Democratic candidate Linda Haney has criticized Kane for returning to WWE television to team up with Daniel Bryan to challenge Luke Harper and Erick Rowan for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles at Extreme Rules.
If you recall, declared the winner of the Knox County primary for mayor earlier this year. Later this year, citizens of the country will decide by voting who they want to win the mayoral race.
“I was really stunned to find out he was still pursuing it,” Haney stated, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel. “I thought it was in the past. I thought in this crucial time he’d want to be here and be with the people. Being an entertainer doesn’t make you a political figure. It may get you some votes, but I believe people want someone with common sense and who is [ready to lead].”
Kane responded to this criticism by issuing this statement to Newsweek:
“After I am elected Mayor, I’ll be Mayor,” said Jacobs. “I’m sure some people will say that (I’m not focused) and some others will say that’s the coolest thing ever. Again, you can’t make everyone happy. You just do what you can and that’s it… you’re always going to catch criticism no matter what you do.”
“I may still do a few special things [in wrestling, if elected]. 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 [running] seriously, and of course I am. I wouldn’t [be running] if not.”
