Speculation on Mick Foley Heading to AEW After WWE Fallout Over Donald Trump Controversy

Mick Foley is officially on his way out of WWE—and now speculation is building about whether the hardcore legend could pop up in AEW next.

After a public fallout with WWE over the company’s continued ties to Donald Trump, Foley announced he would no longer make appearances while Trump remains in office. He later confirmed he won’t be renewing his Legends contract when it expires in June 2026:

“I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion… I will not be signing a new Legends deal when my current one expires in June.”

That exit has raised questions about what Foley might do next—if anything. While no deal is in place, Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp acknowledged that AEW owner Tony Khan has shown interest in Foley in the past.

“Well, I know that Tony Khan really likes Mick Foley,” Sapp said during his post-World’s End Q&A. “That was specified to me right after that happened… I think there’s always a possibility. I think Mick would probably be on screen, though, in some capacity.”

Nothing is confirmed, but that one comment has fans wondering if Foley could appear in AEW at some point in the future—especially once he’s no longer under contract with WWE. Adding more fuel to the conversation, Foley previously revealed that AEW’s MJF once pitched a program that nearly brought him out of retirement. Speaking at FanX 2025, Foley said:

“The guy who put forth the best proposal was MJF. And we would have had a heck of a six-week program.”

He ultimately turned it down, citing the risk of re-injuring his hip and knee replacements. But with that MJF proposal on the record and his WWE ties severed, the idea of Foley appearing in AEW—in any capacity—is now being openly discussed among fans online.

At this point, it’s all just speculation. But given Foley’s history, his outspoken nature, and his respect within the industry, it’s speculation that carries weight.

Do you think Mick Foley could show up in AEW someday? Or is he done with wrestling appearances for good? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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