Tag: Mick Foley

Mick Foley Parting Ways With WWE For Their Continued Association With Donald Trump

Mick Foley is once again making headlines — but this time, it has nothing to do with hardcore matches or surprise WWE appearances.

The WWE Hall of Famer announced this week on Facebook that he is officially stepping away from WWE, citing the company’s ongoing association with former President Donald Trump as the deciding factor. Foley shared the news in a lengthy and emotional Facebook post, making it clear that this was not a sudden decision, but one that had been weighing on him for months.

Foley has been openly critical of Trump for years, most notably last October when he released a video directly addressing the president and condemning his stance on immigration. At the time, some fans questioned how Foley could be so outspoken while still maintaining a working relationship with WWE — a company that has strengthened its ties to Trump in recent years. According to Foley, that internal conflict has now reached a breaking point.

In his statement, Foley expressed deep concern over what he described as the administration’s “cruel and inhumane” treatment of immigrants, adding that recent comments made by Trump following the death of filmmaker Rob Reiner were the final straw. Foley said he could no longer represent a company that continues to align itself with someone he believes lacks compassion and is pushing the country in a dangerous direction.

As a result, Foley revealed that he has informed WWE’s talent relations department that he will not be making any appearances for the company as long as Trump remains in office. He also confirmed that he will not be renewing his Legends contract when it expires in June, effectively ending his formal relationship with WWE for the foreseeable future.

Despite the strong stance, Foley was careful to express his appreciation for WWE and his time there. He emphasized his love for the company and gratitude for the opportunities it provided throughout his legendary career. Still, as Foley put it by borrowing a line from Popeye, he has reached his limit. “I stands all I can stands, and I can’t stands no more.”

For now, Foley appears content standing by his principles, even if it means walking away from the company that helped make him a household name in professional wrestling. Whether WWE responds — or if this decision becomes permanent — remains to be seen.

Mick Foley Hospitalized After Car Accident, Shares Update with Fans

WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley is known for enduring some of the most brutal moments in wrestling history, but his latest battle happened outside the ring. The “Hardcore Legend” revealed on social media that he was hospitalized following a car accident, suffering injuries from his knees to his back, as well as a concussion.

Never one to lose his sense of humor, Foley shared a photo of himself standing beside the wreckage on Facebook, reassuring fans while keeping his signature upbeat attitude.

“TOUGH DAY FOR MICK! I have no idea how I am still walking around after this accident. I’m in the hospital now, and I’m sore from my knees to my neck, including a minor concussion,” Foley wrote.

Foley, a three-time WWE Champion and one of the most beloved figures in wrestling history, has taken some insane punishment throughout his career—from being thrown off Hell in a Cell to countless hardcore brawls. While this latest incident wasn’t part of a scripted match, it’s clear that his resilience remains intact.

Fans have flooded social media with well wishes, hoping for a speedy recovery for the hardcore icon. No further details have been shared about the accident, but knowing Foley, he’ll be back with another update soon—possibly with a tale that makes even this real-life scare sound like just another chapter in his legendary career.

Get well soon, Mick!

UPDATE

Foley posted the following update on Facebook:

“It’s been a little over 24 hours since I climbed out of this car, and I’m feeling very fortunate and very grateful. I do feel like I’ve been run over by a truck, but the idea that someone would be in an accident like this and walk away with only soft tissue injury makes me feel like someone was looking out for me! Thank you to all of you who sent well wishes.

I’m back on the road tomorrow and will not miss a single date!”

Mick Foley Has A Message For Donald Trump – ‘You’re A Douchebag’

Mick Foley has a message for convicted felon Donald Trump – you’re a douchebag!

Taking to his YouTube channel earlier today, the WWE Hall of Famer explained his hatred for the former president.

In his video, which you can see below, Foley said:

“I think it’s really important to talk about the election. I think it’s important for everyone to have a moment where enough’s enough. I mean, for me, enough was enough eight years ago. The Undertaker is correct in saying Donald Trump made politics fun again. For about three weeks in 2016. But it’s eight years later, and there’s Absolutely nothing fun about this man. To me, there’s nothing fun about a man who could be the next President of the United States talking about the enemy within, making it clear that this was not a mistake. This is his go-to line, the enemy within, the enemy within, the enemy within. Which he co-opted from Senator Joseph McCarthy, one of the worst people ever graced our planet.

What frustrates me the most is that so many good, hardworking American people cannot see through such an obvious conman who is only out for himself. The idea that the working man thinks this guy is behind them has obviously not looked into his past. I know people work hard. They don’t always have time to go home and do their research. But instead of tuning into your favorite news station of choice, look up the data. See how many times Donald Trump has failed to pay his contractors and workers over the last 30 years. It’s in the hundreds. He claims it’s because they didn’t do good work. This comes from a guy who claims he only hires the best people. I claim he’s screwing over the working man.

Kevin Nash, today, told me a story about going into the venue that used to be the Taj Mahal, mentioning Trump’s name and seeing the bartender roll his eyes. And the bartender told a story about his father was an electrical contractor, worked hard his whole life to build up that business. And then when Trump did not pay him for the work he did in the Taj Mahal, and the man was unable to fight it because he didn’t have the resources to fight it.

Trump knows that the people honest, hardworking contractors, don’t have the resources to fight him in court, and he bankrupts them. Their dreams disappear. That’s not standing up for the working man. Words are cheap, and he lies almost every time he opens his mouth. But you know what he’s out lying about? When he talks about coming after the enemy within. The enemy within? Who is that? It could be anyone. It could be me.

An article came out today in NPR, October 22nd, 2024, with a study that showed Donald Trump had issued over 100 threats to people he perceived as his political rivals. He has threatened to impeach and prosecute Kamala Harris. He accused Barack Obama of treason. He said his chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Millie, General Mark Millie, should be executed. He did nothing to stop what could have been the death of Mike Pence, his own vice President.

Now he’s gone so far as to say that anyone who criticizes the Supreme Court and other judges should be in jail. So, Donald Trump, I’d like to talk directly to you. Are you going to put me in jail for criticizing your Supreme Court? Because I think Clarence Thomas is a disgrace to the Supreme Court. I think Samuel Alito is a horrible person who doesn’t belong in the highest court in the land. I don’t think Brett Kavanaugh’s interview in front of the Senate would have landed him a job as a dishwasher, let alone serving in the Supreme Court for life. I mean, I’m so scared that I was thinking about calling you a douchebag in this interview, and then I thought, That’s a pretty strong word. Trump might come after me. And I made the decision not to call you a douchebag, even though you are one. Vote for Kamala Harris.”

Get out and VOTE on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Source: eWn

WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley Cancels Plans For Final Match After Suffering Concussion

Like many wrestlers who have hung up their boots, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley still has that itch that needs to be scratched. The hardcore legend announced earlier this year that he was thinking of having one final deathmatch for his 60th birthday, giving him over a year to get himself into ring shape as Foley won’t turn 60 until June 2025. However, that plan has now been scrapped as Foley took to his YouTube channel to explain that his final match will no longer be taking place, after suffering a concussion.

“As some of you know, I had to miss a couple of appearances because of dizziness and light headedness. After consulting a couple of doctors, and also using my own experience with concussions, the symptoms seem to point to a concussion that I did not even know I received. I hadn’t done too much in the ring, but I had done a little bit. I had noticed that I was lightheaded after one of the workouts but I thought it would go away. So it just seems like the wisest move, and one that’s strongly supported by family, is to call off that final match.” 

Foley explained that if he can get concussed without even being aware of it, putting himself through one final deathmatch wouldn’t be the best idea, especially given the things that Foley himself was willing to do in the match. The hardcore legend would have initially liked to have faced someone like Matt Cardona given their on-and-off feud in recent years, or former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley as their planned bout in WWE never took place due to Foley not being medically cleared to compete.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley Would Like To Do One Final Death Match For 60th Birthday

On June 7, 2025, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley will celebrate his 60th birthday. While some people might ask for new clothes, a games console, or even cash from their family and friends, Foley has one thing on his wishlist for 60; one final match. During the final episode of “Foley Is Pod,” the hardcore legend explained that he wants to drop 100 pounds and needs something to motivate him and work towards in order to make that happen. The solution; get back in the ring.

“60 is right around the corner … thinking of doing one final match,” Foley said. “For my 60th birthday, a death match. I’m not kidding, I think it would be a great incentive to drop those 100 big ones and I think it might be fun.” Foley made it clear he doesn’t think the match would happen in WWE, as it would be a pretty gory spectacle, to the point where his children asked him if there was a chance he could get hurt, he was upfront and told them yes.

When Conrad Thompson asked him if he thought about who he would be open to facing in his final match, Foley immediately put two names out there. “[Jon] Moxley or Matt Cardona,” Foley said. “I think Moxley would be the easiest, but Matt has that heat in the death match world that could really make it something cool.” Cardona has already made it clear on social media he would be happy to face Foley given their volatile history. Cardona has repeatedly called himself the “King of the Death Match,” despite the fact that Foley actually won a tournament of the same name back in 1995, defeating Terry Funk in the finals.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Mick Foley To Make Special Appearance At GCW Fight Club

Game Changer Wrestling announced that WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley will be making a special appearance at GCW Fight Club.

Foley will be presenting the GCW World Championship before the Title match between Jon Moxley and Nick Gage.

Moxley became the GCW World Champion after he defeated Matt Cardona at GCW Art of War Games.

GCW announced, “*BREAKING* Hardcore Legend MICK FOLEY will be in AC to present the GCW World Championship prior to the #MOXvsGAGE Main Event. Watch LIVE on @FiteTV: https://fite.tv/watch/gcw-october-atlantic-city-combo/2pa4y/… Less than 25 Tix left: http://MOXVSGAGE.EVENTBRITE.COM”

Fight Club is on October 9 at the Showboat in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Below is the updated line-up for Fight Club: 

* Mick Foley To Make Special Appearance

* Jon Moxley (c) vs. Nick Gage (GCW World Championship Match)

* Alex Zayne vs. Ninja Mack

* Atticus Cogar vs. Jordan Oliver

*  “Second Gear Crew” (Matthew Justice, Mance Warner & AJ Gray) vs. Alex Colon, G-Raver & Akira (Six-Man Tag Team Match)

The event will be available to stream on FITE.

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Source: Wrestling Inc.

Mick Foley reacts to WWE cutting Zelina Vega’s match from SmackDown on the eve of 9/11

WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley reacted to the news that Zelina Vega’s match was cut from last night’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown.

Vega was in her gear and ready to wrestle in a tag team match but due to time constraints, the match was pulled from the show. Vega was trending last night and this morning after that news got out since she is the daughter of a 9/11 victim.

Foley’s Twitter post reads, “So @TheaTrinidad’s match was cut for time at @TheGarden on the eve of 9/11? That hurts ME – I can only imagine how Thea felt. Stay strong, my friend.”

Foley has been very outspoken about WWE’s creative issues while praising what AEW has been doing with their show. However, WWE’s creative issues mean nothing in comparison in the grand scale of things. Not including Vega on the show on the eve of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in Madison Square Garden is mindboggling.

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Vega honored her father Michael Angel Trinidad at the 9/11 memorial.

Source: WrestlingNewsCo

Mick Foley Says WWE Has A Problem In AEW

WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley took to Facebook this morning and issued a video warning to WWE following the AEW All Out debuts of Adam Cole, Bryan Danielson and Ruby Soho.

Foley titled his video, “WWE – WE’VE GOT A PROBLEM.” You can read his full comments and watch the video below:

“Hello, this is ‘The Hardcore Legend’ Mick Foley. I’d like to title this video, ‘WWE – We’ve Got a Problem’ because I think you do and that problem is that WWE is no longer the place for talent to aspire to,” Foley began. “Part of it is because AEW is doing a great job of attracting great talent, proven talent, building other talent, creating storylines, but part of it is a problem of your own making. I think younger talent sees the way that developmental characters are cut or left by the wayside, or in the case of Karrion Kross, greatly watered down and even made a joke of when they debut on the main roster. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

“If I was an aspiring talent now, big league talent with a major decision to make, I’m not sure that I would trust WWE creative to do the right thing with my career. You guys did wonders with me back in the day… that was a different time, different place. If it was today, I’m not sure I would trust the powers to be with my career in their hands, and until that changes, WWE – you’ve got a problem.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley Reveals He Has Tested Positive For COVID-19

WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley revealed on Twitter Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after participating in a virtual signing last month.

Foley noted in his video post he has been under quarantine for the last 18 days in a hotel room. 

Foley said in his video post that there were two men in the room with him. Both men wore masks.  However, Foley said he took his mask off to help with the signing.  He said that it was later that night one of the men experienced symptoms.  Foley went on to say that he waited the required five days before he went to get tested.

He said in his post that his symptoms include body aches, loss of smell, affected hearing, and being easily fatigued. He especially noted that the worst part of this is missing out on Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with his family. 

He asked that everyone people take the coronavirus very seriously, to mask up, social distance and look out for one another. 

You can check out Foley’s entire Twitter video post below:

https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/1345177069408321536

Source: WrestleView

Mick Foley Introduced New WWE 24/7 Title

Last night on WWE RAW, Mick Foley unveiled the newest WWE Championship –  the 24/7 title.

Foley kicked off the segment talking about how RAW has lost something. He then pulled out the green-strapped 24/7 Championship and explained that the belt has the same rules as the old Hardcore title.

This means the champ has to defend the belt at all times as long as a referee is present.

Mick claimed the third hour of RAW every week will start to get “downright mean and nasty” and a “little bit dirty” and that whoever could grab the belt from the center of the ring would be the first champion. This ended up being Titus O’Neil, then was pinned by Robert Roode. Throughout the show, Roode was running and hiding from a group of wrestlers coming for the title. Later R-Truth helped him hide in the trunk of his car as Truth sent the others in the wrong direction. Truth let him out and Roode opened the car door and a referee got out and truth pinned Roode to become the new 24/7 champion and drove off.

Competitors from RAW, SmackDown, 205 Live, NXT, NXT UK and WWE legends are eligible to compete for the new title.

This brings the total number of main roster titles to 11.