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UPDATED: WWE Films Kane’s Mayoral Win, Video of Kane Reacting to Win

August 3, 2018 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas

UPDATE: WWE reportedly filmed Kane’s election day activities and were present at his campaign headquarters when he won the race. Wrestling Inc reports that the company had a camera crew following him throughout the day.

In addition, you can see video below from WBIR speaking with Kane about his win. Kane thanks the people of Knox County as well as opponent Linda Haney, noting that she ran despite an uphill battle in the thoroughly-Republican county. He said that he already had plans for his administrative team and that it was his hope that, as the transition team does their job, the people of Knox County don’t recognize a difference from the last administration. The reporter notes that camera crews from Netflix and WWE are there, among others.

Kane also says that his higher profile as a wrestler will hopefully help shine a light on the county and its best parts.

ORIGINAL: Glenn “Kane” Jacobs has been elected the mayor of Knox County, Tennnessee. Sports Illustrated reports that the WWE star defeated his opponent, Democrat Linda Haney, in the election that was held on Thursday. Jacobs had taken an early two-to-one lead in early and absentee voting, which were reported around 8:30 PM local time (9:30 PM ET).

Jacobs was always considered to be the favorite in the solidly-Republican county after winning the Republican nomination by just 23 votes in a bruising race. Haney criticized Jacobs for returning to WWE television while running, saying she had “thought in this crucial time he’d want to be here and be with the people.”

Kane had replied, “After I am elected mayor, I’ll be mayor. (Though) I may still do a few special things. I’ve done it for 23 years now and have quite a history, it’ll always be part of my life. I think the question is, if I am taking it seriously, and of course I am. I wouldn’t (be running) if not.”

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