A nostalgic video is making waves online, featuring WWE co-founder Linda McMahon—President-elect Donald Trump’s selection for education secretary—caught in an unforgettable moment with Glenn Jacobs, better known as Kane.
This clip, which has gained over 15 million views on social media, showcases a skit from an episode of Monday Night Raw where the 76-year-old McMahon faces off against Jacobs, who effortlessly lifts her and sends her crashing to the mat.
The resurfacing of this clip comes at a time when McMahon is under the spotlight due to her recent nomination.
Once a prominent figure in the wrestling world, she not only co-founded WWE but also served as the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration during the early years of Trump’s presidency.
It’s fascinating how she and her family participated in various WWE storylines more than a decade ago, often portraying exaggerated versions of themselves engaged in comical brawls.
Now, Glenn Jacobs, who has traded his wrestling boots for the mayoral office in Knox County, Tennessee, took to X (formerly Twitter) to extend his congratulations to McMahon following her nomination.
“Congrats to @Linda_McMahon, our new Secretary of Education!”
he tweeted, expressing excitement about her potential contributions alongside Trump in the coming years.
Trump shared his enthusiasm for McMahon’s appointment, asserting that she would be a fierce advocate for expanding educational choices across the nation.
He emphasized her commitment to empowering parents in their educational decisions, declaring that the education system should be returned to the states, with McMahon leading this charge.
In addition to her political aspirations, McMahon holds the position of board chair at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank aligned with conservative values.
Her departure from WWE in 2009 was a strategic move to pursue a Senate seat in Connecticut, although she ultimately fell short in her electoral ambitions.
CNN’s Kristen Holmes reported that while McMahon was initially considered for the position of commerce secretary, she was later nominated for the role of education secretary.
This shift came just as Trump gears up to address significant changes within the Department of Education—a federal body he has openly criticized in the past.
Trump’s agenda includes ambitious plans to dismantle the Department of Education, calling it ineffective and filled with personnel he believes are detrimental to children’s welfare.
His proposals have included measures to cut federal funding for schools promoting critical race theory and other contentious content, reflecting a broader conservative push to reshape educational standards.
Furthermore, Trump’s vision for the future of education involves rooting out what he perceives as radical influences within the government and ensuring that competitive fairness prevails in athletics, particularly regarding gender participation in sports.
As Trump continues to unveil his cabinet selections, McMahon’s nomination is just one piece of a larger puzzle.
Other notable appointments include Dr. Mehmet Oz for overseeing Medicare and Medicaid Services and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, among others.
With a mix of political ambition and wrestling nostalgia, Linda McMahon’s journey from the squared circle to the corridors of power exemplifies the intertwining of entertainment and governance.
As she steps into this new role, many will be watching closely to see how her past experiences influence her policies and decisions in the education sector.
The stage is set for what could be a dramatic chapter in the ongoing saga of American education reform.
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