Wrestling legend Mick Foley is coming to Kingston.

The Indiana-born hardcore legend and best-selling author, who rose to global fame while working for World Wrestling Entertainment in the 1990s and early 2000s, will bring his one-man, er Mankind, show to Kingston’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560 on Oct. 18.

Foley, who captured the collective imagination of wrestling fans with not one, not two, but three different characters — Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude love — during his hall of fame career is also an accomplished author, actor and philanthropist, donating his time and money to charitable causes, often benefiting children.

The comedy show features the comedic side of Foley recounting road tales, often humorous, from his wrestling career and answering questions from the audience.

In a 2014 interview with the Whig promoting an appearance in Cornwall, Foley said his show “can be enjoyed by the diehard, the casual fan or someone who has no interest in wrestling whatsoever.”

In that interview, Foley credited his best-selling autobiography, Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks, a book he wrote by hand and which would go on to become a New York Times bestseller, as the turning point in his career that led to future opportunities such as his comedy show.

“The book opened up so many doors for me,” Foley said when asked how the autobiography changed his life. “I wouldn’t be doing this show. The book led to speaking at colleges, unsolicited calls from colleges to WWE wondering if I would be willing to speak at their establishments. Those 40 or 50 college talks that I did over the years led to me being open to the idea of trying out stories on stage in comedy venues.”

Kanary Entertainment, which earlier this month brought another wrestling legend and hall of famer, Jake (The Snake) Roberts to Kingston, next will bring Foley to the Limestone City.

“In my opinion Mick Foley is one of the most down to earth people in professional wrestling,” said Kanary Entertainment owner Ryan Dennee. “He’s a family man who’s been with his wife Collette for over 20 years. I respect that. When Mick’s book, Have A Nice Day, came out, I basically locked myself in my MacDonnell Street bedroom and read it cover to cover.”

Dennee, a standup comedian himself, said he can relate to Foley.

“Mick is the first pro wrestler to branch into the world of professional comedy,” Dennee said. “He’s been doing it for four years, and is probably the most polished comedian to emerge from the wrestling world thus far.”

Dennee echoed Foley’s words, saying the show appeals to everyone, not just wrestling fans.

“Mick does tell wrestling stories, but his show is also entertaining and funny to non-wrestling fans as well. This is what makes Foley’s show different from other wrestlers, he connects with everyone.

Tickets for the show, which is approximately 90 minutes in length, are $30, plus HST, and include a meet and greet with Foley. Foley will have merchandise available for purchase at the show.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 1, and are available at Tom’s Barber Shop, 1121 John Counter Blvd., or by calling Kanary Entertainment at 613-766-1999. You can also request tickets on Kanary Entertainment’s Facebook page and join the event. The show starts at 7:30 on Oct. 18, while the doors open at 6:30.

Kanary is also running a contest in which fans are asked to submit a photograph of themselves, their kids or their pets dressed up as one of Foley’s famous personas, Mankind, Dude Love or Cactus Jack. A social media vote will determine the finalists and celebrity judges Jan Murphy of the Whig and CKWS’s Bill Welychka will choose the winner. The winner receives two tickets to the show, a private meet and greet with Foaley before the show, two Foley T-shirts, two autographed 8X10 photos and personal pictures with Foley. Details are available on Kanary Entertainment’s Facebook page.