10 Most Death-Defying Matches In Wrestling History
4. Mick Foley Vs. Edge (Hardcore Match, WWE WrestleMania 22)
It’s that rascal Mick Foley once again, back with another death-defying match that’ll make you gasp and cringe in equal measure. The Rock, Triple H, Randy Orton: Foley’s always been great at setting younger stars on a fast-track to stardom, and Edge filled that role at WrestleMania 22. The feud started when blamed Foley (the special guest referee) for a loss on Raw, and it came to a head in this hardcore match.
This was Edge stepping into Foley’s wheelhouse, and succeeding. The duo put on a typically chaotic hardcore match with all the usual spots, and a couple of extra-nasty ones for good measure. From Foley wrapped Mr. Socko in barbed wire for the Mandible Claw to Lita smacking Foley in the groin with a barbed wire bat, this was one of the sickest hardcore matches WWE had ever produced, but the finish topped everything else.
The conclusion saw Foley soak a table in lighter fluid, Lita set it on fire, then Edge Spear Foley off the apron and into the flames. Those who doubted Edge’s extreme credentials were made to look foolish as he willing dove head-first into the flames, and fortunately, that was the end of it. Edge pinned Foley for the victory, but left the building with second degree burns: a small price to pay for such a dangerous spot.