Mick Foley Sets Record Straight on WWE Footage Rumors

Wrestling legend addresses claims he's 'furious' over use of his old footage

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:39pm

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The wrestling world was abuzz with a recent social media rumor claiming that legendary wrestler Mick Foley was 'furious' with WWE over the use of his old wrestling footage. However, Foley quickly addressed the issue, setting the record straight and clarifying that the footage in question was owned by WWE and they were well within their rights to utilize it.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the complex relationship between wrestlers and their former employers, as well as the ongoing tensions that can arise over the use of archived footage and intellectual property rights. Foley's public response invites fans to reflect on the balance between artistic expression and commercial interests in the wrestling industry.

The details

A wrestling page on Instagram, 'It's Wrestling Lover,' had spread a story claiming that Foley was upset about WWE's use of his old footage. However, Foley quickly set the record straight, emphasizing that the footage was owned by WWE and they were well within their rights to use it. In a direct statement, Foley wrote, 'First of all, it's their footage. They can do whatever they want with it. Secondly, I'm proud of the footage. I love everything I did when I was part of the company, and I like being seen.' He further urged the Instagram page to retract the statement, stating that it was false and they should do the right thing.

  • On April 11, 2026, Foley addressed the social media rumor.

The players

Mick Foley

A legendary wrestler known for his outspoken nature and his contributions to the sport.

WWE

The professional wrestling promotion that owns the rights to Foley's old wrestling footage.

'It's Wrestling Lover'

An Instagram page that had spread the rumor about Foley being 'furious' with WWE over the use of his footage.

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What they’re saying

“First of all, it's their footage. They can do whatever they want with it. Secondly, I'm proud of the footage. I love everything I did when I was part of the company, and I like being seen.”

— Mick Foley

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex relationship between wrestlers and their former employers, as well as the ongoing tensions that can arise over the use of archived footage and intellectual property rights. Foley's public response invites fans to reflect on the balance between artistic expression and commercial interests in the wrestling industry.