Top 5 promos that shattered the boundaries of Pro Wrestling

#4: Mick's Foley's ECW promo, "Cane Dewey".

Mick Foley!

Mick Foley was one of the most unique characters in ECW. Once the star who would risk life and limb to entertain, Foley became embittered, viewing the ravenous Philly crowd as nothing more than savages. In a way, it’s easy to understand. When you’re working a job that involves a high level of violence, why wouldn’t you have a less-than-ideal attitude? However, when Foley’s attention was drawn to the sign with the words above, he snapped.

Foley became what could be considered the antithesis of ECW, at this particular time. He grew to dislike the gritty atmosphere of the company, not to mention the lower quality of life that he subjected himself and his family too. Instead of caving into their bloodlust, he wrestled a traditional style that the ECW faithful hated. Foley even told Tommy Dreamer, who had carved a niche for himself as a company hero, that his efforts would have been fruitless. If Dreamer wouldn’t realize it, Foley would beat sense into him. An intense promo from someone who many of us view as a child-friendly pro wrestling icon.