Linda McMahon’s WWE Slams Go Viral as Cabinet Talk Heats Up [WATCH]

Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education, has a resume unlike any other.

The former CEO of WWE, McMahon isn’t your typical school librarian stereotype. Fox News reported that her history in the wrestling entertainment industry is both colorful and controversial, causing quite a stir online.

Clips of McMahon being tossed, slammed, and even knocked unconscious in WWE skits have resurfaced, sparking renewed interest in her unorthodox career path. In one viral clip, McMahon takes a “tombstone piledriver” from Glenn Jacobs, better known as the WWE character “Kane,” during an episode of Monday Night Raw in the early 2000s.

Only in U.S. politics — here’s Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, aka Kane, delivering a Tombstone Piledriver to Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon on WWE.

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It’s a spectacle that many might find shocking for someone now tasked with shaping America’s education policies.

McMahon’s family wasn’t spared from the theatrics either. In some of WWE’s more outrageous skits, McMahon’s children, Shane and Stephanie, were shown slapping and fighting with her—and each other—on live TV. While these dramatic antics were staged for entertainment, they’ve become part of McMahon’s public persona.

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McMahon is a co-chair of Trump’s presidential transition team and headed the Small Business Administration during his first presidency.

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But McMahon’s career extends far beyond the wrestling ring. She served a year on the Connecticut Board of Education starting in 2009, citing a lifelong passion for education and an early aspiration to become a teacher.

Despite her limited tenure in formal education policy, she pursued two Republican Senate campaigns in Connecticut. She lost both races, in 2010 to Richard Blumenthal and in 2012 to Chris Murphy, but not without earning bipartisan respect.

Blumenthal praised her as “a person of serious accomplishment and ability,” while Murphy called her “a talented and experienced businessperson.”

McMahon’s connection to Trump predates her cabinet appointment. She contributed $6 million to his 2016 presidential campaign after he secured the Republican nomination.

Once Trump took office, McMahon became the Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator from 2017 to 2019. Reflecting on her tenure, she described the role as “immensely rewarding.” After leaving the SBA, she chaired America First Action, a super PAC supporting Trump’s 2020 reelection campaign.

When Trump lost the 2020 election, McMahon pivoted to founding the America First Policy Institute, an organization committed to promoting Trump’s agenda and preparing for his potential return to the White House.

McMahon’s transition from WWE mogul to political figure is a story of grit, strategy, and a touch of spectacle. Her track record reveals a seasoned businesswoman with an unapologetic drive to shape policy, albeit with a flair for the dramatic.

Trump has this to say about her: “As Secretary of Education, Linda will fight tirelessly to expand “Choice” to every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decision for families.”

While her unconventional background raises questions about how it will influence her new role, there’s no denying that McMahon’s journey to power is one of a kind.