Jack Swagger

Stats

• Height: 6’7”
• Weight: 260 pounds
• From: Perry, OK
• Career Highlights: World Heavyweight Champion; ECW Champion; United States Champion; Money in the Bank winner

Signature Moves

R W and B Thunder Bomb

Standing behind

Slingshot Body Splash

Corner opponent front

Finishers

Gutwrench Powerbomb

Standing front

Ankle Lock 3

Grounded opponent near lower body

Attributes

• Strike Power: 75
• Grapple Power: 85
• Submission: 90
• Strike Defense: 70
• Grapple Defense: 90
• Speed: 75
• Jump: 70
• Agility: 70
• Adrenaline: 85
• Recovery: 75
• Toughness: 95
• Durability: 80
• Charisma: 75
• Tag Team: 80
• Overall: 87

Abilities

• Hammer Throw
• Leverage Pin
• Ring Escape

WWE Bio

Arrogance, athleticism and American pride all collide to create the larger than life persona of Jack Swagger. At 6-foot-7, 263 pounds, “The All-American American” first came to WWE in 2008 as part of then-ECW General Manager Theodore Long’s New Superstar Initiative and became one of most successful products of Long’s program. Growing up, Swagger was enamored with sports-entertainment greats Danny Hodge and “Dr. Death” Steve Williams, both of whom would personally help the Superstar on his career path. First becoming involved in competition at age five and attending a high school that boasted several state wrestling championships, The All-American American quickly developed into an outstanding amateur grappler, becoming a two-time high school heavyweight state champion. In true American fashion, he earned a full scholarship to a Division I school in both wrestling and football. Swagger’s tremendous amateur background carried him into the world of WWE, in a manner reminiscent of such legends as Bob Backlund and WWE Hall of Famers Jack and Gerald Brisco. His defined technique brought a completely different competitive style to ECW, and the WWE Universe took notice of his impressive combination of strength, ability and squared circle acumen, all complementing his physique and charisma. At WrestleMania XXVI, Swagger reached a new level of greatness when he overcame nine other Superstars to win the spectacular Money in the Bank briefcase on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Just five days later, The All-American American stunned the WWE Universe by cashing in his title opportunity against Chris Jericho to become the new World Heavyweight Champion. Swagger has described himself as the best of the best, but his recent form since relinquishing the United States Championship in March 2012 has left the cocky competitor looking for a second wind. And with Vickie Guerrero no longer managing him and Dolph Ziggler no longer in his corner, The All-American American will need to prove himself once again—on his own. With this mat technician’s incredible arsenal of maneuvers, including his signature ankle lock, who is going to doubt his ability to get back on top?

Breakdown

Jack Swagger is a good grappler and is tough to submit (95 Toughness). The D-I collegiate wrestler brings his experience to the ring and is comfortable pummeling for chain grapple position. His takedown with a Double Leg Trip Slap from the Side Headlock is a mat classic—follow that up with a WWE classic in the Vertical Suplex from the same position. The Sambo Hip toss from the Wrist Lock uses a whizzer (arm overhook) to throw the opponent and damage the torso. If you’re looking to take advantage of his Ankle Lock Finisher, get into any chain grapple position, press R1 or RB to activate limb targeting and then grapple to attack the legs. Finish with the Ankle Lock for the tap out.

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