Kane Officially Announces Plan to Run for Mayor in Tennessee

April 11, 2017

According to the Tweet below, WWE star Kane, real name Glenn Jacobs, officially announced his plans to run for the office of Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee.

Jacobs will be running on the Republican ticket, despite being a well known Libertarian.

As for Kane’s WWE return status, the former Champion recently made an appearance at this year’s Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) at the Dubai World Trade Center, and had the following to say on when he might return to the ring:

“That is, as we say in the States, TBD, to be determined. And I wouldn’t want to ruin any surprises if I did know…”

“I’m officially announcing my candidacy for Knox County Mayor.” — Glenn Jacobs says. @6News #WATE pic.twitter.com/M86W3ASgcO

— Bridgette Bjorlo (@bridgettebjorlo) April 11, 2017

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.