Mick Foley Survives Harrowing Car Crash: “Someone Was Looking Out for Me”
Wrestling icon and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley is once again proving why he’s one of the toughest legends to ever step in the ring. At 59, Foley is recovering after surviving a serious car accident earlier this week—a crash that left his vehicle nearly unrecognizable, but fortunately left the wrestling star with only minor injuries.
Foley, known for his larger-than-life personas like Mankind, Cactus Jack, and Dude Love, took to Instagram to break the news to his fans. Alongside a jaw-dropping photo of his wrecked car—its hood missing, windshield shattered, and front bumper mangled—he shared a brief but powerful message.
“TOUGH DAY FOR MICK,” he wrote in the caption. “Still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I’m walking around after this.”
While he didn’t go into full detail about what caused the crash, Foley did reveal that he sustained a mild concussion and was feeling sore “from his knees to his neck.” He added that he was currently under medical care and monitoring, but assured fans that he’s expected to make a full recovery.
Fans and Wrestling Community Rally Behind the Hardcore Legend
Almost instantly, Foley’s post was flooded with messages of support and love from fans, friends, and fellow wrestlers. Known for his brutal, no-holds-barred matches throughout the ‘90s and early 2000s, many weren’t surprised he was able to walk away from the wreckage.
“Only you could survive a car like that and still joke about it,” one fan commented. “You’re tougher than steel, Mick.”
Another longtime follower joked, “It’s kinda ironic your entrance music starts with a car crash. You just lived through your own intro.”
Even fellow legends chimed in. WWE’s Kurt Angle shared, “You’ve actually done more damage in the ring than what that car could do to you. God bless, Mick.” Comedian and friend Will Sasso added, “Praying for your full recovery, brother.”
A Heartfelt Update: “I’m Lucky to Be Here”
The following day, Foley returned to Instagram to provide fans with an update and a heartfelt thank-you for the outpouring of support.
In a short video, visibly bruised but smiling, he said, “The idea that someone could be in an accident like that and come away with only soft tissue injuries—it really feels like someone was watching over me. I don’t take that lightly.”
Foley also shared that longtime friends Triple H and The Undertaker personally reached out to check in on him. “Getting fussed over by those two—it never gets old,” he said with a grin. “They were there for me back in the day, and they’re still there now.”
Despite feeling like he’d been “hit by a truck,” Foley made it clear that he wasn’t letting the crash get him down. “I’ve taken worse bumps in the ring. This just makes me even more grateful for the life I’ve lived, and the people I have around me.”
A Life of Grit and Resilience
Mick Foley has long been seen as the embodiment of resilience in the wrestling world. From launching off steel cages to being slammed into thumbtacks, his career has been marked by an unmatched level of toughness and endurance. Outside the ring, he’s also built a reputation for kindness, humor, and advocacy—especially through his work with children’s charities and mental health awareness.
This latest chapter in his life only adds to the legacy.
“I’m sore, sure. I’ve got a ways to go before I’m back to 100%,” he said in his update. “But I’m not down and out. Not even close. If anything, I’m more motivated than ever to live fully and fearlessly.”
Fans Await Foley’s Next Move
While Foley hasn’t given a timeline for his full recovery, he assured fans he’d continue sharing updates as he heals. In the meantime, many are calling for him to add this unbelievable real-life survival story to his long list of accomplishments.
“If anyone can turn a car crash into a comeback story, it’s Mick Foley,” one fan posted.
And judging by his history, they’re probably right.
As Foley himself once said, “Pain is temporary. But pride… pride is forever.”