WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley recently met with WWE and WCW alumni Marc Mero and his brother. The “Hardcore Legend” wrote the following on his Facebook page:
“CATCHING UP WITH THE MEROS!
I was really happy to catch up with the Mero brothers – Marc and Joel Mero, in Syracuse this past weekend. For anyone out there, saying to themselves, “but Mick, didn’t you used to be critical of Marc Mero?”, the answer is “yes, I was”. But sometimes, wisdom really does come with the passing of time, and over time I realized that any criticism I had of Marc was born purely out of jealousy. It wasn’t Marc’s fault that he signed the first guaranteed contract in WWE history – just a few days after I signed for nothing more than an opportunity – and in fact, Marc’s contract helped open the door for everyone who followed.
I last ran into Marc about five years ago, and asked for his forgiveness. He smiled, simply said “Of course,” and we hugged it out – good friends once again. Over the past 15 years, Marc has dedicated himself to speaking to young people, and has become one of the very finest motivational speakers in the country. The guy has a heart of gold, and collected his share of wrestling gold along the way in his career.
It was also great to see Marc‘s brother, Joel, who had been in a terrible motorcycle accident a few years back. He was hospitalized for weeks, and had to endure several skin graphs… Joel sacrificed his own body to prevent harming another – consciously sliding out on his bike to avoid colliding with a pedestrian – and was in really rough shape for a while. I was so glad to see him back at 100%.”
ECW Press is publishing a new biography on WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair that will hit store shelves on September 12.
On Tuesday, the company released the following information on the upcoming book:
“The Last Real World Champion: The Legacy of “Nature Boy” Ric Flair by Tim Hornbaker will be published by ECW Press on September 12, 2023
For more than a century, professional wrestling has cultivated some of the most eccentric and compelling personalities. As the embodiment of flamboyance and intensity, the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair stood at wrestling’s apex for decades, cementing his place as a once-in-a-lifetime athlete and performer. When he was in the ring, fans knew they were witnessing the very best, and he not only became a multi-time world heavyweight champion in the NWA, WCW, and the WWE, but his status as a generational great has been confirmed with inductions into numerous Halls of Fame.
The Last Real World Champion: The Legacy of “Nature Boy” Ric Flair is a gripping portrait of a wrestling legend. This unflinching biography explores the successes, struggles, and controversy of Flair’s life in wrestling, pulling no punches in sharing the truth behind his in-ring achievements and out-of-the-ring hardships. Today, Flair is celebrated for his pioneering career and as an iconic figure in the realm of mainstream sports entertainment. Celebrated wrestling historian Tim Hornbaker tells Flair’s complete story, with meticulous attention to detail and exhaustive research, creating a must-read for fans of wrestling, sports, and popular culture.
Tim Hornbaker is the author of nine nonfiction books, including Death of the Territories: Expansion, Betrayal and the War that Changed Pro Wrestling Forever and National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling. He lives in Tamarac, Florida, with his wife, Jodi.”
