On Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:30:17 -0700, % wrote:
Creon wrote:
On Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:30:44 -0500, Ubiquitous wrote:
Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) is suddenly silent in the wake of a direct
challenge from WWE wrestling champion-turned-Republican-politician
Glenn Jacobs, who is currently serving as Mayor of Knox County,
Tennessee.
Walz had boasted just days earlier -- while on a podcast with fellow
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) -- that conservatives who had criticized
his masculinity during the 2024 election had only done so because he
intimidated them: "I think I could kick most of their a**."
A number quickly pushed back, including Jacobs -- who had great
success as "Kane" in the WWE before transitioning to a life of public
service in Tennessee -- who initially just laughed off Walz's
comments.
This morning I ran into @GlennJacobsTN, aka Kane, and asked him
about
Tim Walz saying he'd kick any MAGA voter's ass.
Here's what he has to say: pic.twitter.com/DsT8b7b8SN
-- Brent Scher (@BrentScher) March 20, 2025
But a short time later, after some consideration, Jacobs dropped a
serious challenge on the Minnesota Governor.
"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."
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
Walz did not respond to Jacobs' challenge, however, opting instead to
post a number of complaints about tariffs, Elon Musk, and about
President Donald Trump fulfilling his campaign promise to end the
Department of Education.
Meanwhile, others joined Jacobs in offering to put up the funding for
a potential charity bout: "Yes! 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!"
Yes! 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!
https://t.co/60jeDeWnKg
-- Glenn Jacobs (@GlennJacobsTN) March 21, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) joined in as well, offering to host the
match in Florida because it would be "neutral."
"Florida can serve as the neutral site host. We've got a lot of great
spots and a lot of wrestling fans ..." DeSantis said.
Florida can serve as the neutral site host.
We've got a lot of great spots and a lot of wrestling fans...
https://t.co/ZSt4VVLqp4
-- Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) March 21, 2025
"Just name the venue, Mr. Governor, and we'll make it happen!" Jacobs
agreed,
but still no response from Walz.
Just name the venue, Mr. Governor, and we'll make it happen!
https://t.co/pEGm7WyuAw
-- Glenn Jacobs (@GlennJacobsTN) March 21, 2025
Walz did respond to Fox News host Jesse Watters, who had mocked the
failed vice presidential candidate once for using a straw, over his
list of rules for men -- which included, among other things, not using
straws and never eating soup in public.
"There's nothing weird about Jesse Waters secretly enjoying a bowl of
soup alone in the dark," Walz mocked.
There's nothing weird about Jesse Waters secretly enjoying a bowl
of
soup alone in the dark. pic.twitter.com/qgNUyTaSgj
-- Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) March 20, 2025
He still has not responded to Jacobs' challenge -- but the Tennessee
mayor's alter ego appears ready to step into the ring.
"Everyone is always asking me if I have one last match left. I think I
have found my final victim, er, I mean opponent," the wrestling legend
posted.
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
Except...WWE wrestling is faker than fake.
then why aren't you doing it are you the same thing
That makes no sense -- if I were faker than fake, I'd
be a WWE wrestler.
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