Kane Explains Why He Asked Vince McMahon To Remove His Iconic Mask

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Kane's Glenn Jacobs revealed that removing the iconic mask in 2003 was his idea, not a decision from Vince McMahon or WWE creative. Jacobs explained he approached McMahon because he felt the mask limited his ability to show emotion and connect with fans, while also restricting his in-ring performance to maintain the character's believability. McMahon embraced the concept and took it further by having Kane's hair cut to make the character more sinister and unpredictable.