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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