Source: Alex Marvez of Scripps Howard News Service
iMPACT Wrestling’s Mick Foley recently spoke with Alex Marvez of the Scripps Howard News Service regarding a variety of topics. Foley spoke about his on-air role as representing “The Network” as well as his success in raising funds with RAINN, the whole “Wrestling Matters” promotion, and more! You can read selected excerpts below or head over to the Howard Scripps News website to read the full interview. Enjoy!
On Being an Authority Figure:
“I really feel like one of the biggest contributions I’ve made to wrestling was making the authority figure a big part of a wrestling show. It seemed like from that point on, a lot of authority figures have become very prominent on just about every wrestling show.”
On the “Wrestling Matters” Promotion:
“I’ve got some ideas that might offend some people. But I think wrestling from time to time can make people think and create some water-cooler conversation.”
On His New Role in the Company:
“It’s been well over a year since I’ve had a defined role. I think ‘drifting’ is the best way to put it. I’ve come in occasionally and put together a couple of really good weeks, especially when I was working with Ric [Flair]. But I’ve kind of been in flux. It’s nice to have a defined role and hopefully be a positive part of the show for a while.”
On His Fundraising Success for RAINN:
“It was shocking not only in terms of the dollars raised but the outpouring of support from the survivors that I’ve dealt with. I swear I’ve gotten so many new followers on Twitter who were not even aware of what I did in wrestling. They made me aware that raising awareness was as important if not more important than the money I raised. I feel I’ve been a major success in doing both.”
