5 WWE superstars who went into politics 

Professional wrestling is one of the most physical careers in the world today. These few men and women travel across the world, risking their health and family life, to entertain us, the fans.

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And the worrying thing is that in an instant, all that can be gone. A botched move, a nagging injury can all be factors that cause a wrestler to walk away from the squared circle.

Some wrestlers, however, have still wanted to try and serve others, with a few ven entering the political world.

Here are 5 superstars who entered politics.

#1 Rick Steiner

Best known for teaming with his brother Scott, Rick Steiner is an accomplished tag-team wrestler, holding the tag titles in WWE and WCW alongside his eccentric brother.

But Rick has also served in the Cherokee County School District, working as a member of the school board.

Whilst Steiner was originally disqualified for not using his real name of Rechsteiner, he later applied again, and was successful in getting the position.

#2 Bob Backlund

As a former WWF Champion, Bob Backlund has always promoted clean living, and a sense of do-goodery, often as a heel in the mid-1990s.

After a brief reign as WWF Champion in 1994, Backlund took a step away from the ring, looking at entering the world of politics.

Backlund eventually ran for Congress in 2000 as a representative for the Republican party but was unsuccessful.

#3 Antonio Inoki

Inoki's career is often overlooked by fans, but wrongly so. A former WWF Champion (though the reign isn't officially recognized), Inoki is a 2010 WWE Hall of Famer, and defeated Ric Flair in the most attended event in history, competing in front of over 190,000 people.

Not only a success in wrestling, but Inoki was also elected to the Japanese House of Councillors, representing his own Sports and Peace party.

Not only did he accomplish a lot as a councilor (including negotiating the release of hostages), but he serves as an MP in the Japanese Upper House to this day.

#4 Jesse Ventura

Jesse Ventura has led a truly interesting life. An accomplished wrestler, Ventura ended up leaving the ring for a role as a commentator.

Outside of wrestling, Ventura also worked as an actor, appearing in films alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger such as Running Man and Predator.

After winning the Mayoral race for Brooklyn Park in 1990, Venture took it to the next level 8 years later, successfully becoming governor of the state of Minnesota.

Ventura decided to serve one term, but accomplished for the northern state, and even refereed the Summerslam 1999 main event between Austin, Triple H, and Mankind, which took place in the Viking state.

#5 Kane

The most recent inductee into the political-wrestlers team, Kane has had quite a run in WWE.

Debuting in 1997 at the ire of his brother The Undertaker, the Big Red Machine has won World Championships, the 2010 SmackDown Money In the Bank contract, and has had more than his fair share of classic moments.

Earlier this year, Kane, real name Glenn Jacobs won the Republican primary for the Mayoral race of Knox County, TN, by just 17 votes.

Despite the narrow victory, he would go on to win the Mayoral race, and took office earlier this month.

However, the Devil's favorite Demon will return next month, to be in his brother's corner, when the Deadman faces Triple H, who will be flanked by Shawn Michaels.