• “I was the only WWE wrestler in history to be asked not to participate in Make-A-Wish” – Mick Foley
Mick Foley revealed a surprising and little-known fact from his WWE career while speaking to fans at FanX Comic Conventions, admitting that he was once asked not to participate in Make-A-Wish appearances because of how frightening his on-screen character had become.
While answering a question about his famous catchphrases and the origins of his Mankind persona, Foley explained that the character’s unsettling presentation had an unintended real-world consequence, particularly when it came to children.
Reflecting on how genuinely scary Mankind was during his early WWF run, Foley said, “I scared the crap out of some of you when you were children. I know that for a fact.” He then revealed just how serious that perception became. “I was the only WWE wrestler in history to be asked not to participate in Make-A-Wish events,” Foley said.
Foley explained that this decision came during the period when Mankind was portrayed as dark, dangerous, and unpredictable, long before the character evolved into a more sympathetic and comedic figure. He contrasted that era with later years, noting that once Mankind softened, the issue faded. “Back in the day, he was dark and dangerous, right?” Foley said, explaining why the company felt his presence could be overwhelming for seriously ill children.
The revelation came as Foley was discussing how certain creative choices were intentionally designed to make audiences uncomfortable. He described how using cheerful language in a disturbing context helped elevate the character’s menace. “When you use bright friendly terms, but in a scary way, they’re even scarier. If I said, ‘Have a horrible day,’ you’d expect that. What if I said, ‘Have a nice day?’”
• Tony Khan Reveals AEW’s 2 Latest Signings
Momentum and trust were the deciding factors behind AEW’s newest signings. During the post-show media scrum at AEW Worlds End, Tony Khan confirmed that Hyan and Maya World are officially All Elite, offering insight into what pushed the company to lock them in.
Khan emphasized that the decision wasn’t based on potential alone. Instead, it came from repeated performances that consistently delivered. Each time the duo appeared in AEW, they raised their level of competition, proving they could hang with the roster and contribute meaningful matches rather than simply fill spots on the card.
Equally important was what happened away from the cameras. Khan noted that Hyan and Maya World quickly earned respect backstage – something he views as a critical measure of a wrestler’s value. That locker room credibility, paired with their in-ring output, made the choice to sign them feel natural rather than rushed.
Another factor was flexibility. Khan explained that AEW’s women’s division benefits from performers who can slide seamlessly between singles competition and tag team roles, and he believes both women check that box. Their ability to strengthen multiple areas of the division made them especially appealing additions.
Beyond roster needs, Khan also framed the signing as a statement. As 2025 wrapped up, he wanted to close the year by highlighting something positive and forward-looking. Making Hyan and Maya World officially All Elite was, in his view, a way to reward consistency, effort, and earned opportunity – and to signal confidence in where AEW’s women’s division is headed next.
They wrestled another fantastic match at the #AEWWorldsEnd Zero Hour tonight, and now it’s official: @_thehyan + @MayaWorldd are All Elite!
Thank you all watching AEW Worlds End right now! pic.twitter.com/kBlvjbP3zI
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) December 28, 2025
On the AEW Worlds End Zero Hour pre show, Hyan and Maya World lost to Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue).
