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    Jake RobertsAmerican professional wrestler
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    Jake Roberts - Wikipedia

    • Jake Roberts (left) puts his snake, Damien, on top of Ricky Steamboat (right), circa 1986. Roberts' first major feud was against Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat, beginning on a nationally televised episode of Saturday Night's Main Event VI in May 1986. See more

    BornMay 30, 1955 · Gainesville, Texas, U.S.
    Spouse(s)Karen Rauschuber · (m. 1974; div. 1986) · Cheryl Hagood · (m. 1990; div. 1998) · Judy Lynn · (m. 2006; div. 2020)
    Children10
    RelativesGrizzly Smith (father) · Sam Houston (half-brother) · Rockin' Robin (half-sister) · Baby Doll (ex-sister-in-law) · James Smith (son) · Tommy Smith (son)
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    Aurelian Smith Jr. (born May 30, 1955) better known by the ring name Jake "the Snake" Roberts, is an American retired professional wrestler and actor currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) where he performs a… See more

    Early life

    Aurelian Smith Jr. was born in Gainesville, Texas. His father, Aurelian "Grizzly" Smith (1932–2010), also a wrestler, left his mother when she was 17 by which time she had given birth to another child. Roberts lived with hi… See more

    Professional wrestling career

    Roberts started his career in 1974 in the Louisiana area, as a referee and a year later, made his debut as a wrestler, making his name in Mid-South Wrestling, Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and Georgia Ch… See more

    Professional wrestling persona

    Roberts derived his nickname for seeming snake-like and untrustworthy. On the Pick Your Poison DVD, he says he got his nickname by copying Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken "The Snake" Stabler (of whom he w… See more

    Spoken word career

    In 2018, Roberts embarked on his a series of spoken word shows dubbed The Dirty Details Tour, subtitled "Tales From The Pit". According to social media the tour was to feature "an uncensored night of comedy, stories fro… See more

    Other media

    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.
    In 1996, Roberts, Vader, and Brother Love appeared o… See more

    Health issues

    Roberts is known for his raspy, whispery voice. He revealed in 2023 that it was the product of an accident in the ring involving a fight with former Olympian Bob Roop, in which he dropped a knee on Roberts' throat and accide… See more

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  1. "The Snake" has found a new hobby. "I'm doing some serious fishing now," said Roberts.

    Where Are They Now? Jake "The Snake" …

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    Though it happened by accident when Jake “The Snake” Roberts fell backward during a match, Roberts invents his signature DDT, a move still used by countless Superstars to this day.

    Jake “The Snake” Roberts invents the dev…

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    He’s also hopeful for more movie roles, a la his appearance in 2016 indie comedy The Bet, has a book in the works and would even consider opening a rehab center in his name.

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    What happened to Jake 'the Snake' Roberts?
    At the height of his fame in the 90s, Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts' reputation was in freefall due to his addiction to booze and drugs. The WWE Hall of Famer, who made his name competing in WWF and WCW, found himself in such a dark place that his career was firmly on the ropes.

    Jake 'The Snake' Roberts' dark past - rape claims, crack cocaine and

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    Was Jake the Snake Roberts a predator?
    Inside the squared circle, Jake the Snake Roberts was known for being a predator who used fear as one of his tools. Jake the Snake Roberts was one of the most recognized pro wrestlers of the 1980s, known for his mic skills and ability to cause fear in his opponents.

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    Does Jake Roberts have cancer?
    "Diamond Dallas Page and the Resurrection of Jake 'The Snake' Roberts". Retrieved February 23, 2016. ^ "Jake "The Snake" Roberts – I Have Cancer". TMZ. ^ "Jake Roberts Reportedly Hospitalized With Double Pneumonia". Foxsports. August 28, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2023. ^ "Lawyer: WWE legend Jake Roberts has brain abnormality". USATODAY.

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    What happened to 'the snake' after his last WWE match?
    But Jake’s path took a dark turn after his last WWE match 17 years ago. For decades, one of WWE’s most talented performers battled life’s greatest struggles. Personal tragedies and intense addictions haunted The Snake away from the squared circle, keeping him from a homecoming to the fans that loved to both cheer and boo him.

    Slithering back: Jake "The Snake" Roberts on his triumphant return

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    Jake "The Snake" Roberts - WWE

    WEBMenacing, intimidating and totally hypnotic in the ring, Jake “The Snake” Roberts was a Superstar capable of taking you down physically as well as psychologically. Slithering to the ring with a monstrous python …

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    Slithering back: Jake "The Snake" Roberts on his …

    WEBJan 12, 2014 · No one ever expected to see Jake “The Snake” Roberts in a WWE ring again – including Jake himself. During the 1980s and ’90s, …

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  6. YouTube
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    2014 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee: Jake "The Snake" Roberts: Raw …

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    Jake "The Snake" Roberts returns to WWE - YouTube

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    Where Are They Now? Jake "The Snake" Roberts - WWE

    WEBWith his trademark snake companion at his side, Jake created and mastered the "DDT," a deadly maneuver used regularly today by wrestlers all over the world. Despite the fact that he never wore WWE gold, his in …

  10. YouTube
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    Jake The Snake on WWE Career & Vince McMahon, Overcoming …

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    Jake Roberts A&E ‘Biography: WWE Legends’ Interview

    WEBFeb 24, 2023 · Jake Roberts, with his trademark handlebar mustache now an endless winter of white, is the product of an underage mother and a pedophilic father.

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    Jake The Snake Roberts Expected Ultimate Warrior Fight At WWE …

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    WWE Legends: Jake "The Snake" Displays his Viciousness on