Mick Foley: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

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 58 years old.

Mick Foley was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Profile Info

Gender Male

Real Name Michael Francis Foley Sr.

Ring Names

Mick Foley ( June 26, 2000 - March 20, 2017)
Mankind ( June 1, 1998 - January 10, 2000)
Dude Love ( July 14, 1997 - June 1, 1998)
Cactus Jack ( August 3, 1997 - April 6, 1998)
Mankind ( April 1, 1996 - January 18, 1998)
Cactus Jack ( June 24, 1988 - June 4, 1996)
Jack Foley ( June 24, 1983 - April 9, 1987)

Born June 7, 1965 (age 58)

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

General Manager ( July 18, 2016 - March 20, 2017)
Wrestler ( June 24, 1983 - August 1, 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)

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
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 ECW	May 31, 1994	March 9, 1996
Promotion WCW	September 5, 1991	September 18, 1994

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

Images

Jul 2022

Sep 2018

Jan 2017

Jul 2016

Jun 2003

Jun 2000

Jun 1998

Aug 1997

Apr 1996

Sep 1991

Jun 1983

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

Hall of Fame

WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2013, Individual
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame - Year 2017, Modern Era

Titles Won

World Wrestling Federation

3 WWF Championship
1 WWF Hardcore Championship
8 WWF World Tag Team Championship (1 with Steve Austin, 1 with Chainsaw Charlie, 2 with Kane, 1 with Al Snow, 3 with The Rock)

World Championship Wrestling

1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Kevin Sullivan)

Extreme Championship Wrestling

2 ECW World Tag Team Championship (with Mikey Whipwreck)

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

1 TNA World Heavyweight Championship
1 TNA Television Championship

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")

Relations

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, Pat Kenney ( 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, 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, Pitbull #1, Pitbull #2, Tom Prichard, Jimmy Del Ray, Ron Harris, Don Harris, Kimona Wanalaya, Brian Lee ( August 5, 1995 - March 9, 1996)
Mick Foley & Mikey Whipwreck - Mikey Whipwreck ( August 27, 1994 - February 24, 1995)
Mick Foley & Maxx Payne - Maxx Payne ( November 12, 1993 - April 17, 1994)
Cactus Jack & Kevin Sullivan - Kevin Sullivan ( April 29, 1994 - July 30, 1994)
Sullivan's Slaughterhouse - Bam Bam Bigelow, Buzz Sawyer, Kevin Sullivan ( February 15, 1990 - May 19, 1990)