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 Perry, Oklahoma on March 24, 1982, and he is currently 41 years old.
He is currently a Wrestler and MMA Fighter, working for AEW, under the ring name of Jake Hager.
Currently, he is is a member of the team of Jericho Appreciation Society.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Donald Jacob Hager Jr.
- Ring Names
- Jake Hager ( November 1, 2018 - Present)
- Jake Strong ( June 20, 2018 - October 31, 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 41)
- Nationality
United States
- Birth Place Perry, Oklahoma
- Billed From
- Perry, Oklahoma
- Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
- Weight
- 275 lbs (125 kg)
- Nicknames The All-American American; A Real American
Career History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( September 7, 2006 - Present)
- MMA Fighter ( November 13, 2007 - Present)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion AEW
October 2, 2019 Present Promotion LUCHA UNDERGROUND
June 20, 2018 October 31, 2018 Promotion 5 STAR
February 1, 2018 March 20, 2018 Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown
September 13, 2016 March 13, 2017 Promotion WWEBrand Raw
July 19, 2016 September 12, 2016 Promotion WWE
August 29, 2011 July 18, 2016 Promotion WWEBrand Raw
April 26, 2011 August 28, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown
March 30, 2010 April 25, 2011 Promotion WWEBrand Raw
June 29, 2009 March 29, 2010 Promotion WWEBrand ECW
September 9, 2008 June 28, 2009 Promotion FCW
August 4, 2007 December 11, 2008 Promotion OVW
January 6, 2007 July 6, 2007 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel March 9, 2022 Present Face March 10, 2021 March 8, 2022 Heel June 20, 2018 March 9, 2021 Face June 30, 2014 March 13, 2017 Heel September 9, 2008 June 29, 2014 - Images
Mar 2022Oct 2019Feb 2013Sep 2008
- Finishers
- Hager Bomb - Gutwrench Powerbomb ( March 14, 2017 - Present)
- Triangle Armbar ( October 2, 2019 - Present)
- 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 - Present)
- 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
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Entertainment
- 1 World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 ECW Championship
- 1 WWE United States Championship
Lucha Underground
- 1 Lucha Underground Championship
- 1 Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship
5 Star Wrestling
- 1 5 Star Wrestling Championship
All Star Wrestling
- 1 All Star Wrestling Heavyweight Championship
Florida Championship Wrestling
- 1 FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship
- 1 FCW Southern 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 Mr. Money in the Bank (2010)
- 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)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- Jericho Appreciation Society - Anna Jay, Chase / Jeff / Angelo Parker, Chris Jericho, Daniel Garcia, Matt Martel / Lee / Menard, Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti ( March 9, 2022 - Present)
- The Inner Circle - Chris Jericho, Ortiz, Sammy Guevara, Santana ( March 10, 2021 - February 9, 2022)
- The Inner Circle - Chris Jericho, MJF, Ortiz, Sammy Guevara, Santana, Wardlow ( October 9, 2019 - March 10, 2021)
- Sammy Hager - Sammy Guevara ( January 20, 2021 - February 3, 2021)
- Chris Jericho & Jake Hager - Chris Jericho ( July 16, 2020 - November 19, 2020)
- The Real Americans - Cesaro / Claudio Castagnoli ( June 17, 2013 - April 6, 2013)
- Managers Dutch Mantel / Zeb Colter, Michael Cole, Vickie Guerrero