Former WWE champion Jake Hager, known to wrestling fans as Jack Swagger, suffered a brutal knockout loss in his second Power Slap appearance. The 44-year-old was felled by a thunderous strike from fellow former pro-wrestler Amanpreet Singh in the third round, sending him crashing to the canvas.
Viral Reaction to the Knockout
Social media users showed little sympathy for the fallen star, with the footage quickly going viral. One viewer posted: "Bro was left throwing up gang signs." A second wrote: "Deeply satisfying, I could watch it on loop." The clip was widely shared across platforms, with many fans expressing delight at Hager's defeat.
Hager's Combat Sports Career
Hager surprised combat sports fans earlier this year by signing with Dana White's Power Slap promotion. His debut in March ended with a third-round KO victory over Devin 'Big Jinxx' Jenkins. However, his second outing turned the tables against him.
Before Power Slap, Hager transitioned into Mixed Martial Arts after leaving WWE in 2017, racking up an undefeated four-fight streak under the Bellator banner. He was also linked to a high-profile grappling showdown against UFC legend Jon Jones for Fury Grappling but withdrew, sparking a furious reaction from Jones. On X (formerly Twitter), Jones said: "You can't gloat about turning down a grappling match with the goat. You had the opportunity of a lifetime, now you're doing interviews about what you would've done."
WWE and AEW Tenure
Wrestling fans best remember the Oklahoma native as Jack Swagger in WWE, a promotion he spent 11 years with thanks to his elite amateur wrestling background. His crowning achievement came in 2010 when he held the world championship for a 78-day reign before parting ways in 2017.
In 2019, Hager juggled his MMA career with a return to pro-wrestling, signing with WWE's main rival, All Elite Wrestling (AEW). His stint there lasted five years, but his departure left a bitter taste. Immediately after winning his Power Slap debut earlier this year, Hager looked into the lens and screamed: "F*** you, Tony Khan!"—a direct reference to AEW's billionaire owner, who also serves as director of football for Premier League side Fulham.
