Mick Foley Leaves WWE: What His Exit Reveals About Wrestling’s Political Crisis
Mick Foley leaves WWE after decades of loyalty, walking away from the company over Saudi Arabia events and Trump administration connections. Unlike previous wrestler protests, Foley’s exit is public, explicit, and comes from someone with Hall of Fame legacy. The business reality: most WWE talent can’t afford this stand. They have mortgages, families, medical bills from years of punishment. AEW isn’t hiring everyone. For active wrestlers, leaving over politics isn’t brave—it’s financial suicide. This creates a two-tier system where legends exercise conscience while roster members stay silent. The question isn’t whether more follow Foley’s lead. It’s whether active talent can ever afford to.