Mick Foley’s days competing in the ring may be in the past but the Hardcore Legend would have loved the chance to face some of the stars of modern-day wrestling. Speaking to Monopoly Events’ Jamal Niaz at For the Love of Wrestling, Foley gave his dream opponents from the industry today.
“I could have torn it down with Darby Allin. When it comes to that wild stuff, Jon Moxley and I could have torn it down.”
Foley also threw Kevin Owens’ name on the list of talent he would’ve loved to face before sharing his interest in working with WWE’s resident, ‘Mami’ Rhea Ripley.
“I still think a 59-year-old Mick Foley and Rhea Ripley would draw at WrestleMania. [Or] Maybe I come on Mami’s behalf and seek vengeance on Dirty Dom! That could work, that would that would sell out stadiums.”
Foley has no shortage of dream opponents but it seems that these showdowns will remain a dream. In 2024, Foley shared his desire to have one final death match. Despite losing over 90lbs to make the match happen, signs of a concussion ultimately led to Mick backing down from the idea.
While Foley won’t be stepping back in the ring, the former WWE World Champion continues to be a figure of immense respect among fans and his peers. And with WWE 2K25 including intergender matches, Foley will soon get his chance to headline WrestleMania against Rhea Ripley, albeit in the virtual world.
