Jake roberts released from hospital and makes appearance. Wwe hall of famer, jake the snake roberts comedy style show, appropriately named dirty details tour is hitting your town. Jake the snake roberts was a good wrestler, but he was by no means the best. Jake the snake roberts makes his aew debut and has harsh words for cody duration. Portions of content provided by tivo corporation 2020 tivo corporation whats new. Award winning documentary, the resurrection of jake the snake. Being involved in the professional wrestling business for five different decades has given jake the welldeserved. With ted arcidi, richard blood, king kong bundy, alice cooper. Jake roberts discusses the possibility of working with bray wyatt in some capacity in the future. Please note that ratings are given to the overall match. Jake the snake conquers his demons in new documentary june 12. Jake the snake roberts is coming to the city of brotherly love the night before royal rumble. Martel would end up spraying his cologne arrogance in jakes face blinding him, and leading to a big blind fold match at wrestlemania vii, which jake.
Jake roberts released from hospital and makes appearance at. Jake the snake roberts stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Jake the snake roberts comes to philly the wrestling estate. The only person, in my opinion, that came close to jake was arn anderson of the four horsemen, the orator of the stable. Slithering to the ring with a monstrous python concealed in a burlap sack, jake used fear as a weapon as deftly as he used pain. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Ddp yoga, busted open, bobby love, jake the snake roberts, pro evw, fighting spirit pro, hop pro motions, power prowrestling, jason cantwell, the shining wizards, major tanya of glow, corner house dental practice, gotarryn, lionheart, tytan, walters mazda mitsubishi, bayou independent wrestling biw, frankie defalco, alex ansel, tidewater. Roussimoffs next major feud was against jake the snake roberts. He was a master of the more cerebral aspects of wrestling, his command of the microphone, and his eerie, dark charisma.
This article may be expanded with text translated from the corresponding article in french. Jake the snake roberts says he used to do an 8ball of coke a day february 18, 2016. Jake the snake roberts greatest matches of all time hubpages. Pick your poison reveals the real story behind the legend. Roberts was inducted into the wwe hall of fame in 2014. Jake the snake roberts is one of the greatest and most popular wrestlers in wwfwwe history to never win a title. Earthquake, a 400 lb former sumo wrestler who was afraid of snakes, wrestled our hero jake the snake roberts. Award winning documentary, the resurrection of jake the snake has been. Feb 24, 2017 jake the snake roberts is coming to barrie at the beginning of march and its not all going to be body slams and clotheslines. Roberts eventually collapsed in the middle of the ring with the snake draped over. Jake the snake roberts was among the most famous professional wrestlers in the world. Jake the snake roberts was not in court to hear the charge a us wrestling star left his pet python to starve to death over a period of months, a court has heard.
Wwe legend jake the snake roberts is still standing rolling. Mar 08, 2019 jake the snake roberts is one of the greatest and most popular wrestlers in wwfwwe history to never win a title. During the 1980s jake the snake was one of the most popular wrestlers and would usually bring a snake to the ring with him, the most famous, a python named damien. From his careers start to his main storyline introduction. Jake the snake roberts 1991 face version in 1991 jake became involved in a feud with the. Almost as well known is the dark side of jake s life. Media man australia the online home of greg tingle. In his heyday, no one could come close to jake in intimidation, storytelling, and promos. Anyone can download the app and enjoy the first 7 days free. Jake the snake roberts awake but doctors have bad news. Jake the snake roberts real name aurelian smith jr had carried his 15foot sidekick around the ring prior to his wrestling bouts in the 80s and 90s. Jake the snake roberts is an actor and semiretired professional wrestler. Remembered mostly for his two runs in the wwf198692, 19961997.
Another one of his greatest matches is with rick martel at wrestlemania 7. The making of the resurrection of jake the snake roberts mens. Jake the snake roberts is widely known as one of the greatest minds in wrestling and a master of psychology in the ring and on the microphone. Jake the snake roberts 1991 face versionin 1991 jake became involved in a feud with the model rick martel. Almost as well known is the dark side of jakes life. Jan 25, 2015 roberts hit his high point in the 1980s with his jake the snake ring persona, a unique and unnerving character who attacked his opponents while draping them with a giant python, an. Heroes of wrestling was a professional wrestling payperview ppv event that took place on. With his python in tow, retired pro wrestler jake the snake roberts struts into a sold out baltimore arena for an appearance. Jake the snake roberts had an edge to him that was undeniable. The wwe universe exploded with surprise when jake the snake roberts returned to the wwe for the first time in well over 15 years at old school raw.
Jake the snake roberts is still standing i feel like im worth something. Wwe hall of fame jake the snake roberts discusses sobriety, yoga and his spokenword comedy tour. Fans immediately began to speculate as to what the extent of roberts return would be. Watch the resurrection of jake the snake prime video. The very worst of pro wrestling wwf, 1996 for me and many other viewers, jake the snake roberts s speech at the 2014 wwe hall of fame induction ceremony was far and away the highlight of the show. Introduction below you can see all known star ratings for wrestling matches featuring in dave meltzers wrestling observer newsletter.
Jake the snake roberts was released from a las vegas hospital yesterday and already made an appearance for future stars of wrestling in vegas. Asia brazil canada czech denmark finland france germany. Jake the snake roberts greatest matches of all time. One of the riskiest things the wwf did in 1991 was an angle between the mighty earthquake and jake the snake roberts. As part of icons after dark this saturday, the wwe hall of famer will be performing his oneman show at the 2300 arena in south philadelphia. Jake mentioned the demons, addiction, and every problems he tried to hide because of. In a related report by the inquisitr, last night we reported on the health status of jake the snake and at first things seemed to have taken a grim turn. Jake roberts looks back on the past struggles and victories hes had this past decade. He also goes into detail about his health and nearly being dead ten years ago. All tshirts unless otherwise noted are 100% preshrunk cotton. Take a ride thru backstage and behind the scenes of your favorite matches. Jake the snake roberts is a true living legend of professional wrestling. Jake the snake roberts former wwe superstar throughout his career jake has been known for his intense and cerebral promos, dark charisma, and masterful use of psychology in the ring.
Aurelian smith august 1, 1932 june 12, 2010 was an american professional wrestler better known as grizzly smith. Dec 16, 2017 jake the snake roberts 19861987 heel verison jake roberts arrived in the wwf carrying a bag with a giant snake named damien inside of it. The jake roberts story part 234 productions by dragosteelers. Wwe hall of famer jake the snake roberts began working very hard on his health with diamond dallas page ddp last year. Roberts would engage in psycholigical warefare with his opponents, and then knock them out during the match with his finisher, the ddt. Aug 29, 2014 jake the snake roberts is now awake and talking to friends and family but unfortunately some reports say the doctors have some bad news for the wwe legend about his medical prognosis. Jake the snake roberts is in the house talking about his incredible road to recovery. Bio menacing, intimidating and totally hypnotic in the ring, jake the snake roberts was a superstar capable of taking you down physically as well as psychologically. All merchandise is owned by jake the snake roberts. Jake the snake roberts 19861987 heel verisonjake roberts arrived in the wwf carrying a bag with a giant snake named damien inside of it. The resurrection of jake the snake roberts yahoo sports. Jerry lawler worse taste than jim beam and this heading, combined.
Walking out to his wwe music, roberts walked slowly to the ring to address the crowd. This not only got the wwe snake charmer off drugs, but helped him lose weight and so much more. Get all the latest and breaking news about wwe superstar jake roberts. He is best known for his two stints in the world wrestling federation later called wwe. Jake the snake roberts ringside collectibles wwe figure blog. His invention and application of the ddt finishing move has made him a legend. With a single glance and a few dark words, jake the snake roberts could make you believe that your career was about to come to a miserable end. Jake roberts with several snakes 062786 jake roberts vs. Jake the snake roberts has experienced a rollercoaster career and life. Throughout his career jake has been known for his intense and cerebral promos, dark charisma, and masterful use of psychology in the ring. Macho man, andre the giant, hacksaw jim duggan and many more. Thank you god for still having me on this planet, jake started.
Jake the snake roberts is coming to barrie at the beginning of march and its not all going to be body slams and clotheslines. Bringing a new snake with him, he gave dean ambrose the surprise of his life and looked better than ever. Im not just an old, phony wrestler, wwe hall of famer tells rolling stone. In the tiny secondfloor bedroom, theres a pile of jake the snake roberts action figures on a table, plastic muscles ripped and bulging, snarls on tiny faces.
Jan 06, 2017 jake the snake roberts is still standing i feel like im worth something. Aug 30, 2014 wwe hall of famer jake the snake roberts began working very hard on his health with diamond dallas page ddp last year. Get insights into the man who instilled horror into the hearts and minds of hulk hogan, randy savage, ricky steamboat, ultimate warrior and others as he battled in some of the biggest matches of the 1980s and 90s. The resurrection of jake roberts tells the dark tale of wrestling legend jake the snake robertss decades of alcohol abuse after a tumultuous childhood, and. Nov 01, 2004 jake the snake roberts was not in court to hear the charge a us wrestling star left his pet python to starve to death over a period of months, a court has heard. Jun 12, 2017 watch ambys exclusive interview with jake roberts. Check out the documentary the resurrection of jake the snake. He is the creator of the ddt finishing move and is one of the most well known wrestlers in history. Roberts unleashes his roadstories and pranks played on his opponents. Jake the snake roberts reflects on the last decade of.
I would watch this wwe hall of famer growing up and was completely enthralled by his matches. Roberts brought his snake, damien, to the ring with him, and he would often put the snake on his downed opponents after defeating them with his feared ddt. Sep 23, 2015 the resurrection of jake roberts tells the dark tale of wrestling legend jake the snake robertss decades of alcohol abuse after a tumultuous childhood, and the redemption he found in. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. For tickets and more information, visit roberts spoke with the wrestling estate this week to give fans a taste of what to expect during his oneman show. Apr 04, 2018 check out the snake pit wrestling academy. Jake the snake roberts, michael sam houston, and robin rockin robin. On an episode of their syndicated program superstars. Jake roberts has resurfaced, appearing on this weeks dynamite hyping a new client. And again, this match is great, not because of the action, but because of its significance in wrestling history. But you have to understand that i was very troubled. Jake the snake roberts is one of the most storied wrestlers both in and out of the squared circle. Sadly, the bottom came out in his run of good luck.
Jake is currently residing in the uk where he is training young wrestlers, and is in the process of making a documentary of pro wrestling. To many, roberts wrote the book on wrestling psychology, an art and a skill which he displayed on a weekly basis to wwe fans throughout the 80s and early 90s. He was the father of professional wrestlers aurelian, jr. Wwe legend jake the snake roberts is still standing.
Jake roberts and the gospel the wrestling gospel according. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Jake the snake roberts joins drinks with johnny, presented by avenged sevenfold duration. The film is centered around fallen retired wrestler, jake the snake roberts, and his. Jake the snake roberts film delivers sad tale with happy. Jake the snake roberts comes to philly the wrestling. Jake the snake roberts awake but doctors have bad news for. Ricky steamboat 1987 jake roberts interview 120986 jake roberts vs. Find highquality jake the snake roberts stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Jake the snake roberts discusses working with bray wyatt. Ele e mais conhecido pelo seu ring name jake the snake roberts. Jake the snake roberts is now awake and talking to friends and family but unfortunately some reports say the doctors have some bad news for the wwe legend about his medical prognosis. Jake the snake roberts attacks randy savage with a cobra.
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