![]() You pull back that curtain and see who makes these decisions in your city and community. I hated politics and politicians to be clear. So that is where your motivation came from to join the likes of Jesse Ventura and others from the wrestling world. It starts to become about, “What am I doing to use my celebrity and platform I have to not only serve my son, but every other parent out there who wants a better future for their children.” I’m not alone in that. I immediately started seeing things differently. Once you become a father, your lens changes on how you see everything. I have wrestled a couple of times since then so my kid could watch me wrestle. I was about to come back for the Royal Rumble that year as a surprise entrant. But from that moment, I retired from wrestling. From that day in the delivery room, the moment Jackson was born. When you started in public office, did you think it would lead to you advancing and becoming more involved as time has gone on? First you start on the smaller level and work your way up the rankings. Politics is almost like pro wrestling when you think about it. We caught up with “The Blueprint” to talk about what inspired him to get involved in public office, why wrestling stars have done well as elected officials, and more. Now the 43-year-old sets his sights in running for the Seminole County Commission District 1 seat. The imposing 7-footer wanted to get involved in the community, finding success as a member of Longwood, Florida’s city commission and then becoming mayor. In recent years, the former WWE and Impact Wrestling superstar decided to put his energy into the political arena. Whether it was in the pro wrestling ring or even the conquering Beast on American Gladiators, Matt Morgan has always been up for a challenge.
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