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Glenn Thomas Jacobs, also known by his ring name Kane, is an American politician, actor and professional wrestler. He rose to fame in WWE, where he holds the record for most matches in WWE history. In 2018, he became the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee.
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sports · American professional wrestler and politician (born 1967) · professional wrestler · actor · insurance broker · politician · basketball player · also Kane, Kane (wrestler), Glenn Jacobs, Glenn Thomas Jacobs, Unabomb, Corporate Kane
Born 26 April 1967 · Q44354
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2026· 10 entries
ESPN: 2026 FC 100: Kane, Yamal, Messi among best men's soccer players
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Blackhawk Up: Jeff Blashill excited for what Patrick Kane brings on and off the ice
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CBS News: Kane County man accused of using AI to produce explicit images and videos of children
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The Guardian: Football transfer rumours: Al-Hilal eye moves for Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins?
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Public attention spiked: 10,258 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.5× the usual 1,871, with 0 article edits.
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Reported claimRated False. There is no evidence that Harry Kane ever made these comments, and the English Football Association (FA) has confirmed that the quote is fake. · Full Fact
Full Fact rated the claim “Harry Kane has confirmed that he will not wear the LGBT rainbow symbol in upcoming matches, saying football should not be about political or social movements.” False. There is no evidence that Harry Kane ever made these comments, and the English Football Association (FA) has confirmed that the quote is fake..
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Reported claimRated There is no record of the England captain ever making the remark about Mexico fans outside the team hotel. The accompanying viral image is AI-generated. The post originated from a social media account that describes itself as a satire and parody content creator. · annie lab
annie lab rated the claim “Harry Kane compared Mexico fans outside the team hotel to UK closing-time pub crowds, and said it is "quite comforting." The post also features a screenshot showing Kane addressing the media in front of a stadium backdrop.” There is no record of the England captain ever making the remark about Mexico fans outside the team hotel. The accompanying viral image is AI-generated. The post originated from a social media account that describes itself as a satire and parody content creator..
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Lead Stories rated the claim “After witch doctor's "curse," England soccer star Harry Kane said he lost control of his body during Ghana match.” Never Said.
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Jacobs served as the Grand Marshal for the 2026 Food City 500
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2024· 1 entry
Won the English Football League 2 with Stockport (2023-2024).
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2023· 1 entry
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Maradona told Harry Kane to leave Spurs and give captaincy to Son Heung-min” False.
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2022· 1 entry
Jacobs won a second term by defeating Democratic candidate Debbie Helsley in the 2022 Knox County mayoral election
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2021· 2 entries
It was announced that Kane would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021
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Kane appeared as a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble match, eliminating Dolph Ziggler and Ricochet before being eliminated by Damian Priest
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2020· 1 entry
Reported claimRated In conclusion, the above information proves that the viral quote is falsely attributed to Kane Williamson. · News Mobile
News Mobile rated the claim “A picture post is doing rounds on social media in which a quote is being attributed to New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson according to which he has requested the New Zealand government to cancel Indian batsman KL Rahul's visa following his exceptional performance during India's tour to N…” In conclusion, the above information proves that the viral quote is falsely attributed to Kane Williamson..
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2019· 1 entry
Jacobs altered his "Big Red Machine" nickname into "Big Red Mayor" when doing a Twitter AMA
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2018· 5 entries
Was elected mayor, defeating Democratic opponent Linda Haney by a vote of 51,804 (66
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Won the Republican primary election by 23 votes
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Lesnar retained his title in a triple threat match against both Kane and Strowman
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Career landmark: mayor (2018).
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Became the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee
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2015· 3 entries
Kane eliminated four superstars, thus surpassing the record for most overall eliminations in the Royal Rumble match
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Joined Nottingham F. in 2015.
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Joined NEC Nijmegen in 2015.
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2014· 1 entry
Joined Bristol City in 2014.
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2013· 1 entry
Joined Blackburn in 2013.
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2012· 2 entries
A WWE article ranked him as the 41st best wrestling villain in history
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Joined Preston in 2012.
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2010· 1 entry
During the Money in the Bank ladder match, Kane was unsuccessful in claiming the briefcase as Jack Swagger won the match
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2008· 1 entry
Kane won by last eliminating former rival Mark Henry, earning a match for the ECW Championship against Chavo Guerrero later that night
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2006· 1 entry
But he was eliminated by Carlito and Chris Masters
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2005· 2 entries
The home, built in 2005, was an hour's drive from the agency and both Jacobs and his wife eventually grew tired of the commute.
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Was an hour's drive from the agency and both Jacobs and his wife eventually grew tired of the commute
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2004· 1 entry
Kane took part in the Royal Rumble match; he was eliminated when he heard the bell toll from The Undertaker's entrance music, distracting and distressing Kane, and enabling Booker T to eliminate him
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2002· 1 entry
The WWF was divided into two brands, Raw and SmackDown
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2001· 2 entries
In which he eliminated 11 wrestlers and was the runner-up, after being eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin
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Jacobs adopted a falling powerbomb as a finisher, reminiscent of The Undertaker's "Last Ride"
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1999· 1 entry
Kane was betrayed by Chyna and thrown out of The Corporation
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1997· 2 entries
Jacobs lost to Razor Ramon in a Loser Leaves Town match at USWA
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Jacobs proceeded to utilize the chokeslam and the tombstone piledriver as finishers, taking after his older half-brother in storyline, The Undertaker
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1995· 2 entries
At the Superbowl of Wrestling event, Jacobs lost to World Wrestling Federation wrestler The Undertaker, who was making a special appearance with SMW
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Event, with the Thugs defeating the Dynamic Duo in a loser leaves town match
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1994· 1 entry
Jacobs began wrestling for Tri-State Wrestling promotion in Central City, Kentucky, and the Indianapolis-based Championship Wrestling as Doomsday, as well as making a handful of further appearances with Pro Wrestling Fuj
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1993· 1 entry
Wrestled in a dark match for the World Wrestling Federation under his real name, defeating Mike Bell at a WWF Superstars taping in Burlington, Vermont
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1992· 2 entries
Wrestling in promotions such as Smoky Mountain Wrestling and the United States Wrestling Association before joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1995
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Under the ring name "Angus King" for the Central States Wrestling Association in Hannibal, Missouri, which was owned and run by his childhood friend Mark Morton
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1989· 2 entries
Played for Truman Bulldogs football (1989).
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Played for Truman Bulldogs men's basketball (1989).
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1967· 2 entries
Born 1967-04-26.
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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
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