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Mick Foley Cuts WWE Ties Over Trump Connection

1/20/2026

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Story summary

Mick Foley, a WWE wrestler, recalled a 2000 Saturday Night Live appearance hosted by his friend Dwayne Johnson.
During the skit, Foley delivered his People's Elbow on cast member Chris Parnell without warning Johnson.
Recently Foley announced he was ending ties with WWE because of its relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

Mick Foley, a WWE wrestler, recalled a 2000 Saturday Night Live appearance hosted by his friend Dwayne Johnson.
During the skit, Foley delivered his People's Elbow on cast member Chris Parnell without warning Johnson.
Recently Foley announced he was ending ties with WWE because of its relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.