Legendary pro wrestler Mick Foley announced Tuesday that he will not appear for WWE for at least three years, citing the company’s close ties to Donald Trump and the president’s remarks about Hollywood director Rob Reiner’s death.
Foley’s Decision
Foley told his 633,000 Instagram followers that he informed WWE on Monday that he \”would not be making any appearances for the company as long as this man remains in office.\” He added, \”I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy.\”
The wrestler said the final straw came on Monday when Trump mocked and belittled the beloved director, who was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon. Reiner and his wife appeared to have died from stab wounds, a family source has told NBC News.
Trump‑WWE Connection
Foley has long expressed concern about WWE’s close relationship with Donald Trump. He wrote, \”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.\”
Trump’s ties to the wrestling promotion run deep. Linda McMahon, the wife of WWE founder Vince McMahon, currently serves as Trump’s education secretary and headed the Small Business Administration during his first term. Foley’s own career included personas such as Cactus Jack, Dude Love, and Mankind, and he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013, the same class that included Trump.
Reiner Tragedy
Rob Reiner, a celebrated Hollywood director, was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon. His wife was also present, and both appear to have died from stab wounds. The tragedy has prompted widespread media coverage and speculation.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has confirmed that Reiner’s son, Nick, was booked for the murder of his parents, adding a criminal dimension to the case.
WWE Response
A representative for WWE could be reached by NBC News for comment on Tuesday, but no statement was released at the time of writing.
In a separate statement about Foley, legendary WWE manager Jim Cornette said, \”I want to state publicly that while I’ve always liked him, he has just become my favorite person in the world,\” and added, \”I wish all the boys had his backbone and, more importantly, his morals.\”
Key Takeaways
- Mick Foley will not appear for WWE for at least three years due to Trump ties.
- Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner’s death were the final catalyst.
- Reiner’s death involved stab wounds; his son has been booked for murder.
The announcement marks a significant shift in Foley’s relationship with WWE and underscores the ongoing intersection of sports entertainment and politics.
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