Hager KO Loss
Jake Hager Knocked Out by Amanpreet Singh at Power Slap 21, Drops Record to 1-1
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Dark Side of the Ring co-creator Evan Husney praised Missy Hyatt as a pioneering woman in wrestling and noted Hyatt's ongoing enthusiasm for wrestling history, describing her story as compelling and acknowledging her past struggles and exploitation in the industry.
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Amanpreet Singh had previously been knocked out by Lance Anoa'i on Power Slap 19, a detail noted on coverage of Power Slap 21, highlighting Singh's earlier loss on the same card.
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This event marked Hager’s second appearance in Power Slap and his second knockout loss in the promotion, continuing his early run under the six-appearance deal.
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Powell’s POV humorously suggested that Tony Khan will likely rewatch the knockout clip multiple times, reflecting ongoing backstage and fan interest in Hager’s Power Slap run.
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The Power Slap 21 event occurred during UFC 329 weekend and was part of the broader crossover appeal, with UFC’s Conor McGregor headlining the weekend that drew cross-promotional attention.
Former WWE and AEW star Jake Hager was knocked out in the third round of Power Slap 21 in Las Vegas, dropping his record in the sport to 1-1. Amanpreet Singh, a former TNA wrestler, landed the decisive blow to finish the fight, according to SEScoops and NoDQ.
The loss was Hager's second Power Slap appearance under a six-fight deal with the promotion. He had won his debut earlier in April, but could not repeat that result against Singh. The event ran during UFC 329 weekend in Las Vegas, drawing cross-promotional attention from combat sports fans.
Singh Delivers Third-Round Knockout to Down Hager
Hager, best known in wrestling as Jack Swagger, entered Power Slap 21 with one win from his April debut. Singh ended that momentum fast. Singh knocked Hager out cold in the third round, per SEScoops. The finish was decisive and left no doubt about the result.
Singh's win is notable given his own recent history in the sport. He was knocked out by Lance Anoa'i at Power Slap 19, according to TPWW. That made his knockout of Hager a bounce-back performance, and it moved Hager's Power Slap record to 1-1 through two fights.
Hager's Wrestling Future Remains an Open Question
Hager has not wrestled professionally since 2024. He floated the idea of retirement before signaling a possible return at WWC Aniversario 53, according to TPWW. His Power Slap deal runs for six appearances, meaning at least four more fights remain on his schedule.
Pro Wrestling Net noted that commentators pointed to the ongoing nature of Hager's dual career in wrestling and Power Slap. No firm date or promotion has been confirmed for a wrestling comeback. For now, Power Slap appears to be his main competitive outlet.
WWE's Rhea Ripley Watched From Ringside in Las Vegas
The Power Slap 21 card drew notable attention from the wrestling world. WWE star Rhea Ripley was in attendance at the event in Las Vegas, per TPWW. Her presence added to the crossover buzz between professional wrestling and the slap-fighting promotion.
Pro Wrestling Net noted in its coverage that analyst Powell humorously suggested Tony Khan — Hager's former AEW boss — would likely rewatch the knockout clip multiple times. The quip reflected the ongoing interest from the wrestling community in Hager's Power Slap run.
Power Slap 21 Rode UFC 329 Weekend for Wider Reach
Power Slap 21 was timed to run alongside UFC 329 weekend in Las Vegas. UFC star Conor McGregor headlined that weekend's main event, drawing a large combat sports audience to the city. Power Slap used that foot traffic and media attention to boost its own profile, according to NoDQ.
The crossover strategy appeared to work. Coverage of Hager's knockout spread quickly across wrestling and MMA media. Ringside News also covered the result, highlighting the dual appeal of a former WWE champion competing in a newer combat format built around single slap exchanges.
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