Mick Foley leaves WWE, citing support for Trump administration
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Mick Foley announced his departure from WWE, stating that the company's ties to the Trump administration influenced his decision. He made the announcement in December, ahead of the expiration of his Legends deal, which concludes at the end of this month. Foley has since joined AEW and made an appearance at Double or Nothing last month, engaging in a segment with MJF and Darby Allin. He expressed concerns over WWE's close relationship with Trump, particularly after the president's derogatory comments about director Rob Reiner. Foley emphasized the importance of speaking out against such issues for future generations.
- •Foley left WWE due to its support for Trump.
- •He joined AEW and appeared at Double or Nothing.
- •Legends deal expires at the end of June.
- •Concerns raised over WWE's relationship with Trump.
- •Foley aims to set a positive example for his grandchildren.
- 11:12 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Mick Foley Opens Up About Leaving WWE Due To Company's Support For Donald Trump
"AEW's Mick Foley explained more about his decision to leave WWE, due to the company's support of the Trump administration.
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