Jake the snake roberts discusses working with bray wyatt. A us wrestling star left his pet python to starve to death over a period of months, a court has heard. Get all the latest and breaking news about wwe superstar jake roberts. Roberts derived his nickname for being known as snake like and untrustworthy. Jake the snake roberts is one of the most storied wrestlers both in and out of the squared circle. The only person, in my opinion, that came close to jake was arn anderson of the four horsemen, the orator of the stable. This is a 2 disk set devoted to jake the snake roberts. He was a fan favorite in the wwfe during the mid 80s and early 90s. With jake roberts, randy anderson, andre the giant, richard blood. Pro wrestling legend jake roberts is reportedly in a las vegas hospital, slipping in and out of a coma, battling double pneumonia and a mass on his brain. Jake has transformed his mind, body, and soul with the help of diamond dallas page.
The actual reason it happened was because i was still hiding. In the 1980s and early 90s, professional wrestler jake the snake roberts reigned as one of the wwes biggest and baddest superstars. Squaredcircle submitted 4 years ago by tefoak owen 3. Macho man, andre the giant, hacksaw jim duggan and many more. Distinguishing himself with the menacing live python that he wore around his neck as well as his legendary feuds with rival wrestlers hulk hogan, macho man randy savage, ricky. Distinguishing himself with the menacing live python that he wore around his neck as well as his legendary feuds with rival wrestlers hulk hogan, macho man randy savage, ricky steamboat, and. I was pretty destined for that, it ran in my family, roberts told daily star. Jake the snake roberts the former wrestler jake the. Wwe hall of famer jake the snake roberts unspoken word. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Get insights into the man who instilled horror into the hearts and minds of hulk hogan, macho man randy savage, ricky steamboat, ultimate warrior and others as. Ic title honky tonk man vs jake roberts prime time dec. In professional wrestling a ddt is any move in which the wrestler has the opponent in a front facelockinverted headlock, and falls down or backwards to drive the opponents head into the mat. Cwe presents the pick your poison tour ft wwe legend jake the snake roberts.
Roberts also said on the pick your poison dvd that he got his nickname by copying oakland raiders quarterback ken the snake stabler of whom roberts was a huge fan. 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 drake bully buster chapter book about bullying. Screengrabwwe wrestling legend jake the snake roberts revealed that he once again has cancer. Jake the snake roberts film delivers sad tale with happy. Jake the snake unleashed free listening on soundcloud. 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. Wwe hall of famer, jake the snake roberts comedy style show, appropriately named dirty details tour is hitting your town. Roberts unleashes his roadstories and pranks played on his opponents. Wwe presents jake the snake roberts double dvd set. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison is the drink of the choice for those looking for a modern day tragedy in the form of a professional wrestler disc one begins with a poignant poem.
In his heyday, no one could come close to jake in intimidation, storytelling, and promos. Jake the snake roberts faked a knee injury to get out of wrestling. New years revolution 2007 royal rumble 2007 no way out 2007 wrestle mania 23 2007 3 discs. Jake roberts discusses the possibility of working with bray wyatt in some capacity in the future. Jake the snake robertspick your poison dvd and according to jake he picked everything, but heroin and whippets. My real life in the cartoon world of wrestling self.
Jake started his 1st big feud against ricky the dragon steamboat resulting in jake the snake giving him a ddt and putting a. Wwe legend and hall of famer jake the snake roberts at cwe wrestling. 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. From his careers start to his main storyline introduction. In jake drake bully buster, author andrew clements focuses on a problem too many kids have to cope with. From his hall of fame induction in 2014 and his attack on ricky steamboat to terrorizing randy savage and miss elizabeth and more, the 411 staff breaks down their top 5 jake roberts matchesmoments. Thats jakes problem in the chapter book jake drake bully buster. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison umd for psp. Bret hart talks about jake the snake roberts in his book.
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. Bret hart talks about jake the snake roberts in his book hitman. With each and every tour across the country of canada canadian wrestlings elite continues to grow bigger and bigger with the expansion into more canadian markets and bringing canadian wrestling fans the biggest stars of professional wrestling of the past and. Roberts appeared at an event in las vegas this weekend when he made the announcement but noted that he has full faith in. Jake the snake roberts reportedly hospitalized with.
Jake the snake roberts is regarded by his peers and the wrestling world as one of the greatest wrestlers and inring psychologist of all time. 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. Jake the snake roberts had an edge to him that was undeniable. Pick your poison video 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Fourthgrader jake drake tells the story of how he went from being a bullymagnet starting in preschool to becoming a bully buster in second grade. Pick your poison reveals the real story behind the legend.
The ddt was popularized by jake roberts, who discovered it by accident. Listen to jake the snake unleashed soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 3 tracks. I think that jake had the best wrestling mind of anyone in the wwf wwe even the undertaker said he learned a lot from jake roberts. Jake the snake roberts, scott hall, and diamond dallas page. 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. Enter one of the greatest minds in professional wrestling history when wwe hall of famer, jake the snake roberts shares classic stories from inside the ring, locker room and on the world wrestling circuit with his unspoken word tour at the sondheim theater in a special monday night at the sondheim event. Cwe presents the pick your poison tour ft wwe legend jake. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Get insights into the man who instilled horror into the hearts and minds of hulk hogan, macho man randy savage, ricky steamboat, ultimate warrior and others as he battled in some of the biggest matches of the 1980s and 90s. Pick your poison, a video released by world wrestling entertainment, roberts stated that his father convinced the family that his injuries in the ring were real and wore a neck brace at home to sell a storyline. Wrestling legends jake the snake roberts, scott hall and diamond dallas page talk to larry king at sundance about their documentary, the resurrection of jake the snake, which follows jake and. Take a ride thru backstage and behind the scenes of your favorite matches. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Jake the snake roberts makes his entry on january 6, 2014. This is the story of jake the snake roberts, and this dvd looks candidly at the rise and fall of not only his wrestling career, but his real life addictions and problems, amongst all other things. 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. Pick your poison 2005 starring jake roberts and ricky steamboat on dvd and bluray. He did better than average mic work and the wwe would tell their wrestlers to study his interviews. Stream tracks and playlists from jake the snake unleashed on your desktop or mobile device. Buy wwe jake the snake roberts pick your poison dvd from amazons movies store. Jake the snake roberts inspirational talent management. Jake the snake roberts started his career in the wwf on may th 1975.
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