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Jake Hager Confirms His AEW Contract Expired In June

Jake Hager comments on his departure from AEW.

Hager, formerly known as Jack Swagger, had been with AEW since 2019. He was featured as a member of the Inner Circle and later the Jericho Appreciation Society, and he last wrestled for the company in February 2024. He has since competed in a handful of matches on the independent scene.

During a recent appearance on Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Jake Hager commented on his next chapter. He noted that his AEW contract expired in June. (H/t Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling)

It’s interesting. I’m excited to find out (what’s next for me),” Hager said. “My contract expired with AEW in June, so I just left them. I’m currently working independents but, I’m 42 and I think it’s time to — I don’t know. I wanna find a way to be home more with my kids and so I’m looking into more business opportunities; construction, rental properties.

“I’d love to sit down with you John (Bradshaw Layfield) and get some pointers about announcing and maybe stay on camera that way. But really, just doing what I can. I had a great career, very blessed to have that career so, now, it’s kind of easier. The pressure’s off and just try to be a good dad and good example for my kids.”

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