WWE legend Kane, now a Republican mayor, challenges Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to a charity wrestling match after the governor boasted he could “kick the ***” of MAGA supporters.
Quick Takes
- Glenn Jacobs (WWE’s Kane), the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, challenged Gov. Tim Walz to a charity wrestling match with proceeds split between their chosen charities.
- Jacobs offered to start with a $10,000 donation of his own to kickstart the charitable event.
- The challenge came after Walz claimed on Gavin Newsom’s podcast that he could “kick most of their ***” referring to Trump supporters.
- Several public figures, including radio host Dana Loesch and VA Secretary Doug Collins, have expressed interest in the potential matchup.
- Kane and fellow WWE legend The Undertaker were vocal Trump supporters during the 2024 election campaign.
From Wrestling Ring to Political Arena
Glenn Jacobs, better known to wrestling fans as the destructive force Kane, has thrown down a challenge that bridges his past in the squared circle with his present role as mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Jacobs issued a direct challenge to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following comments Walz made on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s podcast. The former WWE champion didn’t hesitate to respond when Walz boasted about his ability to physically dominate supporters of President Donald Trump, proposing a charity wrestling match that would benefit both their chosen organizations while settling the governor’s bold claim in the ring.
Jacobs, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021 after a storied career that included World Championship reigns and legendary tag team runs with The Undertaker as the Brothers of Destruction, has served as the Republican mayor of Knox County since 2018. His political stance aligns firmly with President Trump, whom he actively supported in the 2024 election. The challenge to Walz, who unsuccessfully ran as Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential candidate, represents an unusual collision between professional wrestling theatrics and genuine political differences.
The Challenge That Could Raise Thousands
Taking to social media, Jacobs made his proposition clear and business-like despite the theatrical nature of the challenge. “All joking aside, Tim Walz, let’s put our money where our mouth is … in a charity wrestling match. We’ll split the gate 50/50 between our chosen (charity) organizations. I’ll kick things off myself with a $10,000 donation. What do you say?” wrote Jacobs, demonstrating both his commitment to community service and his willingness to back up his words with significant financial support.
All joking aside, @GovTimWalz, let's put our money where our mouth is…in a charity wrestling match. We'll split the gate 50/50 between our chosen organizations. I'll kick things off myself with a $10,000 donation. What do you say? #TennesseeWalz#LetsDance pic.twitter.com/2VV6j4RYs2
— Glenn Jacobs (@GlennJacobsTN) March 20, 2025
The proposed match has quickly gained traction online, with several public figures volunteering their services. Radio host Dana Loesch offered to referee the bout, while VA Secretary Doug Collins expressed interest in attending. Sean Davis from The Federalist predicted Walz would decline the invitation, a sentiment echoed by many observers given Jacobs’ imposing 6’8″ frame and decades of professional wrestling experience. At 57, Jacobs hasn’t competed professionally since an appearance at the 2021 Men’s Royal Rumble but suggested this charity match could be his final wrestling outing.
Brothers of Destruction Support Trump
The challenge comes amid heightened political engagement from professional wrestlers during the 2024 election cycle. Both Kane and The Undertaker (Mark Callaway) publicly supported the Trump-Vance ticket, appearing together in campaign materials that played on their fearsome WWE personas. Their support contrasted with fellow WWE alumnus Dave Bautista, who vocally backed the Harris-Walz campaign before their defeat in the November election.
Jacobs himself nodded to his wrestling character when discussing the potential match, saying, “Everyone is always asking me if I have one last match left. I think I have found my final victim, er, I mean opponent.” The playful threat carries extra weight coming from a performer once billed as “The Big Red Machine” and known for his devastating chokeslam finisher. Whether Governor Walz will accept the challenge remains to be seen, but the proposal has already succeeded in drawing attention to the possibility of turning political rhetoric into charitable action.
Sources:
- Former WWE Champion Challenges Minnesota Governor Tim Walz To A Fight
- Former Wrestler Calls Walz’s Bluff, Challenges Him To Charity Match
- WWE legend Kane, now a Tennessee mayor, challenges Tim Walz to charity wrestling match after gov’s bold claim
