Former WWE Champion Jack Swagger Signs Bellator Contract

Former WWE star Jack Swagger will try to reinvent himself with a new career in MMA after signing a contract with Bellator, according to Marc Raimondi of MMA Fighting. 
The 35-year-old, whose real name is Jack Hager, spent 11 years with WWE and bec…

Former WWE star Jack Swagger will try to reinvent himself with a new career in MMA after signing a contract with Bellator, according to Marc Raimondi of MMA Fighting. 

The 35-year-old, whose real name is Jack Hager, spent 11 years with WWE and became the World Heavyweight Champion, but requested his release from the company and was officially granted it in March.

He is expected to make his MMA debut in 2018.

 

 

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