Mick Foley quits WWE over Trump comments, reunites with AEW star Emi Sakura

Mick Foley explained that he declined to extend his WWE Legends contract, noting that the decision cost him a lucrative income stream and required him to work a full day to match the earnings he once made in four hours. He said the final trigger was former President Donald Trump's remarks after the death of Rob Reiner, which he described as the “last straw” in a growing dissatisfaction with WWE’s public proximity to Trump.

Despite leaving WWE, Foley said he still holds great pride in his career and continues to work for AEW. He debuted on AEW’s Double or Nothing pre‑show and was officially signed by Tony Khan. Recently, Foley reunited with Japanese wrestling veteran Emi Sakura—whom he last saw in 1995 during a stint with IWA Japan—after nearly 30 years. The reunion was described as “heartfelt” by both athletes and prompted a supportive reaction from fellow joshi star Mei Suruga on social media. Foley posted about the meeting on Instagram, hinting at possible future on‑screen collaborations in AEW.