I was thinking about starting this thread a week or so ago! Let me share a rather cool story.
Back in August '98, my buddy's uncle attended Mizzou in Columbia, MO, about a 3 hour trip from where we live. So, we decided to drive to Mizzou for this particular weekend b/c they were having a house show at The Hearne's Center where the Tigers play. Keep in mind, this was when the Attitude Era was just picking up steam. We were treated to some great house show matches including Nation's Rock vs. D-X Triple H, Tiger Ali Singh(LOL) vs. Religious Dustin Rhodes, and Main Event Mankind (w/Paul Bearer) vs. Champ Stone Cold Steve Austin. Anyway, after the show, my buddie's uncle said that his friend said that some of the wrestler's go to the Country Kitchen cafe after the shows. We go there and after about 15 minutes, Foley walks in. This was Matt's(uncle) favorite wrestler. He goes to talk to Foley and ends up buying him his dinner. Then Matt comes over and says, "Hey, Foley wants to meet you guys!" We talk for a bit, and Foley asks what we were doing afterwards. "We are just going back to the apartment, have some beers and watch some wrestling tapes." Foley tells us that he has a couple of hours before he has to leave and asks us if we mind if he follows and hangs out for awhile. "Fuck yes," is what I believe we replied.
He follows us back to the hotel, watching old ECW tapes,(with him on them) and tells some great stories. This was about 3 months after the infamous "Hell in a Cell" with 'Taker. It was really interesting to watch those tapes with him b/c each time a wrestler on the tape (especially him) would do a move, Foley would move and sway with the match. He told us how it actually knocked him out for a bit when 'Taker slammed him through the top of the cage and he landed in the middle of the ring. We asked him if he wants a beer and he replied with "No Steveweisers for me, fellas. I have to drive." While Foley was sitting there, Matt's roommate came out of his room and asked us whose ass did Austin whip tonight. We all pointed to Foley and said, "His." This shocked the roommate b/c he wasnt expecting a 300 pound wrestler from WWE to be sitting in his living room. I am still in shock, 11 years after it happened! Anyway, I have provided a photo of me and Mr. Foley. You can tell it was '98, due to my bucket hat and spring break bead necklace!! Well, nevermind, I cant get the damn thing to post. I will try to post it, but, this is how it went down anyway!!!
