Jake Hager made an emphatic entrance into Power Slap on Friday night, knocking out Devin "Big Jinx" Jenkins in the third round at Power Slap 19 in Las Vegas, then immediately sent a message to his former boss.
After the finish, Hager stared directly into the camera and shouted, "F**k Tony Khan!" The moment drew instant attention online, given Hager's well-documented frustrations with the president following his 2024 departure from the company.
Hager, known to fans as Jack Swagger, also performed his signature "We the People" salute throughout the appearance, leaning into his pro wrestling roots while debuting in an entirely different combat sports arena.
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How the Fight Went
The bout played out over three rounds at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Jenkins landed shots that visibly rocked Hager early, but the former World Heavyweight Champion absorbed the punishment and answered back each time. By round three, Jenkins could not recover from Hager's counter, and the bout was stopped with Hager earning the TKO victory.
The win was Hager's first in Power Slap and comes as part of a six-appearance deal he signed with the Dana White-run promotion.
Background
Hager spent over a decade in before joining at its launch in 2019 as a member of Chris Jericho's Inner Circle. His contract expired in May 2024, and he had been openly critical of Tony Khan in interviews since departing. He also went 3-0 (with one no-contest) in Bellator during his time with.
Power Slap 19 streamed live and free on YouTube on Friday, April 17 — one night before WrestleMania 42 kicked off at Allegiant Stadium.
