WWE legend Mick Foley says Trump ties and “cruel” remarks pushed him to leave company

Wrestling legend Mick Foley says he is walking away from WWE after three decades with the company, citing its close ties to Donald Trump and what he described as the president’s increasingly “cruel” rhetoric as the breaking point.

Foley, 60, confirmed he will not renew his WWE contract when it expires in June, according to The Daily Beast. While he said he had been troubled for months by WWE’s longstanding relationship with Trump, Foley pointed to Trump’s recent comments following the deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, as the final catalyst for his decision.

In a statement, Foley condemned Trump’s remarks as “incredibly cruel” and said he could no longer represent an organization that continues to align itself with someone he believes lacks basic compassion and is steering the country toward authoritarianism. He also referenced Trump-era immigration policies, which Foley described as inhumane, as part of his broader concerns.

Despite his departure, Foley emphasized that the decision was not rooted in bitterness toward WWE itself. He expressed gratitude for his 30-year career with the company and said he would always cherish the opportunities it provided. Still, he made clear that his personal values now outweigh any professional ties.

Ahead of his announcement, Foley publicly criticized Trump on social media, questioning how WWE colleagues could continue to associate with him. The move marks a rare and highly public break between a major wrestling figure and WWE over political and ethical objections.