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.