Is Kane A-List?
NoB
No — Kane is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1992C$0.01M
Wrestling Career Begins
Jacobs starts his professional wrestling career in independent promotions.
1997B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Kane Character Debut
Jacobs debuts as Kane in WWE, becoming a menacing and popular figure.
1998B$0.5M+$0.4M
First WWE Championship
Kane wins his first WWE Championship, solidifying his top star status.
2000B$1M+$0.5M
Main Event Status
Kane remains a main event wrestler in WWE.
2010B$5M+$4M
Multiple Championships
Kane wins multiple championships in WWE.
2018B$8M+$3M
Elected Mayor
Jacobs is elected Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee.
2026B$9M+$1M
Wrestler and Politician
Jacobs continues to serve as mayor while occasionally appearing in WWE.
Last updated: February 25, 2026