WWE Legend Jake Roberts Discusses Challenging Beginnings

Jake “The Snake” Roberts, WWE Hall of Famer and iconic figure in professional wrestling, recently opened up about his rocky start in the company during a revealing episode of his podcast, “The Snake Pit.” Roberts, who debuted with WWE in 1986, shared candid insights into the development of his character and the initial reception he received from his peers.

Jake Roberts disclosed that his famous snake-like mannerisms were entirely his own creation, not a directive from WWE management.

That wasn’t given to me, I just did that on my own. Oh yeah… Give it a little bit more, you know? See what happened… You got one in the bag, you might as well be one too.

This creative decision underscores Roberts’ innovative approach to character development, which would become a hallmark of his illustrious career. The wrestling legend also discussed how his in-ring style evolved as he faced increasingly challenging opponents.

I don’t like doing the same thing all the time. Never have liked that, so I did it for a short period of time. But then as my opponents got better, I didn’t have time to play around. I had to get more serious.

Interestingly, Roberts recalled that his arrival in WWE was met with a cautious reception from some of his fellow wrestlers due to the competitive nature of the wrestling business at the time.

No, I didn’t have a lot of friends in that locker room there. Everybody was kind of waiting to see whose spot I took. I didn’t take anybody’s spot. They created a new one.

Despite this initial wariness, Jake Roberts went on to have a successful tenure with WWE, lasting over six years and cementing his status as one of the most memorable superstars of his era. His unique character, innovative ring psychology, and memorable promos have left an indelible mark on professional wrestling history.

Jake Roberts Recalls The Worst-Smelling Wrestlers In His Career

WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts shared some amusing yet startling anecdotes about his experiences with some of the worst-smelling wrestlers in the business, specifically naming Vader.

H/t to 411mania.com