The Crucial Wrestling Skill WWE Legend Jake Roberts Says Is More Important Than Character Work

WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts, celebrated for his legendary promos and unique persona, shared his thoughts on what aspiring wrestlers should prioritise early in their careers. Surprisingly, it’s not character development.

Speaking on his podcast, The Snake Pit, Jake Roberts emphasised the importance of mastering in-ring skills and psychology as the foundation of a successful wrestling career.

“In-ring ability and psychology. If you can do anything, then you should be producing some type of character already, and if you can do anything and everything right, then it means you’re not screwing things up there.”

Known for his cerebral approach to wrestling, Roberts argued that being skilled inside the ropes forms the basis for every other aspect of a wrestler’s craft. For him, physical ability and a deep understanding of the sport’s psychology are essential for longevity and success.

The Hall of Famer, widely respected as a master storyteller and strategist, is often credited with elevating the art of wrestling psychology. His ability to create memorable matches and rivalries through calculated pacing and emotional depth remains a benchmark for aspiring wrestlers.

Which 3 Fellow Wrestlers Would Jake Roberts Pick For His Dream Bar Fight Team?

Jake Roberts named the three fellow wrestling legends he’d pick for his dream bar fight team and named renowned tough man Haku, Road Warrior Hawk, and Ronnie Garvin. All three men are known for their toughness, with Haku having a legendary status in terms of bar fights as he is known to have been involved in numerous fights over the years and was feared by his fellow wrestlers due to his fighting abilities.

H/t to ITRWrestling.com