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As of 2026, Mick Foley’s net worth is estimated at around $8 million (per celebrity net worth). Mick Foley was born Michael Francis Foley on June 7, 1965, in Bloomington, Indiana. Foley made his professional wrestling debut in 1986. In 1996, Foley signed with the World Wrestling Federation. In 1998, Foley won his first WWF Championship after defeating The Rock. Foley eventually retired from full-time wrestling in 2000. Foley married Colette Christie in 1992, and they have four children. In 2003, Foley and his wife paid $800,000 for a riverfront home in Smithtown, New York. They later sold the property for $1.1 million in 2011.
He won multiple championships during his career and later found success as a bestselling author and television personality. The company introduced him as Mankind, a character who became one of the biggest names of the Attitude Era. Mick Foley has built a successful career in professional wrestling, acting, comedy and writing. The former WWE star is best known for his different wrestling personas, including Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love. Foley became one of wrestling’s most recognizable stars through his hardcore wrestling style and memorable storylines. His earnings have also come from wrestling appearances, books, acting projects and other entertainment work. He grew up in East Setauket, New York, with his older brother. Foley developed an interest in wrestling after watching Jimmy Snuka face Don Muraco in a steel cage match. Snuka’s famous dive from the top of the cage left a lasting impression on Foley. He later began training under professional wrestler Dominic DeNucci while attending college at the State University of New York College at Cortland. He initially worked on the independent circuit before joining several wrestling promotions. He later competed for World Championship Wrestling, where he developed his Cactus Jack character. Mankind had memorable rivalries with top stars. This includes The Undertaker and The Rock. He went on to win the WWF Championship three times. However, he continued to make appearances for WWE and returned to the ring on several occasions. He also worked as a referee, commissioner and other on-screen roles. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Outside wrestling, Foley expanded his career as an author. He became a New York Times bestselling writer and published several memoirs, fiction books and children’s books. His wrestling memoirs also helped introduce his story to readers outside the wrestling audience. Foley has also appeared in movies and television shows. His credits include the wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat, as well as appearances on Family Feud, Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He also provided voice work for Avatar: The Last Airbender and Squidbillies. He has also been known for his strong love of Christmas. A major real estate deal also added to his financial history. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.