Mick Foley’s Da Man!

Also known as Cactus Jack and Mankind, among other gimmicks.

He is now WWE no more.  Here’s why:

• PARTING WAYS WITH WWE

 

• 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.

 

• 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.‘

Foley has flourished post-retirement from the ring, as he’s taken his one-man shows pretty much everywhere.  They are a combination of rasslin’ stories and his own particular brand of humor.

What he said really is something that anybody with a conscience should be saying.  Meltzer gives his comments 5 stars.  So do I.