Former WWE champion Jake Hager intends to continue his career with Power Slap following a knockout loss earlier this month in Las Vegas. The 44-year-old athlete, who is under a six-appearance contract with the promotion, was rendered unconscious by opponent Amanpreet Singh—also known to wrestling fans as Mahabali Shera—during the Power Slap 21 card.
Despite the finish, which occurred in the third round of the contest, Hager remains committed to the sport. Addressing the loss on the podcast *The Wednesday Hang* with host David Otunga, Hager stated, You can’t keep me down. I don’t listen to the internet and I just keep going.
Technical Assessment of the Loss
Hager, who previously competed for Bellator and AEW, described his performance as a rookie mistake.
According to Hager, he felt he was winning the fight during the first two rounds. He noted that upon reviewing the footage, he realized he had rushed his approach to the box in an attempt to force his opponent to react quickly.
I rushed setting up my defense, setting up my chin in the proper way and then I was late to brace,
Hager explained. Bracing is a really important part of your defensive strategy, so it was a rookie mistake but lesson learned.
Hager reported that he sustained no injuries during the encounter. He suggested that the viral nature of his knockout might serve as a silver lining for his professional profile, noting that he often receives higher viewership numbers following a loss than a victory. I get more views when I get knocked out, so maybe I’ll do it again!
he said.
Contract Status and Career Background
Hager is currently in the middle of a six-slap deal with Power Slap. His tenure with the organization began with a victory over Devin Jenkins in April of last year. Following the loss to Singh, Hager’s record in the promotion stands at 1-1.
Outside of his work in Power Slap, Hager has maintained a presence in professional wrestling. In June, he returned to the ring to compete at the World Wrestling Council’s anniversary shows in Puerto Rico, marking his first wrestling appearance since 2024.
Power Slap’s Growth and Audience Reach
The promotion behind the event, Power Slap, has reported significant digital growth. Dana White, speaking to CNBC, characterized the organization as a successful, global business. White highlighted the performance of the brand’s content on social media platforms, claiming that Power Slap holds the record for the most-viewed YouTube Short in sports history, as well as the most-viewed sports content on TikTok.
It’s already a global business,
White said. And the two key things that you need is, you need to have a great live event, and it needs to be good on television.
Summary of Hager’s Recent Competition
| Event | Date | Result | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Slap Debut | April (Prior Year) | Win | Devin Jenkins |
| Power Slap 21 | July 10 | Loss (KO) | Amanpreet Singh |
Hager has expressed that he remains unfazed by online criticism regarding his recent defeat. He maintains that his name recognition provides an advantage in the sport and that he intends to continue utilizing that position moving forward.
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