WWE legend Mick Foley is back on your screenbut this time, its not inside a wrestling ring. The hardcore icon is lending his gritty wisdom to a whole new arena: lacrosse.
Foley appears in Episode 4 of Rabils Places, a new ESPN+ docuseries produced by Peyton Mannings Omaha Productions. The five-part series, hosted by Premier Lacrosse League co-founder Paul Rabil, dives into the culture and history of lacrosse in America. But its the episode titled Crease and Desist, dropping on June 25, that brings Foley into the spotlightand not for a chair shot.
The episode sees Rabil attempting to become a lacrosse goalie, only to realize the position requires a completely different kind of toughness. Thats when Foley steps in. Known for absorbing insane punishment throughout his wrestling career, he serves as the perfect example of the mindset needed to survive between the pipes.
In addition to Foley, the episode features PLLs Blaze Riorden and Hall of Famer Scott Bacigalupo, who walk Rabil through the brutal technical, mental, and physical demands of the position.
While Foleys presence might seem like a surprise to some, theres history there. The former WWE Champion actually played goalie himself before he ever made it to wrestling stardom. With his raspy voice and battle-tested demeanor, Foleys take on what it means to get shelled by rubber projectiles is bound to add an edge to the show that only he can deliver.
The rest of the series explores lacrosses deep rootsfrom Native American traditions to Marylands iconic crab cake-fueled sceneand features appearances by legends like Bill Belichick, Gary Gait, and current stars like Charlotte North and Trey Deere.
Foleys cameo may not involve barbed wire or flaming tables, but hes stepping into another world of pain and prideand doing it with that same unshakable authenticity.
Mick Foley showing up in a lacrosse doc might sound random, but if theres anyone who can teach you how to take a hit and keep standing, its him. From Hell in a Cell to the creasethis man really does it all.
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