Mick Foley on his Backlash match against Randy Orton | Foley is POD

[@kaziglubey4455]

It's great to see how Mick is genuinely happy for Randy's success and was thrilled to put him over. Mick always worried more about making great matches than win or lose, which is why SO many greats (Rock, HHH, Orton, Edge, Undertaker, etc) had their best matches with him.

[@pauliewalnuts829]

One of the best matches from that era. Not on a technical standpoint but the story and the brutality. It made sense.

[@arrisbaldwin6498]

Backlash [2004] The Rise of the Legend Killer...The Return of a Legend a Match for the Ages When Men were Men forever in my childhood. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@tinotica]

Foley is the most selfless wrestler in WWE history with the way he sacrificed himself to create superstars like the Rock, Triple H, Randy Orton (the GOAT), and Edge

[@donmegadonmega3533]

Also revived Takers career

[@pickyjackal7283]

True ..respect for foley👏👌

[@nikobellic8627]

Love how Randy Orton is your goat. Have a great day.

[@effen_aey_man]

I really want to hear Mick talk from the bottom of his heart like this about his Wrestlemania match with Edge, that is one of my personal favorite matches in WWE history, that was the first Wrestlemania I watched and that match always stood out as a highlight for me

[@TheLionInWinter07]

There isn't any wrestler I love hearing tell stories more than Mick, it is no wonder his books sold the way they did he is one hell of a story-teller and each time I hear him speak I think how great a Foley biopic would be.

[@marybellefleur]

Mick, you have the biggest heart in the world. Your generosity & the risks that you were willing to undertake to help other wrestlers & promote the sport is awe-inspiring. I want to be more like you (but with fewer thumbtacks).

[@CallumRSU30]

I'll forever love the match and I'll put it over Edge and Foley from Mania 22; the build from December was great and the match itself delivered in spades. Randy was in Foley's wheelhouse, but managed to hang it out and show the resilience needed to pick up the win, it was just "fun" too, with the various barbed wire spots and things, JR and King's calling of the match was sublime too.

[@scottyk1763]

My 2nd ppv exposure to wrestling as a kid.... Wow. Just thank you. Made me as a child beg my mother to buy me the ecw documentary along with one for Mick! Oddly enough Mick looks somewhat like my uncle difference being he's the Uncle you wish you had. Such a sweet genuine human being we all could emulate. ❤

[@herculesmwp7983]

Man I gotta go back and watch it now

[@dreamxhollow]

Mick is such a good story teller, in and out of the ring. Legend.

[@andu1854]

I liked that the next night Randy Orton, told Mick Thank you before cutting his promo about why he was thankful Mick brought it (and made Randy gain many new fans and respect

[@kylepalmer1664]

WINTER BY TORI AMOS! what a fascinating dude Mick Foley is.

[@thegleanings932]

Mick is definitely one of the most underrated talents in wrestling history. i think a lot of people don't rank him high enough.

[@duncandownham4726]

100% agree, even though alot of people do have respect for him.

[@josephgana6590]

ABSOLUTELY

[@thedogwoods5716]

Underrated? I’m pretty sure he’s recognized as one of the greats

[@yoholmes273]

FOLEY made Taker, Hunter, Rock & Orton. He was going to put over Mox as well before WWE cut him off completely. Vader and Terry Funk also owe Mick as well. Mick is as important as sliced bread.

[@duncandownham4726]

@@yoholmes273 Agreed, but you need to work on your compliment game

[@FlawlessJake84]

You will forever be a legend to me, Thank you.

[@fitpresenter2030]

Damn that Tori Amos is intense. This coming from an 80s headbanger. I had no idea. Thanks for the tip Mick!

[@dananichols349]

This match, and the one with Edge, showed just how smart Mick is. Facing barbed wire and tacks, he wore layered clothing. Edge and Orton didn't...

[@dodolemagnifique]

Thank you Mick Foley :)

[@rickgonzalez9298]

This match was awesome. Great storytelling and still brutal. I love it

[@spsawyer22]

Honestly one of the ten best matches WWE has done since 2000

[@mbeas9612]

Agree that match is one of WWE's most historical matches of the iconic Ruthless Aggression Era. It established Randy as an huge top star in the business and catapulted him into the main event scene.

[@yoholmes273]

FOLEY MADE Undertaker, Triple H, Rock, & Orton. He also made Vader a legend in Europe & turned Terry Funk in to The Hardcore Legend in Japan. There is no more important wrestler of the past 30 years than Mr. Foley.

[@aaronhedick4355]

I’d say he more reinvigorated Undertaker, and helped make Rock.

[@yoholmes273]

@@aaronhedick4355 MADE The Rock, Triple H, Randy Orton, & Edge as all legit main eventers capable of carrying a Heavyweight World Title. He MADE Terry Funk the Hardcore Legend in Japan. Mck MADE Undertaker evolve from a stale cartoon wannabe Frankenstein to the LEGEND he is today.

[@navjitbassi03]

Wish he hadnt helped HHH though. That dude is a selfish as hogan, didnt really help any other talent when he went on top. Even his later years he buried people

[@yoholmes273]

@@navjitbassi03 This idea that Triple Lame is on the same level as the true stars of the ring like Hogan, Foley, Flair is truly hilarious

[@navjitbassi03]

@@yoholmes273 yeah but sadly he is. Cus allot of dumb fans put him up there. And fake wrastling is all about public opinion

[@shellbacksclub]

unbelievable how hard these guys work in and out of the ring for so long. It makes me feel tored even hearing about their schedules.

[@ericwilson5535]

You help hhh, Orton, and edge. You and undertaker are legendary.

[@mikepeterson764]

I loved that match. I'm not a big fan of Hardcore wrestling but it was great and settled the feud that had been so nasty and personal. I even liked the thumbtack spot and usually I hate that spot.

[@anthonybha4510]

Excellent author as well. I loved both of his books

[@duncandownham4726]

It great to hear you talk Mick Foley, i have started pitching the idea of seeing you when you come gold coast to my wife. I am on the disability pension, so I am going have to sell it to her. But even if I don't manage, I hope you enjoy this city by the sea.

[@louie8425]

That match was Randy Orton coming out party. The Legend Killer had arrived.

[@dellboy1775]

I remember flair pulling the thumbtacks out of Orton's back at the end of the match great match everything went smooth the selling the story everything was great. Aew need to take notes from some of these guys they seem to be hell bent on trying to have crazy matches but they are awful if you're gonna do it you gotta do it right

[@CapTashman1]

If anyone ever asks me for a No DQ match or Hardcore match to watch. I ALWAYS recommend this one.

[@navjitbassi03]

Great mention of hhh aswell. Literally changed my view of HHH as a kid when i watched those matches.. too bad HHH never done the favour and built any other wrestler in his later years

[@coreyhall1150]

The JR segments made Foley..... You cared about him after that.

[@KdHinken]

I like how conrad is mixing up the visuals of the different podcasts now, smart man

[@johncalderwood1]

Them thumb tacks just get me! I love me some fokey

[@michaelsimmons6138]

Nick you are my favorite ever since the first time seeing you I was like this guy is nuts you made hardcore what it is today these kids should kiss your boots you have done things they would not even try . I take my hat off to you sir you are one of the greatest wrestler's of all time and I thank you for all the great matches!!!!!!🙂HAVE A NICE Day

[@mryellow864]

I remember being there to see it live, brings back a lot of memories.

[@needsaride15126]

Meltzer says meltzer says HEE HAWW HEE HAWW i'm Kneepad thompson. Gee-Zus I sure wish someone else were doing these podcasts.

[@Vic_Chaos_]

+Joe N what's wrong with his voice exactly? You intolerant racist bigot?

[@canuckj8382]

Who would of thought one of his best matches ever would be in Edmonton of all places

[@paulsmith6837]

Yeah that match at the royal rumble with HHH I will never forget as long as I live

[@yoholmes273]

When Triple Lame ditched Cactus Jack's real barb wire bat ...for a FAKE barb wire bat! 🤣🤡

[@Bobby.2000]

If only that match had been at Wrestlemania 20. The Rock Vs Batista and Ric Flair. Orton Vs Foley hardcore. Benoit Vs hhh Vs Michaels. Taker Vs Lesnar. Goldberg Vs Kane. Cena Vs Show. Guerrero Vs Angle.

[@ducklife420]

i hadn't bought a ppv in years so they got me to buy it

[@Wrastleman903]

It’s 15 for Randy……for now!

[@AngelusNielson]

I have stepped on a single thumbtack... it hurt like hell. I can't imagine taking a thumbtack spot...

[@ass640]

Stepping on them with your feet is a whole other level of pain though, taking them in your back or your arm stings like a mf, but feet, palm of your hands, kneecap, different story.

[@brandob3160]

Best podcast team around

[@adamandanna]

foley is awesome.. that was a well done hardcore match and it really mean something for both guys. if there were more guys like Foley and Funk who actually want to create stars for the future instead of selfishly putting themselves over and only thinking of themselves. funny meltzer's comment on this kind of match not being done often on WWE and gives it a high rating Meawhile on free TV every other week AEW will do a match like this and you will forget it tomorrow. In my opinion the sign of a truly great match is you remember it and want to see it again. and that goes for hardcore, lucha, strong style or even your Typical Hogan match. If it's done well it sticks with you. Not bashing AEW i like a lot of what they do but just notice how many table spots we get not just on ppv but on a weekly show sometimes in the same show.

[@杉村敏子]

I get all the stuff about Mick losing to make his opponents grow. But man, I was so pissed that he lost to Orton. WWE could have at least allowed Mick win at least one match against Orton.

[@HowardHello]

Unless I'm totally tripping, Randy was ALMOST 24 at this point. Mick and Conrad make him sound like he was 21, over and over. I know it might be a fine point, but... still. Mid 20's compared to early 20's. There's a difference.

[@carlevans1491]

Wow look at the physical sacrafice Mr Foley has made for our entertainment. Maybe the blood thirsty idiot chanters should think about if it's not simply awesome. But deserves respect

[@najgaming5240]

Meltzer: regular usage of the matches are this type are a negative.......

[@dontaskme7157]

I swear all of his gimmicks look like different people

[@shellbacksclub]

Randy=14× Champion.

[@paulearl8203]

Bret made Austin over like 8 months.

[@carlevans1491]

Once a year

[@MSH786]

Randy Orton is a 14-time WWE/World Heavyweight Champion, not yet a 16-time Champion like Ric Flair and John Cena.

[@shellbacksclub]

who gives AF what Meltzer says! enough! uggh!

[@markfroman738]

I quit Ric! I quit! I quit! I quit!

[@carlevans1491]

He looks sick? I hope to god he doesn't die early. I just watched omega Callahan on slamiversary when they wer slicing each other open they were cheering rather than being shocked. The physical toll hardcore matches are taking for little or no reward for the participants

[@ricstormwolf]

Mick Foley was the shits. Don't understand how he became a star 🤦‍♂️🤔