"I didn't know who you were. Lol" - Jon Jones trolls Jake Hager in deleted tweet after AEW star called 'Bones' out for misspelling his name

Jon Jones (left), Jake Hager (right) [Credits: @realjakehager via Instagram]

Jon Jones and AEW superstar Jake Hager were recently involved in a Twitter feud, stemming from Jones' recent tweet about their grappling match, which has now been deleted.

Jones misspelled Hager's name and called him Jack Swagger, in a tweet that ignited a verbal altercation between the two.

In a deleted tweet, Jon Jones said:

"Come on people let's get Jake to 1 million followers, sorry I didn't know who you were. Lol"

Jon Jones' return to competition will come against pro wrestling star Jake Hager in a Dec. 9 grappling match.

MMA Junkie verified the plans with sources after Jones made the initial announcement on social media.

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Initially, Jones put out a tweet which has now been deleted, informing fans about the scheduled grappling match between the two, saying:

"Breaking News!! I'm excited to announce I'll be competing for the number one grappling organization in the world, Fury Grappling! December 9th I'll be in New Jersey competing against WWE Superstar and undefeated Bellator heavyweight and Jack Swagger."

Jon Jones informs fans about a showdown between him and Jake Hager, scheduled for December 9th.

The informative tweet did not sit too well with Hager, who expected a more accurate introduction. He also denied any concluded agreement on a possible grappling match.

"First of all it’s @AEWonTNT and undefeated @BellatorMMA heavyweight Jake Hager, secondly no terms have been discussed or contract signed. We can talk if terms are right."

First of all it’s @AEWonTNT and undefeated @BellatorMMA heavyweight Jake Hager, secondly no terms have been discussed or contract signed. We can talk if terms are right. twitter.com/jonnybones/sta…

Jake Hager says not so fast to his grappling match against Jon Jones. https://t.co/T07wx9RCxb

Jon Jones made fun of Hager after the latter denied signing contract for wrestling match

In true Jon Jones fashion, the former UFC light heavyweight champion poked fun at Jake Hager with a demeaning tweet, saying that the AEW star snuck out the side window and possibly skipped the opportunity for a massive payday.

Here's the screenshot:

Jon Jones responds after Hager dismisses talks of grappling match.

Jake Hager is currently signed to AEW (All Elite Wrestling) as a pro-wrestler. He is also signed to Bellator MMA as a mixed martial artist where he competes in the heavyweight division. Hager is undefeated as a mixed martial artist with a record of 3-0-0 (1 NC).

AEW and undefeated Bellator MMA star Jake Hager will go one on one with ex-UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones at Fury Grappling in New Jersey, Dec. 9th https://t.co/O8Swee0SPK