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Jake Hager injured in Power Slap 23 match in Texas

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Jake Hager injured in Power Slap 23 match in Texas
Summary

Jake Hager sustained a severe injury during Power Slap 23 held on September 17, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Competing against Johnny Magna, Hager received a notable blow in the second round that resulted in a stoppage by the referee. Despite his team's claims of a foul due to the strike to his eye, officials awarded Magna the victory. This was Hager's third match in the Power Slap promotion since his debut in April 2026, following previous losses. Hager had also briefly returned to professional wrestling in June after announcing his retirement.

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Status Watch
  • •Hager injured in second round against Johnny Magna
  • •Match occurred at Power Slap 23 in Lubbock, Texas
  • •Officials ruled Magna the winner via referee stoppage
  • •Hager has two consecutive losses in Power Slap
  • •Previously returned to wrestling in June after retirement
Latest Updates
  • 6:10 PMWrestling Inc — Former WWE & AEW Star Jake Hager Undergoes Emergency Eye Surgery Following Power Slap
  • 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White calls ex-WWE star's injury 'worst in Power Slap or UFC history'
  • 4:22 PMWrestling Inc — Former WWE & AEW Star Jake Hager Suffers Gruesome Injury On PowerSlap
What they're saying
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After being on the receiving end of a frightful slap this past Thursday at Power Slap 23, new information has been released on Jake Hager's injury status.

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Former WWE champion Jake Hager required emergency surgery after being slapped by Johnny Magna during a Power Slap event in Las Vegas.

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Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion and AEW star Jake Hager sustained brutal injury at Thursday's Power Slap 23 event.

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