Mick Foley is set to let his WWE Legends deal expire next month, and AEW has expressed interest in working with him, according to sources speaking with The Takedown on Sports Illustrated.
Multiple sources told The Takedown that AEW’s interest in Foley is described as “real,” though the capacity is unclear. It is not known whether AEW would pursue a full signing or a one-time appearance deal with the 60-year-old Hall of Famer.
AEW is currently building toward Double Or Nothing in Flushing, New York, roughly an hour from where Foley grew up on Long Island. One source said they would not be surprised if there was a push to use Foley on that show, specifically if a deal could be reached, though no direct knowledge of that happening was confirmed. The extent of any conversations between the two parties beyond initial inquiry is also unknown.
Foley has been openly critical of WWE and TKO’s relationship with the current administration, and previously stated his intention to let his Legends deal expire in June. WWE Legends contracts do not prevent talent from working for other companies but carry restrictions on royalties, merchandising, and likeness use.
Foley has not wrestled since 2012. He served as Raw General Manager in 2016 and 2017, and his last on-camera WWE appearance came in 2023 when he announced qualifier candidates for the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline. He recently appeared in The Sandman’s retirement match for GCW during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas.