In a recent episode of his podcast, “The Snake Pit”, legendary WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts shared his thoughts, memories, and profound admiration for Mick Foley and his portrayal of the Mankind character.
Here are some notable takeaways from that enlightening podcast episode:
Reflecting on the Mankind character, he said: “I am a fan of that character. It was phenomenal. I thought he really stepped into the role effectively.”
When asked if he knew Foley was destined for success during their WCW days, he confirmed: “Absolutely, I figured it out immediately when we met in WCW, I could see he was destined for great things.”
Roberts also commented on Foley’s ground-breaking in-ring performance and his depiction of Mankind’s essence: “It was his essence, his demeanor. The way he walked, his image. He had this gritty, raw appearance that was quite unnerving.”
Below is an episode from “The Snake Pit” for a closer look at Roberts’ perspective: [embedded content]