My God, he giveth but he ain't got the balls to do nothin' else." Aurelian Smith Jr. (born May 30, 1955), better known by the ring name Jake " The Snake " Roberts, [1] [2] is an American professional wrestler and actor currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) where he performs as manager to Lance Archer, and he also serves a special advisor for AEW's community outreach program, AEW Together . At one point, he said he loved the wrestling business more than anything else in the world. After spending over a year in hiatus, Roberts returned to WWF at the Royal Rumble in 1996, as a Bible-preacher. The culmination of their feud took place at WrestleMania VI at the Skydome in Toronto, wherein a match where the Million Dollar Belt was on the line, DiBiase gained a count-out victory over Roberts, thus regaining his non-sanctioned title. Apparently, Watts had a deal with WCW where he made a percentage of the money he saved the company, so he was cutting down contracts left and right, including Jake's. What's more, once on the road full-time, he added drugs to his repertoire, regularly smoking pot and even doing speed on occasion. He was ultimately found guilty and sentenced to ten years' probation. In January 1967, the Kentuckians showed up in Japan's International Wrestling Enterprise. I can wake up in the morning and look in the mirror and go, You know what dude, youre a bad son of bitch. There were also the lows of being away from his family and drug and alcohol addiction that left him wanting to die before getting help in 2012. Not everything bad in Jake's life is due to a broken family or alcoholism. The Snake had truly hit bottom, and even then it would take four more years before he found what would save his life. The sudden news of the death of WWE Hall of Famer Jake 'The Snake' Roberts was indeed a shock to as many that heard it and it was really believed to be truth because of the ill health of the legend. 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. In 1984, Roberts entered World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) joining up with "Gentleman" Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez in their feud against the Von Erichs, winning the WCCW Television title and 6-Man Tag Team title (with Adams and Hernandez). . Were going to put it together. Roberts does believe he may have played better during WWEs Attitude Era. That famous period of wrestling popularity was led by the anti-hero Stone Cold Steve Austin, who Roberts helped create at King of the Ring 1996. Debut and championship pursuits (19861990), Extreme Championship Wrestling (19971998), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2006, 2008), Foley, Mick. If that wasn't enough, Jake also had to deal with said grandmother dying of cancer, his beloved stepfather being electrocuted to death, and constant abuse from his stepmother. The segment went on longer than planned, and Savage's blood was clearly visible as it dripped from the puncture wounds. [19] The feud was advanced when, several weeks later, Earthquake appeared on WWF Prime Time Wrestling and served "Quakeburgers" to co-host Lord Alfred Hayes and Vince McMahon, later claiming that the meat was ground from Damien's carcass. February 26, 2023. 5. It is the first time we hear some of his kids feelings about the pain his absence caused and the healing that has brought him back into their lives. 4. Does that mean I got to sell some furniture? Up until the late '90s, fans might have been aware that Jake Roberts had some personal issues, but many had no clue how bad they truly were. He was one of the subjects of the 1999 documentary film Beyond the Mat. In a response to the article, Roberts was quoted as saying, "If the devil can't defeat me, cancer doesn't stand a chance in hell! Aurelian Jake Smith Jr. (born May 30, 1955) is a second-generation professional wrestler best known as Jake "The Snake" Roberts. The tour kicked off on November 6, 2018, at the Lookout Lounge in Omaha, Nebraska. It led to a persona that Roberts agreed was ahead of its time in the 1980s with the shock value of a live snake moving around in a bag and on opponents including the famous scene of one biting a tied-up Macho Man Randy Savage in the ropes. So it was he posed for a "Just say no to drugs" poster, even if he couldn't say no himself. [20] Smith briefly married again on June 22, 1992 this time to a woman named Michelle D. Hyde who was 34 years his junior. Throughout the film, he made confessions about his tragic past, including the murder of his sister by her husband's ex-wife and the collapse of his marriage. During his second tenure with the company, Roberts was pushed as a "Cinderella story" and faced Stone Cold Steve Austin in the final match of the 1996 King of the Ring tournament. [28] The catchphrase helped propel Austin to the top of the WWF, and is one of the moments that is often cited as the beginning of "The Attitude Era". For that, and presumably for other reasons, Roberts ended his panel talk by calling Watts a "sorry piece of sh*t" without "a good bone in his body." Wash on gentle, cold water. He won the American Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title defeating Don Muraco on March 4. The legendary Jake the Snake features race-driven geometry in a tough yet light aluminum frame and a full carbon flat mount disc fork and is accompanied by tubeless-ready wheels. That incident helped set up Roberts' feud with the Undertaker. Aurelian Jake Smith, Jr. (May 30, 1955) is a second-generation semi-retired American professional wrestler, the son of former wrestler Aurelian "Grizzly" Smith. Washing Instructions: Turn shirt inside out. After Pat Patterson stepped down from his post on the writing staff stemming from the recent sexual harassment scandal, McMahon decided that, out of respect for Patterson, the spot would be left vacant. He started his career in various NWA territories before finally establishing himself within the WWF. On the same video, Roberts also stated that he was conceived when his father, who was dating Roberts' grandmother, raped her 13-year-old daughter (this was also stated in the documentary Beyond the Mat, in which Roberts was also featured). [27] These allegations were also the subject of the season 3 episode of Dark Side of the Ring named "In The Shadow of Grizzly Smith". Nobody knows what else he's gotten away with except the Snake himself. If youre like a lot of wrestling fans, you love the infinitely quotable 1999 pro wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat. Jake "The Snake" Roberts was one of pro wrestling's first antiheroes and left an indelible mark on the industry with his use of the DDT finishing maneuver and his use of a python in the ring to. I stayed there for some period of time. During the post-SummerSlam wedding reception of Savage and Miss Elizabeth (in reality they had been married since 1984), Elizabeth opened a gift package containing a live cobra. Jake Roberts made a name for himself by bringing snakes along with him to the ring. Stream WWE on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE Network everywhere else. [15] This began a heated feud throughout the summer of 1988, which escalated after Rude began wearing a pair of tights emblazoned with a visage of Mrs. Roberts, which an irate Roberts tore off. His single WCW pay-per-view match was against Sting at Halloween Havoc in 1992. As he told Salon, "I felt nasty doing that poster, but you do what you're told sometimes." [5] Jim Ross said he also stands out for his promo work. Roberts immediately began berating Randy Savage in a series of promos, aware that Savage who had lost a retirement match to the Ultimate Warrior at Wrestlemania VII was unable to exact revenge. [13] The Honky Tonk Man denies that he purposefully injured Roberts, although Honky's manager Jimmy Hart, as well as a video of the incident (seen on the Pick Your Poison DVD) suggests otherwise with Roberts later claiming that he was picking pieces of wood out of his back for weeks after. [5] His weight had ballooned to over 300lb (136kg) and he was having trouble doing simple tasks such as walking without becoming short of breath. In the late 1980s, Roberts made a guest appearance on the DJ Kat Show on Fox, challenging DJ to a match after the Kat had badmouthed the profession. The Honky Tonk Man's guitar shot actually injured Roberts' neck, as at the time guitars were not prepared to break easily. The actual match lasted maybe a minute. WWE legend Jake 'The Snake' Roberts reveals all about being conceived in rape and how he was molested as a child. After a troubled and turbulent childhood, Jake followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a professional wrestler. Roberts felt he was not only being lied to, but also being betrayed. After the match, Roberts mounted an offensive against DiBiase and Virgil and then began giving away DiBiase's "money" including giving some money to actress Mary Tyler Moore who was seated at ringside. I think I would have been very successful, but Im very fortunate that I did fall into the wrestling because I think Ive been an architect in many ways because I helped build a lot of people.. Smith's daughter stated that he had sexually abused her as well. That in itself is usually a very bad idea, but how it ended took it from "bad idea" to pure tragedy. According to Jake, Smith had gotten her pregnant three times before turning 18, so it's no surprise she would try escaping that situation through any means necessary. As Jake recounted in his documentary The Resurrection of Jake Roberts, the only reason he was born at all was because his father raped a young woman. 32. Roberts has been praised for his ring psychology. DAYS OF THE WEEK On Monday I drink instant espresso with fake sugar. [24] In an interview on Jake "The Snake" Roberts: 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. His last match with WWF was at Shotgun Saturday Night on January 25, 1997, against Salvatore Sincere in a winning effort. Thankfully, Roberts has kept his nose clean since then, at least in the eyes of the law. Once he began coming into his own, he stumbled into his famous DDT when The Grappler stepped on his left foot and he fell flat on his ass. The accident became one of pro wrestlings most devastating and protected finishers and changed Roberts career. Jake The Snake Salary: Roberts was making $500,000 per year when he was wrestling in the WWF in the late 1980s. Despite all that, he had an image to uphold since he was a face (good guy) for much of his WWF tenure. Roberts was present at Wrestlecon 2018, where he was . Roberts always had a complicated family reality because his father was a pedophile with young women. On the 87th day, Frey stepped down and was replaced by Bill Watts, for whom Roberts had legit heat with back in his days at Mid-South Wrestling. [10] The following month, Smith gained another title when he teamed with Fritz Von Erich to defeat The Spoiler and Gary Hart to win the NWA American Tag Team Championship. They lied to me. It's little wonder Jake left WCW before ringing in 1993. In May 2009, Roberts joined the Jim Rose Circus for the Jim Rose Circus vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts: The Legends Collide Tour. It's not perfect, wrapped up in a bow, but a work in progress. After all, if people get close they may sense weakness and vulnerability, two parts of Jake's personality he wasn't ready to confront. They were able to salvage some footwear and canned food, but flooding destroyed the remainder of their belongings. [5] He has a half-brother, Michael Smith, and a half-sister, Robin Smith, both of whom also became wrestlers. 25 talking about this. Smith's feud with The Assassins also took him to Western Canada, where he teamed with Don Leo Jonathan to defeat The Assassins for the Vancouver version of the NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship. Jake "the Snake" Roberts was among the most famous professional wrestlers in the world. OK, fk it. [13] He then worked for Bill Watts in the Mid-South territory[14] until being fired during a disagreement over wages. On May 2, he defeated Tony Anthony to win the SMW Heavyweight Championship; the title change aired on May 14. Roberts, who was so drunk that he could not stand up, took the fall in the match after Bundy splashed and pinned him. He was apparently passed out in the locker room, with mere moments to go before he was set to wrestle. Roberts derived his nickname for seeming snake-like and untrustworthy. He had dropped enough weight that he looked largely like he did in the '80s (minus the mullet, sadly), and appeared lucid as could be. Between weeks' worth of clothes, wrestling gear, and the giant snake, it's quite possible Jake's body was hurt more by traveling than getting thrown around the ring. The WWE icon was hit in the head with chairs and guitars and once broke his arm so badly during a match his bone was sticking out. By the time RSPCA inspectors discovered Damien, it was too late and the snake died shortly after. Its showing them that things are possible., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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[28] To go along with his new gimmick, his new albino Burmese python was named "Revelations". First reports indicated that Roberts had fallen unconscious, but his manager/lawyer, Kyle P. Magee, confirmed that Roberts was alert and awake during the flight and notified the flight attendant of his pain and shortness of breath. Roberts, 67, said there are still moments where I get really down on myself when I realize how much I missed because he was on the road wrestling and later in his life battling addiction. In 2012, he moved in with fellow wrestler Diamond Dallas Page to seek help in getting his life back on track following years of alcohol and drug addiction, a period covered in the 2015 documentary The Resurrection of Jake the Snake. He often brought snakes into the ring, most famously a python. Forever ditching his birth name of Aurelian Smith Jr., Jake "The Snake" Roberts becomes lost in the character he's playing in the ring, often to his detriment. Jake "The Snake" Roberts began his career when he became a referee and a wrestler. In 2001, Roberts moved to Great Britain, where he began competing for Brian Dixon's All Star Wrestling. Amongst the more disturbing moments was Roberts reportedly smoking crack in a hotel room after a reunion with his daughter Brandy, though the act is not shown on camera. Roberts went so far as to wear white contact lenses to "prove" his blindness. He is best known for his two stints in the World Wrestling Federation (later called WWE); the first between 1986 and 1992, and the second between 1996 and 1997. Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Everyone was scared of the snake, and that's exactly what I wanted. Roberts also teamed with Tommy Dreamer at the 1998 November to Remember as his mystery partner defeating Justin Credible and Jack Victory.[29]. Once he reached the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in March 1986, he would bring a Burmese python (most were named "Damien") to ringside in a canvas bag. Luckily for him, an appellate court concluded Roberts' lawyer sucked at his job and nullified the verdict. The bout ended after Roberts was able to "locate" Martel and deliver a DDT. In February 1993, he took part in a tour in Australia. Roberts had just said all he ever wanted was a little respect, and the Rockstar's interruption irritated him. Roberts lived with his grandmother until she died in 1966, forcing him to move back to live with his father and his new wife. Roberts cut a drunken promo paying tribute to Ray Traylor, who had died a few days before, and almost got into a scuffle with several WAW wrestlers who were sent out to defuse the situation.[30]. He teamed with Eric Chapel and CraziiWolf (Crazii Shea and Greywolf), defeating the team of Salvatore Sincere, Steve C Wrestling and Pretty Ugly (Jimmy Dream and Adam Ugly). Cobras may be scary, but they only weigh 15 pounds. All this, according to Jake, is why he played his untrustworthy character so well: It wasn't a character. In December, he made his debut for Ricky Knight's World Association of Wrestling in Lowestoft. Later that year, he became less fine, coming down with double pneumonia because he's a big guy and one pneumonia simply wasn't enough. If you've never seen the film, it follows Jake through an independent wrestling event "I like his snakes, I like his style!" and a failed attempt to reconnect with his daughter, and speaks. WWE icon Jake "The Snake" Roberts has detailed how his life spiraled so wildly with drink and drugs that he tried to commit suicide several times. It was severe enough that he lost consciousness in the hospital several times, but he wasn't interested in dying or giving up. The pair lost most of their possessions in the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The following year, Roberts was arrested on charges of possessing drug paraphernalia, namely a crack pipe. Roberts has several siblings, but one of them is no longer with us. Born in 1955, Jake was named Aurelian Smith Junior after his father Aurelian aka Grizzly Smith a noted wrestler in the 1950s and 1960s. He was no better in the ring, forcing fans to rub his bare chest, pretending his snake was a pants-snake, and stumbling around the ring while barely acknowledging anything Neidhart was trying to do. Jake "The Snake" Roberts joins co-host Marcus DeAngelo to share stories from his Hall of Fame career, personal struggles, and overcoming challenges. Roberts attempted to go to rehab, but it wasnt until 2012 that he hit rock bottom. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 60s Marsha G Smith Tiger, GA View Full Report Addresses Parker Hollifield Rd, Tiger, GA [63] He missed AEW tapings on December 16 and 17, citing this illness. 30 years later, Roberts has lost nearly everything to his inner demons. He is best known by his ring name of Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and often brought snakes into the ring, including a boa constrictor named Damien and even a de-venomed cobra, named Lucifer. His gimmick also mirrored his real life, as Roberts had recently become a born-again Christian and had been preaching around the country.[28]. Roberts, who has been sober for 10 years, now wants to show others you can come back from anything. However, to the surprise of both McMahon and fellow broadcaster Jesse "The Body" Ventura, the fans cheered loudly for Roberts throughout the bout. Join Jake and co-host Marcus DeAngelo as they navigate some of the stories and memories from his life growing up as a 2nd generation wrestler, to his incredible fame in the 80s and 90s, to some of the more difficult times he had to overcome on the road to recovery. I dont mind telling you Im a drunk and a junkie, but that damn movie did nothing but rape me and my family. Roberts returned and feuded with DiBiase throughout the end of 1989 into 1990, including a point where Roberts stole DiBiase's Million Dollar Belt, daring him or Virgil to reach into the canvas sack where Damien was to retrieve it. See full bio Born: August 6, 1932 in Whitesboro, Texas, USA Died: June 12, 2010 (age 77) in Amarillo, Texas, USA Known For Jake "The Snake" Roberts is 64 years old. 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He worked with the company to create a DVD retrospective of his career (the aforementioned Pick Your Poison DVD), which was released later that year. In September 1993, he took part wrestling a tour for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. After executing a DDT for the pin, he would place a python on the opponent, to various reactions. It was in Georgia Championship Wrestling during 1983 that Roberts became part of Paul Ellering's stable, the Legion of Doom, and began a feud with Ron Garvin over the NWA World Television Championship that lasted into 1984. According to Jake, Smith had gotten her pregnant three times before turning 18, so it's no surprise she would try escaping that situation through any means necessary. Still, it might've been a blessing in disguise: If he was drinking that much on a mediocre salary, he probably wouldn't have survived with more money to buy booze. He was the father of professional wrestlers Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Rockin' Robin, and Sam Houston. He wrestled in the National Wrestling Alliance in 1983, World Championship Wrestling in 1992, and the Mexico-based Asistencia Asesora y Administracin between 1993 and 1994 and again in 1997. But at the time, whenever the fans started chanting DDT and I was with Hogan that was not a good thing and it cost me a lot of money. [5], On January 6, 2014, Roberts made an appearance on the "Old School" episode of Raw, laying a python over the face of an unconscious Dean Ambrose. [16][17] Roberts used his snake Damien to scare Andre into an eventual "heart attack". Roberts appeared on The Funeral Parlor to demand answers from the Undertaker about why he stopped him from attacking Elizabeth. After the ill-fated night at 18, he learned the business through trial and error and got his ass handed to me often by veterans over his first two years. He was the father of professional wrestlers Aurelian, Jr. (Jake "The Snake" Roberts), Michael (Sam Houston), and Robin (Rockin' Robin). 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Thanks for contacting us. In early 1997, the WWF wanted Roberts to wind down his in-ring career and to join the backstage side of the company. Since he still loved to wrestle, he did not make this transition well. On Wednesday I drink a six pack. [60] Doctors also found an abnormality on his brain which they felt could be a result of all the bumps Roberts took over his long career. Upon arrival at the ICU in Las Vegas, he was diagnosed with double pneumonia. He was not able to get medical attention and almost lost his leg as a result. Aurelian Smith (August 6, 1932 - June 12, 2010) was an American professional wrestler better known as Grizzly Smith. It likely happened before the industry was ready for one. One person who doesnt is WWE Hall of Famer Jake The Snake Roberts, one of the films subjects. [25] On his Pick Your Poison DVD, Roberts expressed his regret for his actions to get a release from his contract. The only problem. JAKE "THE SNAKE" ROBERTS has dropped assault charges against the late British Bulldog's son. Their match was determined via the Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal gimmick. Roberts went on to work for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) alongside his father, Grizzly Smith, where he aligned himself with The Barbarian and Cactus Jack to feud against Sting and Nikita Koloff. Being as good and great as Hulk [Hogan] was there was some corn in that, a little too much in believability. There they feuded with Gorilla Monsoon & Klondike Bill and the Graham Brothers. We went to great lengths to show how far down I went and the road to recovery.. [33] On June 15, 2014, Roberts was an entrant in the CWF Hollywood Red Carpet Rumble which was won by Willie Mack. People were looking for somebody who they couldnt see through, Roberts said. The documentary also claimed that Aurelian Jr. was conceived by the rape of his mother. [3] He often brought snakes into the ring, most famously a python. 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