What will be his legacy: Mick Foley

**Nicky Fives** · 04-08-2011, 08:18 AM

The Guy who sacrificed his body for the business..... and the guy who pulled a sock from his pants.....

**Theo Dious** · 04-08-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicky Fives

... and the guy who pulled a sock from his pants...

And this too. I'll never forget the Royal Rumble where he was going after Orton and whipped Socko out, and Taz said "that thing's still alive?!"

**Onyx** · 04-08-2011, 09:46 AM

I think Foley will surely be remembered as a legend, but I think the casual fan will remember him by his spots, not his matches. I will admit, when I think of the classic HIAC match, I remember him being thrown off the top of the cell through the table, I remember him being choke slammed through the top of the cell to the ring, and I remember the bag of tacks (I always loved the bag of tacks). Aside from those three things, I don't remember the match. Granted, I haven't seen it in years, but my point is his spots will be what he is remembered for, which isn't a bad thing. Unfortunately, it might also lead a lot of people to remember him as the "glorified stuntman" that Ric Flair (I think it was Ric Flair) called him.

Personally, I think everyone who wants to judge Foley should watch his Mind Games match with HBK, which even Foley said was his favorite match he was ever in. That match wasn't about spots. It wasn't about weapons. It wasn't even that brutal compared to most matches Foley was in. But it was a great match from bell to bell, and very fun to watch. I will admit, it is one of my personal favorites.

Regardless of whether you remember Foley for his matches or his spots, I think people will (or at least should) remember him as a man who risked it all, lost a lot (including an ear), and didn't receive nearly enough. And he did it for our entertainment.

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04-08-2011, 08:18 AM	#1
Nicky Fives b/c 5 is better than 4 Posts: 9,721	The Guy who sacrificed his body for the business..... and the guy who pulled a sock from his pants.....

04-08-2011, 09:46 AM	#3
Onyx Posts: 62	I think Foley will surely be remembered as a legend, but I think the casual fan will remember him by his spots, not his matches. I will admit, when I think of the classic HIAC match, I remember him being thrown off the top of the cell through the table, I remember him being choke slammed through the top of the cell to the ring, and I remember the bag of tacks (I always loved the bag of tacks). Aside from those three things, I don't remember the match. Granted, I haven't seen it in years, but my point is his spots will be what he is remembered for, which isn't a bad thing. Unfortunately, it might also lead a lot of people to remember him as the "glorified stuntman" that Ric Flair (I think it was Ric Flair) called him. Personally, I think everyone who wants to judge Foley should watch his Mind Games match with HBK, which even Foley said was his favorite match he was ever in. That match wasn't about spots. It wasn't about weapons. It wasn't even that brutal compared to most matches Foley was in. But it was a great match from bell to bell, and very fun to watch. I will admit, it is one of my personal favorites. Regardless of whether you remember Foley for his matches or his spots, I think people will (or at least should) remember him as a man who risked it all, lost a lot (including an ear), and didn't receive nearly enough. And he did it for our entertainment.