Kane preparing to run for mayor of Knox County

Real name Glenn Thomas Jacobs, Kane was born in the Spanish town of Torrejón de Ardoz, to a United States Air Force family that was stationed in Spain at the time of his birth.

Kane’s last WWE appearance was in November in a victory over Baron Corbin on Smackdown.

The one time World Heavyweight Champion has filed paperwork with the Knox County Election Commission, a move which suggests he has already to run for mayor.

“Knox County is a great place and we’re so happy and feel so blessed to live here," Kane said.

“I want to do my part going forward. It's a great time to live in the county and a great time to live in the South, which is flourishing.

"One of the things we're going to have to figure out in Knox County is how to take advantage of that."

The election is due to take place on Monday, May 1 in 2018.

According to the WWE, the Kane has some requirements to meet before he can properly run for mayor.

Kane must first file a nominating petition during the November election cycle to formally run in the May 1, 2018, elections.

Jacobs began his professional wrestling career on the independent circuit in 1992.