On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Mick Foley, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Michael Francis Foley Sr. was born in Bloomington, Indiana on June 7, 1965, and he is currently 60 years old.
He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.
Mick Foley is a 4-time World Champion, and has won a total of 17 championships in major promotions during his career.
Mick Foley was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2017 as part of the Modern Era wing.
Mick Foley Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameMichael Francis Foley Sr.
- Ring Names
- Mick Foley (February 28, 2000 - Present)
- Cactus Jack (January 14, 2000 - February 27, 2000)
- Mankind (June 1, 1998 - January 13, 2000)
- Dude Love (April 14, 1998 - May 31, 1998)
- Cactus Jack (December 29, 1997 - April 13, 1998)
- Dude Love (August 4, 1997 - December 28, 1997)
- Mankind (April 1, 1996 - August 3, 1997)
- Cactus Jack (March 2, 1990 - June 4, 1996)
- Cactus Jack Manson (December 9, 1988 - March 1, 1990)
- Cactus Jack (June 24, 1988 - December 8, 1988)
- Cactus Jack Foley (September 17, 1988 - September 17, 1988)
- Jack Foley (June 24, 1983 - April 9, 1987)
- Born June 7, 1965 (age 60)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceBloomington, Indiana
- Billed From
- Long Island, New York (June 26, 2000 - March 20, 2017)
- The Boiler Room (June 1, 1998 - January 10, 2000)
- Truth or Consequences, New Mexico (January 19, 1998 - May 31, 1998)
- The Boiler Room (April 1, 1996 - January 18, 1998)
- Truth or Consequences, New Mexico (June 24, 1988 - March 31, 1996)
- Bloomington, Indiana (June 24, 1983 - June 23, 1988)
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 287 lbs (130 kg)
- NicknamesThe Hardcore Legend; Mrs. Foley's Baby Boy; Good Ol' Saint Mick
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador (July 12, 2022 - Present)
- General Manager (July 18, 2016 - March 20, 2017)
- Part Time Wrestler (January 25, 2004 - January 29, 2012)
- Commissioner (October 23, 2008 - March 22, 2010)
- Commentator (April 27, 2008 - August 1, 2008)
- Commissioner (October 11, 2001 - November 19, 2001)
- Commissioner (June 26, 2000 - December 18, 2000)
- Wrestler (June 24, 1983 - April 2, 2000)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEJuly 12, 2022 Present Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
July 18, 2016 March 20, 2017 Promotion 
WWENovember 2, 2011 August 1, 2012 Promotion 
TNASeptember 5, 2008 June 5, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
April 27, 2008 September 1, 2008 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
June 15, 2003 April 26, 2008 Promotion 
ROHSeptember 11, 2004 February 19, 2005 Promotion 
WWFApril 1, 1996 November 19, 2001 Promotion 
FMWMay 5, 1996 May 5, 1996 Promotion 
ECWMay 31, 1994 March 9, 1996 Promotion 
SMWOctober 3, 1994 December 30, 1994 Promotion 
WCWAugust 12, 1991 September 18, 1994 Promotion WCWDecember 16, 1989 June 10, 1990 Promotion 
WCWADecember 2, 1988 August 25, 1989 Promotion 
CWF TNOctober 13, 1989 November 12, 1989 Promotion 
AWAJune 24, 1988 December 13, 1988 Promotion 
CWAAugust 20, 1988 November 20, 1988 -
Images History
Jul 2022
Jan 2017
Jul 2016
Nov 2011
Jun 2003
Jun 2000
Jan 2000
Jun 1998
Apr 1998Dec 1997Aug 1997
Apr 1996Sep 1991
Jun 1988
Jun 1983 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face November 3, 2009 March 20, 2017 Heel September 24, 2009 November 2, 2009 Face March 5, 2007 September 23, 2009 Heel April 10, 2006 March 4, 2007 Face July 8, 2005 April 9, 2006 Heel January 15, 2005 July 7, 2005 Face November 15, 1998 January 14, 2005 Heel April 6, 1998 November 14, 1998 Face July 1, 1997 April 5, 1998 Heel August 5, 1995 June 30, 1997 Face January 13, 1993 August 4, 1995 Heel September 5, 1991 January 12, 1993 Face June 24, 1983 September 4, 1991 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Mid Card January 29, 2012 January 29, 2012 WWE Inactive Various segment appearances November 2, 2011 January 28, 2012 TNA Inactive TV Firing/Contract expiring June 3, 2011 June 5, 2011 TNA Mid Card May 12, 2011 June 2, 2011 TNA Inactive Hiatus January 10, 2011 May 11, 2011 TNA Mid Card December 23, 2010 January 9, 2011 TNA Inactive October 10, 2010 December 22, 2010 TNA Mid Card July 15, 2010 October 9, 2010 TNA Inactive Kayfabe leaving TNA March 23, 2010 July 14, 2010 TNA Mid Card July 30, 2009 March 22, 2010 TNA Upper Card March 19, 2009 July 29, 2009 TNA Mid Card January 11, 2009 March 18, 2009 TNA Inactive Various on-screen roles September 3, 2008 January 10, 2009 SD Inactive SD Color Commentator January 28, 2008 September 2, 2008 RAW Mid Card June 25, 2007 January 27, 2008 RAW Upper Card June 18, 2007 June 24, 2007 RAW Inactive Kayfabe firing August 22, 2006 June 17, 2007 RAW Mid Card November 1, 2005 August 21, 2006 RAW Inactive April 19, 2004 October 31, 2005 RAW Mid Card January 25, 2004 April 18, 2004 WWE Upper Card April 2, 2000 April 2, 2000 WWE Inactive Initial retirement February 28, 2000 April 1, 2000 WWE Upper Card August 16, 1999 February 27, 2000 WWE Inactive Hiatus June 1, 1999 August 15, 1999 WWE Upper Card May 18, 1998 May 31, 1999 WWE Mid Card May 10, 1997 May 17, 1998 WWE Upper Card August 18, 1996 May 9, 1997 WWE Mid Card April 1, 1996 August 17, 1996 ECW Upper Card February 4, 1995 March 9, 1996 ECW Mid Card September 13, 1993 February 3, 1995 WCW Injured Concussion/Left foot injury April 25, 1993 September 12, 1993 WCW Upper Card April 17, 1993 April 24, 1993 WCW Mid Card October 31, 1992 April 16, 1993 WCW Upper Card June 20, 1992 October 30, 1992 WCW Mid Card September 5, 1991 June 19, 1992 WCW Inactive House shows August 12, 1991 September 4, 1991 WCW Mid Card February 6, 1990 June 10, 1990 WCW Low Card December 16, 1989 February 5, 1990
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Finishers
- Mr. Socko / Love Handle - Mandible Claw (April 1, 1996 - August 1, 2012)
- Double Underhook DDT (June 24, 1988 - August 1, 2012)
- Cactus Elbow / Hipbuster - Diving Elbow Drop from the apron ring (June 24, 1988 - April 6, 1998)
- Stump Puller Piledriver - Pulling Piledriver (June 24, 1988 - April 6, 1998)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Wreck" by Jim Johnston - Single (November 2, 2011 - Present)
- Theme Song"Bang Bang" by Dale Oliver - Single (September 5, 2008 - June 5, 2011)
- Theme Song"Wreck" by Jim Johnston - Single (June 26, 2000 - September 1, 2008)
- Theme Song"Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf - Single (September 11, 2004 - February 19, 2005)
- Theme Song"Schizophrenic" by Jim Johnston - Single (June 1, 1998 - January 10, 2000)
- Theme Song"Dude Love" by Jim Johnston - Single (July 14, 1997 - June 1, 1998)
- Theme Song"Mr. Bang Bang" by Jimmy Papa, Larry Velez & Michael Seitz - Single (August 3, 1997 - April 6, 1998)
- Theme Song"Schizophrenic" by Jim Johnston - Single (April 1, 1996 - January 18, 1998)
- Theme Song"Symphony of Destruction" by Megadeth - Single (October 3, 1994 - June 4, 1996)
- Theme Song"Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf - Single (May 31, 1994 - March 9, 1996)
- Theme Song"Mr. Bang Bang" by Jimmy Papa, Larry Velez & Michael Seitz - Single (September 5, 1991 - September 18, 1994)
- Theme Song"Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses - Single (June 9, 1991)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2013)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2017)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x3 WWF Championship -
x8 WWF Tag Team Championship (3 with The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, 2 with Kane, 1 with Stone Cold Steve Austin, 1 with Terry Funk, 1 with Al Snow) -
x1 WWF Hardcore Championship
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
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x1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Kevin Sullivan)
Extreme Championship Wrestling
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x2 ECW World Tag Team Championship (with Mikey Whipwreck)
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Continental Wrestling Association
- 1 CWA Tag Team Championship (with Gary Young)
Extreme Mid-South Wrestling
- 1 MSW North American Championship
Great Lakes Championship Wrestling
- 1 GLCW Heavyweight Championship
International Wrestling Association of Japan
- 1 IWA World Tag Team Championship (IWA Japan version) (with Tracy Smothers)
North American Wrestling
- 1 NAW Heavyweight Championship
National Wrestling League
- 1 NWL Heavyweight Championship
Ozark Mountain Wrestling
- 1 OMW North American Heavyweight Championship
Steel City Wrestling
- 1 SCW Tag Team Championship (with The Blue Meanie)
World Class Wrestling Association
- 1 USWA World Tag Team Championship (with Scott Braddock)
- 1 WCWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
- 2 WCWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Super Zodiak II, 1 with Scott Braddock)
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Other Accomplishments
- WWF Slammy Award - Loose Screw (1997)
- IWA Japan King of the Deathmatch Winner (1995)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame's Frank Gotch Award Winner (2010)
- PWI Match of the Year (1998 - vs. The Undertaker, Hell in at Cell match at WWF King of the Ring)
- PWI Match of the Year (1999 - vs. The Rock, "I Quit" match at WWF Royal Rumble)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1993)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2000)
- WON Best Brawler (1991–2000)
- WON Best on Interviews (1995, 2004, 2006)
- WON Feud of the Year (2000 - vs. Triple H)
- WON Readers' Favorite Wrestler (1998)
- WON Best Pro Wrestling Book (2010 - "Countdown to Lockdown")
x1 TNA World Heavyweight Championship
x1 TNA Legends ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- EV 2.0 - Al Snow, Bill Alfonso, Brian Kendrick, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, D-Von Dudley, Nunzio / Little Guido, Raven, Rhyno / Rhino, Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Stevie Richards, The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, Tony Mamaluke, Simon Diamond (July 15, 2010 - June 5, 2011)
- The Rock 'n' Sock Connection - The Rock / Dwayne Johnson (August 30, 1999 - April 2, 2000)
- The Union - Big Show / Paul Wight, Ken Shamrock, Test (May 3, 1999 - June 7, 1999)
- Cactus Jack & Chainsaw Charlie - Terry Funk (January 19, 1998 - March 30, 1998)
- Raven's Nest - Beulah McGillicutty, Gangrel, Raven, Simon Dean / Nova, Stevie Richards, The Blue Meanie, Big Dick Dudley, Dudley Dudley, Lil' Snot Dudley, Kimona Wanalaya (August 5, 1995 - March 9, 1996)
- Mick Foley & Mikey Whipwreck - Mikey Whipwreck (August 27, 1994 - February 24, 1995)
- Cactus Jack & Maxx Payne - Maxx Payne (November 12, 1993 - April 17, 1994)
- Cactus Jack & Kevin Sullivan - Kevin Sullivan (April 29, 1994 - July 30, 1994)
- The Cartel - Bastion Booger / Norman the Lunatic / Makhan Singh, Raven, Rip Rogers (July 11, 1991 - September 6, 1991)
- Sullivan's Slaughterhouse - Bam Bam Bigelow, Buzz Sawyer, Kevin Sullivan (February 15, 1990 - May 19, 1990)
- Managers
