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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 15
Former World Champion Doesn't Expect WWE To Bring Him Back

Former World Champion Doesn't Expect WWE To Bring Him Back

The Royal Rumble is often the site of some of the biggest returns of the WWE's calendar year, but one former World Heavyweight Champion doesn't believe he'll be getting the call to make a dramatic comeback at next year's event.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 30

Wrestlers Who Retired After Being Fired

The professional wrestling industry can be cutthroat at times, and job security is not guaranteed, except for those operating at the highest level. That is why many wrestlers have left after losing their jobs, seemingly becoming frustrated with the business and opting for stability elsewhere.

Jake Hager Criticizes AEW and Tony Khan, Expresses Regret Over His Run

Jake Hager Criticizes AEW and Tony Khan, Expresses Regret Over His Run

1) Hager says AEW exit left him jaded; felt underappreciated after lowball contract. 2) He blasts Tony Khan as unprofessional, saying Khan barged into meetings and disrespected talent.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 26
Jake Hager Reveals John Cena Refused to Help His Career in WWE

Jake Hager Reveals John Cena Refused to Help His Career in WWE

Jake Hager says John Cena refused to lose to him, stalling his push. As Jack Swagger he faced Cena ~30 times and won just 2 (one via a 5-on-1 handicap).

Wrestling News / NY Fights / August 26
John Cena ‘Refused’ To Put Over Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion

John Cena ‘Refused’ To Put Over Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion

With John Cena entering the final year of his career, multiple stories have emerged surrounding the WWE legend, painting him as one of the best wrestlers to ever step foot in the ring, including praise from some of his greatest rivals, including The Undertaker, Dave Batista, and Kurt Angle.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 7
Former WWE And AEW Star Confirms He's Retired From Professional Wrestling

Former WWE And AEW Star Confirms He's Retired From Professional Wrestling

Jake Hager, formerly known as Jack Swagger in the WWE, hasn't been very active in professional wrestling since his contract expired with All Elite Wrestling back in 2024.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / May 29, 2024

Massive blow for AEW as another former WWE World Heavyweight Champion is done with the company: Reports

AEW wrestler, Jake Hager left WWE in 2017, and after working with multiple other promotions, he finally joined AEW in 2019. He was part of the Inner Circle before later joining the Jericho Appreciation Society.

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