Jake "The Snake" Roberts is a professional wrestler best known for his stints in the WWF.
Jake The Snake
Roberts came to the WWF in 1986 and began bringing a python named Damien with him to the ring, earning him the name Jake "The Snake". One of Roberts' most memorable moments came at WrestleMania III when he was accompanied to the ring by Alice Cooper for his match againts the Honky Tonk Man. Other notable feuds for Roberts included Rick Rude, Andre the Giant, and The Undertaker.
Life Outside of Wrestling
Outside of wrestling, Roberts has struggled with multiple addictions, including drugs and alcohol. He was one of the subjects of the film Beyond the Mat, which documented some of Robert's problems. In December 2007, Roberts entered substance abuse rehabilitation after an extended offer was made by WWE to any former wrestler in need of help.
Jake "The Snake" Roberts is a professional wrestler best known for his stints in the WWF.
Fast Facts
Real name: Aurelian Smith, Jr.
Birthplace: Gainesville, Texas
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 260
Debuted in 1975
Inventor of the DDT
Brought his python Damien to the ring during matches
Credited with training Diamond Dallas Page and Raven
One of the subjects of the 1999 documentary film Beyond the Mat.
Jake The Snake
</small> Roberts came to the WWF in 1986 and began bringing a python named Damien with him to the ring, earning him the name Jake "The Snake". One of Roberts' most memorable moments came at WrestleMania III when he was accompanied to the ring by Alice Cooper for his match againts the Honky Tonk Man. Other notable feuds for Roberts included Rick Rude, Andre the Giant, and The Undertaker.
Life Outside of Wrestling
</small> Outside of wrestling, Roberts has struggled with multiple addictions, including drugs and alcohol. He was one of the subjects of the film Beyond the Mat, which documented some of Robert's problems. In December 2007, Roberts entered substance abuse rehabilitation after an extended offer was made by WWE to any former wrestler in need of help. </note>
Jake Roberts Timeline
May 30, 1955: Born
1975: Wrestling debut
1980: Innovates the DDT
1986: Joins the WWF
1992: Joins WCW
1993: Debuts in Asistencia AsesorÃa y Administración
1996: Returns to WWF
1997: Released from WWF
1999: One of the main subject in Beyond the Mat
2006: Appears on TNA Wrestling
