Jake Hager / Jack Swagger

Known as: Jake Hager, Jake Strong, Jack Swagger
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Jake Hager / Jack Swagger, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Donald Jacob Hager Jr. was born in Fargo, North Dakota on March 24, 1982, and he is currently 43 years old.

Jake Hager / Jack Swagger is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time Money In The Bank winner.

Jake Hager / Jack Swagger Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameDonald Jacob Hager Jr.
  • Ring Names
    • Jake Hager (November 8, 2018 - August 7, 2025)
    • Jake Strong (February 23, 2018 - November 7, 2018)
    • Jake Hager (March 14, 2017 - June 19, 2018)
    • Jack Swagger (September 9, 2008 - March 13, 2017)
    • Jake Hager (September 7, 2006 - September 8, 2008)
  • Born March 24, 1982 (age 43)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceFargo, North Dakota
  • Billed From
    • Perry, Oklahoma
  • Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
  • Weight
    • 275 lbs (125 kg)
  • NicknamesThe All-American American; A Real American; The Savage

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (September 7, 2006 - August 7, 2025)
    • MMA Fighter (November 13, 2017 - October 29, 2020)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJune 1, 2024November 2, 2024
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWOctober 2, 2019May 28, 2024
    PromotionLucha UndergroundLUCHAJune 20, 2018October 31, 2018
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWJune 1, 2018August 3, 2018
    Promotion5 Star Wrestling5★February 1, 2018March 20, 2018
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHJune 16, 2017August 11, 2017
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown September 13, 2016March 13, 2017
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw July 19, 2016September 12, 2016
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEAugust 29, 2011July 18, 2016
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 26, 2011August 28, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown March 30, 2010April 25, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw June 29, 2009March 29, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW September 9, 2008June 28, 2009
    PromotionFlorida Championship WrestlingFCWAugust 4, 2007December 11, 2008
    PromotionOhio Valley WrestlingOVWJanuary 6, 2007July 6, 2007
    PromotionDeep South WrestlingDSWSeptember 7, 2006December 21, 2006

  • Images History

    Nov 2022
    Nov 2022
    Mar 2022
    Mar 2022
    Oct 2019
    Oct 2019
    Feb 2018
    Feb 2018
    Feb 2013
    Feb 2013
    Sep 2008
    Sep 2008
    Sep 2006
    Sep 2006

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    TweenerMutual tweener turn — Allies began fighting the House of Black’s surprise attacksDecember 23, 2023August 7, 2025
    HeelCo-founded the Jericho Appreciation Society, "sports entertainers" in a sea of wrestlersMarch 9, 2022December 22, 2023
    FaceBetrayed by MJF's attempted coup within the Inner Circle, Hager would fight against his rebellious stable, the PinnacleMarch 10, 2021March 8, 2022
    HeelDebuted in Lucha Underground as the heel Jake StrongJune 20, 2018March 9, 2021
    FaceConfronted Rusev and Lana in defense of the USAJune 30, 2014March 13, 2017
    HeelSeptember 9, 2008June 29, 2014

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    AEW InactiveContract expiringFebruary 22, 2024May 28, 2024
    AEW Low CardJanuary 10, 2023February 21, 2024
    AEW Mid CardOctober 2, 2019January 9, 2023
    SD InactiveHouse show wrestler onlyOctober 18, 2016March 13, 2017
    SD Low CardDecember 23, 2014October 17, 2016
    WWE Mid CardJuly 3, 2013December 22, 2014
    WWE InjuredHand surgeryMay 25, 2013July 2, 2013
    WWE Upper CardFebruary 17, 2013May 24, 2013
    WWE Mid CardFebruary 1, 2013February 16, 2013
    WWE InactiveHouse show wrestler onlySeptember 4, 2012January 31, 2013
    WWE Mid CardAugust 13, 2010September 3, 2012
    SD Upper CardApril 2, 2010August 12, 2010
    SD Mid CardJune 29, 2009April 1, 2010
    ECW Upper CardDecember 30, 2008June 28, 2009
    ECW Mid CardSeptember 9, 2008December 29, 2008

  • Finishers

    • Hager Bomb - Gutwrench Powerbomb (March 14, 2017 - August 7, 2025)
    • Triangle Armbar (October 2, 2019 - August 7, 2025)
    • Patriot Lock - Ankle Lock (March 30, 2010 - March 13, 2017)
    • Swagger Bomb - Running Corner Slingshot Splash (February 1, 2013 - March 13, 2017)
    • Gutwrench Powerbomb (September 9, 2008 - February 1, 2013)
    • Red, White and Blue Thunder Bomb - Spin-out Powerbomb (January 6, 2007 - September 9, 2008)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"I Got 'Em Hurt" by Mikey Rukus - Single (February 29, 2020 - May 28, 2024)
    • Theme Song"Inner Circle" by Mikey Rukus - with The Inner Circle - Team (October 9, 2019 - February 9, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Patriot" by Jim Johnston - Single (February 17, 2013 - March 13, 2017)
    • Theme Song"Get On Your Knees" by Age Against the Machine - Single (November 4, 2008 - February 15, 2013)
    • Theme Song"2 Z' Top" by Jim Johnston - Single (August 4, 2007 - November 3, 2008)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    Lucha Underground

    Florida Championship Wrestling

  • 5 Star Wrestling

    • 1 5 Star Wrestling Championship

    All Star Wrestling

    • 1 All Star Wrestling Heavyweight Championship

    Imperial Wrestling Revolution

    • 1 IWR Heavyweight Championship

    Northeast Wrestling

    • 1 NEW Heavyweight Championship

    Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling

    • 1 PPW Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWE Bragging Rights Trophy Winner (2010 – with Big Show, Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, Edge, Kofi Kingston & Tyler Reks)
    • AEW Dynamite Award - Biggest Beatdown (2020 – The Inner Circle jumps Orange Cassidy, Dynamite 06/10)
    • AEW Dynamite Award - Bleacher Report PPV Moment of the Year (2020 – The Elite vs. The Inner Circle, Stadium Stampede Match at Double or Nothing)
    • FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship Inaugural Battle Royal Winner
    • PWI Faction of the Year (2021 - with Inner Circle)
    • 2006 Collegiate All-American
    • NCAA University of Oklahoma single-season record for most pins in the 285 pounds (129 kg) weight class (30)

Teams & Relations

Jack Swagger Games Appearances (10)

WWE Main Series (8/26)

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WWE 2K17
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WWE 2K16
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WWE 2K15
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WWE 2K14
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WWE '13
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WWE '12
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SVR 2011
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SVR 2010

Other Games (2)

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SuperCard
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All Stars

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