Jacobs first announced he was running for office last year and won the Republican primary election.
Before entering the world of politics, and in addition to his wrestling career, Jacobs worked as an insurance agent. He and his wife, Crystal, and their two daughters have lived in Tennessee since 1995.
In the ring, Jacobs was known for his red mask and for fighting with The Undertaker. He’s won many titles including world heavyweight champion and 12-time world tag team champion.
Jacobs even made an appearance on the July 3 episode of WWE Smackdown.