Former WWE star Mick Foley on why he is trying comedy and gives his thoughts on the possibility of being in this year's Hall of Fame class

Former WWE star Mick Foley spoke with the Kansas City Pitch as hype for an upcoming show in the area. You can read the full interview at http://www.pitch.com/kansascity/mick-foley-stanfords-comedy-club/Content?oid=3112193. Among the highlights:

-Foley on why he wanted to try comedy: "I really enjoy being up onstage. It reminds me of my days as commissioner in WWE in 2000 when I had a microphone and could basically say anything I wanted to. I miss those days, so I take advantage of the opportunity to re-create that feeling."

-Foley on how much of his act wrestling stories: "Almost all of it. And if it's not a wrestling story, I try to base it on something that I learned during my 27 years on the road traveling the world. Basically, if people have enjoyed my books, which had plenty of non-wrestling stories in them, they'll enjoy the shows."

-Foley on rumors he will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year: "It would mean that the rumors that I started spreading about it were effective. It would be a huge honor, especially in Madison Square Garden. WWE does a great job of trying to induct people in geographic areas that mean something to them. For me, being inducted in an arena that I specifically used to hitchhike to and take trains alone to would be a great honor."

Shore's Slant: Can't think of a better time to induct Foley than this year myself. Foley is an engaging guy, and I bet his speech would be a blast. If he ever comes this way, I may have to check out his act.