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Jake Hager Knocked Out by Amanpreet Singh at Power Slap 21
7/13/2026, 2:25:39 AM
Hager’s First Power Slap Defeat
Former WWE and AEW star Jake Hager, known in wrestling as Jack Swagger, suffered his inaugural loss in the Power Slap arena on Friday night in Las Vegas. Competing in the Heavyweight division of Power Slap 21, Hager exchanged slaps with former TNA wrestler Mahabali Shera, who fought under the name Amanpreet Singh. After Hager absorbed two powerful blows in the opening round, Singh delivered a decisive third-round slap that sent Hager backward, prompting the referee to stop the bout and award Singh the knockout victory.
Background: From Wrestling Champion to Slap Fighter
Hager entered professional wrestling in 2006, capturing WWE’s World Heavyweight, ECW, and United States titles and winning the Money in the Bank ladder match. After stints with Lucha Underground, Major League Wrestling and AEW, he retired from wrestling in 2024 and shifted toward combat sports, compiling a 3-0 record (plus one no-contest) in Bellator MMA before retiring from MMA in 2023. He debuted in Power Slap in April, earning a third-round knockout win over Devin Jenkins, and announced a second appearance in March to further test his striking in the slap-fighting format.
Organizational Context
Power Slap bills itself as “the world’s premier slap fighting organization,” operating under the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s sanction and overseen by UFC CEO Dana White. The promotion’s heavyweight rankings list Damien Dibbell as champion; Hager, despite his high profile, is not currently ranked.
Reactions and Commentary
The knockout drew attention from fellow wrestlers Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews, who were present at the event, and a video of their reaction was posted by UFC India on Instagram. Observers noted the bout’s impact on Hager’s post-wrestling combat trajectory, highlighting the abrupt shift from an unbeaten Power Slap record to a first-round setback.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He slapped him with full force and Hager fell backward to the officials and was knocked out.” — Fox News report
- “It was the first Power Slap loss for Hager since he made his debut in April.” — Fox News report
- “Instead, Singh landed the cleanest blow of the match and left Hager needing help as officials moved in.” — MiddleEasy
- “Following his departure from AEW in 2024, Hager stated that he was “largely retired” from professional wrestling, with his focus shifting toward other combat sports opportunities.” — PWMania
- “com, Power Slap is “the world’s premier slap fighting organization,” operating under the sanctioning of the Nevada State Athletic Commission and led by UFC CEO Dana White.” — PWMania
