Come Tuesday of next week, Kane will be making an announcement regarding his prospective run for Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. It’s expected that he’ll be announcing his run for office.
That would seem to indicate he may be finished up with WWE. When asked by Gulf News in a recent interview when we can expect him back, he said:
"That is, as we say in the States, TBD, to be determined. And I wouldn't want to ruin any surprises if I did know…"
He missed the Royal Rumble earlier this year, the first time he’s missed that event in 21 years, and considering his infrequent contributions to SmackDown Live, the brand he was drafted to, it’s clear his in-ring career is near its end.
If he becomes Mayor, we can’t exactly expect him to show up on television to challenge for any titles but an appearance or two here or there may not be out of the question.