WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley explained in an interview with Ariel Helwani why he decided to distance himself from WWE and allow his Legends contract to expire.

Foley, known for wrestling personas such as Mankind, Cactus Jack, and Dude Love, said his decision was driven by his opposition to President Donald Trump and by WWE's longstanding relationship with him.According to Foley, the decisive moment came after comments Trump made following the deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner.

Foley described those remarks as cruel and insensitive, saying they represented the final incident that convinced him he could no longer remain associated with the company while maintaining his personal principles.

Although Foley emphasized that he still loves WWE and does not wish to criticize the organization itself, he felt remaining silent would make him complicit.

He noted that his name has been linked to WWE for more than three decades and that he held a Legends agreement despite not being a full-time employee.Foley also revealed that his stance has come with a financial cost.

He said he gave up lucrative WrestleMania-week appearances and other opportunities connected to WWE, choosing instead to work independently even though it required more effort for less compensation.Despite the sacrifices, Foley said he is comfortable with his decision because it aligns with his values.

He added that he wants to be able to explain to future generations, including his grandchildren, that he acted according to his beliefs during a period he considers politically significant.