The “Fake Diesel” character didn’t work either, and soon Kane was born. McMahon was looking for a Superstar to portray Undertaker’s brother, and Jacobs landed that role. A lot of people talk about Kane’s debut being one of the greatest debut of all time, and Jacobs thinks that’s because WWE did such a great job hyping and promoting the Kane character.
He recalls looking at the original character designs for Kane, and it had more of a superhero look than what he was imagining. He informs that he actually wore a cape for his debut and that was the only time he wore it. His mask was hard, moulded leather and he recalls getting cut by one of the sharp leather edges during a match one night. Luckily that type of thing didn’t happen often. He was also thankful that he didn’t find it hard to breath or see in the mask.
Jacobs says the most fun he had in WWE was working as a more light-hearted character in the last several years. He spent so many years working as a dark, demonic character, and it was a breath of fresh air for him to have a more comedic role. Working with Daniel Bryan as part of Team Hell No was a lot of fun for him, and it showed an entirely different side of his character.
Jacobs says he wouldn’t be where he is now if Undertaker didn’t do what he did for him many years ago. He recalls Undertaker telling him to bring up his assertiveness in the ring, and he thinks Undertaker said that because he saw something in him. He adds that McMahon would suggest similar things, pointing out that time is money, and WWE was investing a lot of both in the Kane character.
