Countdown to Lockdown | Mick Foley

Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal | Mick Foley

See the world through the eyes of champion wrestler Mick Foley as he looks back on his days in the WWE.

As one of the most bizarre and fearless stars of wrestling in recent times, Mick is known for taking extraordinary risks to remain at the peak of his game.

Countdown To Lockdown is a no-holds-barred, behind-the-scenes account of his mental and physical preparation for the TNA Lockdown—in many ways, the most important wrestling match of his career.

This is placed in context by Foley's memories, thoughts and opinions of WWE as well as his life outside the ring, from the Benoit deaths and the 'Royal Rumble' to Sierra Leone and his meeting with former president, Bill Clinton.

Full of action from inside the ring, the drama of his last days with the WWE, Foley's trademark humor as well as an industry insider's view of professional wrestling today, Foley's many fans will not be disappointed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Countdown to Lockdown:

• Q: Was this book written with a ghostwriter or a computer keyboard?
  A: Neither. True to his legendary status as one of the few sports figures who completely scripts his own bestsellers, Mick Foley hand-wrote this entire memoir using pen and notebook paper. It captures his unvarnished, authentic, stream-of-consciousness conversational voice completely from scratch.
• Q: What specific wrestling era and career transition does the book chronicle?
  A: The book acts as a chronological countdown diary over five weeks leading up to Foley's high-stakes TNA steel-cage match against "The Icon" Sting. It documents his bittersweet final days with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), his experimental stint as a color commentator, and his subsequent career rebirth with Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling.
• Q: Does the book touch upon serious real-world issues within the professional wrestling industry?
  A: Yes. Foley takes a highly critical and deeply transparent approach toward industry dangers. He shares raw, unprompted insights regarding the heavy physical toll of his hardcore style, his direct thoughts on performance-enhancing substances, and the devastating, systemic pattern of young wrestlers dying well before their time.
• Q: How prominently does his relationship with WWE management feature in the story?
  A: The narrative reveals the intense behind-the-scenes dynamics of sports entertainment. It features previously untold stories highlighting his highly complex, creative, and often tumultuous professional relationship with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon during his exit from the company.
• Q: Are there aspects of Foley's life outside the wrestling ring discussed in the text?
  A: Yes. Moving well past the arena ropes, the diary documents his massive humanitarian footprint and charity work. It details his active, soul-saving volunteer efforts with organizations like ChildFund International, RAINN, and his direct field missions supporting community development in Sierra Leone.

About the Author:

Mick Foley: American Wrestler, Comedian & Author

Michael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. was born June 7, 1965. He is an American professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor and voice actor. He has worked for many wrestling promotions. Shortly after he was born, Foley's family moved to Setauket, New York, where Foley attended Ward Melville High School. From May 7 to July 1, 1999, Foley wrote his autobiography, Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks. It became hugely popular and topped The New York Times bestseller list for several weeks.

The follow-up, Foley Is Good: And the Real World Is Faker than Wrestling, was published in 2001 and debuted at number one on the Times list. Foley has also written three children's books, Mick Foley's Halloween Hijinx, Mick Foley's Christmas Chaos, and Tales from Wrescal Lane.

Bibliographic Data:

• Full Title: Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal
• Author(s): Mick Foley
• Publisher & Imprint: Orion (An imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd)
• Publication Date: November 7, 2013 (Original text published 2010)
• Binding Format: Trade Paperback
• Condition: Pre-Owned / Very Good
• Edition: International Paperback Edition
• Pages: 336
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781409128113
• ISBN-10: 1409128113
• Library of Congress (LCCN): 2010025700
• Primary Genre (BISAC): BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports
• Sub-Genres (BISAC): SPORTS & RECREATION / Wrestling; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
• Dimensions: 5.04 x 0.94 x 7.72 inches
• Weight: 9.5 oz