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Mick Foley Inducted Into WWE Hall of Fame

Three Village's own pro wrestler honored for his 25-year career in the WWE.

Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love – the personalities of pro wrestler Mick Foley – enjoyed one more night among the stars.

Newsday reported that Foley, 47, a resident of East Setauket, was among the inductees into the WWE Hall of Fame on Friday at Madison Square Garden.

Foley, who famously lost an ear during a match in Germany in the '90s, displayed his Hall of Fame ring and said: "I haven't worn jewelry since one of the front teeth I had made into an earring became no longer necessary because I lost the ear."

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In addition to his 25-year career as a wrestler, Foley is also known for his work raising money for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) and for his creative projects including a memoir and comic book.

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