Today marks the 16-year anniversary of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley versus Randy Orton at Backlash 2004. The No Holds Barred showdown saw the use of thumb tacs, barbed wire, baseball bats, and bloodshed. Orton picked up the victory after connecting with an RKO on top of a barbed wire bat.
Today…Foley took to Twitter to share a clip of the match. He writes, “16 YEARS AGO, TODAY – the best match of my career!”
16 YEARS AGO, TODAY – the best match of my career! #Backlash2004 @RandyOrton
Great job on the video! https://t.co/zR1TPF09KZ
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) April 18, 2020
The Viper would later respond writing, “@RealMickFoley that is probably my favorite and the most impactful match of my career.”
16 YEARS AGO, TODAY – the best match of my career! #Backlash2004 @RandyOrton
Great job on the video! https://t.co/zR1TPF09KZ
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) April 18, 2020