Watch WWE For All Mankind: The Life & Career Of Mick Foley

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WWE has brought to its fans a special treat in the form of the documentary-style show "WWE For All Mankind: The Life & Career of Mick Foley." The show seeks to explore the life and career of one of the most iconic and revered superstars of all time and provide an in-depth understanding of his journey to becoming a wrestling legend.

The show starts with Foley's upbringing in Long Island, New York, and moves onto his collegiate wrestling career at State University of New York in Cortland. It then dives into his early years as a professional wrestler and his struggles and successes in various wrestling promotions. The episode talks about how Foley started his career as a referee before moving on to become a wrestler, and his ability to take hard hits and be unafraid of inflicting pain on himself became quickly noticed by fans and his peers alike.

The show takes us through all the ups and downs of Foley's career, his time as the masked character Cactus Jack, his stint as part of the tag team, The Rock 'n' Sock Connection, and his various other characters such as Dude Love or Mankind. It also highlights the various injuries Foley has sustained throughout his career, including a near-fatal fall from the Hell in a Cell structure during his match with The Undertaker in 1998. The show recounts how Foley always pushed himself to his limits and tried to outdo himself with each match, often to the detriment of his own health.

The show also talks about Foley's love for the business and his dedication to entertaining the fans. It discusses the personal and emotional toll that performing in front of a live audience can take and talks about how Foley was always open and honest about his struggles with depression and anxiety. The show depicts how Foley's willingness to put the fans first and give everything he had in each match made him one of the most beloved superstars of all time.

In addition to his wrestling career, the show also dives into Foley's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children. It gives viewers an insight into the person behind the iconic character and depicts how his family always supported him through his struggles and triumphs.

The show is a must-watch for any wrestling fan who wants to know more about the life and career of one of the most influential and beloved superstars in WWE history. It is a poignant and touching tribute to a man who gave everything he had to entertain the fans and left an indelible mark on the world of professional wrestling.

Overall, "WWE For All Mankind: The Life & Career of Mick Foley" is a testament to the resilience, dedication, and passion of one of the greatest superstars of all time. The show does an excellent job of capturing Foley's journey and showcasing his impact on the world of professional wrestling. It is a must-watch for any fan of the business, and it is guaranteed to leave viewers feeling inspired and touched.

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Seasons

17. No Way Out February 27, 2000 Hell In A Cell - Retirement Match Cactus Jack Vs. Triple H

February 27, 2000

Stepping inside the steel perhaps for the last time, the man who took the Hell in a Cell match to unimagined heights takes on Triple H in a barbaric match where one great career will come to an end.

16. SmackDown December 16, 1999 Mankind Vs. Al Snow

December 16, 1999

What does everybody want? On this 1999 episode of SmackDown, Mankind wants a piece of the equally demented Al Snow.

15. SmackDown September 2, 1999 WWE Tag Team Championship Mankind & The Rock Vs. Triple H & Shane McMahon

September 2, 1999

An early pairing of the Rock & Sock Connection pits Mankind and The Rock against WWE Chairman Vince McMahon's son, Shane and The Game Triple H.

14. In Your House: Rock Bottom December 13, 1998 WWE Championship Match Mankind Vs. The Rock

December 13, 1998

Another stop in the classic rivalry between Mick Foley and The Rock, this In Your House main event puts the coveted WWE Championship on the line.

13. Raw July 13, 1998 WWE Tag Team Championship Match Mankind & Kane Vs. New Age Outlaws

July 13, 1998

WWE's two most prominent masked men take their bizarre personas to the ring to fight the attitudinal New Age Outlaws on Raw.

12. King Of The Ring June 28, 1998 Hell In A Cell Mankind Vs. Undertaker

June 28, 1998

In perhaps the most infamous match in WWE history, witness the perilous fall that would define Mick Foley's Hall of Fame career for better or worse. Not for the faint of heart, the brutality of this Hell in a Cell match solidifies Foley's status as a Hardcore Legend.

11. Raw November 17, 1997 Dude Love Vs. Rocky Maivia

November 17, 1997

A young Rocky Maivia is about to feel the love, Dude Love that is. While short-lived, Mick Foley's Dude Love persona provided several great memories, including this classic match on Raw.

10. In Your House: Canadian Stampede July 6, 1997 Mankind Vs. Hunter Hearst-Helmsley

July 6, 1997

The disturbed Mankind faces the ruthless Hunter Hearst-Helmsley in the great white north as part of WWE's famed In Your House series.

9. In Your House: Cold Day In Hell May 11, 1997 Mankind Vs. Rocky Maivia

May 11, 1997

Before they became The Rock & Sock Connection, Mick Foley and The Rock were bitter rivals. In this match, fans get a taste of how their epic struggle throughout the late-90's began.

8. CyberSlam February 1996 Cactus Jack Vs. Shane Douglas

February 1, 1996

Two men who personified ECW in the mid-90's face each other at CyberSlam. Is Cactus hardcore enough to turn back The Franchise, Shane Douglas?

7. Ft. Lauderdale, FL May 1995 Barbed Wire Match Cactus Jack Vs. Sandman

May 1, 1995

Two of the original pioneers of Hardcore, Cactus Jack and Sandman, are surrounded by barbed wire in a brutal match that is sure to leave the viewer screaming "Oh my God!!"

6. Clash Of The Champions XVIII January 21, 1992 Falls Count Anywhere Match Cactus Jack Vs. Van Hammer

January 21, 1992

At the NWA's legendary Clash of the Champions pay-per-view, there is no predicting what chaos will ensue when Cactus Jack and Van Hammer lock up in a match where falls count anywhere.

5. Power Hour November 1991 Submit Or Surrender MatchCactus Jack Vs. Sting

November 1, 1991

Cactus Jack and the larger than life Sting square-off in a match that can only end with a competitor being reduced to submit or surrender.

4. Power Hour March 1990 Cactus Jack Vs. Keith Hart

March 1, 1990

The future Hardcore Legend Cactus Jack tangles with Dungeon graduate and member of the legendary Hart family, Keith Hart.

3. Wild West Wrestling April 1989 Cactus Jack Manson Vs. Brickhouse Brown

April 1, 1989

It's a Wild Wild West showdown when Mick Foley, competing as Cactus Jack Manson, goes one on one with Brickhouse Brown.

2. AWA All Star Wrestling October 1988 Cactus Jack & Gary Young Vs. Scott Steiner & Billy Travis

October 1, 1988

From Verne Gagne's famed AWA territory, we see the beginnings of the Cactus Jack persona in a tag team match featuring prominent tag team superstar Scott Steiner.