Earlier this week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made headlines during an appearance on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s podcast, where he took a jab at MAGA Republicans with a tongue-in-cheek challenge:
“I think I could kick most of their ass. I don’t know if I could outrun them, but I don’t know if we’re going to fall into that place where we want to, okay, we challenge you to a WWE fight here.”
Everyone is always asking me if I have one last match left. I think I have found my final victim, er, I mean opponent. pic.twitter.com/NYOraw0ES6
— Kane (@KaneWWE) March 19, 2025
The lighthearted comment quickly sparked a response from someone who knows a thing or two about the squared circle—Knox County, Tennessee Mayor Glenn Jacobs, known to wrestling fans as WWE Hall of Famer Kane.
Jacobs fired back with a charitable twist, publicly challenging Walz to a charity wrestling match:
“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?”
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 later followed up with an encouraging update, revealing strong interest in the potential event:
“We already have close to $50K in pledges and a corporate title sponsor! C’mon, @GovTimWalz, let’s raise some money for a good cause!”
He capped things off with a subtle push, posting an image of a ticking clock along with the message: “Still waiting.”
Still waiting, @Tim_Walz. https://t.co/Cgi9oaKFfK pic.twitter.com/b3Lnvkr8FM
— Glenn Jacobs (@GlennJacobsTN) March 21, 2025
While Walz has yet to officially respond, Jacobs’ proposal has already generated buzz, blending politics, wrestling, and philanthropy in a way only Kane could deliver.
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