WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley made headlines recently by signing a T-shirt from AEW star Brody King bearing the slogan “Abolish ICE.” This gesture, made during a meet-and-greet event, follows Brody King’s public stance in favor of abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, a position he first drew attention to last June. Foley’s action signals a rare moment of solidarity from a wrestling legend concerning a politically charged subject.
Brody King initially wore the ‘Abolish ICE’ shirt at AEW’s Grand Slam Mexico event in June 2025, a bold political statement during a live broadcast of a wrestling show. The significance of this was heightened when AEW fans loudly expressed opposition to ICE during a pre-match staredown between Brody King and MJF, chanting against the agency before their AEW Championship Eliminator match on Dynamite.
Fan Captures Foley Signing the Controversial T-shirt
A video capturing Mick Foley signing Brody King’s ‘Abolish ICE’ T-shirt began circulating on social media, originally posted on Instagram by fan Ted the Toy Collector. The footage appears to come from a recent meet-and-greet session where Ted sat beside Foley, stood up to reveal the T-shirt, and received Foley’s autograph.
In the video, both Ted and Foley express mutual appreciation for the bold message, with Foley acknowledging it by saying, “I appreciate” the act of publicly taking this stance. Ted shared on Instagram how meaningful the moment was, stating he doubts he will experience anything like it again within the wrestling community. He feels honored that someone he admires so much has aligned publicly with a cause he believes in.
Impact on Wrestling and Political Expression
Ted the Toy Collector reflected on how significant it is to witness legends he grew up admiring now standing on what he considers the “right side of history.” Mick Foley’s endorsement of Brody King’s ‘Abolish ICE’ T-shirt marks an important moment where wrestling legends intersect with social and political activism. This incident highlights increasing expressions of political views among wrestling talents and their audiences.
Brody King’s choice to wear the ‘Abolish ICE’ shirt and Foley’s subsequent support add layers of complexity to how professional wrestling audiences engage with real-world issues. Fans’ vocal reactions during events like Dynamite emphasize the growing role of wrestling as a platform for more than just entertainment, blending sport with social commentary.
As conversations about ICE and immigration continue to resonate nationwide, the wrestling world’s embrace of such messages may influence future performers and fans to explore activism more openly.
Mick Foley signed Brody King’s ‘Abolish Ice’ T shirt at a recent meet and greet.
(Ted The Toy Collector)
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) February 23, 2026
