Mick Foley Understands Johnny Gargano's Decision To Leave WWE

Mick Foley can understand Johnny Gargano's decision to leave WWE in favour of being a free agent, and believes the former NXT Champion owes it to himself to see what other options are available to him.

As previously reported, Gargano departed WWE last week at the expiration of his contract and is now a free agent.

WWE Hall Of Famer Foley has been openly critical of the company's creative process in recent months and feels Gargano needs to see what else is open to him.

Speaking with Wrestling Inc, Foley said: "I was kind of vocal in the past few months about the releases that were made and how some talent was being treated. And how, if I was a young talent I’d really have to think twice before trusting the creative team to do the right thing for me.

"If you’re Johnny and you see the history of guys his size, there are some exceptions. People have done remarkably well, Daniel Bryan, Bryan Danielson being the best example. But I think they owe it to themselves to see what’s out there.

"I love WWE, I do, I’m a WWE guy. But if I had to pick, my loyalty would be to the men and women who do the work in the ring."