Pro wrestling is not a sport for the faint-hearted. Fans of the sport know that even though there’s a script involved, no one can predict spontaneous injuries. Moreover, the wrestlers are trained to avoid landing themselves in any sticky situation. which could lead to gruesome injuries or demand medical attention.
A lot at the career of many WWE stars tells how many times they have been through brutal injuries and came back from them. One such name that stands out in terms of in-ring injuries is Mick Foley, who put his body on the line, countless times throughout his career as a professional wrestler. Recently a graphic on social media revealed how many injuries Foley has sustained over the years, leaving the fans stunned.
Mick Foley put his body on the line for the WWE
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Mick Foley gave it all and then some to the sport of pro wrestling. Cactus Jack broke a few limbs in an attempt to become an all-time great. A recent post on Twitter revealed the extent of injuries Foley had in his illustrious career. Many fans recollected his Hell in a Cell match with The Undertaker. However, most fans think that match contributed to Dude love’s injuries.
Fans expressed their concern in the comments section.
Thank you @RealMickFoley
— ᵀʰᵉ ᴮᵒᵒᶻᵉʳʷᵉⁱᵍʰᵗ || ᴳᵃᵐᵉ ᴿᵉᵇᵉˡ (@KingSuplex93) February 23, 2023
As god as my witness, he is broken in half
— Tony Welty (@welty_a) February 23, 2023
It’s almost a miracle that the ‘Hardcore legend’ is able to be able to walk after all that.
How this dude still walks..I have no clue.
— 👑n'golo 😁 rayнan👑 (@TheBlooRay__) February 23, 2023
The legend who when loses a match Wins more Hearts
— Dnash Varanda (@dnash_varanda) February 23, 2023
Fans blame The Undertaker for his injuries.
I'm surprised he didn't get paralyzed during Hell in A Cell
— bryan harrison (@HarrisonBryan) February 23, 2023
I bet a third of these came from his Undertaker hell in a cell match alone.
— David Ratty (@DaveRatman) February 23, 2023
One of the greatest of all time with the scars to prove it
— 𝕿𝖍𝖊𝕸𝖆𝖉𝕾𝖈𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖉𝖗𝖊𝖑 (@Sinsmadeclear) February 23, 2023
Others felt that Foley is an animated medical book on anatomy.
Mick Foley should be taught in the medical schools and sent to laboratories for further examinations and experiments. The upcoming doctors can learn a lot about a durable (and reliable) male structure, bones and meat. @2000s_WWE
— Arthur Fleck (@AlpArsl70882828) February 23, 2023
Foley went through several concussions, broken ribs, and a Torn ACL. However, the complete list of injuries shown in the tweet really doesn’t paint a pretty image.
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Cactus Jack owes a lot to The Undertaker, his favorite opponent
In a recent episode of his podcast, ‘Foley is Pod’, Mankind spoke about his favorite contemporary wrestlers. He said “But the truth is, like I said, without The Undertaker coming out of the gate, my story kind of ends unceremoniously as a guy that goes in and gets pushed down the card and is largely forgotten. The Undertaker, by virtue of that, meant so much to my career, and also, by virtue of the fact that the matches were really enjoyable is probably my all-time favorite opponent.”
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He highlighted the name of The Undertaker to explain his massive influence on WWE and his career. Despite the injuries Cactus Jack suffered at the hands of the Taker, he considers him a massive benefactor to his career as a professional wrestler.
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