Former WWE Champion Jake Hager Announced Engagement
Power Slap athlete Jake Hager and Patricia Blackburn revealed their engagement in Lubbock.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Wrestling
Former WWE champion and current Power Slap athlete Jake Hager has announced his engagement to fellow athlete Patricia Blackburn. The news was shared via an official Power Slap Instagram post while the couple was in Lubbock.
Why it matters
The engagement marks a personal milestone for Hager as he navigates his recent transition from professional wrestling into the sport of Power Slap. His move into this new athletic discipline has drawn significant attention since he joined the promotion in 2026.
Hager won his Power Slap debut against Devin Jenkins before sustaining an injury to his left eye during a subsequent match against Johnny Magna. He previously concluded his tenure with AEW in 2024.
The players
Jake Hager
He is a former WWE champion who transitioned to competing as a Power Slap athlete in 2026.
Patricia Blackburn
She is a Power Slap athlete who is now engaged to former professional wrestler Jake Hager.
Power Slap
This is a combat sports organization that features slap-based competition and maintains a roster of professional athletes.
WWE
This is a major American professional wrestling promotion headquartered in Stamford.
AEW
This is a professional wrestling promotion based in Jacksonville that Hager left in 2024.
The details
The couple announced their engagement while located in Lubbock following Hager's transition to a new career path. Hager is well known for his prior success in professional wrestling, having started his WWE career in 2006.
Timeline
Jake Hager began his WWE career in 2006.
Hager departed from AEW in 2024.
Hager joined Power Slap in 2026.
The engagement was announced in September 2026.
Season Trajectory
The announcement follows the 2026 transition of Jake Hager to Power Slap, which marked a major shift in his career from traditional wrestling. This move fundamentally altered his athletic trajectory away from the professional wrestling circuit where he previously held championship titles.
Hager's career status remains impacted by his previous left eye injury sustained against Johnny Magna. His professional future is currently marked by his focus on Power Slap rather than potential future wrestling match bookings.
The takeaway
The engagement highlights a significant transition in Hager's life as he balances his personal milestones with a new professional chapter in combat sports. Fans should note that despite his history in wrestling, his current professional commitment remains strictly with Power Slap.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportskeeda.
