Mick Foley Praises Tony Khan, Embraces New Role in AEW

Mick Foley says he’s energized after his AEW debut at Double or Nothing, thanking fans for a warm reception and noting the promotion feels like WWE’s Attitude Era — a place where talent are encouraged to take risks and accept that failure can be part of the process. Foley, who co-hosted the preshow with Renee Paquette and has signed an AEW deal in that role, praised owner Tony Khan’s visible enthusiasm and said that attitude makes performers more willing to “swing for the fences.”

Foley reiterated he remains grateful to WWE for past opportunities and said he chose not to renew his Legends contract over political differences, while stressing he isn’t “throwing stones” at the company. Calling himself a “Swiss army knife,” Foley said he’s excited to contribute in multiple ways in AEW, hinted at potential physical involvement after a Double or Nothing angle with MJF, and credited the company and its fans with helping him fall in love with wrestling again.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/mick-foley-praises-aew-tony-khan-wwe-farewell/.