Mick Foley: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

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 59 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

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

Gender Male
Real Name Michael 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 59)
Nationality United States
Birth Place Bloomington, 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)
Nicknames The Hardcore Legend; Mrs. Foley's Baby Boy; Good Ol' Saint Mick

Career History

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)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
Promotion WWE	July 12, 2022	Present
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	July 18, 2016	March 20, 2017
Promotion WWE	November 2, 2011	August 1, 2012
Promotion TNA	September 5, 2008	June 5, 2011
Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown	April 27, 2008	September 1, 2008
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	June 15, 2003	April 26, 2008
Promotion ROH	September 11, 2004	February 19, 2005
Promotion WWF	April 1, 1996	November 19, 2001
Promotion FMW	May 5, 1996	May 5, 1996
Promotion ECW	May 31, 1994	March 9, 1996
Promotion SMW	October 3, 1994	December 30, 1994
Promotion WCW	August 12, 1991	September 18, 1994
Promotion WCW	December 16, 1989	June 10, 1990
Promotion WCWA	December 2, 1988	August 25, 1989
Promotion CWF TN	October 13, 1989	November 12, 1989
Promotion AWA	June 24, 1988	December 13, 1988
Promotion CWA	August 20, 1988	November 20, 1988

Images History

Jul 2022
Jan 2017
Jul 2016
Nov 2011
Jun 2003
Jun 2000
Jan 2000
Jun 1998
Apr 1998
Dec 1997
Aug 1997
Apr 1996
Sep 1991
Jun 1988
Jun 1983

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	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

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)
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

Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2013, Individual
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2017, Modern Era
World Wrestling Entertainment
- 3 WWF Championship
- 8 WWF Tag Team Championship (3 with The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, 2 with Kane, 1 with Al Snow, 1 with Terry Funk, 1 with Stone Cold Steve Austin)
- 1 WWF Hardcore Championship
Extreme Championship Wrestling
- 2 ECW World Tag Team Championship (with Mikey Whipwreck)
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- 1 TNA World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 TNA Legends Championship
World Championship Wrestling
- 1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Kevin Sullivan)
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)
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")