“Genuinely the goat of wrestling, in just about every aspect imaginable.”

Mick Foley publicly reduce ties with WWE after a social media publish from President Donald Trump mocking Rob Reiner’s demise unfold on-line. The wrestling legend defined his choice in a prolonged Facebook assertion. While Foley had voiced issues earlier than, he mentioned this second modified every thing. 

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Mick Foley introduced he was parting methods with WWE

Foley opened his publish with a transparent declaration, writing, “PARTING WAYS WITH WWE.” He defined that he had fearful about WWE’s relationship with Trump for months. However, Trump’s inflammatory feedback following the demise of filmmaker Rob Reiner pushed him to behave.

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.”

Foley mentioned he may not characterize an organization tied to Trump. “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. He described the president’s feedback as “incredibly cruel.” He instructed WWE expertise relations that he would cease showing for the corporate whereas Trump remained in workplace.

He additionally mentioned he wouldn’t renew his Legends deal, and fairly let his contract expire in June. He ended the publish, “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.’”

Fans and the web reacted to Foley’s announcement

After Foley posted his assertion, reactions poured in throughout platforms. By and enormous, followers praised his choice. Many referred to as him trustworthy and constant along with his lengthy public picture.

On Reddit, u/LookBusyLookBusy wrote, “Mick Foley having the most brains and biggest backbone in the business is ironic and poetic!” A

nother Redditor, u/dangerousluck, added context for newer followers, explaining, “Mick Foley was never the biggest guy, the most enthusiastic body builder, but he was the guy willing to do just about anything for a reaction.” However, they mentioned, “he’s still got the most brains and firmest spine despite it all.”

Similarly, u/Vivid_Resort_1117 referred to as Foley “Genuinely the goat of wrestling, in just about every aspect imaginable.” The reward continued on Foley’s Facebook web page. One fan applauded Foley’s choice and referenced Jim Cornette, writing that Foley was “too kind of a human being to be in the Wrestling business.”

Others echoed that sentiment. One commenter mentioned that whereas they disagreed with Foley politically, they revered his honesty and integrity. Another wrote, “It’s refreshing to see a celebrity that not only has a strong moral compass, but they’re also willing to act on it. A big ‘Tip-of-the-Hat’ to you Mick Foley!”

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