Mick Foley Comedy Special to Air on Network?

[CH Punk]

Apologies if this has already been posted.

I don't know how trustworthy this site is, but they interviewed Mick, who mentioned this:

LG: Now as far as the tour itself goes, I believe it’s in November that you will be in Brooklyn, NY. They are supposed to be taping that for TV, right?

MF: Well you know what? There was a last minute brokering and it appears like the show will be done instead for the WWE Network.

LG: Ohh that’s awesome!

MF: Yeah it is awesome. I guess I kind of jumped the gun with the post. It really was like an 11th hour agreement where we both realized we were better off doing this thing together.

LG: I usually cover what new content has been added to the WWE Network weekly and I keep saying that they need fresh new content to help show people how great it really is and hearing something like this is good news for the Network.

MF: Yeah, it’s really cool. It’s just a win-win. It’s original content for them and I think people will investigate it and be really surprised at how it exceeds their limited expectations. From my standpoint it gives people and instant idea of what I do and I think will encourage them to come out to the live shows.

Source: thisisinfamous.com/interview-santa-claus-mick-foley/

They also have a dedicated article to the news story here.

Seems like this in an interesting use of the Network; putting something on that's connected to wrestling without it being just wrestling.

[Hawk Hart]

Awesome! I can't wait to see this. I really think Original programming like this the strong suit of the Network.

[Blindkarevik]

I wish they would do exclusive "shoots" with guys to air on the Network.

I'm not talking about them sitting there and talking shit about people, just some road stories, backstage tidbits, "How this angle came to be" stuff...

That's basically what Foley's live shows are, road stories and a smattering of other things.. hopefully this takes off and they decide to go that route.

[percymania]

I love this idea.

[Crappler El 0 M]

I believe they have already done a little feature on his stand-up, even showing some clips from one of his shows. I think airing one of his comedy routines on the Network would be a good idea. It would be unique programming for subscribers.

[doinkmark]

I've been saying WWE should do this for some time. I'm glad they finally are. Also, having seen Mick's stand-up earlier this year, I can tell you it has improved from just being road stories. It's not all wrestling talk, but still relies mostly on that, of course. He's gotten better at the whole traditional setup/punchlines style of stand-up comedy.