Jake Hager Undergoes Second Surgery for Detached Retina After Power Slap Injury
Former WWE and AEW star Jake Hager (Jack Swagger) has undergone a second surgery for a detached retina after a brutal Power Slap injury.
After a medical suspension due to a previous injury, Jake Hager returned to competition at Power Slap 23 on September 17, 2026. He took on Johnny Magna and was left bleeding from the eye after a brutal shot from Magna in the second round. Doctors stopped the match due to the damage, and the opponent won via TKO.
UFC CEO Dana White shared an update on Hager, saying he underwent emergency surgery that night. He was then sent to a specialist in Miami, Florida.
Jake Hager got engaged to fellow Power Slap athlete Patricia Blackburn shortly after the injury. She has now provided an update on his condition through Slap News.
As the blood in his eyes started to clear, doctors found that Hager’s retina was detached during his weekly follow-up. He had to undergo additional eye surgery to reattach his retina. Doctors said the procedure went better than expected.
Jake Hager left AEW in April 2024 after choosing not to renew his contract. After his departure, he made several critical comments about the company’s president, Tony Khan. Despite announcing his retirement in 2025, Hager returned to in-ring competition for two WWC events in June 2026. One of his matches was against former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio.
