Current AEW wrestler and former WWE Champion Jake Hager has retired from MMA. Hager revealed the news during a virtual signing on Tuesday while alluding to some displeasure with Bellator MMA which is where he was under contract.
Chris Jericho is happy to have Jake Hager by his side. Jericho recently appeared on Casual Conversations with The Wrestling Classic and spoke about the growth of his closest allies.
All Elite Wrestling presented a special Saturday night edition of AEW Rampage on March 25. Powerhouse Hobbs defended the TNT Championship against Penta El Zero Miedo, and Brody King clashed with Jake Hager, among other bouts.
Jake Hager’s Hat follows the green. The Universal Wrestling Podcast recently welcomed Jake Hager’s Hat to the show, and Hat spoke about the relationship it had with Hager.
Josh Woods talks about his relationship with Jake Hager and wanting to team with him as part of The Varsity Athletes in AEW. Currently, Josh Woods and Tony Nese are known as The Varsity Athletes in All Elite Wrestling.
Jake Hager will likely remain in AEW for the foreseeable future. During an interview with Inside the Ropes released on Wednesday, Chris Jericho revealed
AEW star Jake Hager has his next fight lined up. While doing a virtual signing hosted by Captain’s Corner, Hager noted his next fight will take place in October.