Former WWE and AEW star Jake Hager was knocked out in the third round [1] of a Power Slap matchup against Amanpreet Singh.
The defeat marks a significant turning point for the combat sports veteran, as it represents his first loss within the slapping league.
Hager entered the match as a high-profile competitor with a background in professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. This appearance at Power Slap 21 served as his second match [2] in the league. The contest concluded abruptly when Singh delivered a strike that left Hager unconscious in the third round [1].
Observers said that Hager's transition into slap fighting followed a career spent seeking diverse combat experiences. Pro wrestling and MMA were previously not enough of a combat sports fix for Hager, leading him to the slap fighting circuit, according to reports from Yahoo Sports [3].
Despite his previous experience in high-impact sports, the physical toll of the Power Slap environment proved decisive. The knockout loss ends Hager's undefeated streak in the organization and highlights the unpredictable nature of the sport, where a single strike can end a match regardless of an athlete's pedigree.
Singh's victory over a recognized name like Hager elevates the profile of the winner within the league's competitive hierarchy. The match was part of the Power Slap 21 event, which continues to attract athletes from traditional combat sports backgrounds.
“Jake Hager was knocked out cold in the third round of a Power Slap matchup”
The loss demonstrates the volatility of slap fighting, where traditional combat sports training in MMA or wrestling does not necessarily provide a defense against the specific mechanics of a professional slap. For the Power Slap league, the knockout of a recognizable celebrity athlete like Hager provides the high-impact visibility the organization seeks to attract mainstream audiences.
