Former WWE Champion Jake Hager Secures KO Victory in Power Slap Debut
Jake Hager made his Power Slap debut on April 17, 2026 at Power Slap 19. He faced Devin “Big Jinxx” Jenkins, who entered with an 0-2 record. He won by knockout in the third round.
Background
Hager is a two-time WWE champion. He has also appeared in ECW, AEW, and fought under the Bellator MMA banner.
Match recap
Jenkins started aggressively but failed to land decisive blows. Hager answered with hard counters that staggered his opponent repeatedly.
Round-by-round
- Round One: Jenkins landed a near-clubbing slap that barely connected. Hager replied with a heavy slap that left Jenkins off-balance.
- Round Two: Jenkins’ second slap failed to cause damage. Hager again landed a forceful slap that forced two wobbly steps.
- Round Three: Jenkins’ slap knocked Hager’s ear protection free but did little else. Hager’s third strike floored Jenkins, who could not regain his feet.
Aftermath
As a former WWE champion, Jake Hager collected a KO win during his Power Slap debut. Filmogaz.com noted the finish as a third-round knockout victory.
The result adds Power Slap to Hager’s growing combat sports resume. Jenkins now falls to 0-3 after the loss.
