The WWE Hall Of Famer Who Hated Working As A Babyface

WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts has spoken candidly about his unease with portraying a babyface, revealing he much preferred working as a heel throughout his celebrated career.

Speaking on his podcast, The Snake Pit, Roberts revisited his match against The Honky Tonk Man at WWE WrestleMania III. The event, which took place on 29 March 1987, came shortly after Roberts transitioned from a villain to a fan favourite, a move he admitted never felt natural.

“Well, I still didn’t want to be a babyface; I just don’t like it, man,” Roberts said. “I do more satisfying work as a heel; you can go out there, and you can go down any road you choose.”

Roberts elaborated on why he struggled with the babyface role, explaining that it imposed restrictions that clashed with his instincts and character.

“But as a babyface, you’ve kind of got parameters that you’ve got to follow,” he explained. “I’ve got to kiss babies? What the fu*k, are you serious? That’s not me, not at all.”

Renowned for his chilling promos and slow, calculating style, Roberts thrived when portraying a darker character, often blurring the lines between villainy and psychological terror. His work as a heel is widely credited with shaping the art of storytelling in wrestling, and his influence can still be felt in the industry today.

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H/t to ITRWrestling.com