Mick Foley has announced that he is parting ways with WWE and will make no further appearances for the company due to its relationship with United States President Donald Trump. The WWE Hall of Famer released a statement explaining that Trump’s recent comments regarding the death of film director Rob Reiner served as the catalyst for his decision.
“While I have been concerned about WWE‘s close relationship with Donald Trump for several months — especially in light of his administration’s ongoing cruel and inhumane treatment of immigrants (and pretty much anyone who “looks like an immigrant”) — reading the President’s incredibly cruel comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death is the final straw for me,” Foley wrote. “I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy.”
Foley confirmed that he has already notified the company of his decision. He also revealed that his current contract is set to end later this year and he has no intention of renewing it under the current political climate.
“Last night, I informed @WWE talent relations that I would not be making any appearances for the company as long as this man remains in office,” Foley wrote. “Additionally, I will not be signing a new Legends deal when my current one expires in June. I love WWE, will always treasure my time with them, and I am deeply appreciative for all the opportunities they afforded me. But, in the words of Popeye the sailor, ‘I stands all I can stands, and I can’t stands no more.’”
The announcement comes shortly after President Trump posted a message on Truth Social regarding Rob Reiner’s passing. In the post, Trump attributed Reiner’s death to “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and claimed the director was “tortured and struggling.”
Foley shared White’s sentiment before issuing his own statement regarding his future with WWE. “What @officialjackwhite said here is spot on,” Foley wrote prior to his resignation. “How any of my @wwe colleagues can stand by, let alone stand next to this man is beyond me.”
This development follows reports that Trump declined an invitation from WWE to attend John Cena’s final wrestling match over the weekend.
