Minnesota Governor Tim Walz claimed he could take Trump supporters in a "WWE type" match, and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs immediately issued a challenge. Jacobs, well known for his career as WWE legend Kane, talked to RedState about a possible charity match.
In a lengthy discussion on several topics, Jacobs explained that any money raised from the match would go to charity, offered some advice for Walz's gimmick in the ring, praised the early stages of President Trump's second term, and even revealed who he thought would be a more formidable opponent - the governor or Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
Since losing the election, Walz has been trying out a new tough guy persona, culminating in a discussion with California Governor Gavin Newsom in which he boasted about being able to "kick most of their (MAGA) a**."
Tim Walz on Trump supporters: "I think I can kick most of their ass" pic.twitter.com/CHstXUb7ng
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 18, 2025
Unfortunately for Walz, Jacobs was one of the first people to hear about his braggadocious comments. Kane is a three-time world heavyweight champion in wrestling who was billed at 7 feet tall and weighing 323 lbs. during his professional career.
He also happens to have had one of the more sinister gimmicks in wrestling history, complete with a spine-shattering pyro entrance and finishing moves known as the Tombstone and Chokeslam. We're not sure that when Walz was calling out supporters of the President, he ever envisioned he'd draw the ire of a man known as "The Devil's Favorite Demon."
Needless to say, Jacobs wasn't all that impressed.
This morning I ran into @GlennJacobsTN, aka Kane, and asked him about Tim Walz saying he’d kick any MAGA voter’s ass.
— Brent Scher (@BrentScher) March 20, 2025
Here’s what he has to say: pic.twitter.com/DsT8b7b8SN
Tim Walz: Republicans Are Terrified of My Masculinity, and I Can Beat Up Trump Supporters
Shortly afterward, the challenge was issued.
"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," he wrote on X. "What do you say?"
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
Jacobs told us that despite the match's playful name—the Tennessee Walz—he intends to take his opponent very seriously.
"Minnesota has a tremendous pedigree of great pro wrestlers, people like Verne Gange, Bob Backlund, Curt Hennig, Molly Holly, and so many more, but I don't think Governor Walz fits in that category," he tells RedState. "Nevertheless, one should never underestimate one's opponent, so if this charity match were to happen, I would train as if Tim Walz were 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin."
One wonders how he'd be able to conjure up that image when looking across the ring. It wouldn't be easy to imagine the beer-swilling Texas rattlesnake when the guy you're locking up with would probably be swilling White Claws instead.
Despite Walz's newfound faux persona as a tough guy leftist bully, the WWE Hall of Famer said such a gimmick like that doesn't necessarily work for him.
"Much of your success as a pro wrestler hinges on your gimmick," he explained. "I think a good one for him would be Tim 'Happy Hands' Walz."
🇺🇸 MICHIGAN RALLY OR MUSICAL AUDITION?
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 31, 2024
Kamala's VP pick Tim Walz stole the show at Ann Arbor rally earlier this week.
Jazz hands? Check.
Happy feet? You bet.
Walz is bringing enough joy for everyone.
Source: @TrumpWarRoom pic.twitter.com/blx5Gl9kcY
RedState's Sister Toldjah, in her coverage of Kane's challenge, offered some incredibly hilarious wrestling outfits as well as a glimpse of what Walz's potential entrance to the ring might look like.
Jacobs went on to point out that Democrats like Walz are desperate to change their image post-election, adopting this new tough guy image where they talk violence and pepper their comments with swear words for emphasis.
"Democrats are desperately trying to change their image. They realize their narrative of effeminate males and weak females has failed. Now, they're flailing to change that narrative to 'we're tough guys, we're masculine men,'" he elucidated. "Their issue is that people see right through these attempts. Americans want authentic, genuine people as elected officials, not pre-packaged, made-for-TV personas."
The former professional wrestler notes that had he or the President said something similar about beating up Democrats, they "would be excoriated for threatening people."
"They think swearing makes them look tough. It makes them look juvenile," added Jacobs.
The man they call the "Big Red Machine" also tells RedState that 76-year-old Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, to whom he has actually delivered a Tombstone Piledriver during his wrestling career, was "probably a tougher opponent than (Walz) would be."
Ouch.
On a serious note, Jacobs indicates the wild rhetoric coming from the resistance party is little more than "childish" banter from people who have run out of serious ideas.
"It's ridiculous, but, much like the 'Summer of Love,' not unexpected," he said. "I think that it has a lot to do with this theme of weakness."
"Strong people don't engage in this sort of activity. At its core, it's childish. 'I didn't get my way, so I'm going to throw a hissy fit.' Sadly, this hissy fit results in massive property damage and even loss of life," Jacobs added. "It’s selfish and, as Thomas Sowell once said, a way for useless people to feel important and that they are actually accomplishing something."
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When asked if he thinks the rhetoric is getting a bit out of hand on the left, Jaobs offered a theory on why they're doing it.
"The rhetoric is certainly inappropriate, but I see it a little differently. People like Walz aren't leaders. They follow what they think their base wants," he analyzed. "In this case, they think being masculine means being a bully. So I see it more as a reflection of the Far Left rather than an impetus to action."
Kane joined his former tag team partner, the Undertaker (Mark Calaway), before the election to endorse Donald Trump. They posted a TikTok video explaining the difference between those who supported Kamala Harris and Walz and those who went with Trump and JD Vance. The soon-to-be President joined them in the segment.
“Hey, everyone. November 5th, ElectionMania,” Taker says in the video. “The choice is yours. You can go with President Trump, Kane, and the Undertaker, or you can take Kamala Harris, Dave Bautista, and Tim Walz.”
Images of Harris mid-cackle, Bautista slowly morphing into NBA commissioner Adam Silver with his insane weight loss, and Walz looking as weird as he usually does flash across the screen while Calaway speaks.
“Choose wisely — the nation depends on it,” Undertaker concludes.
Trump, while smirking, adds, “And that should be an easy choice.”
WWE legend The Undertaker tag teams with Trump in message to voters: ‘Choose wisely’ pic.twitter.com/qy78oSV3JM
— New York Post (@nypost) October 19, 2024
How does Jacobs feel about Trump's first 62 days in office? Pretty darn good.
"Trump 2.0 has far exceeded my most optimistic expectations!" he beamed. "Watching him dismantle the Administrative State has been something to behold."
"Things that I never thought I would see in my lifetime - like dissolving the Department of Education and returning education to the states - are happening," Jacobs adds.
"I love DOGE, and globally, the world is a much safer place with him back in office."
For his part, President Trump had a field day with Walz's remarks suggesting he could take his supporters.
"Well, he's a loser," Trump told reporters. "Yeah. No, I think so. He lost an election."
For all the mockery of Walz over his challenge, there is a charitable element to Kane's proposal. A serious one. When asked where any money raised would go, there was little hesitation.
"My preferred charity is East Tennessee Children's Hospital here in Knoxville," he said. "They do tremendous work and are an invaluable part of our region."
Will the former vice presidential candidate put his money where his mouth is?
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