Mick Foley isn’t backing down—however he admits his stance in opposition to WWE’s relationship with Donald Trump has come at a private price.
In a brand new interview with Orlando Weekly, the WWE Corridor of Famer opened up in regards to the fan fallout since he publicly ended his relationship with WWE in protest of its ties to the previous president.
“Individuals know that I’m not on board with a number of issues the present administration is doing. I’ve followers who really feel completely different, and nonetheless like and help me. And I’ve [fans] who dropped out of the fandom, which is clearly their proper.”
Foley’s feedback comply with his explosive assertion in December 2025, the place he slammed Trump’s response to the tragic homicide of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his spouse Michele—a transfer that Foley stated pushed him to chop ties with WWE fully. In a brutal Fact Social put up, Trump mocked Reiner’s demise, linking it to “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” and providing a weird eulogy that infuriated many in Hollywood and past.
“Rob Reiner… reportedly [died] as a result of anger he brought on others via his large, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a thoughts crippling illness generally known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME… Might Rob and Michele relaxation in peace!”
The backlash was fast. Music legend Jack White went off, calling Trump a “disgusting, vile, egomaniac, loser, baby,” and Foley didn’t hesitate to echo White’s sentiments—reposting the assertion and including his personal swipe at WWE.
“What @officialjackwhite stated right here is spot on. How any of my @wwe colleagues can stand by — not to mention stand subsequent to — this man is past me.”
Only a day later, Foley took the subsequent step—asserting that he had knowledgeable WWE expertise relations that he wouldn’t be making any appearances whereas Trump stays in workplace. He additionally confirmed that when his WWE Legends contract expires in June 2026, he is not going to renew it.
“Studying the President’s extremely merciless feedback within the wake of Rob Reiner’s demise is the ultimate straw for me. I now not want to characterize an organization that coddles a person so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our nation in direction of autocracy.”
“I like WWE, will at all times treasure my time with them, and I’m deeply appreciative for all of the alternatives they afforded me.”
The Hardcore Legend is making it clear that he’s ready to cope with the results—together with the lack of followers—if it means standing by his values. Love him or hate him, Mick Foley has at all times been actual. And in a divided time, which may be extra highly effective than ever.
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