While Mick Foley has done a lot of wrestling over the course of his career, he has not worked on WWE or TNA’s respective creative teams.
Speaking on the latest edition of his “Foley Is Pod” podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer explained why he didn’t have any desire to be involved in creative, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On not pushing for a role in WWE creative: “With WWE, I didn’t — Clint Eastwood said in Magnum Force, ‘A man’s got to know his limitations,’ and my limitations would include not spending any extraordinary amount of time with Mr. McMahon. I love Vince but I don’t think I could operate. He has a certain way of motivating people and like Al Snow said on Wrestlers, ‘A pat on the back is two feet higher than a kick in the ass.’ I always responded better to the pat on the back and Vince is more of a kick in the ass type of guy.”
On not taking a creative role in TNA: “I do regret that I did not get more involved with TNA on the creative end. Yeah, I should have. I did used to have some good ideas storyline-wise. I don’t think I’ve had one in a very long time though. So that would be the reason. My son would just come up — when he worked for the WWE and especially when he worked really closely with the talent NXT on their promos, he could just come up with idea after idea, but I stopped having those ideas a while ago.”
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Mick Foley, a legendary figure in the world of professional wrestling, recently discussed his decision to not be involved in the creative process of WWE and TNA during an episode of his podcast, “Foley Is Pod.” Despite his extensive experience in the ring, Foley explained that he had no desire to work on the creative teams of these wrestling promotions.
When it comes to WWE, Foley cited his understanding of his own limitations as the reason for not pushing for a role in creative. He referenced a quote from Clint Eastwood’s movie “Magnum Force,” stating, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” Foley expressed his admiration for Vince McMahon, the CEO of WWE, but admitted that he didn’t think he could operate well under McMahon’s unique way of motivating people. While some individuals respond better to a pat on the back, Foley believed that McMahon is more inclined to use tough love and a kick in the ass approach.
In regards to TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling), Foley expressed regret for not getting more involved in the creative process. He acknowledged that he had previously come up with good storyline ideas but admitted that he hadn’t had any new ones in a long time. Foley mentioned that his son, who worked closely with WWE talent and NXT on their promos, had a knack for generating ideas effortlessly. However, Foley himself felt that his creative spark had diminished over time.
Despite not being directly involved in the creative aspects of wrestling promotions, Mick Foley remains a beloved figure in the industry. His contributions as a wrestler and his ability to connect with fans through his unique characters, such as Mankind and Cactus Jack, have solidified his place in wrestling history.
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In conclusion, Mick Foley’s decision to not pursue a role in creative for WWE and TNA was influenced by his understanding of his own limitations and his preference for a different motivational style. While he regrets not being more involved in TNA’s creative process, Foley recognizes that his creative ideas have waned over time. Nonetheless, his contributions to the wrestling industry as a performer continue to be celebrated by fans worldwide.