited an example involving Sabu, who had to superglue a severe wound that would have required around 100 stitches. This incident demonstrated the immense bravery and resilience displayed by wrestlers in extreme situations.
The use of thumbtacks and barbed wire in professional wrestling adds an element of danger and excitement for both performers and fans. However, it is crucial to recognize the risks involved. Wrestlers like Mick Foley have endured significant physical consequences from their encounters with these weapons, including scars and potential life-altering injuries.
As fans, it is important to appreciate the dedication and sacrifice that wrestlers make to entertain us. Their willingness to push their bodies to the limit is what makes professional wrestling such a unique and thrilling form of entertainment. However, it is equally important to remember that these stunts should not be replicated outside of the controlled environment of a wrestling ring.
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