AEW star Jake Hager [https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/203691-jack-swagger] will return to the MMA cage once again. The former ‘All American’ is booked for Bellator 250 [http://www.bellator.com/events/j8wxdp/bellator-250-mousasi-vs-lima] which takes place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. His opponent is another undefeated fighter, Brandon Calton [https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/79735-brandon-calton]. HAGER IS NOT INVOLVED IN A MAJOR STORYLINE MMA Junkie [https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/pro-wrestling-star-jake-hager-books-mma-return-for-bellator-250-on-oct-29] reported Hager’s return to the world of MMA. The fighter has three matches to his name, with two wins and one no contest. The wins came against TJ Jones and John Wayne Kiser via arm triangle choke submission. His third match against Anthony Garett ended in a no contest after Hager kneed him in the groin. The referee deemed the knee strike unintentional and ruled a no contest. Hager is not involved in a major storyline in AEW currently. The big man’s last match came alongside Chris Jericho [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/chris-jericho/] in a tag team match against Luther and Serpentico. The match was the main event of the special ‘Chris Jericho’s 30th Anniversary Celebration’ episode of AEW Dynamite. JAKE HAGER’S MMA CAREER Hager pursued a career in MMA after his release from WWE in 2017 and signed with Bellator MMA as a part of the heavyweight division. He made an instant impression in his debut match against JW Kiser with a first round submission victory. Hager now enters his fourth match in his MMA career against another undefeated fighter. Brandon Calton is a relatively unknown name, especially when compared to former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jake Hager. The ‘Bone Crusher’ is on a seven-match undefeated streak. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/jake-hager-tj-jones-bellator-221-4-473x315.jpg] ONE YEAR GAP BETWEEN LAST FIGHT AND NEXT ONE Hager’s last MMA fight was in October 2019 and he will be returning to the cage after an entire year. Calton’s last match was in August 2020. Calton will definitely be entering the match with a distinct advantage over Hager, as the latter will have to shake off the rust from not being in a fight for an entire year. The Bellator 250 event will be aired on October 29. Hager vs Calton will be featured on the preliminary card. The main card is the Bellator middleweight title clash between Gegard Mousasi and Douglas Lima. 

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<h2>AEW 2021: Latest News, AEW Rumors, Results</h2>
All Elite Wrestling has been phenomenal throughout 2020 and has proved itself time and time again. Perhaps the only main contender to WWE, AEW has routed NXT and has now crossed the 1 million viewership mark.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/7xaqmMyjmAsByHJpCrnlyMbRxjs=/1400x1050/filters:format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19622967/EO7md32XUAApg5L.jpg" alt="I'm Embarrassed this Happens" data-noaft="1" />

Great content, excellent stipulations, and talented Superstars are what make AEW exciting. The different and raw vibe of wrestling in AEW makes it a very viable alternative to WWE wrestling.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>History</h2>
It’s hard to believe that the company is not even 2 years old, considering the fact that it has already beaten NXT viewership. AEW’s creation was announced on January 1, 2019, which turned a lot of eyes away from WWE.

The idea began when journalist Dave Meltzer posted on Twitter that ROH (Ring of Honor) had not managed to sell even 10,000 tickets for any wrestling show.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://gmsrp.cachefly.net/images/19/01/02/06fa27e58f9aa42ca3eb7ef0dfd176bd/960.jpg" alt="Two WWE legends are set to be involved in Cody Rhodes &amp; The Young Bucks' All Elite Wrestling | GiveMeSport" data-noaft="1" />

Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson), both responded by organizing a huge cross-promotion Wrestling event. Using their massive influence as the top stars of ROH, the three were able to gather a lot of Superstars.

The event, called All In, was a huge success. It registered the largest crowd attendance for a pay per view that wasn’t organized or affiliated to WWE. A whopping 11, 263 people attended All In, raising a lot of eyebrows.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://wrestlingworld.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cody-young-bucks.jpg" alt="Cody Rhodes And The Young Bucks Mock WWE 24/7 Title | WrestlingWorld" data-noaft="1" />

Following this impact, Cody and the Young Bucks decided to pursue this new-found dream. It was announced on January 1, 2019, that All Elite Wrestling was going to enter the wrestling world.
<h3>Build-up</h3>
Billionaires Tony Khan and Shahid Khan backed this new promotion as the main investors. The Khans are also board members of the Jacksonville Jaguars and English football club Fulham FC.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i2-prod.mylondon.news/incoming/article14051044.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GettyImages-879842246.jpg" alt="Tony Khan reaffirms commitment to Fulham role after being named president of All Elite Wrestling | Football-Addict" data-noaft="1" />

Cody and the Young Bucks joined AEW as co-executive vice presidents, a day after the promotion’s arrival was announced. Cody’s wife Brandi Rhodes was announced as the company’s Chief Branding Officer.

Following this, AEW also announced the signing of many other Superstars. The team SoCal Uncensored consisting of Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky, “Hangman” Adam Page, Joey Janela, Dr. Britt Baker, and former WWE Superstars Chris Jericho and Pac.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i1.wp.com/fullpresscoverage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/KennyOmega.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1" alt="Why Kenny Omega made the right choice going to AEW - Full Press Coverage" data-noaft="1" />

Later, popular Wrestler Kenny Omega also joined the promotion as the fourth co-executive vice president of the company. He has proved to be quite an attraction and is regarded as one of the best in the business.

AEW also made the key decision of partnering with Oriental Wrestling Entertainment (OWE) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), which gives them access to another pool of talents.
<h3>Current times</h3>
<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://s3.superluchas.com/2020/07/Orange-Cassidy-y-Chris-Jericho-AEW.jpg" alt="Chris Jericho Reacts to his Iconic Debate with Orange Cassidy on AEW - EssentiallySports" data-noaft="1" />

The first-ever pay per view, ‘AEW Double or Nothing,’ had tickets out on February 7, 2019. Since then, the way has only been up for AEW. Signing with TNT, AEW now has their shows aired on the same platform as WCW 20 years ago. AEW Dynamite has been a huge problem for NXT for the past few months as the AEW vs WWE war continues.

In fact, AEW ratings have risen during the pandemic period. The company is making good use of the pandemic situation to get an edge over WWE. The promotion has been letting in a number of fans to watch the event live, which has also helped its episodes.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jon-Moxley-4.jpg" alt="Jon Moxley blasts the fan Who ran at him during AEW All Out Entrance - EssentiallySports" data-noaft="1" />

It is the only promotion that is actively competing with WWE and has already overtaken NXT to reach 1 million viewers. AEW will only keep climbing, and seek to do what WCW couldn’t- topple WWE.
<h2>What is AEW?</h2>
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American Professional Wrestling Promotion founded in 2019. It’s President and CEO is Tony Khan. Shahid Khan, along with Tony Khan, is the lead investor in the promotion.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>How AEW is different from WWE?</h2>
Unlike WWE, AEW does not have PG restrictions. This means that it can show explicit content that involves bloody stunts such as thumbtacks.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AEW05224-1200x675.jpg" alt="AEW Dynamite 7/22/20 Part 1 - Now That's What I Call Extreme Rules" data-noaft="1" />

WWE stopped airing such content after it attained the PG license post the Attitude Era. The insanity of Mick Foley and other “violent” acts would no longer air. AEW provides fans with a distinct similarity to those days.

The promotion freely uses thumbtacks and has little restriction in its matches. The reality of the entire show attracts a lot of wrestling fans. Unfortunately, WWE NXT cannot match this.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.wrestlezone.com/assets/uploads/2020/07/AEW-Dynamite-Darby-Allin-Ricky-Starks-Skateboard.jpg" alt="Ricky Starks Shows Off Bloody Back After Landing On Thumbtacks - Wrestlezone" data-noaft="1" />

AEW has also made great use of former WWE Superstars. The promotion recruits Superstars who were never used to their potential in WWE and makes them stars, showcasing the true talent that WWE threw away.
<h2>AEW Roster</h2>
AEW has a star-studded roster that can make wrestling fans go crazy over the possible storylines.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defeated the unbeatable Jon Moxley to regain the title in a thrilling encounter.

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://cultaholic.com/files/images/Kenny%20Omega%20AEW%20Dynamite%20AAA.jpg" alt="" width="901" height="507" data-iml="35018" />

AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin is another big name for the promotion, notching a crucial win for his career over Cody Rhodes to win the gold.

AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida is a major talent in the women’s division and is arguably one of the best in the business. Her wrestling style has been critically acclaimed.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/TS1-EP0YQNVxdvfA7k9Aa-evIP0=/404x0:2047x1095/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67018596/EaHjZ4xXgAEi_r7.0.0.0.jpeg" alt="Wrestling's Best Women, #10: Hikaru Shida - Cageside Seats" data-noaft="1" />

The AEW Tag Team FTR have been hailed as the next Arn and Tully, and they are certainly living up to that potential. We are yet to see the best of them.

The constant stars of the show are Orange Cassidy and Chris Jericho who recently had one of the funniest feuds ever. It ended with Jericho falling in a vat filled with a mixture of orange juice and Champagne form a mimosa.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/slides/photos/004/380/828/aa31261f94e2fffe857b2d948ba9fdf1_crop_exact.jpg?w=2975&amp;h=2048&amp;q=85" alt="AEW Revolution 2020 Results: Orange Cassidy Shines Brightest, More Hot Takes | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights" data-noaft="1" />

Other prominent names in the AEW roster include Cody, “Hangman” Adam Page, Brain Cage, Miro, Kip Sabian, MJF, Matt Hardy, and Sammy Guevara.

The women’s division also has upcoming talents such as Abadon, Anna Jay, and Brandi Rhodes.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://em.wattpad.com/a966bc4df39068d42f7c1a85a2068355f8de60f7/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f47487274426d344d674a664861513d3d2d3137312e313630623932336531366633623462373636303233313938323135362e6a7067" alt="AEW Smash or Pass - Anna Jay - Wattpad" data-noaft="1" />

AEW also announced the signing of former WWE Superstars Miro (Rusev), Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder), and Matt Sydal (Evan Bourne), adding them to the already great roster.
<h2>Where to watch AEW?”</h2>
AEW can be watched every Wednesday Night at 8 PM in the USA on TNT. You can also stream the show on TNT’s official website or app.
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<td valign="middle">October 2, 2019</td>
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<td valign="middle">TNT Website</td>
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<td valign="middle">TNT</td>
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AEW 2021: Latest News, AEW Rumors, Results All Elite Wrestling has been phenomenal throughout 2020 and has proved itself time and time again. Perhaps the only main contender to WWE, AEW has routed NXT and has now crossed the 1 million viewership mark.  Great content, excellent stipulations, and talented Superstars are what make AEW exciting. The different and raw vibe of wrestling in AEW makes it a very viable alternative to WWE wrestling.  History It’s hard to believe that the company is not even 2 years old, considering the fact that it has already beaten NXT viewership. AEW’s creation was announced on January 1, 2019, which turned a lot of eyes away from WWE. The idea began when journalist Dave Meltzer posted on Twitter that ROH (Ring of Honor) had not managed to sell even 10,000 tickets for any wrestling show. Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson and Matt Jackson), both responded by organizing a huge cross-promotion Wrestling event. Using their massive influence as the top stars of ROH, the three were able to gather a lot of Superstars. The event, called All In, was a huge success. It registered the largest crowd attendance for a pay per view that wasn’t organized or affiliated to WWE. A whopping 11, 263 people attended All In, raising a lot of eyebrows. Following this impact, Cody and the Young Bucks decided to pursue this new-found dream. It was announced on January 1, 2019, that All Elite Wrestling was going to enter the wrestling world. Build-up Billionaires Tony Khan and Shahid Khan backed this new promotion as the main investors. The Khans are also board members of the Jacksonville Jaguars and English football club Fulham FC. Cody and the Young Bucks joined AEW as co-executive vice presidents, a day after the promotion’s arrival was announced. Cody’s wife Brandi Rhodes was announced as the company’s Chief Branding Officer. Following this, AEW also announced the signing of many other Superstars. The team SoCal Uncensored consisting of Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky, “Hangman” Adam Page, Joey Janela, Dr. Britt Baker, and former WWE Superstars Chris Jericho and Pac. Later, popular Wrestler Kenny Omega also joined the promotion as the fourth co-executive vice president of the company. He has proved to be quite an attraction and is regarded as one of the best in the business. AEW also made the key decision of partnering with Oriental Wrestling Entertainment (OWE) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), which gives them access to another pool of talents. Current times The first-ever pay per view, ‘AEW Double or Nothing,’ had tickets out on February 7, 2019. Since then, the way has only been up for AEW. Signing with TNT, AEW now has their shows aired on the same platform as WCW 20 years ago. AEW Dynamite has been a huge problem for NXT for the past few months as the AEW vs WWE war continues. In fact, AEW ratings have risen during the pandemic period. The company is making good use of the pandemic situation to get an edge over WWE. The promotion has been letting in a number of fans to watch the event live, which has also helped its episodes. It is the only promotion that is actively competing with WWE and has already overtaken NXT to reach 1 million viewers. AEW will only keep climbing, and seek to do what WCW couldn’t- topple WWE. What is AEW? All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American Professional Wrestling Promotion founded in 2019. It’s President and CEO is Tony Khan. Shahid Khan, along with Tony Khan, is the lead investor in the promotion.  How AEW is different from WWE? Unlike WWE, AEW does not have PG restrictions. This means that it can show explicit content that involves bloody stunts such as thumbtacks.  WWE stopped airing such content after it attained the PG license post the Attitude Era. The insanity of Mick Foley and other “violent” acts would no longer air. AEW provides fans with a distinct similarity to those days. The promotion freely uses thumbtacks and has little restriction in its matches. The reality of the entire show attracts a lot of wrestling fans. Unfortunately, WWE NXT cannot match this. AEW has also made great use of former WWE Superstars. The promotion recruits Superstars who were never used to their potential in WWE and makes them stars, showcasing the true talent that WWE threw away. AEW Roster AEW has a star-studded roster that can make wrestling fans go crazy over the possible storylines.  AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defeated the unbeatable Jon Moxley to regain the title in a thrilling encounter. AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin is another big name for the promotion, notching a crucial win for his career over Cody Rhodes to win the gold. AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida is a major talent in the women’s division and is arguably one of the best in the business. Her wrestling style has been critically acclaimed. The AEW Tag Team FTR have been hailed as the next Arn and Tully, and they are certainly living up to that potential. We are yet to see the best of them. The constant stars of the show are Orange Cassidy and Chris Jericho who recently had one of the funniest feuds ever. It ended with Jericho falling in a vat filled with a mixture of orange juice and Champagne form a mimosa. Other prominent names in the AEW roster include Cody, “Hangman” Adam Page, Brain Cage, Miro, Kip Sabian, MJF, Matt Hardy, and Sammy Guevara. The women’s division also has upcoming talents such as Abadon, Anna Jay, and Brandi Rhodes. AEW also announced the signing of former WWE Superstars Miro (Rusev), Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder), and Matt Sydal (Evan Bourne), adding them to the already great roster. Where to watch AEW?” AEW can be watched every Wednesday Night at 8 PM in the USA on TNT. You can also stream the show on TNT’s official website or app.  Created By Tony Khan  Country of Origin The United States of America  Original Network TNT  Distributor AEW  History January 1, 2019- Present  First Event October 2, 2019  Date Wednesday, 8 PM E.T.  Location Georgia (exact location undisclosed)  Live Streaming TNT Website  TV Channels TNT

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<h2>Jake Hager 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</h2>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-416490 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201020100200/jake-hager-1.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" />

Few men have made a successful career in MMA after leaving the WWE, and Jake Hager is one of them. Now signed to AEW, Hager is pushed as a monster heel and the biggest threat in the Inner Circle.

Hager's wrestling career began in 2006 when he wrestled for Deep South Wrestling. Once he finished his WWE tryout, they moved him to OVW, the previous developmental brand of the WWE.

He made his debut on the main roster in 2008 on the ECW brand, under the name Jack Swagger.
<h2>WWE career (2008-2017)</h2>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-527129 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210125153109/jack-swagger-2.jpg" alt="" width="736" height="414" />

While wrestling under the ECW brand, Hager won the ECW Championship. After going on an undefeated streak with the title, he dropped it to Christian and moved to Raw.

In 2010, Hager won the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania. He cashed in at the following SmackDown against Chris Jericho and won the World Heavyweight Championship. His reign would be short and unimpressive, as he dropped it to Rey Mysterio at Fatal 4-Way.

[caption id="attachment_527136" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-527136 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210125153251/swagger-vs-rey-mysterio.jpg" alt="Jake Hager" width="612" height="408" /> MONTERREY, MEXICO - MAY 9: Wrestling fighters Jack Swagger (R) and Rey Misterio (L) fight during the WWE Smackdown Wrestling at Arena Monterrey on May 9, 2010 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/LatinContent via Getty Images)[/caption]

Jake Hager became part of a major storyline in 2011, where he trained Michael Cole for his WrestleMania match against Jerry Lawler. His next big moment came in 2012 when he defeated Zack Ryder to win the United States Championship.
<h2>The Real American (2013-2017)</h2>
Swagger returned in 2013 alongside Zeb Colter, his new manager. He entered the Elimination Chamber match and walked out the winner, pinning Randy Orton via roll-up, Despite his big win and push, he was unsuccessful in winning the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 29.

[caption id="attachment_527137" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-527137 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210125153301/jack-swagger-vs-john-cena.jpg" alt="Jake Hager" width="612" height="408" /> John Cena takes a beating at the hands of Jack Swagger during WWE's Monday Night Raw at Rose Garden arena in Portland. (Photo by Chris Ryan/Corbis via Getty Images)[/caption]

He would then team up with Cesaro and form a tag team called the 'Real Americans'. The Real Americans were very popular because of their catchphrase "We the People", which Hager still gets cheered with.

2014 onwards, Hager would be involved in insignificant feuds and would be used as enhancement talent for the likes of Rusev and Baron Corbin. He requested his release from the company in March 2017 and was released two weeks later.
<h2>MMA career (2017-present)</h2>
[caption id="attachment_527140" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-527140 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210125153450/jake-hager.jpg" alt="Jake Hager" width="612" height="408" /> INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 26: Jake Hager (red) defeats J.W. Kiser (blue) via submission (head-arm choke) at 2:09 of the first round during Bellator 214 at the Forum in Inglewood, CA., Saturday, Jan 26, 2019. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images)[/caption]

Jake Hager began his MMA career under Bellator and made his debut in 2018 against J. W Kisser. He defeated him in 2:09 via submission. His next match came against T. J. Jones, who he humiliated in a minute and 56 seconds. After Jones submitted, Hager refused to relinquish the arm triangle.

They ruled his next match against Anthony Garrett a no-contest after an unintentional groin strike. He extended his undefeated run to 3-0-1 against Brandon Carlton at Bellator 250.
<h2>All Elite Wrestling (2019-present)<img class="aligncenter wp-image-291393 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200614164209/john-moxley-jake-hager.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="640" /></h2>
Jake Hager made his AEW debut at the debut episode of AEW Dynamite. He attacked Cody and Dustin Rhodes, aligning him with Chris Jericho and the Inner Circle.

In his AEW PPV debut, he beat Dustin Rhodes at Revolution in 2020. His first loss in AEW came to Jon Moxley in an Empty Arena No Holds Barred match for the AEW World Championship.

Since then, he has also challenged for the TNT Championship, and his 2021 has begun with Sammy Guevara teaming up with him to take on the rest of the Inner Circle.
<h2>Jake Hager Net Worth 2021</h2>
[caption id="attachment_527138" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-527138 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210125153310/jack-swagger-wwe.jpg" alt="Jake Hager" width="612" height="408" /> BREMEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 10: Jack Swagger during WWE Germany Live Bremen - Road To Wrestlemania at OVB-Arena on February 10, 2016 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Joachim Sielski/Bongarts/Getty Images)[/caption]

The <a href="https://networthpost.org/net-worth/jake-hager-net-worth/">net worth</a> of the former World Heavyweight Champion is an astounding $3 million. We can attribute most of this to his rising status as a freak in the MMA world and also his run in AEW.
<h2>Jake Hager's Achievements</h2>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-527147 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210125154016/jack-swagger-mitb.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" />

The Oklahoma-born wrestling champion is quite an accomplished athlete and is a 2006 Collegiate All-American. He is a former World Heavyweight Champion, a former United States Champion, and a former ECW Champion.

Hager has also won the 2010 Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 26. He won the 2013 Elimination Chamber match to face Alberto del Rio at WrestleMania 29 for the World Title. Hager has also won the Lucha Underground World Championship.
<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-527152 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210125154138/jake-and-catalina-hager.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="800" />

Jake Hager is married to Catalina White, a fitness instructor. The couple has two children, Knox and Presley. He lives in Tampa, Florida.
<h2>How to contact Jake Hager?</h2>
Twitter- <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJakeHager">@RealJakeHager</a>
Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realjakehager/?hl=en">@realjakehager</a>
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<td width="301">Residence</td>
<td width="301">Tampa, Florida</td>
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<td width="301">Nationality</td>
<td width="301">United States</td>
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<td width="301">Height

Weight</td>
<td width="301">6ft 7 inches

275 lbs</td>
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<td width="301">Accomplishments</td>
<td width="301">ECW Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, United States Champion, Money in the Bank winner, Elimination Chamber match winner, Collegiate All America, Lucha Underground World Champion.</td>
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<td width="301">MMA record</td>
<td width="301">3-0-1</td>
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<td width="301">Spouse</td>
<td width="301">Catalina Hager</td>
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<td width="301">Ring name</td>
<td width="301">FKA Jack Swagger, Jack Swagger, Jake Hager, Jake Strong</td>
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<td width="301">Debut</td>
<td width="301">September 2006</td>
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<td width="301">Trained by</td>
<td width="301">Deep South Wrestling</td>
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<td width="301">Net worth</td>
<td width="301">$3 million</td>
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Jake Hager

Jake Hager 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Few men have made a successful career in MMA after leaving the WWE, and Jake Hager is one of them. Now signed to AEW, Hager is pushed as a monster heel and the biggest threat in the Inner Circle. Hager&#8217;s wrestling career began in 2006 when he wrestled for Deep South Wrestling. Once he finished his WWE tryout, they moved him to OVW, the previous developmental brand of the WWE. He made his debut on the main roster in 2008 on the ECW brand, under the name Jack Swagger. WWE career (2008-2017) While wrestling under the ECW brand, Hager won the ECW Championship. After going on an undefeated streak with the title, he dropped it to Christian and moved to Raw. In 2010, Hager won the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania. He cashed in at the following SmackDown against Chris Jericho and won the World Heavyweight Championship. His reign would be short and unimpressive, as he dropped it to Rey Mysterio at Fatal 4-Way. MONTERREY, MEXICO &#8211; MAY 9: Wrestling fighters Jack Swagger (R) and Rey Misterio (L) fight during the WWE Smackdown Wrestling at Arena Monterrey on May 9, 2010 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/LatinContent via Getty Images) Jake Hager became part of a major storyline in 2011, where he trained Michael Cole for his WrestleMania match against Jerry Lawler. His next big moment came in 2012 when he defeated Zack Ryder to win the United States Championship. The Real American (2013-2017) Swagger returned in 2013 alongside Zeb Colter, his new manager. He entered the Elimination Chamber match and walked out the winner, pinning Randy Orton via roll-up, Despite his big win and push, he was unsuccessful in winning the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 29. John Cena takes a beating at the hands of Jack Swagger during WWE&#8217;s Monday Night Raw at Rose Garden arena in Portland. (Photo by Chris Ryan/Corbis via Getty Images) He would then team up with Cesaro and form a tag team called the &#8216;Real Americans&#8217;. The Real Americans were very popular because of their catchphrase &#8220;We the People&#8221;, which Hager still gets cheered with. 2014 onwards, Hager would be involved in insignificant feuds and would be used as enhancement talent for the likes of Rusev and Baron Corbin. He requested his release from the company in March 2017 and was released two weeks later. MMA career (2017-present) INGLEWOOD, CA &#8211; JANUARY 26: Jake Hager (red) defeats J.W. Kiser (blue) via submission (head-arm choke) at 2:09 of the first round during Bellator 214 at the Forum in Inglewood, CA., Saturday, Jan 26, 2019. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) Jake Hager began his MMA career under Bellator and made his debut in 2018 against J. W Kisser. He defeated him in 2:09 via submission. His next match came against T. J. Jones, who he humiliated in a minute and 56 seconds. After Jones submitted, Hager refused to relinquish the arm triangle. They ruled his next match against Anthony Garrett a no-contest after an unintentional groin strike. He extended his undefeated run to 3-0-1 against Brandon Carlton at Bellator 250. All Elite Wrestling (2019-present) Jake Hager made his AEW debut at the debut episode of AEW Dynamite. He attacked Cody and Dustin Rhodes, aligning him with Chris Jericho and the Inner Circle. In his AEW PPV debut, he beat Dustin Rhodes at Revolution in 2020. His first loss in AEW came to Jon Moxley in an Empty Arena No Holds Barred match for the AEW World Championship. Since then, he has also challenged for the TNT Championship, and his 2021 has begun with Sammy Guevara teaming up with him to take on the rest of the Inner Circle. Jake Hager Net Worth 2021 BREMEN, GERMANY &#8211; FEBRUARY 10: Jack Swagger during WWE Germany Live Bremen &#8211; Road To Wrestlemania at OVB-Arena on February 10, 2016 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Joachim Sielski/Bongarts/Getty Images) The net worth of the former World Heavyweight Champion is an astounding $3 million. We can attribute most of this to his rising status as a freak in the MMA world and also his run in AEW. Jake Hager&#8217;s Achievements The Oklahoma-born wrestling champion is quite an accomplished athlete and is a 2006 Collegiate All-American. He is a former World Heavyweight Champion, a former United States Champion, and a former ECW Champion. Hager has also won the 2010 Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 26. He won the 2013 Elimination Chamber match to face Alberto del Rio at WrestleMania 29 for the World Title. Hager has also won the Lucha Underground World Championship. Personal Life Jake Hager is married to Catalina White, a fitness instructor. The couple has two children, Knox and Presley. He lives in Tampa, Florida. How to contact Jake Hager? Twitter- @RealJakeHager Instagram- @realjakehager  Actual Name Donald Jacob Hager Jr  Residence Tampa, Florida  Nationality United States  Height Weight 6ft 7 inches 275 lbs  Accomplishments ECW Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, United States Champion, Money in the Bank winner, Elimination Chamber match winner, Collegiate All America, Lucha Underground World Champion.  MMA record 3-0-1  Spouse Catalina Hager  Ring name FKA Jack Swagger, Jack Swagger, Jake Hager, Jake Strong  Debut September 2006  Trained by Deep South Wrestling  Net worth $3 million

AEW superstar Jake Hager returns to MMA on Bellator 250

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Jake Hager’s MMA career

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