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WWE Legend Turned Politician Kane Is Making This 6 Figure Amount as Mayor of Knox County

Published 05/10/2022, 10:30 AM EDT

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The Big Red Monster, The Undertaker’s younger brother in WWE, has a fascinating legacy in professional wrestling entertainment. After two decades of service in WWE, Glenn Jacobs has taken a new role, no one would expect from an ex-WWE star. Yes, Kane is keeping himself busy being the Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee.

A certified WWE legend with a long history, Kane is definitely one of the most distinctive characters in the pro wrestling universe. Every time he stepped into the arena, he instilled a sense of fright in every opponent. Moreover, The Big Red Machine’s popularity is interconnected with his on-screen brother, The Deadman. But his astonishing records in the ring and TV rating, take him to whole another level.

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However, unlike any other WWE legends, Glenn Jacobs chose to involve himself in politics and national administration after his illustrious career. Currently, he is seeking to continue the role in the upcoming 2022 elections for a second term as Mayor as well. Now let’s dive into the details of the huge income Jacobs is making as the Mayor of Knox County.

The political career of Kane as a Mayor has been successful so far

The WWE Hall of Famer had expressed his wish to try out in politics for a long time, even during his WWE days. Although Kane has not had an official retirement match, as he competed in the 2021 Royal Rumble. But ever since, Jacobs has been a full-time politician focusing on state and local administration.

Recently, Knox News published a public salary data of Tennessee government employees. According to the stats, the County Mayor Glenn Jacobs earns a six-figure salary of $180,598 now. Although his net worth owes most of it to WWE, these figures are quite significant as well.

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Moreover, the Devil’s Favorite Demon has had affiliations with the Republican party and their views. In 2009, he delivered a speech as a member of the Free State Project in New Hampshire as well.

In March 2017, Glenn Jacobs announced his decision to run for Mayor. He won the primary and Mayor elections as a Republican candidate in 2018. Also, last year he announced he will be a candidate in the upcoming election for the second term.

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Kane was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021 by his ‘brother’ The Undertaker. He hasn’t hinted at any plans for a return to the ring, but he will most certainly be remembered by WWE fandom for his impeccable legacy.

 

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Sreeda U M is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. An enthusiastic journalist, Sreeda has earned her Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism. She has been zealously following WWE since her childhood, and her favorite wrestlers are The Four Horsewomen.
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