The professional wrestling world was shaken when fan-favorite wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley shared that he was in a very serious car accident.
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“TOUGH DAY FOR MICK!” the original Facebook post read. “I have no idea how I am still walking around after this accident. I’m in the hospital now, and I’m sore from my knees to my neck, including a minor concussion.”
TOUGH DAY FOR MICK!I have no idea how I am still walking around after this accident. I’m in the hospital now, and I’m sore from my knees to my neck, including a minor concussion.
Naturally, fans have been waiting for another update to see how Mrs. Foley’s Baby Boy is doing. Fortunately, it seems like things are already starting to get back to normal.
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Foley once again took to Facebook to let his fans know that he is doing alright and, in true Foley fashion, will be returning to the road despite getting banged up.
“It’s been a little over 24 hours since I climbed out of this car, and I’m feeling very fortunate and very grateful,” Foley said. “I do feel like I’ve been run over by a truck, but the idea that someone would be in an accident like this and walk away with only soft tissue injury makes me feel like someone was looking out for me! Thank you to all of you who sent well wishes.”
“I’m back on the road tomorrow and will not miss a single date!”
ACCIDENT UPDATEIt’s been a little over 24 hours since I climbed out of this car, and I’m feeling very fortunate and very grateful. I do feel like I’ve been run over by a truck, but the idea that…
Anyone who is a fan of wrestling or Foley knows that this is the millionth time he has escaped serious harm or even death. After all, he isn’t a hardcore legend for nothing.
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Foley made his professional wrestling debut in 1986, appearing in promotions like TNA, ECW, WCW, and WWE.
Foley has developed countless iconic personas during his wrestling career, including Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love.
Foley is also a multi-time New York Times best-selling author, having written multiple memoirs, novels, and children’s books.
During his 26-year career, Foley won the WWF Championship three times, the WWF Hardcore Championship once, the WWE Tag Team Championship eight times, and the TNA Legends Championship once.
Foley was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.
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