Mick Foley's net worth: How much is the retired professional wrestler worth as of today?

Mick Foley's net worth: How much is the retired professional wrestler worth as of today?

Helix Odhiambo
October 15, 2023 at 11:58 AM

Former professional wrestler Mick Foley made history in different wrestling organizations. He equally succeeded as an author, comedian, and actor. Mick Foley's net worth has also elevated his status as one of the wealthiest WWE legends.

Wrestler Mick Foley's net worth
Legendary WWE superstar Mick Foley made millions from his professional wrestling career. Photo: Rob Kim, @MickFoley (modified by author)
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Mick wrestled under different names and won numerous championships. He is married to Collette Foley, an American actress and has four children. We dig deep into the net worth of Mick Foley, biography, and career achievements.

Mick Foley's profile

Full name

Michael Francis Foley

Ring names

Mick Foley, Mankind, Dude Love, Cactus Jack, Jack Foley

Date of birth

7 June 1965

Age

58 (as of October 2023)

Birthplace

Bloomington, Indiana, USA

Nationality

American

Height

1.88 m (6 feet 2 inches)

Weight

130 kg (287 lbs)

College

State University of New York, Cortland

Parents

Jack and Beverly Foley

Brother

John

Wife

Collette Foley

Children

Noelle, Dewey, Michael Francis Foley Jr., Hughie

Profession

Retired pro wrestler, author, actor, comedian, voice actor

Net worth

$14 million

Social media

Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter)

What is Mick Foley's age?

The American celebrity, also known as the king of hardcore wrestling, is 58 years old as of October 2023. He was born in Bloomington, Indiana, and raised in Long Island, New York. His parents are Jack and Beverly Foley. He grew up alongside his older brother, John.

Mick attended the State University of New York College at Cortland in the early 1980s, where he pursued a degree in communications before focusing on wrestling.

What is Mick Foley's net worth?

Net worth of Mick Foley
Mick Foley during his visit to the SiriusXM Studios on 27 September 2019 in New York City. Photo: Noam Galai
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The former wrestler has a net worth of $14 million as of 2023. Mick earned most of his fortune by winning numerous championships and promoting brands. He worked for top companies like World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).

How much is Mick Foley worth compared to other wrestlers? Mick ranks among the top 20 wealthiest wrestlers in history. Top wrestlers in the rich list include Dwayne Johnson ($800 million), Paul Michael Levesque ($150 million), John Cena ($80 million), Steve Austin ($30 million), and Hulk Hogan ($25 million).

How much was Mick Foley's salary?

The WWE Hall of Famer was among the top earners during his illustrious career. He received a salary of $400,000 from WWE as one of the top performers in the company.

"Yeah, $400,000 felt like the holy grail to me, where if I could get a couple of years at 400, we could save a lot of money. Looking back at 400 grand was a lot of money." Foley said.

Mick Foley's wrestling career

Mick Foley's age
Mike Foley was a technically gifted wrestler who won multiple championships. He dominated the ring in the 1990s. Photo: @MickFoley (modified by author)
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Mick was part of the Ward Melville High School wrestling team alongside his classmate, actor Kevin James. He pursued the career after witnessing Jimmy Snuka's heroic 'superfly' against Don Muraco in New York City as a college student.

The multiple WWE champion started training at Dominic DeNucci's wrestling facility in Freedom, Pennsylvania, in the early 1980s. He used to compete in independent matches during the weekends.

Foley signed for Continental Wrestling Association before moving to World Class Championship Wrestling, performing as Cactus Jack Foley. He also competed in Universal Wrestling Federation and Tri-State Wrestling, then joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

WCW career

Cactus Jack left WCW to join Paul Heyman's Extreme Championship Wrestling. He continued to showcase his unique skills before moving to World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

ECW career

What is Mick Foley's net worth?
Mick Foley talks with WWE SummerSlam 2015 host Jon Stewart at the Barclays Center of Brooklyn on 23 August 2015 in New York City. Photo: JP Yim
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Cactus Jack left WCW to join Paul Heyman's Extreme Championship Wrestling. He continued to showcase his unique skills before moving to World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

WWF (WWE)

Mick joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1996, where he performed under the name Mankind. He won his first WWF Championship title in 1998 against The Rock. Mick retired in February 2000 after losing to Triple H but continued to work for WWF as its acting commissioner.

He came out of retirement in 2004 to wrestle for WWE. Cactus Jack fought high-profile names like Randy Orton, Edge, and Ric Flair. He later became a referee and served in managerial roles in the company.

Mick Foley's achievements

Where does Mick Foley live?
Randy Orton and Mick Foley during Wrestle Mania XX at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on 14 March 2004. Photo: Djamilla Rosa Cochran
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Foley won 12 championships in the '90s, making him the most successful wrestler. He bagged three WWE Championships and became the first-ever Hardcore Champion. The American also lifted won eight World Tag Team Titles. His awards and accolades include:

  • CWA Tag Team Championship
  • ECW World Tag Team Championship
  • NAW Heavyweight Championship
  • NWL Heavyweight Championship
  • WCW World Tag Team Championship
  • WWF Championship (3)
  • WWF Hardcore Championship
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1993)
  • Ranked #19 on the PWI 500 list of the 500 best wrestlers
  • Medal of Reasonableness (2010)

Foley's writing and acting career

Mick Foley's movies
Mick Foley attends the "Anamorph" premiere screening at Tribeca Cinemas on 16 April 2008 in New York City. Photo: Astrid Stawiarz
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Besides wrestling, Mick has written five memoirs, four children's books, and two fiction novels. His two autobiographies have topped the New York Times bestseller charts. Mick Foley's movies include:

  • 12 Hour Shift (2020)
  • The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
  • Chokeslam (2016)
  • Dixieland (2015)
  • The Sheik (2014)
  • The Attitude Era (2012)
  • Bloodstained Memoirs (2009)
  • Anamorph (2007)
  • Big Money Hustlas (2000)

Who is Mick Foley's wife?

Mick Foley's wife
Mick Foley and his wife Collette have been together for three decades. They have four kids. Photo: @MickFoley (modified by author)
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Mick is married to American actress Collette Foley. She is also a talented writer. Collette is known for starring in Deadbeats (1996), WWE Raw (1993), and Celebrity Wife Swap (2012). She married the legendary wrestler on 24 April 1992.

Mick Foley's children

Collette and her husband have three sons, Dewey, Michael, and Hughie Francis, and a daughter, Noelle Margaret Foley. Dewey is the eldest, born on 20 February 1992. He is a TV writer. Michael and Hughie have a YouTube channel, while their sister Noelle is a model and reality TV star in the entertainment industry. She was born on 15 December 1993.

Where does Mick Foley live?

The WWE legend reportedly lives in Bloomington. He also lived with his family in Smithtown, New York City, for nearly ten years before putting the house for sale. The 5-bedroom property sits on Riverview Terrace overlooking the Nissequogue River.

According to Foley, the house has a room decorated with gifts for the Christmas holidays. He listed the home at $1 million.

Mick Foley's social media

The father of four is active on social media with millions of followers. His official Facebook account has 2.2 million followers, while his Instagram account has 488k followers as of October 2023. He has 1.9 million followers on (X) Twitter.

Mick Foley's net worth and career achievements show that hard work and determination pay. He has inspired many people by successfully transitioning from wrestling to writing and acting.

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