Jake Hager Injured in Power Slap Match
Professional wrestler and MMA fighter Jake Hager sustained an eye injury during his appearance at Power Slap 23 on September 17. The incident highlights the physical risks involved in the slap-fighting competition.
Hager, known to wrestling fans from WWE (as Jack Swagger) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has a background in mixed martial arts and other combat sports.
The injury occurred during his heavyweight match against Johnny Magna in Lubbock, Texas. Reports state Hager was struck in the eye during the second round. He visibly expressed distress, telling officials, "He hit me right in the eye."
Blood appeared around Hager's eye, prompting a medical examination. The referee stopped the contest, awarding Magna a technical knockout victory.
Hager's injury ended the match abruptly. Reports have not confirmed the exact diagnosis or the severity of the eye injury, nor has there been an update on when Hager might be cleared to compete again.
This event marks another difficult outing for Hager in Power Slap, following a previous knockout loss.
Hager joined Power Slap in 2026, already established in professional wrestling and MMA. He won world championships in wrestling before competing in MMA as a heavyweight for Bellator.
He won his Power Slap debut in April but has since lost consecutive matches, including the September 17 stoppage against Magna. Hager reportedly signed a six-appearance contract with the promotion, raising questions about how his eye injury will affect future scheduled bouts.
For now, the priority is Hager's recovery following the incident.
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