WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley is considered a legend in the pro wrestling business. Mick Foley worked in other companies and competed against several top stars in the industry. He has performed in numerous roles in WWE and it appears Foley admitted he had no idea who thought of his famous Three Faces of Foley Royal Rumble spot.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mick Foley has enthralled fans thanks to his numerous gimmicks over the years, whether it be Mankind, Cactus Jack or Dude Love. He has also helped put over numerous talent over the years.

The WWE Hall of Famer became part of WWE history when he entered the 1998 Royal Rumble as all three iterations of his iconic character – Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love.

While speaking on his Foley Is Pod podcast, Mick Foley was asked who was responsible for the iconic ‘3 Faces of Foley’ Royal Rumble spot in 1998. Foley admitted that he genuinely had no idea and mentioned it could have been either Jim Cornette or Vince Russo.

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”No. The three characters was not my idea, because I don’t think I would have had the ‘phantom balls’ to bring up such an idea. I really don’t. So I have to believe it was a Cornette or Russo idea. I’m not sure, so maybe we can have both of these gentlemen call in and offer up the truth as to whose idea was it.”

Mick Foley was also accused of concealing the pain from his injuries for years. Regardless, Mick Foley recorded his name in the history of professional wrestling with the 1998 Royal Rumble spot and that’s all that he cares about.

What’s your view on what Mick Foley said? Who do you think was behind the spot? Let us know in the comments!

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Subhojeet Mukherjee

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