As with seemingly every potential AEW signing, this report about Mick Foley coming in is sure to generate a lot of discussion regarding whether bringing in Foley is a good idea, a bad idea, and everything in between. Personally, I think this is a good idea, strictly because it’s Mick Foley. Is he perfect? No. Do I think he’s largely a WWE guy? Sure. But having seen Foley’s work in non-WWE promotions, whether its as a wrestler or just cutting promos, I know he’s capable of delivering high quality outside of the WWE style. Add in the fact that he’s one of the most recognizable wrestling figures ever, and I think it’s worth the risk (and it’s frankly not that big a risk) to bring Foley in and see what happens.

Now, it is fair to question what Foley brings to the table these days. Can he have that match with MJF or possibly (gulp) Darby Allin? AEW has been the place where many who we thought would never wrestle again got cleared, and in the case of Sting had a glorious sendoff, but given all the punishment Foley took and the fact he got hurt training to face MJF, it’s fair to ask if his body could hold up to one match, let alone more than one. And while Foley is a great promo, it’s difficult to see him as a manager, and AEW seems to (rightfully in my view) have an aversion for authority figures after several failed attempts. It’s absolutely possible Foley doesn’t fit in this version of AEW. And yet, I’d still give it a shot. Maybe AEW starts out with one appearance for Foley and goes from there, maybe they just jump in and take the risk. Either way, I am good with AEW giving it a shot with Foley. The risk isn’t that great, and the rewards could be quite good.