Hager’s five-year run with AEW is over.
The first episode of AEW Dynamite in October 2019 featured the arrival of Jake Hager. He was a part of AEW up until the summer of 2024.
While guest appearing on Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hager confirmed that his contract with the company expired in June.
It’s interesting. I’m excited to find out (what’s next for me). My contract expired with AEW in June, so I just left them. I’m currently working independents but, I’m 42 and I think it’s time to — I don’t know. I wanna find a way to be home more with my kids and so I’m looking into more business opportunities; construction, rental properties and I’d love to sit down with you John (Bradshaw Layfield) and get some pointers about announcing and maybe stay on camera that way. But really, just doing what I can. I had a great career, very blessed to have that career so, now, it’s kind of easier. The pressure’s off and just try to be a good dad and good example for my kids.
The 42-year-old Hager’s last match for AEW was on a February episode of Rampage against Roderick Strong.
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