Donald Jacob Hager Jr. is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, currently signed to All Elite Wrestling under the ring name Jake Hager. He is also known for his time in WWE under the ring name Jack Swagger. As a mixed martial artist, he is currently signed to Bellator MMA where he competes in the heavyweight division. Hager attended the University of Oklahoma as a two-sport athlete, participating in both football and wrestling. He switched to wrestling full-time in his sophomore year, and in 2006, set the record for most pins in a season with 30 as an All-American. Following a try-out, Hager signed a WWE contract in mid 2006 where he performed as "Jack Swagger". During his time with WWE, he became a two-time world champion, having held the WWE's World Heavyweight Championship and the ECW Championship once each. He left the company in 2017 after he decided to pursue a professional mixed martial arts career.
Born: | Donald Jacob Hager Jr, March 24, 1982, Perry, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Education: | Finance (B.S.) |
Alma mater: | University of Oklahoma |
Years active: | 2006–present (professional wrestling), 2017–present (mixed martial arts) |
Children: | 2 |
Twitter: | Jack Swagger's Twitter profile |
Facebook: | Jack Swagger's Facebook profile |
IMDb: | Jack Swagger's IMDb |
About Jack Swagger
WWE wrestler born Jacob Hager, Jr. who became an FCW Florida heavyweight champion. He debuted with WWE in September 2006.
Before Fame
He competed in both football and wrestling at the University of Oklahoma.
Achievement
He used to work at a law firm before beginning his professional wrestling career.
Family Life
He married Catalina White in December 2010. They had their first child, Knox, on October 17, 2011.
Associations
He earned the WWE United States Championship on January 16, 2012 after defeating Zack Ryder.
Information related to Jack Swagger
- Oklahoma Sooners wrestlers
- Professional wrestlers from Oklahoma
- American sportspeople convicted of crimes
- Heavyweight mixed martial artists
- Oklahoma Sooners football players
- American male sport wrestlers