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By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Aug 18, 2021 17:05 GMT

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#1 WWE Hall of Famer reveals that Becky Lynch is his closest friend

You're the reason I started day one of this journey. I wanted to be Mick Foley.
— The Man (@BeckyLynchWWE) May 12, 2020

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WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley was recently asked about his closest friend in the company, and he had a surprising answer. He revealed that he is closest to former women’s champion Becky Lynch. Foley talked about a particular regret involving The Man and also revealed that they share a great relationship in real life.

"I’d say Becky Lynch is probably my closest friend [in WWE] and the one regret I had about my A&E documentary, I just wish Becky, I wish I’d said, ‘You need to interview Becky Lynch’ because it gives a different perspective, a female perspective and I was somebody who inspired her considering she’s The Man in WWE."

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"That’s a really nice story, so I really like that, you know? I really value all the baby photos she sends me and she’s just a great young lady so I go with Becky Lynch, best friend, final answer. There you go," said Mick Foley about Becky Lynch.

Becky Lynch stepped away from in-ring action after announcing her pregnancy last year. In December, Seth Rollins and her welcomed their daughter Roux, and the couple tied the knot earlier this year.

Fans have been waiting for Lynch’s return, and the top superstar has been tight-lipped about her plans. But that never stopped her from teasing a potential return before multiple pay-per-views since February 2021.

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