Jim Cornette Applauds Mick Foley Quitting WWE Over Donald Trump Association

Jim Cornette just gave Mick Foley a standing ovation for cutting ties with WWE — and he wants the world to know it.

After WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley made headlines for cutting ties with WWE over its continued relationship with Donald Trump, wrestling legend Jim Cornette took to Twitter to applaud the move, calling Foley a man with “backbone” and “morals.”

“I don’t think Mick Foley’s on Twitter or I’d tag him but I want to state publicly that while I’ve always liked him, he has just become my favorite person in the world. I wish all the boys had his backbone and, more importantly, his morals.”

The tweet comes just hours after Foley announced his departure from WWE — a decision he took due to Trump’s reaction to the tragic murder of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. Trump posted a tone-deaf Truth Social rant that appeared to mock Reiner’s death, claiming it was the result of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”

“A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood. Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS. He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump, with his obvious paranoia reaching new heights as the Trump Administration surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness, and with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before. May Rob and Michele rest in peace!”

The post drew outrage across the entertainment world, including from musician Jack White, who called Trump a “disgusting, vile, egomaniac.”

“Trump you disgusting, vile, egomaniac, loser, child. Neither he nor any one of his followers can defend this gross, horrible insult to a beautiful artist who gave the world so much. To use someone’s tragic death to promote your own vanity and fascist authoritarian agenda is a corrupt and narcissistic sin. Shame on you trump and anyone who defends this. God bless you Rob Reiner and thank you for what you gave the world. I never even met you and I still stand by you. -jack white III”

The Hardcore Legend would then reposted White’s statement on Instagram and questioned his peers in WWE for standing next to Donald Trump.

“What @officialjackwhite said here is spot on. How any of my @wwe colleagues can stand by — let alone stand next to — this man is beyond me.”

Then, on Monday, December 16, Foley made it official — cutting ties with WWE due to their association with the U.S. President, as he simply felt Trump’s post about Rob Reiner’s death was the last straw for him.

“While I have been concerned about WWE’s close relationship with Donald Trump for several months… 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.”

Foley also revealed he won’t renew his WWE Legends contract when it expires in June 2026, making it clear he has no regrets about his decision.

“I love WWE, will always treasure my time with them, and I am deeply appreciative for all the opportunities they afforded me.”

Cornette’s support adds even more weight to Foley’s exit — especially considering the two men haven’t always agreed publicly. But on this issue, Cornette didn’t hesitate to back Foley and salute the move.

Mick Foley didn’t just voice his outrage — he followed through with a hard-hitting decision. And now, with legends like Jim Cornette speaking up, the impact of his exit may echo far beyond WWE’s locker room.