Former WWE star Jake Hager delivered a dominant performance in his Power Slap debut on April 17, 2026, securing a brutal third-round knockout victory over Devin Jenkins. The former two-time WWE champion displayed impressive patience during the opening rounds before landing a decisive strike that ended the contest, followed by an expletive comment towards his former boss, Tony Khan. Competing in Las Vegas during WrestleMania week, Hager’s explosive finish marked a strong entry into Dana White’s slap-fighting league under a six-appearance contract, further showcasing his combat sports prowess.
44-year-old Hager built a formidable foundation in combat sports through elite amateur wrestling. A standout heavyweight at the University of Oklahoma, he earned All-American honors and set a single-season record with 30 pins. Following his successful WWE run as Jack Swagger, which included World Heavyweight and ECW Championship reigns, Hager transitioned to MMA. Signing with Bellator in 2017, he compiled an undefeated 3-0 record, including one no contest, before retiring from the sport in 2023 to focus on his then-wrestling career with AEW.
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