The Rock and Mick Foley had a Twitter exchange earlier today, looking back at the 22-year anniversary of Foley’s first WWF title win. The title change happened during a pre-taped episode of RAW. During the same week, WCW was live and Tony Schiavone spoiled the title change, saying, “That’ll put butts in seats.” Following the line, many fans who were watching WCW Nitro switched over to RAW.
You can check out The Rock, Mick Foley, and Tony Schiavone’s Twitter exchange below:
Mick Foley: “22 YEARS AGO, TODAY. JANUARY 4, 1999. THE NIGHT THE CHANNELS CHANGED! Thanks to everyone who played a part in the biggest win of my career – and one of the biggest ratings wins in the #MondayNightWars Thank you @TheRock for doing the honors!”
The Rock: “This was a massive and historic moment in pro wrestling during the infamous “Monday Night Wars”. It all hinged on one man becoming @wwe champion – @RealMickFoley. We all had our role to play and I was honored to “do the honors” for you and our business, my friend.”
This was a massive and historic moment in pro wrestling during the infamous “Monday Night Wars”.
It all hinged on one man becoming @wwe champion – @RealMickFoley.
We all had our role to play and I was honored to “do the honors” for you and our business, my friend. #foley 👑 https://t.co/YsSnM43b59— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 4, 2021
Glad to be a part of it 😉👍
— Tony Schiavone (@tonyschiavone24) January 4, 2021
