Fayetteville Marksmen hockey team pays tribute to WWE Hall of Famer with new jerseys

Fayetteville-based ice hockey team pays tribute to the Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley, in their recent clash against the Knoxville Ice Bears.

Fayetteville Marksmen hockey team pays tribute to WWE Hall of Famer with new jerseys

Fayetteville Marksmen wearing Mick Foley-inspired T-shirts (via X)

Fayetteville Marksmen are a professional minor league hockey team based in the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Recently, the Fayetteville-based team scored a massive 5-2 victory against the Knoxville Ice Bears in an ice hockey game. However, the highlight of the match was the sports gear the winning team was sporting for their big clash, paying homage to WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley.

The official handle of the Fayetteville Marksmen took to their social media and shared a video of an exciting match. Going by the uploaded video, the special night consisted of not just one but many exciting activities. The ice hockey match was seemingly preceded by a special wrestling match. It was likely held to celebrate the illustrious wrestling career of the WWE legend, who briefly appeared in the ring.

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Moreover, the winning team paid tribute to the Hardcore Legend by wearing Mick Foley-inspired jerseys. The team jersey had a plaid design with the team logo emblazoned on it. The jersey was a recreation of the flannel shirt and the Wanted T-shirt Foley used to wear as Cactus Jack in his heydays.

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Lucky fans also got a chance to meet the WWE Hall of Famer for personalized autographs and photo sessions. The thrilling ice hockey match took place at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on November 4. The Foley-inspired jerseys have surely proven to be lucky for the team, as they scored a decisive win against the Ice Bears.

Mick Foley reveals that Becky Lynch once offered him to portray her onscreen manager role

Known for his brutal and hardcore style of matches, Mick Foley finally sailed off the sunset in 2012 by retiring from professional wrestling. The following year, the Hardcore Legend was inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame. That said, the wrestling legend revealed that The Man, Becky Lynch, approached the former to play her onscreen manager in WWE.

Mick Foley and Becky Lynch
Mick Foley and Becky Lynch (via USA Network)

Speaking on one of the recent editions of Foley is Pod podcast via Inside The Ropes, the Hardcore Legend faced the question about his interest level in returning to the wrestling business as an onscreen manager. Addressing the question, the 58-year-old stated that he cannot name anyone off the cuff. However, the Hall of Famer looked back to when The Man Becky Lynch wanted the former in a managerial role for her.

I can’t think of anybody offhand. Because honestly, I don’t think I have much to offer in a managerial role. Do you know who’s always wanted me to do an angle, like from a managerial perspective? Becky Lynch. She’s pointed that out a few times. I said, ‘Becky, if you can talk to the powers that be, I would,’ but she’s doing really well on her own.
Mick Foley on Foley is Pod

Nonetheless, this idea never came to life. And Lynch has found great success in the company without anyone as her mouthpiece. Furthermore, Foley stated that he believed that Lynch was fantastic on her own merit. Thus, he didn’t feel like the 36-year-old needed his managerial services. He concluded the answer by expressing his openness to offering his managerial service to someone who could benefit from it.

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