Move over, Washington. Former WWE star Mustafa Ali, currently basking in his glory as the TNA X-Division Champion, has just tossed his hat into the political ring—or rather, the squared circle. Ali took to X (formerly known as Twitter, because who can keep up with these rebrands?) to announce his audacious bid to become the “President of Professional Wrestling.” Promising to flip the script on the industry, Ali’s platform is as entertaining as a Royal Rumble and twice as dramatic.
“As President, I will make professional wrestling great again,” Ali declared, echoing a sentiment that’s about as original as a headlock. “Fans deserve stories that move you, matches that relieve you, and champions that inspire you. That’s why I want to lead the charge in making crucial changes to our industry. As President, I will ensure that competitors stop shaking a** and start shaking hands. I will place an immediate ban on excessive violence and bloodshed. The people want to see a match, not attempted murder.”
The campaign promises don’t stop there. Ali, channeling his inner political visionary, proposed mandatory age limits for all competitors and better retirement options for wrestling veterans. “Aging talents deserve to stay at home,” he asserted, presumably with a TV remote and a bowl of popcorn. “Change is finally here, and our best days are yet to come. I’m Mustafa Ali, and I approve this message.”
If this all sounds like a bad gimmick, you’re not entirely wrong. Ali’s flirtation with political personas isn’t new. Remember his “New America” character during his WWE stint? No? That’s because it was nixed faster than a botched moonsault. He did give it another whirl during his brief run on “WWE NXT” in 2023, but like a mid-carder in a main event, it didn’t have the legs to go the distance. Ali was released from his WWE contract in September, leaving his political ambitions to fester.
But now, with a new platform and a belt around his waist, Mustafa Ali is ready to conquer new horizons. Whether wrestling fans will vote him into office—or laugh him out of the arena—remains to be seen. One thing’s for sure: politics has never been this entertaining.