Knox County Mayoral Debate (Part 1)

Knox County will elect a new mayor this year, and you'll get a chance to learn more about them in this debate.
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[@TheDashingOne123]

Vote for Glenn Jacobs

[@herbertspineckie5194]

look what he did to good ol' JR, before you vote

[@joselopez2117]

TheDashingOne123 idk hes a republican..

[@skarsgaarddilapidatedboat5590]

Carlton Carlton then you should vote for him....you see what happens when he gets mad. not voting for him will get him mad.

[@sathishsqa6321]

Kane so confident speaker

[@coolbreezeGP]

@@joselopez2117 least he is not a communist Democrat

[@blackwolfmedia7773]

When they take corporate Kane too far...

[@100shreyash]

Brad Mason he is playing split personality. Gonna tombstone all 4of them when the lights goes out

[@SANDEEPKUMAR-gd1zr]

@@100shreyash Did he do that? Thats gotta be Kane!

[@adam2O]

This is all apart of his Corporate Kane promo to deceive Seth Rollins and make him think he is leaving WWE. Kane is setting all this up for an ambush on Rollins.

[@lolamar2926]

The best thing is that Vince would actually do something like that xD

[@brett19890]

When Kane gets elected, they will play his intro music at his inauguration.

[@lolamar2926]

Drunken Society fitting that his main issue is the drugs issue when his old song was called slow chemical

[@prince_sach50]

word

[@Vortex__24]

Drunken Society I would love them too

[@kakihustle55]

Kane is the only one who i find very confident with his speech. The others look so scared af.

[@quintinmarsters1609]

Mr. Nope The Cat . I noticed that too.

[@rayzhong8542]

Mr. Nope The Cat what do you think makes them so scared? They're on the same stage with Kane.

[@briankerogoi4798]

I mean look at his size . no wonder they're scared.

[@LadyDragonsblood]

Well think about it, he is used to speaking to up to 70,000 at a time at pay per views. He spoke weekly on television so he KNOWS how to speak. Plus aside from his wrestling, Glenn is EXTREMELY smart. People always think "big, dumb, wrestler" but this is certainly not the case when it comes to Glenn Jacobs.

[@noodlehair6566]

If I was standing beside one half of the brothers of destruction, damn right I'll be scared.

[@MrBigred1990]

My goodness, my wrestling fandom aside, Glenn was the clear choice here - just based off what he’s saying alone. Love that he doesn’t need to talk about himself and gets straight to what he actually wants to see happen in Knox County. The others seemed more concerned with trying to justify who they are...

[@anthonyxdaniel2218]

This looks like a SNL skit.

[@patricksnavely7506]

Anthony Daniel 😆😆😆 I know right?

[@jrarks]

You know Kane has a huge impact when you have people like me all the way in New Zealand watching a mayor debate lol

[@wwfla8691]

We all know why we are all here for Kane.

[@housambintaleb]

😅👺🔥

[@manimoyeee9639]

1:51 my name is paul heyman

[@tishkkane4372]

MANIMO YEEE lol he is look like him 😂

[@goldmatt2006]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Conspiracy515]

Whhhhyyyyyyy 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Dakshohri]

MANIMO YEEE he certainly looks like him lol

[@jayt.1338]

MANIMO YEEE YEAH! Bald heyman

[@rahim89]

Why wouldn't you vote for Kane? If anyone is going to keep your streets safe it's him. He's a big red machine. It would have been hella funny if he was like "hi I'm Kane I grew up locked up in the basement where I used to torture squirrels with razor blades after I lit my parents on fire I decided to run for mayor" lol

[@ozomini3400]

Rahim Shloul lmao, i remember when he answered rvd with that when he asked him what he does in Christmas 😂😂😂

[@prince_sach50]

😂

[@DannyX15-565]

Hurricane said it best.. "Your 7 feet tall, you gotta cool costume, you gotta cool mask, and you dont fight crime" WHATS UP WID DAT!

[@mr.j1104]

Rahim Shloul I'd vote for that. Lol

[@dochojo9009]

I died

[@redgringrumboldt8983]

Dude, I'm not even being biased here. Glenn Jacobs intro was the ONLY one that sounded well put together and smooth. Everyone else was thanking sponsors and lobbyists while he got straight to the point. Good for him. I'm sure it helps having 20 years of public speaking under his belt. Also, it can't be just me to think that everyone else sounded so fake!

[@boliussa]

20 years od public speaking under his belt? Kane almost never spoke!

[@redgringrumboldt8983]

@@boliussa Kane barely spoke for the first 2 years into his debut. He certainly became more vocal as the years went on. 🤷‍♂️

[@jca23]

I never care about a Knox County Mayor election so much, and I live in Vancouver.

[@briankerogoi4798]

I live in England

[@thebigbull9995]

Brian Kerogoi i m from slums of pakistan

[@shatteringairfist191]

Kane has massive vocabulary combined with his knowledge, he will win if there is no shady thing going.

[@LUKE-zb9yd]

Push Kane

[@shagggadoo]

LUKE Kane is OVER

[@patrickdeguzman8594]

So if Kane wins, should we call him “The Big Mayor Machine”? or “The Devil’s favorite Mayor”? 🤔🤔

[@zekun4741]

The Big Red Machine of the Big Red State

[@schnilchmiddeilchidde1642]

How about we Stop being stupid because this is not about WWE

[@patrickdeguzman8594]

Ingo Noob this isn't about you either...

[@brett19890]

Citizen Mayor Kane

[@notagreatname3710]

The big red state machine

[@canadienbodybuilder3656]

This is why Pro Wrestling is so great. His Mic Skills are so great because of Pro Wrestling.

[@jca23]

Trump's way of speaking to his supporter is basically like cutting promo. That's why its so effective.

[@ManofStryfe]

Right! They are all playing second fiddle to him.

[@RVNT9OE]

He has a degree in English literature. I'm pretty sure he was good at talking way before wrestling.

[@rallisoify]

He's an actor. Who knows what his real politics are.

[@prince_sach50]

exactly

[@abird9387]

I like how every comment in this video is about Kane and WWE

[@itsjare143]

If Kane had never been corporate Kane then seeing Kane in a suit in this would be weird

[@abbassahibole1579]

itsjare143 lol he actually wearing suit in WWE TV since 2005 He appeared in a HOF 2005 Ceremony with Suit and Sunglasses

[@meeklyopinionated]

He is very well spoken.

[@peytontaylor8044]

meeklyopinionated glen is but he speaks in front of millions of people

[@wffattitude5178]

OMF THE GUY IN THE CROWN WITH THE KEVIN OWENS SHOW SHIRT. AYYY LOL. IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY TO SEE THE WRESTLING FANS THERE SUPPORTING KANE.

[@invinciblerathaur]

Kaneeee... Rest of them do not stand a chance lol

[@invinciblerathaur]

Lol was right

[@brett19890]

Fatal 5 way cage match. The winner becomes mayor of Knox County 😂

[@invinciblerathaur]

Drunken Society 😂😂😂😂

[@SoorajVarrier777]

Yes. He won! :D

[@juanpablochr9853]

The big red machine for mayor

[@frankazoid]

"if I do not win this race for mayor, I will set myself on fire!"

[@datemasamune2904]

I love how this comment section is more focuses on Kane, and not the actual debate. XD

[@brett19890]

Date Masamune because no one expected Kane to be this intelligent.

[@briankerogoi4798]

@@brett19890 He's always been intelligent and manipulative ever since he took his mask off

[@Highly3666]

@@brett19890 go watch him win the weakest link in 2001

[@isaielizondo9877]

4:35 "I will not accept that....or else I chokeslam you"

[@walterhager8626]

I'd be scared Glenn would choke slam me through a podium lmao

[@Seahawkfan1108]

0:30 Literally thought that was Paul Heyman next to kane LOL

[@handgunbobcat4451]

Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman, and I am the advocate for the leading, libertarian, mayoral candidate, GLEN! JACOBS!

[@sbernal7353]

His skills on the microphone were acquired in wrestling. It is not uncommon for him to have given a good debate. Thanks to this he is mayor. Congratulations!

[@lukebutler3299]

"I'm a white mom", not a good introduction.

[@beyourownhero3644]

Luke Butler one of the worst introduction

[@BigBoss1228]

Luke Butler she said "I'm a wife and a mom" although it does sound like she said I'm a white mom.

[@rlawsondukes2594]

It's okay to be white !

[@elsenjosephc.belorio3319]

I think i heard "wife" instead of white

[@Highly3666]

@Immortal idiot

[@Thethewho]

Other candidates : I was a this I was a that Glenn jacobs : you know who I am

[@cards1985]

Kane won!

[@wahash316]

Kane needs Daniel Bryan on his side with the yes campaign .

[@georgesears2666]

you can tell all that promo work has helped him be extremely comfortable on the mic

[@lancerozalski5977]

Vince is pleased. The writers nailed it.

[@chubbycatfish4573]

I was expecting Kane to destroy the set any second...

[@AzDaz222]

Wouldn’t it be great if the day of election was May 19th

[@modernyin6275]

AzDaz222 I was just thinking that

[@BrownPride483]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@TeranIcer]

AzDaz222 LOL, nice 😁

[@TeranIcer]

AzDaz222 LOL, nice 😁

[@wattapack6330]

He would have burned them all...

[@sheepdoghr415]

0:45 that bald guy in the top middle looks like he’s wearing a “RAW IS WAR” shirt lmao Edit: well, realized it’s a Kevin Owens shirt haha

[@lonewolf6100]

All the best kane . We love u from india

[@invinciblerathaur]

Gaurav Verma yea

[@quintinmarsters1609]

Me too from Australia bro

[@SunoxMoon]

Same here from Philippines

[@Mr.Mister420]

Nice

[@neogreaver1233]

Same fron south Africa

[@pattyhays487]

I was waiting for Vince McMahan to come walking out holding a microphone!

[@SANDEEPKUMAR-gd1zr]

Stephenie?

[@helpineedvanke3175]

I like how Kane chose not to mention his pro wrestling career. He didnt want to use that to win over any votes. He chose to fight on even terms with them, despite being wildly popular

[@brandonallen3808]

I'm sure that played a part, just like it did for Jesse Ventura but like Glen here Ventura also didn't mention his career.

[@WILSON.1]

Kane baby Kane!!!! He's got it!! Smart man, and has an insatiable work ethic!!

[@aduris2633]

My boy Kane 👌🏽👌🏽

[@TotallyNotJustCynical]

The size of him next to everyone else is honestly hilarious

[@rustyshackleford2703]

Glenn Jacobs for President!

[@timothymartino4716]

Rusty Shackleford he needs to win mayor first and pay attention what he does

[@SpiritualBattle420]

Comment section 99.9% Wwe related 0.01% congratulating Glenn Jacobs

[@Bozzy765]

Frr we all love Kane lmao

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Just imagine if Kane started the pyros before talking

[@jjotter2357]

He should have played slow chemical when he walked out

[@danielmayen6545]

BAWH GAWD ITS KANE! ITS KANE! THROUGH HELL FIRE AND BRIMSTONE, ITS THE BIG RED MACHINE KANE!

[@antonioking2602]

Definitely the most interesting group of people I've ever seen running for a political position

[@user-dq6hs4ry6z]

Antonio King lol right

[@MrRooibos123]

They really need to deal with the zombie problem.

[@Gonzalo.Escobar]

As Glen Jacobs finishes his statement, he lifts up his arms and brings them down as fire starts coming out of the stage

[@metalmcfly7312]

I was legit waiting for the lights to go out and the pyro's to go off with music playing as soon as Kane finished speaking.

[@kingofalldoughboys]

They should have had a Hell in a Cell Debate! Then Kane could've choke slammed all the other candidates and the host! I'd watch that! The Big Red Machine, the Monster, Kane is the new Mayor of Knox County, TN!

[@ray.gene.bowner]

I only came here to watch Kane

[@rpd3327]

Bored Fish I think everyone did. LOL

[@dark6277]

lmao i can just imagine posters of anti bullying with kane on them

[@stevenduering5702]

Just call him Kane.

[@blessedjuggernaut]

All these other people are a joke. Good lord I wish Kane would come be the mayor of my county.

[@pgrove]

3:22 If you're here for Kane, which lets be real.. everyone is.

[@LairofDarkness]

Anyone else waiting for kane to raise his arms up then dropping them to have fire shoot out the podiums. Kane is the only one to bring up bullying and didn't need to talk about himselve

[@joetheman357]

Can i just point out how gigantic kane is? Wonderful speach too

[@alexisayala6440]

2:17 after my mother passed away at 10 years old when I was 10 years old wait what¿

[@steve2275]

and still better than a roman reigns promo

[@joseRamos-xk5zc]

I thought I was the only one to notice

[@Sal_Sal27]

He was correcting himself.

[@hypn0298]

I hope Kane wins!!!

[@williamrusso3130]

Glenn didn't waste any time getting into his proposal. Absolutely zero time was wasted on useless anecdotes about his life, even though he's led the most interesting life of anyone on that stage by far. Humble guy.

[@Trenbologna.Sandwich]

That Glen Jacobs.. he reminds me of someone... I can't quite put my finger on who though. Ehh, it's probably just a coincidence.

[@ruthiecorbyhenry]

I think he looks like Kane from wwe but Yeah probably just a coincidence

[@mewsiwapat]

He looks like someone who would chokeslams every participants in this debate.

[@LadyPapaMayodora]

Now we know where hell is.

[@ironmantis25]

All I see is Kane and 4 jabronies trying to win the mayoral seat.

[@Nemesis_T_Type]

Kane follows libertarian values. We need more libertarians in politics.

[@rambofan334]

Is that Kane? What is he doing in a suit? This reminds me of back in 1998 when the Undertaker threw Mankind off Hell in a Cell into the Spanish announcer table.

[@AwfulWaffle8474]

this is the best promo Kane has ever cut.

[@brandonallen3808]

It must be, it got him elected.

[@kanakTheGold]

Interesting to notice how everyone else goes the typical personal branding and storytelling way- I am this character, I struggled this way in life, I overcame this way. Elect me because of this, a direct vouching for their own selves. And then there is the BOSS, directly mentioning perils affecting every demographic of the society and his zeal to resolve them. No gimmick, no self staturing, genuine interest expressed to put people above politics and not the other way around (which is what a political system should really be, in the spirit). No wonder be won the ticket. Hope he has a very great time serving the people yet again this time out of the ring. All the best, Glenn Thomas Jacobs!

[@-AndyWasson-]

The Police Lieutenant would of won if Kane wasn’t running. I know the guy really great person.

[@cvblaylock]

Glenn Jacobs is smooth in the mics, sounds sincere, has some good platforms, and wants that job for all the right reasons.

[@muainmitchell4618]

Lol there was a very "OR ELSE" tone coming from Kane and i must say, the rest of the candidates knew wht was "best for business"😂

[@theoneandonly342]

Am i the only one who waits for the Chokeslam? XD

[@Card3TTi]

great speech by mayor glenn

[@Loopholez91]

Glenn Jacobs is said to be an extremely nice guy in real life. I'd vote him for President hell it can't be any worse right?

[@Riptidevulture]

Not only a nice compassionate guy but a very smart person(unlike most would think) and a libertarian

[@Brandon-zb3mh]

TechnoScreamoFan don’t think he could if he wanted to since he was born in Spain

[@Loopholez91]

Born on a Military Base though. Therefore still makes him American Born Citizen.

[@dickmehdon7571]

TechnoScreamoFan This is the same man that won the weakest link

[@jeremykinnunen7887]

What's funny is that he is saying the same thing as Trump did when he was running. Haha hypocrites.

[@awr5430]

Jacobs for President

[@jazzandfunkequalsjunk179]

I remember back in 2001 Undertaker said this to Kane,.... "now since when you became a voice of reason?"

[@EaglesVols91]

I love that there is a guy in the crowd wearing a raw is war shirt

[@uvuvvweossas9481]

Damn glen jacob looks like a giant

[@redgringrumboldt8983]

uvuvvwe ossas He literally is a giant.

[@mchacker2234]

ITS KANE

[@brianm2881]

(Raises voice box up to neck) IF I DON'T WIN THE KNOX COUNTY MAYORALTY, I WILL........SET MYSELF ON FIIIIIIIIRE!!!

[@The_General_Zubas]

After hearing what Glenn Jacobs had to say now, compared to a few years ago, it sounds the same. not the same material.

[@TheEmperor2004]

When Kane gets elected he will retire from Wrestling. #ThankYouKane

[@patricksnavely7506]

Woken Matt that is very true, he'd have no choice

[@notagreatname3710]

Nah he's gonna lower tax rates, wwe headquarters will move here and they'll give Kane a universal championship run as a thank you

[@briankerogoi4798]

I know i'm late but ahhh.

[@Rensune]

Part of me NEEDS JR to moderate this

[@Bozzy765]

Now we just need undertaker in a suit

[@DTechnologyservices]

Kane attacked exactly what needed to be attacked. Schools, the homeless, city issues, and financial savings. Perfect way to start because before they all gave they speech i said it's unlikely to vote anyone, if they don't immediate look to attack the problems the county is facing. Well done kane, thats why your my favorite wrestler.

[@keltwonda1359]

Kane should rather run for governor instead. He has a great vision for his people in Tennessee.

[@mikesharon7896]

Linda looks like the grandma u don't want Christmas sweaters from

[@adammcguire6868]

Shame I don’t live in Knox County, because if I did Kane would have my vote. #KaneforMayor

[@interstateruler]

me too

[@frankcostanza4024]

Its hilarious that his campaign logo has a red flame

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

HERES YOUR ROLE MODEL, CHILDREN

[@mikesharon7896]

"Through Hellfire and brimstone"

[@jonathanemens7881]

I hope that Glenn Jacobs Aka Kane Aka Masked Kane I Hope That He Wins there.

[@thejuniorseas7683]

Jonathan Emens He did!

[@SANDEEPKUMAR-gd1zr]

Hey wait, where is the pyro blast which happens when Kane enters/leaves ?

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

I'm only here for Glenn

[@PercNP]

Which one is Kane?

[@bishop31656]

Am i the only one that wanted to see Kane do the pyro at the end

[@videogamephenomhd]

If the Attitude Era still existed today, Jacobs (formerly by the name Kane) would have destroyed the debate easily.

[@NorCaLove1]

I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired

[@ryanm7675]

By the way old man, can I introduce you to my brother? Cue the music......

[@kitchentreat]

In thumbnail, it is: Paul Heyman Kane Vince Kharma Linda McMahon