As Willow Nightingale has risen through the ranks of AEW, winning the TBS and AEW Women’s World Championships along the way, she has made it no secret that she organized by WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley as inspirationeven calling his fellow Long Islander his favorite wrestler of all time. The two now appear as partners in AEW, which gave Foley the opportunity to tell Nightingale that he was a fan of hers as well. But as Foley has revealed to Nightingale in the process “The Mickey and Kenny Show” It wasn’t just Nightingale’s ability that made Foley a fan, but how kind she was to Foley’s daughter, Noelle. wrestler during training.
“When it became clear that Noel’s body wasn’t going to take it, you know, day in and day out … he (Willow) was so good to my daughter,” Foley said. “And I said to Noel, I think I’ve told you this before, I said, “Noel, if you have one match, it should be with Willow as a way of thanking her for all you’ve done.” So for me, seeing you sign for the first time, (I was) extraordinarily happy. And to see what level of success you’ve had. incredible.”
The bond between Foley and Nightingale has only grown since they started working together in AEW. The hardcore legend revealed it was rare to feel like a fan after Nightingale texted him to follow her in “All Up” with Mercedes Monet, which Foley says is a classic.
“I had a sign when I congratulated Willow via text after Willow and Mercedes,” Foley said. “And he says ‘Mick, are you still here? I’d like to see you.’ And I’m like “she wants to see me.”
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