Wrestler Kane wins mayor election in Tennessee

<p>Washington D.C [U.S.A], August 3 (ANI): Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) champion Glenn Jacobs, who is known as Kane, has been elected as the mayor of the Knox County, Tennessee.</p><p>The votes tally showed Kane leading the race 2-1 against his Democrat opponent Linda Haney, WATE.com reported.</p><p>Congratulating the wrestler on his victory, WWE posted a picture of Kane on Twitter with a caption that reads, "Congratulations to @KaneWWE on being elected Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee!"</p><p>The former WWE world heavyweight champion will be succeeding Tim Burchett to take over the mayor position.</p><p>The oath ceremony is slated to be held on September 1. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>

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