Linda McMahon recently appointed by President-elect Trump
Wednesday 14 December 2016 10:21, UK
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has announced he will run for the position of Mayor of Houston in 2019.
Booker, a six-time world champion who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013, released a statement on Twitter confirming his plans to stand in America's fourth-most populous city.
"I am happy to report that after great deliberation and with the counsel of my family and friends, I have indeed decided to run for the office of Mayor in the 2019 race," he said.
"My love for our city and my desire to be a positive change agent for Houston is not new, in fact, it has been a significant motivator in my life for decades.
"Houston, Texas, is my home and regardless of the city, state or country, I may find myself in around the world, I honor my bond with our community and represent Houston to the best of my ability.
"I have experienced both sides of life, from living with rats and roaches to being a Hall of Famer at one of the largest global brands and publicly traded companies in the world.
"I believe in my heart that all Houstonians, regardless of their economic circumstances deserve the same opportunities to build a better life for themselves.
"I look forward to having a dialogue with the voters of Houston and if I am so privileged to serve, I will fight for them as hard as I have fought for myself and my family over the last 30 years."
The worlds of politics and professional wrestling recently collided when former WWE CEO Linda McMahon was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to lead his Small Business Administration.
Jesse Ventura also served as the 38th Governor of Minnesota between 1999 and 2003, while Rhyno made an unsuccessful bid for the Michigan House of Representatives during the 2016 election.
