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I got my foot in my mouth - Former WWE world champion reflects on wrestling Claudio Castagnoli in AEW

Cesaro beat Jonathan Gresham to win his first world championship Former World Champion and current member of AEW's Jericho Appreciation Society, Jake Hager, recently gave his honest opinion about fellow former WWE star also becoming All Elite. During their time in WWE, Claudio (then known as Cesaro) and Hager (FKA Jack Swagger) were in a tag team called 'The Real Americans.' Managed by Zeb Colter (AKA Dutch Mantel), the duo unsuccessfully challenged for the tag team titles. Their association ended after Cesaro won the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 30. During a virtual signing session with , Jake Hager reflected on his speaking about how cool it was that they got to face off during Blood & Guts. Hager also spoke of Castagnoli's debut at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, saying that the loud ovation from the crowd showed how much the fans wanted to see Claudio compete inside the squared circle: "What a cool twist of fate for our paths to intertwine at Blood & Guts like that [Hager said about him and Claudio Castagnoli]. You heard the audience when he came out at Forbidden Door. The wrestling universe, whatever you wanna call it has been dying to have some more Claudio," Hager said. He also congratulated his former WWE stablemate for winning his first world championship after beating Jonathan Gresham at ROH: Death Before Dishonor: "It’s just too bad he had to get in my way and we had to punch each other in the face again but, it’s cool to see [he’s] the new ROH Champion, World Champion. Guess I got my foot in my mouth. Said he’d never be a world champion and now he is one. You know, good for him. Stay out of my face Claudio," Hager added. ()

"At a combined weight of 507 pounds. The team of Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger. The REAL! AMERICANS!"

"At a combined weight of 507 pounds. The team of Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger. The REAL! AMERICANS!"

Jake Hager stunned Bryan Danielson on AEW Dynamite earlier this week

After an absence since Double or Nothing 2022, Bryan Danielson returned to Dynamite this week and faced JAS member Daniel Garcia in singles action. Danielson looked worse for wear after a shotgun dropkick attempt in the middle of the match, after which Garcia dominated the bout. However, near the end of the match, Danielson looked like he had recovered and was set to finish Garcia off. What an upset here; just got the biggest win of his career, with a sneaky assist by ! is LIVE on right now!What an upset here; just got the biggest win of his career, with a sneaky assist by ! is LIVE on right now! Jake Hager played a after this. Appearing from under the ring, he grabbed Danielson's leg, giving Garcia the chance to hit the former WWE World Champion with a piledriver. Garcia then forced Danielson to pass out in his submission hold, picking up one of the biggest wins of his career. However, this win wouldn't have been possible without timely intervention from Jake Hager. Would you like to see Claudio and Hager team up in AEW? Sound off in the comments below. Did you know Scott Steiner slapped a pro wrestling legend? Don't believe us? . Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found