Mick Foley believes ladders are among the most dangerous tools used in wrestling matches.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest Hardcore wrestlers of all time, Foley has always emphasized the importance of weighing risk versus reward. Speaking about common weapons in modern wrestling, he singled out ladders as especially hazardous.
Appearing on Maven’s YouTube channel, Foley placed ladders in what he called the “I hate this job” category. He said,
“Take a Powerbomb on a ladder — you line it up perfectly and it still hurts like hell. But if you go across it instead of with it, you might be ending someone’s career. Joey Mercury almost lost his nose. I honestly believe ladders shorten careers. I know fans love the chaos of Tables, Ladders, and Chairs matches, but there’s just so much happening. Even in the best-case scenario, you’re walking away with bruised elbows and weeks of lingering injuries. Worst-case? You’re done.”
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