Michael Francis Foley, Sr, was born on 7 June 1965, in Bloomington, Indiana USA, and is a well-known retired professional wrestler, and now comedian, actor and writer. Mike Foley is best known as the winner of TNA World Heavyweight Championship, WCW World Tag Team Championship, WWF Championship and other tournaments. In addition to this Mick is also known for appearing in different shows and movies, and for releasing many books. So how rich is Mick Foley? It is estimated that Mick’s net worth is $15 million. One of the main sources of his wealth is his career as a wrestler.
Mick Foley Net Worth $15 Million
Mick Foley studied at Ward Melville High School, where unusually he played lacrosse, as well as being a member of the wrestling team. Later Mick continued his studies at the State University of New York at Cortland. In 1983, Mick started wrestling training at the Dominic DeNucci’s wrestling school, and made his debut in the ring later that year. He said that he was inspired by Jimmy Snuka to begin his career as a wrestler. After several successful bouts, Mick became a part of the Continental Wrestling Association, where he was known as Cactus Jack. In 1988 he joined World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW). Mick continued to be very successful as a wrestler and this was the time when his net worth started growing quickly. During his career Foley won many awards. Some of them include Frank Gotch Award, PWI Match of the Year, Feud of the Year, Slammy Award, Best Brawler and others.
After many years of wrestling, including in Japan, Mick Foley decided to retire in 2000, and focus on other activities, initially as a Commissioner, and then in various positions as referee, coach and occasionally as a fighter, quite often in spectacular headline-grabbing arguments with wrestlers or sport authorities.. He is still involved in wrestling to the present day, now mostly promoting and advertising the sport.
As mentioned, Foley is known for his various books. Some of them include “Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks”, “The Hardcore Diaries”, “Tales From Wrescal Lane”, “Scooter”, “Mick Foley’s Christmas Chaos” and others. All these books had a huge impact on the growth of Mick Foley’s net worth. What is more, Mick has also appeared in such shows and movies as “Family Feud”, “I Am Santa Claus”, “Anamorph”, “Now and Again”, “Boy Meets World” and others. These also added to Foley’s net worth.
While talking about Mick Foley’s personal life, he married Colette Christie in 1992, and the couple has four children.
All in all, Mick is one of the most successful wrestlers. It can also be said that he is a very talented person as he has written many books and acted in different projects. Undoubtedly, he will continue working so there is a high chance that Mick’s net worth will continue to grow.
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