DETROIT -- Making his way to the November election, standing 6-feet 2-inches tall and weighing in at 295 pounds, he is the "Man Beast," Rhyno.

Terrance Guido Gerin, current WWE "SmackDown Live" wrestler Rhyno, won the Republican primary for Michigan's 15th House District seat Tuesday, Aug. 2 by 56 votes.

The Dearborn Heights native, 40, ran against Paul Sophiea and Richard Johnson in Tuesday's primary election for a spot on the November ballot. While election results were pouring in, Gerin could be seen on a live USA Network broadcast Tuesday night, taking down fellow wrestler Heath Slater in Nashville, Tennessee.

In the segment, Slater was arguing for a roster spot with SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan when Rhyno -- Gerin -- burst into the frame with his finishing move, a high-velocity tackle known as the Gore.

On the other side of the 15th District's race, Abdullah Hammoud beat five other Democratic candidates.

Gerin and Hammoud are looking to fill the seat held by term-limited Democratic state Rep. George Darany. The position pays $71,685 annually.

Gerin earned his chops as a wrestler at the Can-Am Wrestling School across the bridge in Windsor, Ontario in the early 1990s.

Congrats to BCW Can-Am grad @Rhyno313 for winning the republican primary for Michigan State House of Reps for the 15th District! — Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) August 3, 2016

Gerin has sporadically appeared on WWE programming over the past year, and cemented his return on the first edition of SmackDown Live July 26.

As for his political plans, he points to his experience working with corporate sponsors in his wrestling career as a valuable attribute. His campaign slogan is "I'll Fight for You" and he's highlighted the potential closing of Dearborn's public pools as a key issue.

"I understand some people might be hesitant thinking it's a gimmick," he said, "but my friends and family know my love for this country, my passion for politics and my love for helping people out. If elected, that becomes my number one priority."

His next opponent, Hammoud -- not Slater -- is a 26-year-old Healthcare Adviser for the Henry Ford Health System. In the MLive Voter Guide, Hammoud said he wants to continue to serve the community that has invested so much in his growth.

An email asking whether the 40-year-old was able to vote for himself Tuesday before his Nashville appearance was not immediately returned.