Mick Foley, on his appearance on Broken Skull Sessions with Stone Cold Steve Austin, stated how Vince McMahon wasn’t a fan of him before he was signed to WWE. Foley said Jim Ross was a key figure in convincing McMahon to sign him but also believes Undertaker played a role in WWE signing him.
Mick Foley felt that The Undertaker was “tired” of working with wrestlers who were bigger than him.
Vince McMahon didn’t want Mick Foley in WWE
Vince McMahon wasn’t keen on signing Mick Foley, who had earned some fame in ECW. WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross spoke to McMahon about signing Foley, and after some convincing, the WWE Chairman relented, but on one condition: Foley had to wear a mask in WWE.
Foley went on to have a legendary career and a few moments that will live on in the memories of pro wrestling fans around the world.
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