Mick Foley Says a Final Match Is Still Possible, But Warns Fans Not to Hold Their Breath

Mick Foley wants to pump the brakes on the retirement-match hype — even if he’s not quite ready to slam the door shut entirely.

The WWE Hall of Famer recently addressed the swirling speculation about a potential in-ring return, clarifying that comments he made on The Ariel Helwani Show were taken out of context by some fans. While he acknowledged leaving the door open during that conversation, he was careful to explain just how many conditions would need to fall into place first.

“I had this great, 30-minute conversation with Ariel Helwani,” Foley said. “He asked me about the possibility of one more match. I said, ‘Hey, you never know.’ I did say, ‘If the stars are aligned.’ But we have to see how the stars align, and I’d have to be in really good shape and feel like I could have a match that wouldn’t disappoint people.”

At 61, Foley has made genuine strides with his health — dropping over 100 pounds and undergoing both hip and knee replacement surgeries that have significantly improved how he moves. But he’s candid that his cardiovascular conditioning remains a major obstacle. “My cardio is suspect at best,” he admitted. “And I’d still have to lose another 30 pounds just to be in poor condition. So we’ll see if there’s some changes in the next year.”

Foley also acknowledged that his well-documented history of concussions means any comeback would require careful planning to avoid jeopardizing the health progress he’s worked hard to achieve.

If that unlikely return ever did happen, Foley has a specific name in mind: Darby Allin. He confirmed he’s told Allin directly that the AEW star would be his dream opponent, adding that the future remains open — just not imminent.

For now, Foley’s energy is focused on his new role with AEW. He debuted at Double or Nothing 2026 as a pre-show co-host and is expected to continue in that capacity. He missed Forbidden Door due to a scheduling conflict with his one-man show, though he still appeared in a pre-recorded segment during the broadcast honoring Owen Hart. Beyond hosting, Foley has expressed interest in managing talent and contributing to AEW’s media presence in other ways.

A Foley return to the ring remains a long shot by his own admission — but given the man’s history of putting his body on the line, nobody should write it off completely.