Mick Foley always dreamt of having a WrestleMania moment, but never quite managed to achieve it. Vader was one of the best big men of all time, with a very physical style, which matched Foley’s very well.
Before that, the two-faced off at Halloween Havoc in a very physical match.
The feud between Cactus Jack and Vader in WCW became a legendary one, notably due to Mick Foley losing an ear during a match in 1994. Cactus Jack vs Big Van Vader – Halloween Havoc 1993 The highlight of the match was a thumbtack spot that saw Orton take a bump directly into them, which was very surprising to see. The match defied all expectations, with it being very hard-hitting and some of Foley’s best work. It was evident early on that Orton would be a star, but it is certain that Mick Foley helped him establish himself as one. After a disappointing WrestleMania 20 match, Foley wanted to once again prove himself by taking on Randy Orton at Backlash 2004. Mick Foley made his return to WWE after a four-year retirement, feeling like he never ended his career on a high note. Randy Orton (c) vs Cactus Jack – Backlash 2004
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While many ECW matches were just all weapons and no psychology, this match blended the two perfectly to tell a story while also being full of hardcore spots and weapons. The match was as hard-hitting and hardcore as would be expected from these two and it didn’t disappoint. At Holiday Hell 1995, Cactus Jack faced another Hardcore Legend, Sabu. Mick Foley wouldn’t be the Hardcore Legend without a stint in Extreme Championship Wrestling, which saw Mick Foley at home with the hardcore style that the promotion was famous for. This match is certainly an unexpected gem. The two icons brawled across the arena, with some great spots taking place on the cars that were positioned near the entrance. But, The Undertaker made an appearance to ensure the match was fair, which resulted in a lot of interference and great spots involving the Stooges. The match saw Mr McMahon serve as the special guest referee, to try and guarantee that Austin wouldn’t walk away the winner. This resulted in two back to back PPV main events, with the second at Over The Edge being the highlight of the two. Over The Edge: In Your House 1998įollowing his WWF Championship win at WrestleMania 14, Stone Cold Steve Austin began a feud with Mick Foley’s third persona Dude Love, after being the Dude was manipulated by Mr McMahon to do his bidding. If you’ve never seen this match before, go and change that as soon as possible. Despite never being seen on WWE TV, Cactus Jack got a great response from the crowd upon his revelation, which was then followed by one of the best hardcore style matches in WWE. Cactus Jack was introduced to the WWE audience through a promo that also featured Mick Foley’s other two characters, Mankind and Dude Love. WWF Raw Is War (September 22nd 1997)Īs well as being one of the best episodes of Monday Night Raw from top to bottom, the September 22nd 1997 edition is also special because it marked the debut of Foley’s Cactus Jack persona, a character that Vince McMahon refused to put on WWE TV, instead creating the Mankind character when Foley debuted in 1996. Here are the top 10 best Mick Foley matches of all time. With a career that spanned almost three decades, despite “retiring” after 15 years, Mrs Foley’s Baby Boy has competed all over the world and on some of the biggest stages, including the WWE where he became a multi-time world champion. Mick Foley is a man of many names, including Mankind, Dude Love, and of course Cactus Jack.