During a recent appearance and interview at the FanX Salt Lake City Convention, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley expressed regret for taking unprotected chair shots to the head. According to Foley, at one point, he would put up his hands to protect himself, but stopped doing so after Chris Adams broke his thumb, and “That was a sign to me that putting up my hands was dangerous.” Clearly, Foley now realizes this was a bad decision, with the legendary performer believing he may have sustained up to 100 concussions over his career, with chairshots likely being responsible for a high percentage.
Foley built his iconic career on extreme, body-sacrificing matches across the independent scene, WCW, ECW, Japan, and WWE under the personas Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love. And while he won three WWE Championships and pioneered hardcore wrestling, it was at an immense physical cost, including second-degree burns, broken ribs, and losing part of his ear in a 1994 WCW match. These injuries, combined with brain trauma, have led to long-term health issues and, therefore, should be considered a warning to others who want to emulate the father of four.
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