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Jake Hager signs with Power Slap, will debut at show in Las Vegas next month

March 2, 2026 John Pollock

Jake Hager is venturing away from professional wrestling and has signed an agreement with Power Slap.

Jake Hager announces retirement from professional wrestling

August 7, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Jake Hager, formerly known as Jack Swagger in WWE, has announced his retirement from professional wrestling at the age of 43.

Jake Hager confirms AEW contract expired in June

November 13, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Jake Hager’s time with All Elite Wrestling came to an end at the start of summer.

Jake Hager announces retirement from MMA

September 20, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Jake Hager states that he is officially retired from MMA. In 2022, he stated that he had a fight lined up for October of that year.

James Mitchell recalls being pitched to manage Jake Hager & Lord Tensai in WWE

December 17, 2022 Andrew Thompson

There were pitches made for Father James Mitchell to take on managerial roles in WWE

Dark Order vs. Trustbusters, Jake Hager, RUSH set for AEW Dark

November 22, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Lineup announced for the November 22nd installment of AEW Dark on YouTube

Jake Hager confirms next MMA fight for October

July 28, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Jake Hager is going to be fighting in Bellator again this coming October. He added that he’s hoping to fight again in December

Frank Thomas threatened to sue AEW’s Jake Hager for $5 million for using ‘Big Hurt’ nickname

May 28, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Members of The Jericho Appreciation Society got together to break down the ins and outs of the group and told stories along the way

Jake Hager shares that he underwent surgery in April, clarifies situation with Jon Jones

November 30, 2021 Andrew Thompson

AEW’s Jake Hager shares that he underwent surgery in April. He also speaks about the situation with Jon Jones

Jon Jones announces grappling match with Jake Hager for 12/9, Hager says there is no deal in place

November 20, 2021 John Pollock

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has announced he will be taking part in a grappling match with Bellator fighter Jake Hager.

Jake Hager wins at Bellator 250 via split decision

October 29, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Jake Hager scores another win inside the octagon at Bellator 250. He won via split decision.

POST INTERVIEW: Jake Hager of AEW & Bellator MMA

October 27, 2020 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock speaks with Jake Hager about his fight with Brandon Calton at Bellator 250, a full year with AEW, recent tweet on WWE & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Andrew Yang’s re-classification plans for WWE

October 21, 2020 John Pollock

Andrew Yang discusses WWE talent situation, ROH profiled for COVID-19 handling, BBC story on Speaking Out, details on the GLOW story & more.

Cody defending TNT Championship against Jake Hager at Fyter Fest

June 10, 2020 Andrew Thompson

On either night one or two of Fyter Fest, Cody will defend the TNT Championship against The Inner Circle’s Jake Hager.

AEW Revolution: Jon Moxley wins the AEW title

February 29, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of AEW Revolution from Chicago featuring Chris Jericho vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW title. Cody vs. MJF & more.

Jake Hager vs. Dustin Rhodes Added To AEW’s Revolution PPV

February 12, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Jake Hager will have his first match in All Elite Wrestling when he takes on Dustin Rhodes at AEW’s Revolution pay-per-view on February 29th.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Hulk Hogan biopic in the works, starring Chris Hemsworth

February 20, 2019 John Pollock

A Hulk Hogan biopic starring Chris Hemsworth is in the works, WWE Fastlane main event, GSP set to announce retirement, Ricochet not wrestling for EVOLVE, match announced for Double or Nothing & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE Royal Rumble Preview, John Cena off the show

January 27, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock previews the Royal Rumble tonight, Dolph Ziggler discusses his future and being on “hiatus”, TakeOver notes, Jake Hager wins his Bellator debut & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ronda Rousey speaks on her WWE future

January 25, 2019 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey speaks on her future with the WWE, Roman Reigns appearing in Hobbs & Shaw movie, a story on the 1987 Royal Rumble, Minoru Suzuki at Bloodsport.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: New Japan announces January – March schedule of shows

December 3, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey scheduled for a tag match on Raw, New Japan announces January – March schedule, PCO and Brody King signing with ROH, Impact & Total Divas’ viewership figures.