Mick Foley praises AEW's Tony Khan, likens promotion to WWE's Attitude Era

WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley reflected on his recent AEW Double or Nothing debut, saying the atmosphere in the promotion reminded him of WWE’s Attitude Era. He highlighted Tony Khan’s visible enthusiasm as a key driver of the locker‑room energy, noting that wrestlers are encouraged to take risks and accept failure as part of growth.

Foley reiterated his gratitude to WWE for past opportunities and stressed that his AEW appearance is not a criticism of WWE. He also mentioned his decision not to renew his WWE Legends contract over political differences, while affirming ongoing respect for the company.