Mick Foley Reflects On DX’s Parody Of The Nation Of Domination
Mick Foley recently talked about a wide range of topics on his Foley is Pod, available via AdFreeShows.
During it, the WWE Hall Of Famer looked back on DX’s parody of the Nation Of Domination.
“Oh man, before Jason [Sensation] gets written out in the retelling of it, Jason could never get the green card. And he’s worked with me on at least a couple dozen of my events in Canada because he just does such a spot on job for so many of the guys. He did great, he didn’t look like Owen, but he was like, what am I a road sign? And even though some of the jokes are a little hokey and have been told before, he goes, it must, it must be nice when he goes, I can get up in the morning and smell the coffee in Brazil. That’s tremendous. This is one. Now when you look at the guys in blackface, three of ’em, you’re like, Ooh, I don’t think we’re supposed to do that anymore. But it wasn’t meant, I mean, it was meant to be entertaining. It wasn’t, it was meant to, it achieved its goal. It was extremely entertaining. The blackface doesn’t age well, no, at all in today’s, in today’s era. But, I mean, it showed off some chops for Triple H, you know, did a tremendous Rock video. You should have smelled what the Rock was cooking. I’m not faking. I should have smelled what the rock was baking. It was really, well, it was, it was really memorable. And nobody does the parodies like professional wrestling does.”
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Analysis and Commentary
Mick Foley’s recent appearance on Foley is Pod provided fans with interesting insights into the world of professional wrestling. One topic that Foley reflected on was DX’s parody of the Nation Of Domination.
Foley acknowledged the controversy surrounding the parody, particularly the use of blackface by some of the performers. He recognized that such portrayals are no longer acceptable in today’s era, but emphasized that the intention behind the parody was to entertain rather than offend.
Despite the controversy, Foley praised Triple H’s performance in the parody, highlighting his ability to capture the essence of The Rock in a memorable video. Foley also commended Jason Sensation for his spot-on portrayal of Owen Hart, noting that Sensation’s contributions to his events in Canada have been invaluable.
It is important to note that while the parody may have been entertaining at the time, societal norms and sensitivities have evolved, and it is crucial to recognize and learn from past mistakes.
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