“Goddamn I’m scared of that guy”: Mike Tyson opens u about the WWE Hall of Famer

When discussing the greatest boxers of all time, Mike Tyson's name often comes to mind without hesitation. The boxing legend is renowned not only for his exceptional skills in the ring but also for his significant contributions to Hollywood and the sports industry. Tyson's achievements are extensive, making him one of the most beloved and hard-working legends in history. He even made a mark in WWE during the Attitude Era, where he was involved in storylines with other WWE icons like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels. Although Tyson has collaborated with many wrestlers, he recently opened up in an interview with Logan Paul on the Impaulsive podcast about the Hall of Famer Mick Foley, revealing why he finds Foley intimidating.

Here’s why Mike Tyson is afraid of the WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley

The Hell in a Cell match between Mick Foley and The Undertaker is widely regarded as one of the most iconic matches in wrestling history. After the match, Foley sustained serious injuries, including a dislocated jaw, broken ribs, and several internal injuries. Reflecting on this, Mike Tyson shared his thoughts on the Impaulsive podcast, saying, “Goddamn I’m scared of that guy. This guy, he experienced death every day of his life. He’s jumping off s**t, running in trucks and cars, man. And he’s normal. He broke every bone in his body and he’s a normal guy.” With a concerned tone, he later added, “I just don’t know why he don’t like himself so much.” (Via Impaulsive)


Mike Tyson commended Mick Foley, highlighting Foley's fearless, risk-taking persona. Tyson also confessed that he's intimidated by Foley, who shows no hesitation in putting his body on the line. Beyond his infamous Hell in a Cell match with The Undertaker, Foley faced off against other legendary superstars in intense hardcore-style matches, including Triple H, Edge, Kane, The Rock, and many more.

Mick Foley has achieved significant success in his wrestling career, including winning the WWE Championship three times. He also captured the TNA World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Sting at Lockdown in 2008. In WWE, Foley has claimed a total of 17 championships. Additionally, he was honored as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013.