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Jake Hager

Jake Hager

Nickname: The Big Hurt, Rock Hard

Height: 6' 4"

Weight: 285 lbs

From: Perry, OK

Birthday: Mar 24th

Pro Debut: September 7, 2006

Aliases: Jake Strong, Jake Swagger, Jack Swagger

Feds Worked For: AEW, ComPro, ECW, IWR, NEW, WCR, LU, WWE, 4 Front Wrestling (England), 5 Star Wrestling (England), Absolute Intense Wrestling (OH), All American Wrestling (IL), All Pro Wrestling (CA), America's Most Liked Wrestling (NC), Atomic Legacy Wrestling (FL), Banger Zone Wrestling (France), Battleground Championship Wrestling (PA), Below Zero Wrestling (ND), Big Time Wrestling, Black Label Pro (IL), BriiCombination Wrestling (NY), British Championship Wrestling (Scotland), Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (CA), Combat Sports Federation (England), Deep South Wrestling (GA), Extreme Wrestling Federation (IN), Federacion Universal De Lucha Libre (Mexico), Fighting Evolution Wrestling (FL), Five Borough Wrestling (NY), Florida Championship Wrestling (FL), Heroes and Legends Wrestling (IN), House of Hardcore, Immortal Championship Wrestling (NY), Limitless Wrestling (ME), Major League Wrestling (FL/NY), Maryland Championship Wrestling (MD), Ohio Valley Wrestling (KY), Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling (PA), Pro Wrestling Revolver (IA), Revolution Pro Wrestling (England), Southside Wrestling Entertainment (England), Superstars of Wrestling Federation (NJ), Ultimate Championship Wrestling (Canada), Upstate Professional Wrestling (NY), Voltage Wrestling (MD), Warrior Wrestling (IL), WhatCulture Pro Wrestling (England), World Association of Wrestling (England), World Wrestling Professionals (South Africa), WrestleCade Entertainment (NC), WrestleJam (CT), WrestlePro (NJ)

Finisher: Hager-Meister (Tilt-A-Whirl Slam), Gut-Wrench Powerbomb, Patriot Act (Ankle Lock)

Signature Moves: Sky High Slam

 

Career Highlights: -5 Star Champion
-ECW World Champion
-FCW Champion
-FCW Southern Champion
-IWR Champion
-Lucha Underground Champion
-Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Champion
-NEW Champion
-PPW Champion
-WCR Champion
-WWE United States Champion
-WWE World Champion
-Won the 2010 Money In The Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania XXVI

Affiliates: The Swagger Soaring Eagle, Michael Cole, Vickie Guerrero, Zeb Colter, Antonio Cesaro, Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry, Famous B, Sammy Guevara, Big Bad Steve, Robert Fuller, Chris Jericho, Santana, Ortiz, Daniel Garcia, Jeff Parker, Matt Parker, Hornsby

Notable Feuds: K. C. James, T. J. Wilson, Baron Corbin, Kofi Kingston, Chris Masters, Santino Marella, Cody Rhodes, The Big Show, Christian, Primo, Rey Mysterio, Jr., The Miz, Brodus Clay, Alberto Del Rio, Evan Bourne, Sheamus, Rusev, R-Truth, MVP, Zack Ryder, Goldust, Bo Dallas, Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry, Curtis Axel, Tommy Dreamer, Jimmy Uso, Alex Riley, Kane, Fandango, Jey Uso, Big E Langston/Big E, Epico, Justin Gabriel, Wade Barrett, Randy Orton, Leo Kruger/Adam Rose, Heath Slater, Titus O'Neil, Antonio Cesaro, Dave Finlay, John Cena, Drew McIntyre, Mason Ryan

Other Facts: -Former husband of pro wrestler Catalina White (aka Veronica Blaze/Saylor James).
-As Jack Swagger, he used the nicknames “The All-American American” and “The Real American”. As Jake Strong, he used the nickname “The Savage”
-Billed as the son of pro wrestling personality Jack Swagger, Sr., although documentation of this relationship is not available.
-Began amateur wrestling at the age of five
-Graduated from Perry High School in Perry, OK. Also played football and was the 2000 2A District MVP in football during his senior year
-Graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where he wrestled as a Heavyweight
-In 2006, as an All-American wrestler at Oklahoma, he set the single season record for most pins at 30.
-Was assigned to Deep South Wrestling upon signing a WWE developmental deal in summer of 2006
-Defeated Antonio Mestre in his debut match
-Assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling in January 2007 when WWE severed its ties to Deep South Wrestling
-Assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling in August 2007 when WWE severed its ties to Ohio Valley Wrestling
-Is a trained square dancer
-Competed 4 times for Bellator MMA with a record of 3-0-1
-After retiring, he owns a trucking company called "Haulin' Oats" in Florida
-Voted Group of the Year (w/ Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Santana & Ortiz as The Inner Circle) in the 2021 PWI Year-End Awards
-Former member of Infamous, Inc.
-Former member of the Stud Stable
-Former member of The Inner Circle
-Former member of the Jericho Appreciation Society
-Ranked #222 in the 2008 PWI 500
-Ranked #18 in the 2009 PWI 500 (as Jack Swagger)
-Ranked #21 in the 2010 PWI 500 (as Jack Swagger)
-Ranked #39 in the 2011 PWI 500 (as Jack Swagger)
-Ranked #33 in the 2012 PWI 500 (as Jack Swagger)
-Ranked #29 in the 2013 PWI 500 (as Jack Swagger)
-Ranked #74 in the 2014 PWI 500 (as Jack Swagger)
-Ranked #137 in the 2015 PWI 500 (as Jack Swagger)
-Ranked #164 in the 2016 PWI 500 (as Jack Swagger)
-Ranked #246 in the 2017 PWI 500 (as Jack Swagger)
-Ranked #275 in the 2018 PWI 500 (as Jack Swagger)
-Ranked #176 in the 2020 PWI 500
-Ranked #268 in the 2021 PWI 500
-Ranked #310 in the 2022 PWI 500

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Spotlight in History

  • 1966 Ramon Torres def. Lorenzo Parente for the TSW Missouri Junior Heavyweight Title
  • 1973 Rip Tyler & Eddie Sullivan def. The Hollywood Blondes (Jerry Brown & Dale Valentine) for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 1974 Thunder Cloud & White Cloud def. Bob Sweetan & Seigfried Stanke for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 1978 Ray Candy & Steven Little Bear def. Ernie Ladd & The Assassin for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 2004 Michael Barry became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
  • 2006 Tyler Bateman def. Seth Allen for the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Title
  • 2006 Michael Faith became the MSWA Oklahoma Champion
  • 2016 Athena def. Erica for the IZW Queens Title
  • 2022 The Blue Bolt def. Richie Adams for the WFC Prime Title
  • 2022 Koko def. Reed for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
  • 2022 Rhett def. Hornsby for the WFC Drillsville Title

Week of Sun 04-19 to Sat: 04-25

  • 04-19 1987 Bubba Rogers def. One Man Gang for the UWF Heavyweight Title
  • 04-19 2008 New Canada (The Canadian Luchadore & The Canadian Red Devil) def. La M (El Choppo & Jesus Rodriguez) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
  • 04-19 2008 The New Age Syndicate (Scott Sanders & Shawn Sanders) def. Nathan Sensation for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 04-19 2013 Bree Ann def. Barbi Hayden for the NWA-TXO Rose Title
  • 04-19 2014 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the OWA Junior Heavyweight Title
  • 04-19 2014 Jake O'Brien def. Brian Breaker for the OWA Heavyweight Title
  • 04-19 2014 Tim Rockwell def. Jon Cross for the UWE Heavyweight Title
  • 04-19 2014 Randy Price def. Drake Gallows for the IZW Impact Division Title
  • 04-19 2014 Miss Diss Lexia def. Paige Turner for the IZW Queens Title
  • 04-19 2014 Erica def. Miss Diss Lexia for the IZW Queens Title
  • 04-19 2014 Brandon Groom def. Warhammer for the BPPW Heavyweight Title
  • 04-19 2024 Killa Kate became the TexPro Rose Champion
  • 04-19 2024 Kari Wright def. Tommy Prince for the TexPro Dynasty Title
  • 04-19 2024 K. O. A. (Caine Carter & Devion Black) def. Rock-N-Rugged (Rook Tyler & Gabe Welder for the TexPro Tag Team Titles
  • 04-19 2025 Rook Tyler def. Auzzy for the TexPro Dynasty Title
  • 04-19 2025 Brandon Warhawk def. Floyd Maystorm for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
  • 04-19 2026 Gideon Vane became the WTW Open Promotions Champion
  • 04-20 1980 Toru Tanaka def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 04-20 2013 The Canadian Red Devil became the OWA Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-20 2013 Daemon Storm def. Justin Dynamic for the UWE United States Title
  • 04-20 2018 Jack Swagger def. MVP for the IWR Heavyweight Title
  • 04-20 2019 B. M. F. (Kareem Sadat & Maniac Mike) became the EmpCW Tag Team Champions
  • 04-20 2019 Double D became the EmpCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-20 2024 Malachi & Ozzy Hendrix def. The Voiceless Society (Tyler Watts & E-Bone) for the CAPW Tag Team Titles
  • 04-20 2024 Kevin James Sanchez def. Montego Seeka for the EPW Heavyweight Title
  • 04-21 1967 The Assassins (Assassin #1 & Assassin #2) became the TSW United States Tag Team Champions
  • 04-21 1979 Mike George def. Jerry Stubbs for the TSW Louisiana Title
  • 04-21 2006 Ray Martinez became the SRPW X Division Champion
  • 04-21 2007 Kareem Sadat def. K-Rob for the AACW Hardcore Title
  • 04-21 2007 Team Shenanigans (Tyler Bateman & Kenny Campbell) def. The Re-Gex (Seth Shai & Mace) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 04-21 2017 Sam Stackhouse def. Spyder for the BPPW Oklahoma Title
  • 04-21 2017 The Cursed (Blade [2nd] & Kuda) def. The Saints of Pro Wrestling (Scott Sanders & Shawn Sanders) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Titles
  • 04-21 2018 The Untamed (Rex Andrews & Ryan Davidson) became the ComPro Tag Team Champions
  • 04-21 2023 Leo Fox def. Mr. Nasty for the UWE Apex Title
  • 04-21 2023 Mr. Wobble def. Tego for the TexPro Oklahoma Title
  • 04-21 2023 Mr. Wobble def. Tego for the TexPro Texas Title
  • 04-21 2023 Franco D'Angelo def. Mr. Wobble for the TexPro Texas Title
  • 04-21 2023 Franco D'Angelo def. Mr. Wobble for the TexPro Oklahoma Title
  • 04-22 1940 Jesse James def. Danny McShain for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Title
  • 04-22 1955 Ricki Starr def. Mike Clancy for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Title
  • 04-22 1968 The Spoilers (Spoiler #1 & Spoiler #2/Smasher Sloan) def. Fritz Von Erich & Billy Red Lyons for the WCCW American Tag Team Titles
  • 04-22 1980 Terry Gordy def. Junkyard Dog for the MSW Louisiana Title
  • 04-22 1985 The Great Kabuki became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
  • 04-22 2006 Michael York def. Jon Davis for the TPW Heavyweight Title
  • 04-22 2016 Brock Landers def. Mascara La Parka for the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Title
  • 04-22 2016 Mascara La Parka def. Brock Landers for the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Title
  • 04-22 2017 Double D def. Randy Price for the IZW Impact Division Title
  • 04-22 2017 Nikki Knight def. Skylar Slice for the ComPro Ladies Title
  • 04-22 2018 Chaz Sharpe became the ASP Inter-County Champion
  • 04-22 2018 Johnny Kove & Tristan Thorne became the ASP Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
  • 04-22 2018 Damon Windsor def. Chandler Hopkins for the IWR Revolutionary Title
  • 04-22 2022 Drake Gallows & Fester Cluck def. Legend Has It (Thrash & Killbane) for the CPW Tag Team Titles
  • 04-22 2022 Duncan Kincaid became the RDW Iron Man Champion
  • 04-22 2023 The Psychotic Messengers (Tank Bryson & Malachi) def. X-Rated (Kevin James Sanchez & Ozzy Hendrix) for the EPW Tag Team Titles
  • 04-22 2023 Devion Black def. Adrian Vega for the EPW All-American Title
  • 04-22 2023 Logan Knight def. Gemini [2nd] for the EPW Heavyweight Title
  • 04-23 1966 Ramon Torres def. Lorenzo Parente for the TSW Missouri Junior Heavyweight Title
  • 04-23 1973 Rip Tyler & Eddie Sullivan def. The Hollywood Blondes (Jerry Brown & Dale Valentine) for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 04-23 1974 Thunder Cloud & White Cloud def. Bob Sweetan & Seigfried Stanke for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 04-23 1978 Ray Candy & Steven Little Bear def. Ernie Ladd & The Assassin for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 04-23 2004 Michael Barry became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-23 2006 Tyler Bateman def. Seth Allen for the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Title
  • 04-23 2006 Michael Faith became the MSWA Oklahoma Champion
  • 04-23 2016 Athena def. Erica for the IZW Queens Title
  • 04-23 2022 The Blue Bolt def. Richie Adams for the WFC Prime Title
  • 04-23 2022 Koko def. Reed for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
  • 04-23 2022 Rhett def. Hornsby for the WFC Drillsville Title
  • 04-24 1999 The Casualties of War (Grunt & Shrapnel) def. The East-West Express (J. J. Mustang & Joey Steiner) for the OPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
  • 04-24 1999 Original Renegade def. Tarantula for the OPW Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Title
  • 04-24 2004 Dexter Hardaway became the NWA-OK X Division Champion
  • 04-24 2004 Tejas def. Al Jackson for the NWA Texas Title
  • 04-24 2015 Rick Russo & Largus RagnaBrok became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champions
  • 04-24 2025 Floyd Maystorm def. Brandon Warhawk for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
  • 04-25 1969 Alberto Torres & Ramon Torres def. Karl Von Stroheim & Treach Phillips for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 04-25 1971 Dusty Rhodes def. Sputnik Monroe for the TSW Brass Knucks Title
  • 04-25 2003 Ichiban [1st] became the TPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-25 2003 The Heatseekers (Karl Davis & Rick Styles) became the TPW Tag Team Champions
  • 04-25 2003 Outcast def. Tyler Bateman for the TPW Light Heavyweight Title
  • 04-25 2008 Ky-Ote became the 3DW Heavyweight Champion
  • 04-25 2008 Les Mayne became the 3DW Texoma Champion
  • 04-25 2008 2AM (Javi Hernandez & Kunna Keyoh) became the 3DW Dual Kombat Champion
  • 04-25 2008 Al Farat became the 3DW Violent Division Champion
  • 04-25 2008 Frankie Dee became the 3DW Femme Fatale Champion
  • 04-25 2008 Joshua Smith def. Al Farat for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 04-25 2010 David Kyzer def. Outlaw for the SWCW Luchadore Title
  • 04-25 2010 David Kyzer became the SWCW All-American Champion
  • 04-25 2021 Brandon Barricade def. Red for the ASP All Time Title
  • 04-25 2021 Maui Mike & Malik Mayfield became the ASP Tag Team Champions
04-23
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  • Havoc Apr 26th
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  • Chance Snodgrass Apr 28th
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  • Ichiban [2nd] Apr 28th
  • Sunshine Apr 29th
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  • Prince Maivia May 1st
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  • Nightmare [1st] May 2nd
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  • Johnny Humble May 3rd
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  • Bull Schmitt May 4th
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  • Miss Diss Lexia May 5th
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  • Princess Victoria May 5th
  • Maria Brigitte May 5th
  • Claire Watson May 6th

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