
Pro Wrestling Icon Takes Drastic Stand After Trump’s ‘Incredibly Cruel’ Rob Reiner Remarks
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WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley said the president's comments were the "last straw" for him.
Professional wrestling icon Mick Foley is ending his relationship with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) over the organization’s ties to President Donald Trump.
The WWE Hall of Famer made the announcement on social media Tuesday, citing Trump’s “incredibly cruel” reaction to the Dec. 14 killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, as the “final straw for me.”
“I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy,” he wrote on Instagram. “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. Additionally, I will not be signing a new Legends deal when my current one expires in June.”
He went on to note: “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.’”
Foley, 60, went by the personas Cactus Jack, Mankind and Dude Love throughout his professional wrestling career. Upon retiring from the ring, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 ― coincidentally, the same year as Trump, who was honored for his numerous guest appearances at televised WWE events.













