Crystal Maurisa Goins is often introduced as the wife of Glenn “Kane” Jacobs, yet her own journey—from psychology graduate to college counselor, entrepreneur, and animal-welfare advocate—tells a richer story. Born on November 30 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the 65-year-old shows how dedication, education, and compassion can shape a life far beyond the wrestling ring.
Early life and education shaped by helping others
Crystal’s Knoxville roots run deep. After graduating from Gibbs High School, she enrolled at East Tennessee State University. A psychology major, she was drawn to understanding people and guiding them. The degree became practical when she accepted a post as a college counselor at her alma mater. From the late 1990s through 2013, students knew her office as a place for honest advice on everything from class schedules to personal hurdles. Former colleagues still remark that Crystal’s door was always open because she believed no problem was too small to solve.
Love rekindled and a wedding that stuck
College was memorable for another reason—meeting Glenn Jacobs, a tall football player who later switched careers and became the masked phenom “Kane.” The pair dated, drifted apart, then reconnected after graduation. On August 23 1995 they married in a small ceremony surrounded by family. Nearly three decades later they stand as proof that patience and humor can weather the hectic calendar of pro wrestling tours and, more recently, county-mayoral duties.
Blending a family with grace
Crystal arrived at the altar with two young daughters from a previous marriage—Devan Laura and Arista Metcalf. Glenn embraced the role of stepdad, often crediting Crystal for keeping the household grounded when his WWE schedule meant weeks away. Today both daughters are grown with careers of their own, yet family dinners remain a fixture whenever everyone is in Knoxville. While Crystal and Glenn never had biological children together, friends note the couple’s home feels full thanks to visiting nieces, nephews, and an ever-changing pack of rescue pets.
Entrepreneurship: The Jacobs Agency Allstate Insurance
When Kane’s on-screen character was chokeslamming rivals, Crystal and Glenn were quietly planning life beyond the ring. In the mid-2000s they launched The Jacobs Agency Allstate Insurance. Crystal ran the day-to-day paperwork, marketing, and community outreach, while Glenn handled big-picture planning. The office quickly earned a reputation for friendly service and honest advice about auto and home coverage. The agency’s success shows Crystal’s knack for turning psychology training into customer care that keeps policyholders loyal.
A heart for animals
Crystal’s charitable passion centers on four-legged friends. She volunteers with local rescue groups, funds low-cost spay-and-neuter drives, and uses social media to highlight adoptable pets. Several times a year she hosts supply drives at the insurance office, inviting neighbors to drop off pet food and blankets. Staff recall that any meeting may pause so Crystal can bottle-feed a rescue kitten in the break room.
Standing strong through Kane’s WWE highs and lows
Glenn Jacobs’ 26-year WWE run brought fame, injuries, and occasional controversy. Whether Kane was winning three world championships or setting the record for most Royal Rumble appearances, Crystal stayed out of the spotlight yet firmly in his corner. She handled bills, homework, and hometown stability so Glenn could focus on televised chaos. The arrangement relied on Crystal’s calm nature—she once joked that after living with a 7-foot wrestler, very little could rattle her.
Life in public office
In 2018 Glenn surprised many fans by winning the election for Knox County Mayor. Voters re-elected him in 2022, meaning his second term runs until September 2026. Crystal transitioned from wrestling wife to mayor’s spouse without missing a beat, attending ribbon cuttings and charity banquets while still managing the insurance agency. Local reporters often note her easy conversation style and refusal to hog the microphone—traits that help Glenn appear approachable when political debates heat up.
Financial snapshot
Crystal’s personal net worth is not publicly disclosed, but the family enjoys comfortable security. Glenn’s wrestling career, endorsements, and two terms as mayor place his estimated net worth near $7 million, as widely reported. Crystal’s stake in their Allstate franchise adds another income line, along with real-estate holdings acquired over the past decade. More telling than numbers is how frugally the couple lives—Crystal still drives the same SUV she bought before Glenn’s political run.
Social media with boundaries
Unlike many public couples, Crystal balances accessibility with privacy. Her Facebook posts feature community events, pet-adoption pleas, and birthday tributes, but rarely backstage wrestling photos or political arguments. She maintains accounts on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) mainly to spotlight local causes. Followers appreciate her candid snapshots—morning coffee on the porch, fundraising bake sales—because they reveal a life grounded in routine rather than red carpets.
