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Pro wrestlers have a special connection with their fans and that connection stays even after they have stopped entertaining them years ago. One such legend who enjoys a warm bond with fans is WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. In a heartfelt message, retired pro wrestler Mick Foley took to Instagram to express his gratitude to his followers.

He has reached an impressive 400,000 followers on the platform. The wrestling icon shared his journey with his online community, reflecting on the progress made from a modest starting point of 50,000 followers just a few years ago.

Mick Foley thanks fans for reaching Instagram milestone

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“THANK YOU FOR 400K,” Foley’s post began, showing his appreciation for his fans and supporters across the globe. The post resonated with his followers, who flooded the comments section with messages of congratulations and admiration.

He further added “Thanks to all of you who have gotten me to 400,000 followers on Instagram! A couple of years ago, we were only at 50,000, and we have been gaining steadily every single day!”

He also expressed his desire to cross the million mark and join the pro wrestling legends like Dwayne Johnson and Steve Austin. The caption further read, “With perseverance and fortitude, I am hopeful of crossing the million mark – and joining wrestling legends like @therock@steveaustinbsr and @theparkerboudreaux! …have a nice day!”

 

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Fans on the other hand, are showing their love and affection for this retired wrestler.

Fans pouring their heart out for Foley

Since he made this post, fans have been commenting on the post congratulating him and appreciating his humble interaction with his online fans. One such comment was, “Your penchant for being personal on here with your followers goes a long way. Most people with any type of fame or following don’t take the time to actually like, respond, or interact to the level that you do. You deserve every follow you get. One of my favorite accounts on all of social media. Congrats Mick.”  

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This goes on to explain his interactive nature with his fans which is appreciated by them.

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One fan even commented saying that Foley deserves a million followers for things he has done. One follower commented saying he is “The coolest wrestler” that ever graced the ring.

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Mick Foley took in-ring retirement from WWE in 2012. The reason was he had suffered concussions later in his career. While making sporadic appearances in WWE and the independent scene, the hardcore legend hasn’t engaged in a competitive match since the 2012 Royal Rumble.

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