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The new June Vintage Audio Torch Talk selection is Torch editor Wade Keller's interview with Mick Foley. It was conducted on May 31, 1991 and began running in several installments in Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter #127. In this interview, Foley talks about the psychology he brought to his matches in Japan, his series of independent match against Eddie Gilbert, his new fiance, how he changes his approach to matches depending on the audience and context, how fans were reacting to his big spots and innovative moves, how his body was holding up given his style, his aspirations for the future, and more. It's a fascinating glimpse into his mind very early in his career. This was his second "Torch Talk" and among his most early interviews, long before he knew he'd become one of the top stars of the 1990s, a best selling author, a multi-millionaire, and Hall of Famer. This interview has never been heard until now (it was only transcribed previously).

This is part one. Part two will be posted later this month.

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