The wrestling world stepped into politics this week after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claimed he could beat up a majority of Donald Trump supporters. WWE legend Kane — now a Tennessee mayor — wasn’t amused, offering Walz a chance to back up his words in the ring.
Kane offered to face Walz in a charity match, throwing down a $10,000 donation and proposing they split the proceeds between each of their charities. His post on X included the hashtags #LetsDance and #TennesseeWalz and a digital mock-up of Walz in a rainbow wrestling outfit.
Stolen Valor Walz is now challenging Trump supporters to a fight…
Saying: “I think I can kick most of their ass!" pic.twitter.com/kumUIAZz6Q
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) March 18, 2025
Walz’s comments came during a political discussion with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Newsom’s podcast. “I think I can kick most of their a**,” Walz said, prompting laughter from Newsom, though Walz insisted Republicans feared him for being hands-on and authentic.
Trump, speaking to reporters from the Oval Office, laughed off the whole exchange. “Oh boy, he’d be in trouble. He’s a loser. He didn’t help their campaign — he might’ve ruined it.”
🚨Just in: Trump calls out Walz for saying he would kick Trump’s supporters butts:
“He's a loser. He lost an election. He played a part. Usually the VP doesn't play a part I think Tim played a part. He was so bad. I'd put him at the bottom of the group.”pic.twitter.com/HqV9aHsG9F
— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) March 21, 2025
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
Beyond political jabs, Walz has faced real policy challenges. Minnesota’s decision to ignore Trump’s federal ban on transgender athletes in female sports has kept him in the national spotlight. The state’s high school league declared it would stick with local law, allowing athletes to compete based on gender identity.
The policy was condemned by former NFL player Jack Brewer, who said Walz had turned his back on young male athletes and “doesn’t appeal to real men who’ve battled on the gridiron.” Brewer had supported a state bill banning males from girls’ sports, which failed in committee.
Tim Walz said republican Trump supporters are afraid of him. Republican mayor Glenn Jacobs, you maybe know him as Kane from the WWE, has challenged Tim Walz to a wrestling match.
I actually hope there’s some 200 year old clause none of us know about that can be invoked allowing… https://t.co/DDOwA8YodN pic.twitter.com/wraB0103sS
— S&N News, Politics and Sports (@SN1onX) March 21, 2025
🚨 TIM WALZ ON TRUMP SUPPORTERS: “I think I can kick most of their ass.”
Bro, I think my GRANDMA could take you out with one swing.
Anybody getting their ass kicked by Tampon Tim? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/tCWCj3woPy
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 18, 2025
Though Walz has hinted at a future presidential bid, his chances appear slim — with just 5% support in early primary polling among Democrats and independents.
