“That Opened the Door for Me” – WWE Legend Highlights the Late Jerry Jarrett’s Enormous Impact on His Career

On February 14, 2020, the world of pro wrestling lost a legend. Jerry Jarrett took his last breath on that day. The entire pro-wrestling fans, along with the top names in the industry, shared their heartfelt condolences over social media. And now Mick Foley also joins the list.

In a recent podcast episode, the retired professional wrestler shares his thoughts on the saddening news of Jarrett’s demise. On the latest episode of Foley is Pod: Cactus Jack Turns Into A Babyface/SuperBrawl III, the WWE Legend joined the host Conrad Thompson to talk about how the co-founder of NWA: TNA helped to kick-start his wrestling career.

Mick Foley is thankful to Jerry Jarrett

During the podcast, Foley reveals the former pro wrestler gave him his “first full-time job.” The job was in the Memphis-based Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) founded by Jarret in 1977. He adds he got “three job offers” just “a few days” after “being mentioned in the Observer.”

“I just thought that the Jarretts had the best track record. My friend Brian Hildebrand, he was known better as Mark Curtis to WCW fans, he just loved the Memphis wrestling. He just loved everything about it; the studio, the feel, the live takes, and all that,” WWE Hall of Famer continues.

The color commentator claims that joining Jarret’s wrestling promotion was the best thing that happened to him. And he is “thankful” that the pro wrestling promoter “hired’ him. He also mentions that when the founder of the Continental Wrestling Association “purchased the World Class territory from Fritz Von Erich, that opened up the door” for the former pro-wrestler to go there too.

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The 6’2 star confesses that during his time in World Class territory, he “received so much positive attention” and “caught the eye of people.” The 3-time WWF Champion mentions that all that happened because of Jarret.

Mick Foley’s last meeting with Jerry Jarrett

During the podcast interview, the 57-year-old star also gives a brief insight into his last meeting with Jarrett. The 1-time WWF Hardcore Champion says the 1-time CWA Tag team Champion is “a guy” who has “left an enormous footprint” on the world of the wrestling industry.

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The 278 lb star tells the fans that he met 2009 NWA Hall of Fame at the “Top Guys Weekend.” There, Jarrett “pulled” him to the side, and, “said some of the kindest words” to him. The 8-time WWF Tag team Champion further confesses that he feels “really privileged to have known” him.

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