Mick Foley‘s appearance at AEW Redemption has sparked a backlash from some fans following an in-ring segment with Megan Bayne and Lena Kross.
The WWE Hall of Famer interviewed Megan Bayne and Lena Kross before the segment took an unexpected turn, with Mick Foley being ordered to bow before barking like a dog. AEW later shared a clip of the segment on social media, prompting a wave of criticism from fans who felt the wrestling legend had been disrespected.
One fan wrote:
“A legend who has given it his all for our entertainment diving off cells taking crazy bumps has been reduced to barking…. Now that’s certainly a choice to have for MICK F****** FOLEY to do.”
Another compared the segment to previous controversial WWE storylines, writing:
“But at least he doesn’t work for WWE, am I right? Is this the same as Trish or nah cos it’s a bloke. F*** AEW and the fans who support this hypocrisy.”
Other reactions included:
“Foley what the f*** are you doing son? You’re making a tit out of yourself.”
“C’mon man what are you guys doing to Foley?”
“That was borderline disrespectful, even if someone greenlighted that segment.”
“This was really weird.”
“This is disrespectful.”
While the segment has divided opinion online, many fans expressed disappointment at seeing the Hall of Famer portrayed in that manner.
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