Mick Foley Returns to TV in Wild New Role on ESPN’s Lacrosse Docuseries

WWE legend Mick Foley is back on your screen—but this time, it’s not inside a wrestling ring. The hardcore icon is lending his gritty wisdom to a whole new arena: lacrosse.

Foley appears in Episode 4 of Rabil’s Places, a new ESPN+ docuseries produced by Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions. The five-part series, hosted by Premier Lacrosse League co-founder Paul Rabil, dives into the culture and history of lacrosse in America. But it’s the episode titled “Crease and Desist”, dropping on June 25, that brings Foley into the spotlight—and not for a chair shot.

The episode sees Rabil attempting to become a lacrosse goalie, only to realize the position requires a completely different kind of toughness. That’s when Foley steps in. Known for absorbing insane punishment throughout his wrestling career, he serves as the perfect example of the mindset needed to survive between the pipes.

“Paul pursues a return to the PLL as a goalie but quickly learns why lacrosse goalies are a different breed,” reads ESPN’s description.

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In addition to Foley, the episode features PLL’s Blaze Riorden and Hall of Famer Scott Bacigalupo, who walk Rabil through the brutal technical, mental, and physical demands of the position.

While Foley’s presence might seem like a surprise to some, there’s history there. The former WWE Champion actually played goalie himself before he ever made it to wrestling stardom. With his raspy voice and battle-tested demeanor, Foley’s take on what it means to get shelled by rubber projectiles is bound to add an edge to the show that only he can deliver.

The rest of the series explores lacrosse’s deep roots—from Native American traditions to Maryland’s iconic crab cake-fueled scene—and features appearances by legends like Bill Belichick, Gary Gait, and current stars like Charlotte North and Trey Deere.

Foley’s cameo may not involve barbed wire or flaming tables, but he’s stepping into another world of pain and pride—and doing it with that same unshakable authenticity.

Mick Foley showing up in a lacrosse doc might sound random, but if there’s anyone who can teach you how to take a hit and keep standing, it’s him. From Hell in a Cell to the crease—this man really does it all.

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