Jake Roberts

Date of Birth: May 30, 1955

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Jake Roberts, born Aurelian Smith Jr., is a retired professional wrestler and manager, best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Renowned for his dark, brooding persona, he became a cult favorite thanks to his psychological warfare and the use of his pet snake, Damien, in his matches. Born into a wrestling family, Jake followed in his father’s footsteps and made his wrestling debut in 1974. Over his career, he has worked for several major wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, and AEW. Despite his struggles with addiction, Roberts has made a significant impact on the wrestling world and has mentor roles in various wrestling organizations today.

5 Interesting Facts about Jake Roberts

1. Jake Roberts was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014.

2. He was known for inventing and popularizing the finishing move known as the DDT.

3. Roberts was featured in the documentary “The Resurrection of Jake the Snake” which chronicles his recovery from addiction.

4. He has appeared in several films and television shows, including “The Peanut Butter Falcon” in 2019.

5. Jake Roberts has been a vocal advocate for mental health and sobriety, sharing his personal struggles to help others.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jake Roberts

1. “Trust me.”

2. “You don’t want to play mind games with me because I will play them better.”

3. “The snake symbolizes my life. It crushes and it devours, just like me.”

4. “Sometimes the best way to deal with adversity is to laugh at it.”

5. “The road to recovery is not a straight line; it’s a spiral. You continually come back to things you thought you understood and see deeper truths.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jake Roberts’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $500,000.

Children

Jake Roberts has eight children from different relationships, but he has often kept details about his family life private. His children have been a significant source of motivation for his journey towards sobriety.