A WWE icon has taken to social media to announce that he has 'parted ways' with the promotion due to their 'close relationship' with Donald Trump.
Mick Foley, who was famous for his multiple wrestling personas, including Cactus Jack, Mankind and Dude Love, has told WWE talent relations this week that he is done making appearances for the WWE while US president Trump remains in office.
He also said that he won't be re-signing with the company once his existing Legends deal expires in June.
Foley claims the 'final straw' was that of Trump's cruel criticism of Rob Reiner, who passed away on Sunday.
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Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead at their Los Angeles home and police have arrested their son Nick on suspicion of murder.
The US president told reporters Reiner was 'very bad for our country', having earlier written on Truth Social that the American film director's death was linked to 'Trump derangement syndrome' - a term he often uses to describe his critics.
In a statement on Instagram, the WWE Hall of Famer 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.
"I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy.
"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."
The 60-year-old added: "Additionally, I will not be signing a new Legends deal when my current one expires in June. 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'."
His decision follows previous comments where he questioned how his WWE colleagues could support Trump.
WWE chief content officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque appeared at the White House with Trump this year for the signing of a new executive order to expand the Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
Foley is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of professional wrestling.
He is a four-time world champion and an 11-time Tag Team champion across different wrestling promotions, including WWF, ECW and TNA.
Topics: WWE, Wrestling, Donald Trump
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