Mick Foley’s 13 Most Hardcore Moments

By Elliott Binks /

13. Empty Arena Match

Back in January of 1999, Mankind defeated The Rock to capture his second WWE title. But this was no ordinary match€”even by Mankind€™s zany standards. This bout was in fact contested in an empty arena during the Super Bowl XXXIII half-time show to make for a truly unconventional environment. Unsurprisingly, the action spilled out of the ring. As a result we saw Mankind burst through a barricade, tumble down a concrete staircase, and ultimately secure the pinfall with the assistance of a forklift truck.Such spots, as well as the entire premise of the match itself, perfectly captured the essence of hardcore, and made for a unique spectacle that fitted Mankind€™s character down to a tee.