AEW Revolution 2020: Predicting the results of all the matches

#5 Jake Hager vs. Dustin Rhodes

Hager finally gets into the ring against Rhodes.

It's been several months since Hager debuted as the silent muscle of the Inner Circle. He hasn't had an official match, instead attacking opponents of Le Champion and tormenting the likes of Dustin Rhodes. Well, after some stern words and a challenge, Hager will have his first match in AEW at Revolution.

The Big Hurt hasn't been competing in matches yet due to still pursuing an MMA career in Bellator. He last fought in October of 2019, but still hadn't competed for AEW. After breaking Rhodes' arm a few months ago, seeds were planted for Rhodes and Hager to square off sooner of later.

Revolution will mark Hager's debut, and since he hasn't competed in a bout yet, it's hard to see him losing this. He's been presented as the muscle, the heavy and the Big Hurt in AEW, and outside of a few others (Wardlow, Luchasaurus), he's one of the biggest stars physically in the company.

I'm expecting Rhodes to make the MMA star look truly dangerous and legit, so it's Hager's match to win or lose. If he wasn't treated as a such a big deal during his time with Le Champion, then this match would be harder to call. Due to the way both men have been presented, it should be an easy call.

Prediction: Hager wins his AEW debut.