What Made the Triple H vs Mick Foley Feud So Awesome?

Not only was this WWE feud in 1999/2000 awesome? It was also super important in the career of Triple H. This feud was instrumental in Triple H becoming "The GAME". We got awesome promos, awesome matches (Hell in a Cell and a Street Fight) and amazing moments. What more can you ask for? The Attitude Era at its finest. Shoutout to the homies Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love, hope they are doing well.
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[@tashrif46]

Mick Foley, along with the Undertaker, have to be some of the most selfless human being in the wrestling business. I mean he put over the Undertaker, The Rock, Triple H, Randy Orton and Edge. That is something in this ego driven business

[@shawnmichaels568]

True

[@wrightyy]

Using Wikipedia a few weeks ago I figured out that Mick held the WWF championship three times, for a total combined reign of 47 days or something silly.

[@themanwhosoldtheworld3284]

Mick and Jericho.

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

You truly understand the nuances and everything that makes these moments unforgettable I immensely respect your knowledge and craft! You have a gift

[@RC99_Productions]

Also, fun fact about the Street Fight: When HHH hit the 1st Pedigree, Cactus kicked out and HHH was legit stunned. Cactus told HHH to give him another Pedigree, which was the one of the thumbtacks and that was the finish. Apparently, when he got backstage after the match, Vince McMahon was super pissed off at him.

[@brandonsmith875]

Not surprised that Vince got pissed at him....

[@kingoftheverticaldiet1108]

RC99 Productions the fact he kicked out of the first pedigree made it that much better

[@rodlok207]

Did he get pissed at triple h or foley

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

@@rodlok207 Foley

[@cameronbrawner]

That’s what made this era so good. They knew Vince wouldn’t like it, but that fans loved it. The wrestlers made this era the best

[@talhajaved4526]

Hell in a cell then : thumbtacks chairs sledgehammers tables throwing off the cell Hell in a cell now : no contest because a sledgehammer shot is "too much"

[@MrBoogiemoney]

Pg wwe is for kiddies.

[@rebeccaowens9260]

@talhajaved4526 Hell in a Cell Matches Back Then Were Great and Legendary Now They are Not Great and Sometimes Even Boring

[@leonarddillon256]

1:43 Without looking it up... here are ten Mick Foley victories (not in order) 10) Mankind vs Undertaker -Boiler-room Brawl 9) Mankind vs HHH -Steel Cage Summerslam 1997 8) Dude Love/Stone Cold vs British Bulldog/Owen Hart 7) Cactus Jack vs HHH - Raw 1997 6) Mankind vs Big Show - Wrestlemania 15 via DQ 5) Mankind vs Rock - WWF Championship 1999 4) Mankind vs The Rock - Empty Arena 3) Mankind vs Big Show - Boiler room brawl 2) Mankind vs Stone Cold vs HHH - Summerslam 1999 1) Mick Foley/Edge vs Tommy Dreamer/Terry Funk ECW One Night Stand 2006

[@undertakerpitt]

Leonard Dillon Literally did the same thing lol. Except i included his three tournament victories in the Deadly Game

[@_InTheCosmos_]

O I only know like 2 4 and 3

[@jamalclark4846]

Foley definitely wasn't a jobber

[@shanedorman5635]

My man that runs this channel sounds kinda young, mick Foley did so much for wrestling and had plenty of great wins in wwe

[@nathanramgolam7430]

Hey man can u tell me all of makind vs hhh

[@earlambers6832]

Love the Kobe pun 😂😂

[@Colt-eq1vm]

classify • 69,420 years ago Hey man you got no respect I swear to god that ain’t cool how you gonna joke about things like that what has the dude even done to you?!?!?!

[@Colt-eq1vm]

classify • 69,420 years ago Ohh I thought you were making fun of his death even tho I have made fun of dead people we’ve must have had some serious issues with each other for me to do that that’s why I was like WHY but ok I understand

[@David-qi2ip]

@@Colt-eq1vm?

[@yohel7925]

RIP KOBE

[@rackracerzae._4073]

Wtf does that mean kobe Bryant😂😂😂

[@terikedunn9487]

“I see wrestlinGifs, I click” played out comment. Yet it’s true

[@dannyphantom47]

terike dunn it’s d*mn true

[@XxrandomexexX]

It is infact true remember RTC was around at this time

[@jjbjjb273]

Triple h 2000 run was amazing. He was undoubtedly the best heel in the business he had classic fueds with catus jack, the rock, Kurt angle and Chris jericho. Those fueds are still great to watch even today

[@angrybeaver4995]

Mick Foley always understood that his role was to be an associate and a supportive character that enhances the other main characters. Foley is Good.

[@MrBoogiemoney]

Foley is God.

[@ndidizsx6358]

Workout Junkies You mean god

[@ethantakesny0412]

I'm deadass basing my character in my schools play off Cactus Jack, and its going great. Foley is God

[@UFCWWE69]

Prince Meng nerd ass

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Prince Meng foley is good!

[@SurrealCereal]

How does that work out

[@IWonTheArgument]

Ok peter

[@kamfisher1714]

Triple H gets so much hate from smarks and by dumb Englishman on KZbin, his 1999-2001 run can go up with any wrestler run ever, the matches were incredible such a shame everyone forgets about it.

[@foosdontcry]

My brother always tell me that he dislikes Triple H but he likes him from the 1999-2001 era, which I totally understand why he describes it as Triple H's prime years

[@chino050406]

Facts! The Game is one of the greatest of all time!

[@proteuzgaming6206]

Yeah, unfortunately he also loved being in the main event a bit too much though. After the brand split he really stifled Raw for years forever in the spotlight. He was a great heel and easy to hate but god damn did i get tired of Raw opening with a 10 minute Triple H promo what felt like every week. Even great heels are supposed to be there to eventually elevate the face and give the fans what they want. Booker T losing at Mania was probably the epitome of the chokehold Triple H had on Raw. With all that said, i'm actually a big HHH fan and one could argue that chokehold is what made him a great heel.

[@meteornome2556]

1999-2001 HHH was awesome and many people don't have much issue with him during that time frame, it's the 2002-2005 HHH that people have a problem with.

[@meteornome2556]

@Uncle Ice The fuck are you on about kid? Booker T brought that title to the WWF.

[@charlesredd9619]

He real life did change his gimmick mid promo what a chad

[@michael101591]

Loved their feud they worked perfectly together, the Street Fight at Royal Rumble 2000 at MSG is one of my favorite matches.

[@novagenesis0116]

The only good thing about 2K20: Triple H 01' has his My Time theme

[@novagenesis0116]

Thanks for the heart father Pav

[@slysleeper2990]

Man that theme is so Underrated

[@_InTheCosmos_]

Driftツ *what so is this on* HIT ME WITH THAT TRIPLE HHH

[@novagenesis0116]

@@_InTheCosmos_ HELL FUDKING YEAH

[@_InTheCosmos_]

Driftツ I man growing up in the 2010 era but I know my stuff

[@blackmamba8810]

One of my favorite feuds it put Triple H Career on the map at the time to. Their hell in a cell match is one of my favorites

[@mbeas9612]

This was the classic rivalry that put Triple H on the map as an bonafide main eventer who can take it hardcore. He and Foley always had a extreme violent matches that was a masterpiece. Foley would also turn Randy Orton and Edge into bonafide top stars as well. Mick Foley always known what was best for business.

[@sync_nero7591]

When I got into wrestling and started watching highlights of old PPVs, my first opinion about Foley was "Damn that thicc man legitimately got killed by his opponents in every single match. This guy sucks, he's so weak, he can't beat anyone etc." And now, 8 years later, I realised that every person he feuded with became a huge star after having a classic match with Foley: Undertaker at King of the Ring 1998, The Rock at Royal Rumble 1999, Triple H at Royal Rumble and No Way Out in 2000, Randy Orton at Backlash 2004, Edge at Wrestlemania 22. He became legend even tho he lost 90% of his matches. That's the beauty of wrestling

[@omaribailey2014]

What made RVD winning at one night stand so classic

[@pineapplepizza7661]

Omari Bailey it wasnt

[@omaribailey2014]

@@pineapplepizza7661 it was

[@MrBoogiemoney]

Definitely was.

[@diontaedaughtry974]

The build up, the anger, the intensity and the match was all too perfect. HHH and Cactus Jack segments felt so personal. HHH and Stephanie made everybody's blood boil week after week and Cactus Jack was the exact person to give HHH the punishment he needed. Royal Rumble 2000 is still one of my favorite pay per views till this day. Great commentary 👍👍

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Agreed foley is who attached my heart and soul to this industry. I’m not a follower anymore but still have a place in my heart because of the passion he exhibited

[@edwinsparda7622]

This feud had some of the most brutal matches I've seen. This was at the height of the Attitude Era. The Royal Rumble and No Way Out matches were some of the most vicious matches ever. The Ruthless aggression era has nothing on this.

[@charlesredd9619]

Im sorry what cena and umaga? Cena and orton cena and jbl edge folly what u on my guy

[@sosa8860]

That triple H intro gives me so much 2k14 nostalgia

[@Shoenotedgar]

Good use for Kobe Bryant reference 😤 rip mamba, but another great video bro 2020 is your year !

[@Ir0le]

"what the f*ck does that mean, kobe bryant?"

[@staymadclown_]

This channel is amazing! So underrated.

[@WrestlinGifs]

Seth Freakin Rollins thank you broskiii

[@spidefire9984]

Lol it's you again

[@shawnmichaels568]

I agree

[@jkoroma8867]

please do the return of the undertaker’s American badass in judgment day 2000.

[@ChhzCpeon0]

Nothing tops Undertaker vs Mankind. My Time song really suited him in the attitude era. HHH literally brutalized Mick in their feud, Mick did turn mid carders top legends or up and comers look so good. But I liked the cell match over their Rumble match

[@RC99_Productions]

Not gonna lie, that HHH/Mankind match with the sledgehammer shot to Mankind's ribs was a solid match, then the HHH/Cactus Jack Street Fight at the Rumble was amazing. I'd say its better than their Hell In A Cell Match a month later in my honest opinion.

[@cameronbrawner]

I love this channel. Not trying, just talking. Feels like just real talking (not scripted, even though it probably is lol) about child hood memories. I love it. Great channel man.

[@Padge112]

6:44 That look is kinda throwaway to some. But in the art of getting something over its majestic. Foley said himself it was a linchpin to this feud being a success. Had HHH laughed off the transformation or even just stayed indifferent it would of bombed. The confusion to fear is what helped sell Mankinds transformation and as a kid I never knew why it was so boss. If you ever get a chance people read Micks books. And if you want more on expressions in wrestling look to Regal. He loved that shit.

[@thetruej7872]

Mick Foley is one of the best babyfaces in pro wrestling. I honestly couldn't see him as a heel and when I did, it didn't feel right.

[@kamfisher1714]

Yea gloss over triple h being the best wrestler on the planet at the time

[@QWERTY708100]

@@kamfisher1714 where tf did triple H come from? dude was just talking about how foley was a great face

[@indywale6571]

Dont even watch raw or smackdown but I still watch you

[@metallic6032]

This rivalry really started at King of the Ring 97

[@zuffapo3935]

13:40 "A bunch of concussions took place that night" dang ahahaha

[@vidsontheside_]

My Time is Triple H’s best theme song, prove me wrong.

[@Ir0le]

sir, you are the king of facts.

[@SkyisEnougH]

pls do hbk vs hhh feud that went so long and that feud was so awesome

[@Eshan-]

The delivery you have when you speak is so natural, it's just such a chill and nolstagic vibe when listening to you, love it so much. This feud was f*cking awesome.

[@pmendez1991]

My first PPV i saw as a kid was the 2000 Royal Rumble. I was really new to wrestling so seeing Cactus Jack vs HHH was my first “Holy shit wrestling is amazing” moment

[@kushroyal6946]

Royal Rumble 2000 was one of the best things I have ever seen live

[@RestingBeachFace721]

I'm so glad you're covering this matchup. You nailed it man!!

[@dylanthomson5065]

This channel deserves more viewership all of the videos are so well made

[@2coldleo]

Triple H’s old theme was *FUCKING GOLDEN* idc what nobody says.😂!

[@PhillipP93]

Playing the instrumental of Clique in the background for a video featuring Triple H, I see what you did there.

[@spartanq7781]

Fun fact in No Mercy one of the championship paths is of this storyline. The pink slip match is instead a ladder match. The hell in the cell match was just a cage match though.

[@meteornome2556]

Yeah No Mercy did the entire HHH vs Cactus Jack feud. And going against him at the Royal Rumble in that game was difficult asf, the CPU as Cactus Jack would reverse all of your moves.

[@margraveofgadsden8997]

@@meteornome2556omg, the cage match used to drive me insane! Cactus Jack was my favorite wrestler, but I had my own (rather dumb) character in that game, and I hated N64 Cactus.

[@raulsanem.5107]

You’re videos help my meals become legendary, great content !

[@thetruej7872]

Mick Foley in his prime vs The Fiend would be AWESOME!

[@kingtong1174]

Jalen Payton especially if they could go extreme I could see that being like his feud with the undertaker where mankind plays the mind games and actually makes it look like the fiend is actually being taken to the limit just cause of the brutality.... that would be awesome......

[@Blackboigabe]

@Fado Smithski not really wwe can still be brutal but not as brutal as back then but imagine them fighting in czw or ecw

[@shawnmichaels568]

Yep

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

This matches were the definition of TRUE HARDCORE

[@shawnmichaels568]

True

[@jpprophete1988]

It was so worth it to watch wwe wrestling every night. If you missed an episode, you so regretted it.

[@Showstopper131]

2000-2001 legit Triple H was the best in the world, nobody could touch him!

[@TheTrainFan9]

Ayy, this is the topic that I suggested! Anyway, great video as always Pav. This feud ruled so much, Foley is a God damn legend.

[@AllieRX]

One of the reasons why 2000 was the best year in WWF/WWE!

[@Dejones95]

This has to be one of the greatest rivalries in all of WWE history Mick Foley vs Triple H what a classic it was epic 😎

[@BamBamBoogy24]

You should definitely talk about Wrestlemania 2000 it self to kind of keeping going with the story

[@bige1644]

Just watched that hell in a cell match that day with Cactus Jack which was GOLD

[@diegoorozco917]

These videos are always interesting and I always learn something new that I didn’t

[@dalime605]

I always loved his feud with batista. that hell in a cell match at vengeance was legendary

[@ems6706]

I'm more fond of his feud with Sting or Vader but I'm a huge mark for WCW. This was a really well thought out video. Thanks for uploading this and the content you work hard on.

[@rhxtak98]

brb while I go watch these fire matches all over again... Mankind 🐐

[@TheRealSwissball]

Both Foley and Triple H nailed the segment to perfection.

[@jayjayson9613]

My absolute favorite feud of all time! I loved heel Triple H. That street fight with Mick Foley at MSG was truly amazing and that match set him up. That was followed by an amazing Hell in a Cell match at No Way Out. Amazing feud.

[@tashrif46]

I mean this feud made Triple H, just like how in early 1999 the feud made the Rock into a legitimate main event star

[@bboyven]

Im so glad youtube finally recommended a good channel to watch after all those weeks of binging the rock promos and attitude era clips.

[@DrGanja99]

That Triple H theme at the beginning is his best theme song

[@fitness65]

Always love seeing that Kobe pun

[@kingjleo1204]

Boi we don't get fueds like this anymore the build up either

[@Bonjour612]

my heart dropped when you said let's go back 20 years.

[@LouAnthony_]

Bro..you get me. Your vids zapped me right back to my childhood. Had me on your channel for hours bro. Good shxt brother!

[@Adam-ci5ou]

Your voice is quality 😂😂 get well excited don’t ya

[@WrestlinGifs]

Adam McKenna lmaooo people said I was monotone at first so I’m like alright bet😂

[@deepeyton]

99-00 HHH the goat heel ... that’s was the start of my childhood fandom... that HHH vs The Rock feud doesn’t get talked about enough to me

[@lavellrobinson1648]

You Should Do Randy orton Vs John Cena Feud or HHH Vs HBK

[@juanchooh9965]

at this point wwe should induct mankind and cactus jack as separate entities to the HOF

[@davisenas9949]

WrestlingGifs and WrestlingPrimere are taking me back on a time warp!

[@xpurexed8840]

just found ur channel, great archival / historical work plus ur funny af 😂 a voice for our generation 🤘🏻

[@Mr_MaQ_]

Talk about the Edge vs Mick Foley Fued

[@Allannon500]

Mick Foley should've won the WWF title at least once during the feud with Triple H and could've dropped it back to him before the No Way Out match and a shame that didn't happen.

[@joshuasmith798]

Triple H makes everyone look good, plus Mick Foley knew it was his time so he helped made Triple H a star

[@shawnmichaels568]

Nice video,man

[@bartocblackwell3391]

Mick Foley is one of only two superstars I can think of that were able to put over or elevate nearly any person they fended with (the other being the Undertaker). Foley was more than willing to take bumps that most people wouldn't attempt. When you heard any of the various entrance themes you knew magic was about to happen.

[@alfiehutton648]

I love your videos! They make me learn alot about wrestling!

[@mattmoon5300]

Mick Foley established Stone Cold, The Rock, and HHH after they won the World Title to cement them as the men. 🐐

[@christispaidar]

Great video and most ot your videos are great! Keep up the good work!👍

[@vinnemontegna7134]

Been waiting for this video

[@justinames9249]

Bruh when I heard the intro song I maxed out my phone volume

[@aceeeeex9]

Cactus Jack coming out was basically the older brother coming to kick the bullys ass

[@WhyHighC]

The way you describe matches always makes me YT them

[@aidanthewizard6139]

you should do an episode on Kofimania would get hella views

[@maxfer1446]

Amazing video keep up the amazing work👌🏾🔥🔥

[@kazuhasgloves]

Fuck yeah, another banger of a video by Wrestlin' Gifs!

[@abaddonswitch8785]

Another fire video bro your killing it keep it up 😎🌯

[@kyledixon2571]

My Time is my all time favorite theme song R.I.P Chris Warren

[@jamalclark4846]

Mick Foley got big wins tho. He beaten guys like the Rock, Big Show, Undertaker, etc at PPVs or for titles

[@paulcowlishaw]

It'd be great to see Triple H inducte Mick Foley into the Hall Of Fame

[@rafaelc.8364]

1999 - 2001 was the best period of HHH carrer in my opinion. After the injury he was no longer the same.

[@suyezlee6650]

Hunter's old theme was dope

[@Melgucci07]

Is this thing on 🔥🤘 best HHH theme

[@DJDoubleCee]

I bet if Stone Cold never had to take time off for his neck injury he would be the one facing Triple H at Royal Rumble.

[@Foul_Ghoul]

I think Mick/Jack’s true archenemy is gravity. And I think Mick is winning

[@shiptheory992]

Depending on how tonight goes,you should do a video on the Otis and Mandy story line

[@ScreenHardy]

You really did ya thang on this

[@netoman708]

One of my favorite feuds

[@heysenrenteria5699]

Amazing vid❤️