WWE Hall of Famer Reportedly Stepping Away From Wrestling For Good
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One of the most beloved matches in professional wrestling history is easily The Undertaker vs. Mankind at King of the Ring in 1998.
This iconic match saw two spots in the Hell in a Cell match that remain in the minds of pro wrestling fans everywhere: when Mick Foley as Mankind was thrown from the top of the cell onto an announce table, and when Undertaker chokeslammed him through the top of the cell soon afterwards.
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Nearly 30 years later, this match remains the gold standard of what is possible in Hell in a Cell and WWE in general.
While both Foley and The Undertaker, real name Mark Calloway, have stepped away from in-ring action, Foley may be stepping away from the wrestling business altogether.
Mick Foley and Ric Flair at WrestleMania XX.
Mick Foley and Ric Flair at WrestleMania XX.
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During an appearance on D-Von Dudley's YouTube channel, Foley spoke about the iconic match, its permanent effect on his body, and how those injuries serve as a reminder of that match.
"The only reason I don't fix the teeth now is they are a reminder of that night," Foley said, per Jon Alba of The Takedown on SI.
"I love being here in your gym and seeing all the mementos around me. I love houses where guys have other stuff, but I don't really have a wrestling house. What I do have is my smile. I thought now that I'm 60, maybe I'll fix it. I might wait until I'm 63."
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Foley went on to say that in 2028, he will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Undertaker vs. Mankind with a world tour. However, it will likely be the end of his career in the business.
"Thirty years of Hell," Foley said. "I'm going to go back out on the road again for one final tour in 2028 for the 30 Years of Hell Tour, and the idea is to hang it up completely, fix my teeth, maybe start wearing nice clothes so no one knows who I am, and just disappear into the night."
Foley remains one of the most beloved figures in all of professional wrestling, known for his dedication in the ring and kindness behind the scenes. If anyone deserves to "disappear into the night," it's him.
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