Mick Foley recently joined “Stone Cold” Steve Austin for an episode of Broken Skull Sessions.
During it, Austin asked Foley whether all of the damage he did to his body to further his pro wrestling career was worth it.
“You know, Steve, honestly there’s some moments that hit a little too close to home,” admitted Foley. “Steve McMichael with ALS, oh man. I see Tim Green, who was a great lineman and author, reduced to a state where he was very dependent. That stuff really hurts. But I’m doing whatever I can to stay vital. The WWE has learned so much along the way.
“I hope people don’t make some of the mistakes I did, largely not admitting when we’re hurt. Because at that time we thought you were tougher to pretend you were not hurt than to admit you are. It really takes a tougher man to admit you are [hurt]. 20 years from now I may have another answer, but absolutely, absolutely. As far as the walking, the knees, the lower back, yeah, yeah, it kind of reminds me of who I was and what I accomplished.”
“It was worth it?” asked Austin once more to which Foley responded, “Yeah, absolutely.”
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