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Mick Foley performs stand-up comedy at Caroline's in New York City: photos
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8 w; i2 V" E& R: XWorld-renowned comedy club Caroline's hosts a hilarious performance from WWE Hall of Famer, multiple-time New York Times best-selling author and stand-up comedian Mick Foley.! s! \& R8 _3 N# A
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The Hardcore Legend waits in the green room of one of New York City's most famous and popular comedy clubs, which has featured stars like Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and countless others.
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Former WWE producer Jenifer Bloodsworth recalls a laugh-worthy moment from an experience working with "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
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' n+ U& [9 x* B; K5 n5 U# Z"The Voice of ECW" and Foley's longtime friend and colleague, Joey Styles, jokes with the sold-out crowd before introducing The Hardcore Legend, himself.! ]$ o+ {/ `% U3 w
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# a, g* x: q) V! O8 Z" T. |. ^Foley's hilarious performance is a mix of stand-up comedy, one-man show and spoken word that engages and entertains the packed house.* o ~0 e# U; L# k$ e
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Mick Foley even brought his own referee in a freshly laundered shirt.
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, w& u3 T4 [' w4 [8 w7 VThe NYC crowd feels "the bang" during a skit between "Diamond" Dallas Bloodsworth and Foley./ r: r6 x, C6 L0 I
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6 r; e* f) s+ ]2 E5 O1 L# \* @The WWE Hall of Famer welcomes "Primetime" Sam Roberts of "The Opie & Anthony Show" to the stage.
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7 c2 p& u, J- c% QThe trio celebrates with comedian Shane Snider (son of famous rocker Dee Snider of Twisted Sister).* o0 z; r1 N* s. s" p, f& ]
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' E" G' [, v4 _% O7 Y3 MAfter the show, The Hardcore Legend spares a few minutes to give interviews and talk about the experience of selling out a world-famous comedy club in Times Square.0 ^: L$ x0 o- U7 l) }
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Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes and fellow Olympian (and sister) Emily poses with the former WWE Champion.
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Always a fan-favorite and man of the people, Foley meets and greets members of the WWE Universe and fans of stand-up comedy alike to conclude a successful - and hilarious - night.' B* E( N4 \$ @! i! Z: \" T
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