Mick Foley Talks Mike Tyson’s Importance To WWE WrestleMania 14 825670622 173 On a current edition of FOLEY IS POD, Mick Foley talked about the Royal Rumble 1998, which included Mike Tyson making a look in the audience. This would result in Tyson’s participation with Steve Austin and Austin’s match with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 14. Here are the highlights: Tyson sensation larger than a routine star: “It does feel huge. Huge to the point where I keep in mind being on among those Legends roundtables, right prior to Mania You might have seen it since I left there feeling sort of disrespected. I was stomped on by the panel when I stated that Tyson was the most essential celeb we had actually ever had, I got gotten on for that! ‘What are you attempting to state, [WrestleMania] wasn’t huge without it [Tyson’s participation]’ Yeah, it was huge … however it was huge within wrestling.” The mainstream protection WWE got:” Tyson succeeded in the mainstream. That was actually crucial, it was truly challenging to get traditional protection. [Tuesday early morning] it was all over. It was among the very best things WWE had actually ever done. I believe it was the most significant celeb look that we’ve ever had. Mike and [Steve] Austin, striking the news around the globe, that was truly essential.” Just how much larger 1998’s WrestleMania was than the 1997 edition: “You take a look at the 97 Mania versus 98. 97 was legendary with Bret [Hart] and Steve [Austin], however as far as a buyrate, it was quite in line with what other PPVs were doing.” Mania 14 being a shift program: “I believe 98 ended up being the minute when it stopped being an ‘occasion’ and ended up being more than a weekend. Now it’s WrestleMania, week? Individuals originate from around the world since they understand it’s not simply one occasion, it’s a series of tourist attractions and occasions and matches. Various promos from around the globe, all setting up camp in whatever city we select. I believe Tyson’s look had a lot to do with introducing that brand-new age where WrestleMania re-establishes itself as the huge kid on the block.” The very first time he satisfied Mike Tyson: “When Mike fulfilled me, he was speaking about ‘Mankind socializing with rats.’ He was speaking about the initial vignettes, which I had actually forgotten I ‘d even did.” H/T to 411 Mania You can stay up to date with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. Or you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. The post Mick Foley Talks Mike Tyson’s Importance To WWE WrestleMania 14 appeared initially on eWrestlingNews.com.