Tony Khan Discusses His Excitement for Mick Foley Joining AEW, Foley Possibly Wrestling

As previously noted, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley makes his AEW debut this weekend at Double or Nothing. He’ll be hosting the Buy In pre-show with Renee Paquette. During today’s Double or Nothing media conference call, AEW President Tony Khan discussed Mick Foley appearing in AEW and potentially wrestling for the promotion. Below are some highlights of Khan’s comments on Foley (via Fightful):

Tony Khan on Mick Foley Joining AEW

“I’m very excited that Mick Foley is joining AEW, and I cannot wait to see Cactus Jack back on TBS, and I am very excited to have him at Double or Nothing this Sunday as part of The Buy In, and we’re just thrilled Mick’s gonna be co-hosting the event with Renee (Paquette). They’re good friends, and when I suggested this to Mick, he thought it was a great idea, and he’s really thrilled about it because we are big fans of Mick and Mick loves pro wrestling… He’s gonna bring so much knowledge and insight to the wrestlers backstage and to the broadcast, starting this Sunday…

On Foley Possibly Wrestling in AEW

“I can’t speak for Mick Foley as to whether he’d want to wrestle or if he’s going to wrestle anytime soon, but if he ever does, I would love for him to do it in AEW. But I also don’t wanna put him in a situation in which he’ll be uncomfortable. I want him to feel good about this, and I know he’s taken so many big hits and had such an amazing career with so many spectacular moments, and physically, I would ever only ask him to wrestle if he felt up to it and that he could live up to the physical demand.”

The 60-year-old Foley has spoken in the past about an idea for a last match. He’s also spoken about working with his fellow Long Islander, MJF. The AEW Double or Nothing Buy In is set for Sunday, May 24. The pre-show starts at 7:00 pm ET, ahead of the main card at 8:00 pm ET.