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Title History

  • Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Big Daddy Ritter (April 6, 1979);
  • (Louisiana) Mid South Louisiana Heavyweight title defeating Johnny Mantell (1980);
  • (Louisiana/Oklahoma) Mid South North American Heavyweight title defeating The Grappler (May 31, 1981);
  • NWA (Georgia) National Television title defeating Ron Garvin (November 6, 1983);
  • NWA National/World Television title defeating Ron Garvin (June 17, 1984);
  • WCCW (World Class) Television title defeating Chris Adams (August 13, 1984);
  • NWA (World Class) World 6-Man Tag Team titles w/The Dynamic Duo beating Bobby Fulton and The Von Erichs (October 27, 1984);
  • Mid South Television title defeating Dick Slater in the Finals of a Tournament (January 1, 1986);
  • Mid South North American Heavyweight title defeating Dick Slater (Febuary 14, 1986);
  • AWF Puerto Rican Heavyweight title defeating Hurrican Castillo Jr. (1993);
  • SMW (Smoky Mountain Wrestling) Heavyweight title defeating Tony Anthony (May 2, 1994);
  • WWA Puerto Rican Heavyweight title Awarded (December ??, 1996);
  • AWF (Australia) Heavyweight title;
  • UWS (New York) Heavyweight title;
  • AWF Puerto Rican Heavyweight title;
  • SMW (Smokey Mountain Wrestling) Heavyweight title;
  • WWA Puerto Rican Heavyweight title;
  • 1992 RSPW Best Heel Award Winner;
  • 1996 PWI Ispirational Wrestler of the Year;
  • BBOW (Colorado) Heavyweight title;
  • OnlineWorldofWrestling.com Hall of Fame Inductee (2003);

Career Highlights

In The Beginning:

National Wrestling Alliance:

  • Jake Roberts started out in the Mid-South territory and was taken under the wing of Mr. Wrestling II, who taught him the knee lift.
  • June 6, 1981: Jake Roberts defeated the Grappler for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
  • July 4, 1981 – Superdome: Paul Orndorff defeated Jake Roberts for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
  • Jake Roberts went to Georgia Championship Wrestling and became a member of Paul Ellering’s original Legion of Doom.
  • ~~~Consisted of Roberts, King Kong Bundy, Hawk, Animal, Buzz Sawyer, Iron Sheik, Luke Graham, The Sheik and Killer Karl Krup.
  • 1983: Jake Roberts and Ronnie Garvin began feuding over the NWA National Television title.
  • November 6, 1983: Jake Roberts defeats Ronnie Garvin for the NWA National Television title.
  • March 4, 1984: The National TV title is renamed to the NWA Television title, thus recognizing Jake Roberts as the first champion.
  • April 7, 1984: Ronnie Garvin defeated Jake Roberts for the NWA Television title.
  • October 27, 1984 – WCCW: Chris Adams, Gino Hernandez & Jake Roberts defeated Bobby Fulton [Replacement for Kevin von Erich] & The Von Erichs (Kerry von Erich & Mike von Erich) to win the World Class World Six Man Tag Team Titles.
  • December 31, 1984: The von Erich Brothers defeated Jake Roberts and Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez to win the titles back.
  • June 16, 1984: Jake Roberts defeated Ronnie Garvin to regain the NWA Television title.
  • ~~~The title is immediately held up because Jake Roberts used a foreign object to defeat Ron Garvin.
  • Jake Roberts started to use the famous DDT as his new signature finisher during his stint in the NWA.
  • July 1, 1984: Ronnie Garvin defeated Jake Roberts by count-out in the rematch to recapture the Television title.
  • January 1, 1986 – MSW: Jake Roberts defeated Dick Slater in the tournament final to win the Mid-South Television title.
  • February 28, 1986 – MSW: Dick Slater defeated Jake Roberts for the Mid-South Television title.
  • Jake Roberts packed up his bags and signed a contract with Vince McMahon and the expanding World Wrestling Federation.

World Wrestling Federation – Jake The Snake Roberts:

  • Jake Roberts became one of the top heels in the WWF and began bringing a pet snake (Damien) with him to the ring.
  • ~~~Jake would render his opponents unconscious with a DDT and then let Damien crawl all over him!
  • April 2, 1986 – WrestleMania II: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated ex-football player George Wells.
  • May 3, 1986 – Saturday Night Main Event: Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat didn’t get started.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts ignited a feud with Ricky Steamboat after he executed the DDT on Steamboat on the ringside concrete floor!
  • August 25, 1985 – MSG Network: Jake Roberts defeated Sivi Afi.
  • August 28, 1986 – The Big Event: Ricky Steamboat defeated Jake Roberts in a “Snake Pit” match.
  • September 8, 1986 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated Cousin Luke.
  • September 20, 1986 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Tony Garea.
  • October 4, 1986 – Saturday Night Main Event: Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
  • October 25, 1986 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Mike Kelly.
  • November 29, 1986 – Saturday Night Main Event: Randy “Macho Man” Savage vs Jake “The Snake” Roberts went to a double disqualification.
  • Jake Roberts began a brief feud with Hulk Hogan, but the angle was dropped when Roberts started receiving cheers from the crowd.
  • December 13, 1986 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Dick Slater.
  • December 27, 29, 1986 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated Koko B. Ware.
  • January 10, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Billy Anderson.

World Wrestling Federation – vs Honky Tonk Man:

  • 1987: Jake “The Snake” Roberts began hosting a weekly interview segment called “The Snake Pit”.
  • Early 1987: Jake Roberts was the victim of a guitar-shot from Honky Tonk Man during an interview and they started a feud.
  • January 21, 1987 – House show: Jake Roberts defeated Corporal Kirchner.
  • January 30, 1987 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated Tony Garea.
  • January 31, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Jerry Allen.
  • February 1, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Gary Starr.
  • February 8, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated David Gold.
  • February 12, 1987 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated Pedro Morales.
  • March 14, 1987 – Saturday Night Main Event: King Kong Bundy defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts by disqualification.
  • March 27 – WrestleMania III: Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart defeated Jake Roberts (accompanied by rock star Alice Cooper).
  • March 28, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Moondog Spot.
  • April 4, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated The Raider.
  • April 18, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Joe Mirto.
  • April 19, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Dusty Wolfe.
  • May 2, 1987 – Saturday Night Main Event: Kamala defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
  • May 9, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Rick Gantner.
  • July 5, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Tony Leone.
  • July 11, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Brian Costello.
  • July 19, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Dusty Wolfe.
  • August 2, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Rick Renslow.
  • August 8, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • August 15, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Dave Wagner.
  • August 30, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Steve Lombardi.
  • September 4, 1987 – King of the Ring: Jake Roberts defeated The Honky Tonk Man by disqualification. The Honky Tonk Man retains the Intercontinental title.
  • September 13, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • September 19, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Terry Gibbs.
  • November 7, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Rip Oliver.
  • November 15, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Nikolai Volkoff.
  • November 16, 1987 – Legends Battle: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Killer Khan by disqualification.
  • November 24, 1987 – MSG Network: Jake Roberts defeated Danny Davis.
  • November 26, 1987 – Survivor Series: Brutus Beefcake, Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Randy Savage and Ricky Steamboat defeated Danny Davis, Hercules, King Harley Race, Ron Bass and The Honky Tonk Man in a tag team elimination match.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts, Ricky Steamboat and Randy Savage survive when captain Honky Tonk Man walked out.
  • November 28, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Rick Renslow.
  • December 6, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • December 19, 1987 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Brian Costello.
  • December 27, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Steve Lombardi.
  • January 2, 1988 – Saturday Night Main Event: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Wild Samoan Sika.
  • January 9, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Wellington Wilkins Jr..
  • January 17, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Gino Carabello.
  • January 24, 1988 – Royal Rumble: Jake Roberts entered the Royal Rumble at number 5, but was eliminated by the One Man Gang.
  • January 30, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Dusty Wolfe.

World Wrestling Federation – vs Rick Rude:

  • Jake Roberts engaged in a brutal feud with Rick Rude, who tried to kiss Cheryl Roberts at ringside.
  • February 20, 1988 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated Slick.
  • February 22, 1988 – MSG Network: Dino Bravo vs. Jake Roberts ended in a time limit draw.
  • February 27, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Pete Sanchez.
  • March 20, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Tom Stone.
  • March 26, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Pete Sanchez.
  • March 27, 1988 – WrestleMania IV: Jake Roberts and Rick Rude wrestle to a 15 minute draw in the 1st round of the Undisputed Title Tournament.
  • April 17, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Terry Gibbs.
  • April 23, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Chris Curtis.
  • May 7, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Scott Colontonio.
  • May 22, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Steve Lombardi.
  • May 28, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • June 12, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Billy Anderson.
  • June 25, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Conquistador Uno.
  • July 3, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • July 16, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Bob Emory.
  • July 31, 1988 – WrestleFest: Jake Roberts vs “Ravishing” Rick Rude ended in a double count-out.
  • August 6, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Harley Manson.
  • August 14, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Tom Stone.
  • August 20, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Danny Davis in a dark match.
  • August 28, 1988 – SummerSlam: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Hercules Hernandez.
  • ~~~Rick Rude faced Junk Yard Dog that same night, and wore a set of tights with Cheryl Robert’s face airbrushed on them.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts ran down and interfered, causing a disqualification – BUT throwing more fuel on the fire of his feud with Rude.
  • WWF Superstars: Jake Roberts issued a warning to Rick Rude never to wear those tights again, or else!
  • ~~~Rick Rude came out on TV wearing another set of tights with Cheryl Roberts’ face airbrushed on the front.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts ran into the ring and literally ripped the tights off of the Ravishing on, leaving him naked!
  • ~~~The angle was soon dissolved in late 1988 when it was discovered that Rick Rude and Cheryl were allegedly having a real life affair.
  • September 4, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Trent Knight.
  • September 11, 1988 – MSG Network: Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude.
  • September 11, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Mike Williams.
  • September 24, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated George South.
  • October 2, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Larry Stephens.
  • October 22, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • October 24, 1988 – MSG Network: Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude.
  • October 29, 1988 – Saturday Night Main Event: Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude when Andre the Giant interfered and caused a disqualification.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts then unleashed Damien on the Giant, who dropped in the ring as a result of an apparent heart attack.
  • October 30, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Bob Blackburn.

World Wrestling Federation – vs Andre The Giant:

  • November 16, 1988 – SNME: Jake Roberts interfered in the Randy Savage/Andre the Giant WWF title match.
  • November 20, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Steve Lombardi.
  • November 24, 1988 – Survivor Series: Andre The Giant, Dino Bravo, Harley Race, Mr. Perfect and Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Ken Patera, Scott Casey and Tito Santana in a tag team elimination match.
  • November 26, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated John Latu.
  • December 10, 1988 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated The Black Knight.
  • December 25, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Rusty Brooks.
  • January 7, 1989 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Pete Sanchez.
  • January 15, 1989 – Royal Rumble: Jake Roberts entered the Royal Rumble at #7 but was quickly eliminated by Andre the Giant.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts returned a few minutes later with Damien, scaring Andre the Giant into eliminating himself!
  • January 22, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Tom Stone.
  • February 18, 1989 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • February 26, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Darryl Peterson.
  • March 11, 1989 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Johnny Ziegler.
  • March 19, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Allen Kinsey.
  • April 2, 1989 – WrestleMania V: Jake Roberts defeated Andre the Giant by disqualification when Andre attacked guest referee Big John Studd.
  • April 15, 1989 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Dusty Wolfe.

World Wrestling Federation – vs Ted DiBiase:

  • April 24, 1989 – MSG Network: Jake Roberts defeated Ted DiBiase.
  • April 30, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Chris Duffy.
  • May 6, 1989 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Virgil.
  • May 27, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Tom Burton.
  • October 7, 1989 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Brian Costello.
  • October 15, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • October 28, 1989 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Barry Hardy.
  • November 5, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Tony Burton.
  • November 23, 1989 – Survivor Series: The Hulkamaniacs (Ax, Hulk Hogan, Jake Roberts and Smash) defeated The Million Dollar Team (Ted DiBiase, The Barbarian, The Warlord and Zeus) in a tag team elimination match.
  • November 25, 1989 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Dave Watson.
  • November 25, 1989 – MSG Network: Jake Roberts defeated Ted DiBiase by DQ.
  • December 3, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Al Burke.
  • December 9, 1989 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Todd Becker.
  • December 24, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Craig Green.
  • December 28, 1989 – MSG Network: Jake Roberts defeated Ted DiBiase.
  • January 14, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated George South.
  • January 21, 1990 – Royal Rumble: Jake Roberts entered the Royal Rumble at #4 and is eliminated by Randy Savage.
  • January 27, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Pete Sanchez.
  • January 27, 1990 – Saturday Night Main Event: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Greg “The Hammer” Valentine by disqualification.
  • WWF Superstars: Jake Roberts attacked Ted DiBiase after a squash match and stole the Million Dollar belt!
  • ~~~Ted DiBiase challenged Jake Roberts to a match the week after for the Million-Dollar title.
  • ~~~A week later, Ted DiBiase payed Slick to have the Big Bossman attack Jake Roberts and steal back the belt!
  • ~~~Big Bossman handcuffed Jake Roberts to the ring ropes as Ted DiBiase, Virgil and Slick go to the Brother Love Show.
  • ~~~Big Bossman discovered that he was being ripped off so he turned face and returned the title AND Damien back to Jake Roberts.
  • February 3, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Ted DiBiase by DQ.
  • March 11, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Buddy Rose.
  • March 25, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Darrell Nickel.
  • March 31, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated The Black Knight.
  • April 1, 1990 – WrestleMania VI: Ted DiBiase defeated Jake Roberts by count out to win back the Million Dollar belt.

World Wrestling Federation – vs Bad News Brown:

  • Jake Roberts and Bad News Brown begin to feud weeks after Wrestlemania.
  • Jake Roberts received a series of title matches against IC champion Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig.
  • April 13, 1990 – WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit: Jake Roberts defeated The Big Boss Man.
  • April 15, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Joe Champ.
  • April 21, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Sonny Austin.
  • April 30, 1990 – MSG Network: Jake Roberts defeated Bad News Brown.
  • May 5, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Buddy Rose.
  • May 26, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Bob Bradley.
  • June 9, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Tom Burton.
  • June 24, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Mike Williams.
  • July 7, 1990 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated Dino Bravo.
  • July 14, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Paul Diamond.
  • July 29, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Barry Richardson.
  • August 4, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Spike Jones.
  • August 19, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Bob Bradley.
  • August 27, 1990 – SummerSlam: Jake Roberts defeated Bad News Brown by disqualification when Bad News attacks special guest referee Big Bossman.
  • September 8, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Buddy Rose.
  • September 16, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Brian Costello.

World Wrestling Federation – vs Rick Martel:

  • Jake Roberts began a feud with Rick Martel, and Martel sprayed “arrogance” into Jake’s eyes, blinding him!
  • November 17, 1990 – Superstars: Tom Stone defeated Jake Roberts by DQ.
  • November 22, 1990 – Survivor Series: The Visionaries (Hercules, Paul Roma, Rick Martel and The Warlord) defeated The Vipers (Jake Roberts, Jimmy Snuka, Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) in a tag team elimination match. Jake Roberts was counted out after chasing Rick Martel to the back while holding Damien.
  • November 25, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Tom Bennett.
  • December 8, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Scott Colontonio.
  • December 23, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Boris Zhukov.
  • December 29, 1990 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Kent Carlson.
  • January 6, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Pete Sanchez.
  • January 19, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Pete Sanchez.
  • January 19, 1991 – Royal Rumble: Jake Roberts entered the Royal Rumble at #9 and was eliminated by Rick Martel.
  • January 27, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Izzy Slapawitz.
  • February 9, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Tony Burton.
  • February 17, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Allen Martin.
  • February 16-17, 20-21, 1991 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated Rick Martel.
  • March 2, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Terrence Baylock.
  • March 2, 1991 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated The Barbarian.
  • March 23, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Kato by disqualification in a dark match.
  • March 24, 1991 – WrestleMania VII: Jake Roberts defeated Rick Martel in an entertaining “Blind Fold” match.
  • April 6, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated John Allen.

World Wrestling Federation – vs Earthquake:

  • Jake Roberts began a feud with Earthquake, after Earthquake ‘kills’ Damien with his earthquake buttdrop.
  • ~~~Jake then introduced his new pet snake, named “Lucifer”.
  • April 21, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Barry O.
  • April 24, 1991 – UK Rampage: Earthquake defeated Jake Roberts by count-out.
  • April 25- 27, 1991 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated the Berzerker.
  • April 27, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Earthquake by DQ.
  • May 18, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Tom Bennett.

World Wrestling Federation – (Heel Turn) vs Randy Savage:

  • Jake Roberts turned heel and feuded with the Ultimate Warrior.
  • June 9, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated The Brooklyn Brawler.
  • June 22, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Mark Ming.
  • June 30, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Bill Lucas.
  • July 6, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Louie Spicolli.
  • July 14, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Ed Moretti.
  • August 11, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Earthquake in a dark match.
  • August 26, 1991 – SummerSlam 1991: Jake Roberts and The Undertaker crashed Randy Savage and Elizabeth’s wedding reception party.
  • ~~~Elizebeth opened one of her gifts and found a deadly cobra snake inside and Jake and Taker appeared and harassed the newlyweds!
  • WWF Superstars: Jake Roberts attacked Randy Savage and allowed his pet cobra to bite Randy Savage’s bicep!
  • October 12, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Tony Diamond.
  • October 19, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Bill Paris.
  • November 3, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Ron Cumberledge.
  • November 9, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Eric Freedom.
  • November 23, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Bob Werner.
  • November 27, 1991 – Survivor Series: Jake Roberts and Randy Savage were scheduled to participate but were banned!
  • December 3, 1991 – This Tuesday in Texas: Randy “Macho Man” Savage defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
  • December 8, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Mark Thomas.
  • December 14, 1991 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Russ Greenberg.
  • January 12, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Larry Ludden.
  • January 18, 1992 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Sean Spencer.
  • January 19, 1992 – Royal Rumble: Jake Roberts entered the Royal Rumble at #16 but was eliminated by Randy Savage.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts attempted to hit Elizabeth with a steel chair.
  • ~~~The Undertaker stepped in and stopped the attack, which led to a feud between Jake and The Undertaker.
  • January 31, 1992 – MSG Network: Randy Savage defeated Jake Roberts.
  • February 2, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Dale Wolfe.
  • February 8, 1992 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated DD Russell.
  • February 8, 1992 – Saturday Night Main Event: Randy “Macho Man” Savage defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts.

World Wrestling Federation – vs The Undertaker:

  • Jake Roberts confronted the Undertaker and Paul Bearer on an episode of the Funeral Parlor talk show segment.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts jammed the Undertakers hand into the lid of a coffin and repeatedly whacked him with a chair!
  • March 29, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Jim Powers.
  • April 4, 1992 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Jerry Allen.
  • April 5, 1992 – WrestleMania VIII: The Undertaker defeated Jake Roberts – in Jake’s last appearance in the WWF.

World Championship Wrestling:

  • Jake Roberts jumped to World Championship Wrestling and began feuding with Sting.
  • August 13, 1992 – The Great American Bash Tour: Jake Roberts defeated Brian Pillman.
  • August 15, 1992 – The Great American Bash Tour: Jake Roberts vs Sting ended in a double disqualification.
  • August 16, 1992 – WCW Pro: Jake Roberts defeated Chad Bird.
  • August 22, 1992 – Saturday Night: Jake Roberts defeated Marcus Alexander Bagwell.
  • September 2, 1992 – Clash of the Champions 20: Big Van Vader, Jake Roberts, Rick Rude and The Super Invader defeated Nikita Koloff, Sting & The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner in a tag team elimination match.
  • September 13, 1992 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated Van Hammer.
  • September 26, 1992 – Saturday Night: Jake Roberts defeated Dustin Rhodes.     Barry Windham and Ron Simmons defeated Jake Roberts and The Barbarian by disqualification.
  • October 25, 1992 – Halloween Havoc 1992: Sting defeated Jake Roberts in a “Coal Miners Glove” match.
  • Jake Roberts didn’t stick around very long and left the company shortly after.
  • February 25, 1993 – Wrestling Down Under: Jake Roberts defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • March 4, 1993 – Wrestling Down Under: Jake Roberts defeated Don Muraco to win the heavyweight title.
  • March 19, 1993 – UWS: Jake Roberts defeated Demolition Ax by DQ.
  • April 16-17, 19, 21-22, 27, 1993 – WWS: Jake Roberts defeated Greg Valentine by disqualification.
  • June 12-14, 1993 – WWS: Jake Roberts defeated Rick Martel by DQ.
  • August 1, 1993 – BDPW: Jake Roberts defeated Gary Young by DQ in a Chain match.
  • August 8, 1993 – BDPW: Jake Roberts defeated Gary Young by DQ.
  • August 18, 1993 – BDPW: Jake Roberts defeated Gary Young in a Strap match.
  • August 20, 1993 – GWF: Jake Roberts defeated Tim Brooks by disqualification.
  • August 22, 1993 – BDPW: Gary Young defeated Jake Roberts in a cage match.
  • August 28, 1993 – AAA: Konnan defeated Cien Caras and Jake Roberts in a 3-way match.
  • September 20, 1993 – NJPW: Jake Roberts defeated Black Cat.
  • September 21, 1993 – NJPW: Dean Malenko & Jake Roberts defeated El Samurai & Tatsumi Fujinami.
  • September 23, 1993 – NJPW: Shinya Hashimoto defeated Jake Roberts.
  • September 24, 1993 – NJPW: Jake Roberts defeated Satoshi Kojima.
  • September 25, 1993 – NJPW: Jake Roberts defeated Black Cat.
  • September 26, 1993 – NJPW: The Jurassic Powers (Hercules Hernandez & Scott Norton) defeated Brutus Beefcake & Jake Roberts.
  • November 12, 1993 – AAA: Jake Roberts & La Pareja del Terror (Eddy Guerrero & Love Machine) defeated Blue Panther, Konnan & Perro Aguayo.
  • November 13, 1993 – MEWF: Jake Roberts defeated Greg Valentine by DQ.
  • November 14, 1993 – MEWF/ASWA/ECW: Jake Roberts defeated Mr. Hughes.

Smokey Mountain Wrestling:

  • May 2, 1994: Jake Roberts defeated Tony Anthony for the Smokey Mountain Heavyweight title.
  • May 14, 1994 – SMW TV: Jake Roberts defeated Dirty White Boy to win the heavyweight title.
  • May 20, 1994 – Volunteer Slam III: Jake Roberts vs Tony Anthony ended in a double count-out (Jake retains).
  • July 5, 1994: Tony Anthony defeated Jake Roberts to recapture the Smokey Mountain Heavyweight title.

In The Meantime:

  • May 6, 9, 1994 – ASW: Jake Roberts defeated Dick Slater.
  • May 27, 1994 – AAA TrippleMania II: Konnan defeated Jake Roberts in a “Hair vs Hair” match.
  • June 18, 1994 – SMW TV: Jake Roberts defeated James Adkins.
  • September 21, 24, 1994 – ASW: Jake Roberts defeated The Punisher.
  • September 29, 1994 – ASW: Jake Roberts defeated Billy Black.
  • October 1, 12, 1994 – ASW: Jake Roberts defeated Super Vader.

World Wrestling Federation – Born Again Christian:

  • January 21, 1996 – Royal Rumble: Jake Roberts made a surprising return to the WWF and enterd the Royal Rumble as participant #7.
  • February 18, 1996 – In Your House 6: Jake Roberts defeated Tatanka in a non-televised “Dark” match.
  • February 19, 1996 – RAW: Diesel and Shawn Michaels defeated Jake Roberts and The Undertaker in a dark match.
  • February 24, 1996 – Superstars: Jake Roberts and Razor Ramon defeated Goldust and The 1-2-3 Kid in a dark match.
  • February 26, 1996 – RAW: Jake Roberts defeated Isaac Yankem DDS.
  • March 2, 1996 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Sherdell Taylor.
  • March 11, 1996 – RAW: Ahmed Johnson and Jake Roberts defeated Owen Hart and The British Bulldog in a dark match.
  • March 18, 1996 – RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Jake Roberts by count-out.
  • March 31, 1996 – WrestleMania XII: Owen Hart, British Bulldog and Vader defeated Jake Roberts, Ahmed Johnson and Yokozuna.
  • April 1, 1996 – RAW: Ahmed Johnson and Jake Roberts defeated Owen Hart and The British Bulldog in a dark match.
  • April 28, 1996 – Good Friends, Better Enemies: British Bulldog and Owen Hart defeated Jake Roberts and Ahmed Johnson.
  • May 11, 1996 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Derek Stone.
  • May 20, 1996 – RAW: Jake Roberts vs. The British Bulldog ended in a no contest.
  • May 26, 1996 – Beware of Dog: Jake Roberts defeated Justin “Hawk” Bradshaw.
  • June 1, 1996 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated George South.
  • June 3, 1996 – RAW: Jake Roberts defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament.
  • June 15, 1996 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Justin “Hawk” Bradshaw in the 1st round of the King of the Ring tournament.
  • June 17, 1996 – RAW: Jake Roberts defeated Goldust by disqualification.
  • June 23, 1996 – King of the Ring: Jake Roberts defeated Vader by disqualification in a semi-final match. Steve Austin defeated Jake Roberts to win the King of the Ring tournament.
  • Jake Roberts was scheduled to wrestle Mankind at International Incident but was replaced by Henry Godwinn due to injury.
  • Jake Roberts started a feud with Jerry Lawler, who started teasing Jake Roberts for his known Alcohol problems.
  • July 5-7, 1996 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated Justin Bradshaw.
  • July 11-14, 1996 – House Show: Owen Hart defeated Jake Roberts.
  • August 18, 1996 – SummerSlam: Jerry “The King” Lawler defeated Jake Roberts after hitting him with a bottle of booze.
  • August 25, 1996 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Who.
  • September 16, 1996 – RAW: The Sultan defeated Jake Roberts.
  • September 22, 1996 – Mind Games: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Hunter Hearst-Helmsley in a dark match.
  • September 27-28, 1996 – House Show: Aldo Montoya and Jake Roberts defeated Justin Bradshaw and Zebekiah.
  • September 29, 1996 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated TL Hooper.
  • September 30, 1996 – RAW: Steve Austin defeated Jake Roberts.
  • October 6, 1996 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Salvatore Sincere.
  • October 8-10, 1996 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated Scott Hall.
  • October 12, 1996 – House Show: Crush defeated Jake Roberts.
  • October 13, 1996 – House Show: Vader defeated Jake Roberts.
  • October 14, 1996 – RAW: Jake Roberts defeated Jerry Lawler.
  • October 20, 1996 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Marty Garner.
  • November 17, 1996 – Survivor Series: Jake Roberts, Marc Mero, Rocky Maivia and The Stalker defeated Crush, Goldust, Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Jerry Lawler in a tag team elimination match.
  • December 1, 1996 – Superstars: Crush, Owen Hart and The British Bulldog defeated Jake Roberts, Marc Mero and Savio Vega.
  • December 2, 1996 – RAW: Jake Roberts and Marc Mero defeated Billy Gunn and Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
  • January 19, 1997 – Royal Rumble: Jake Roberts entered the Royal Rumble at #7 but was eliminated by Steve Austin.
  • Jake Roberts was given a booking job for WWF Shotgun Saturday Night television program before leaving the company.
  • January 25, 1997 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Jake Roberts defeated Salvatore Sincere.
  • February 28, 1997 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated The Goon.
  • March 1, 1997 – House Show: Jake Roberts defeated The Goon.
  • April 18, 1997 – AAA: Cibernetico, El Canek & Perro Aguayo defeated Jake Roberts, Pierroth Jr. & The Killer.
  • May 11, 1997 – AAA: Diesel, Jake Roberts & Razor Ramon defeated Cibernetico, El Canek & Latin Lover.
  • May 24, 1997 – NWC: Jake Roberts defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
  • June 13, 1997 – AAA: El Canek, Perro Aguayo & Tinieblas Jr. defeated Gorgeous George III, Jake Roberts & The Killer.
  • June 15, 1997 – AAA: Cibernetico, El Canek, Octagon & Perro Aguayo defeated El Cobarde, Fuerza Guerrera, Gorgeous George III & Jake Roberts.
  • September 11, 1997 – WrestleFest: Hakushi, Hayabusa & Masato Tanaka defeated Jake Roberts & The Headhunters (Headhunter A & Headhunter B).
  • April 4, 1998 – NWC: Jake Roberts defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
  • June 26, 1998 – NWC: Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jake Roberts and Koko B. Ware.
  • August 28, 1998 – NWC: Jake Roberts defeated The Honky Tonk Man by DQ.
  • November 1, 1998 – ECW November to Remember: Jake Roberts and Tommy Dreamer defeated Jack Victory and Justin Credible.

On His Own:

  • Jake Roberts is credited for training Diamond Dallas Page and Raven.
  • Jake Roberts was featured in the Wrestling documentary, Beyond The Mat, which he claims, he did not recieve a cent for.
  • Jake Roberts was sentenced to one year probation, drug and alcohol treatment in Texas, fined $600 for probation costs in Ohio.
  • ~~~The incident that took place in June 2001, backing his Lincholn Towncar into a womans Parked Car and fled the scene.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts was later found with an alcohol level of .079.

Relocation to Europe:

  • October 10, 1999 – Heroes of Wrestling: Jim Neidhart and King Kong Bundy defeated Jake Roberts and Yokozuna.
  • December 4, 1999 – APWF: Jake Roberts defeated Dr. Feelgood.
  • March 16, 2001 – NWA Southwest: Jake Roberts defeated Tejas.
  • May 25, 2001 – NWA Southwest: Jake Roberts defeated Al Jackson.
  • August 17, 2001 – NWA Southwest: Mike Anthony defeated Jake Roberts.
  • August 18, 2001 – NWA Southwest: Jake Roberts defeated Mike Anthony.
  • December 5, 2001 – ASW: Jake Roberts and James Mason defeated Doug Williams and Ricky Knight.
  • February 3, 2002 – ASW: Jake Roberts defeated Steve Prince.
  • March 2, 2002 – ASW: Jake Roberts defeated DJ Disco.
  • June 29, 2002 – wXw: Jake Roberts defeated Martin Noltes.
  • September 2002: Jake Roberts no-showed in Geelen, Netherlands.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts checked in at the airport in the U.K. (where he now lives) but found out that his working visa had expired.
  • ~~~So he has to return to the United States to get things straight.
  • ~~~Jake has bookings all over Europe in October and November and still is talking of opening a wrestling school in the U.K.
  • September 2, 2002 – TWA: Jake Roberts defeated Thunder.
  • September 28, 2002 – TWA: Jake Roberts defeated Phil Powers.
  • October 2002: Jake Roberts is promoting shows in the UK under the name “The Real Stars of Wrestling” throughout November.
  • Jake Roberts blew out his hip in a match on Saturday night in Nottingham, England and has canceled all bookings.
  • September 29, 2002 – TWA: Jake Roberts defeated Adam Angel.
  • October 2, 2002 – TWA: Jake Roberts defeated The Flatliner.
  • October 3, 2002 – TWA: Jake Roberts defeated Phil Powers.
  • October 8, 2002 – TWA: Jake Roberts defeated The Flatliner.
  • October 17, 2002 – NWA-UK Hammerlock: Jake Roberts and Mike Mendoza defeated Johnny Moss and Steve Walloski.
  • October 18, 2002 – NWA-UK Hammerlock: Jake Roberts and Tony McMillan defeated Fergal Devitt and Paul Tracey.
  • October 19, 2002 – NWA-UK Hammerlock: Jake Roberts defeated Johnny Moss to win the NWA United Kingdom Heavyweight title.
  • October 20, 2002 – NWA-UK Hammerlock: Johnny Moss defeated Jake Roberts to win the NWA United Kingdom Heavyweight title.
  • October 21, 2002 – NWA-UK Hammerlock: Jake Roberts and Luke LeGrande defeated Hugh Mungus and Johnny Moss.
  • October 22, 2002 – NWA-UK Hammerlock: Jake Roberts and Psycho Steve defeated Fergal Devitt and Paul Tracey.
  • October 23, 2002 – NWA-UK Hammerlock: Jake Roberts and Kung Fu Kid defeated Jon Ryan and Steve Walloski.
  • October 24, 2002 – NWA-UK Hammerlock: Jake Roberts and The Kung Fu Kid defeated Jon Ryan and Steve Walloski.
  • October 26, 2002 – NWA-UK Hammerlock: Jake Roberts and Muscles Mansfield defeated Jon Ryan and Majik.
  • February 8, 2003 – RBW: Jake Roberts defeated Keith Myatt.
  • February 28, 2003 – CSF: The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jake Roberts.
  • March 1, 2003 – CSF: Jake Roberts defeated The Honky Tonk Man.
  • March 24, 2003 – TWA: Jake Roberts defeated Tagori.
  • March 25, 2003 – TWA: Alex Shane vs. Jake Roberts ended in a no contest to retain the British heavyweight title.
  • March 28, 2003 – ASW: Jake Roberts defeated Dave Swift.
  • April 22, 2003 – ASW: Jake Roberts defeated Mikey Whiplash.
  • May 10, 2003 – WAW: Jake Roberts vs. Ricky Knight ended in a no contest.
  • October 25, 2003 – WAW: Jake Roberts vs. Jimmy Ocean ended in a no contest.
  • October 31, 2003: Jake Roberts opened up a Wrestling Training facility in Gosport, Portsmouth, England.
  • January 13, 2004 – ASW: Dean 2 Xtreme & The Flatliner defeated Jake Roberts & Phil Powers.
  • January 30, 2004 – ASW: Jake Roberts & Paul Tyrell defeated Blondie Barratt & The Flatliner.
  • February 2004: Jake Roberts is being prosecuted in the UK for starving his latest version of Damien, a 12-foot python, to death.
  • ~~~Inspectors were tipped off that the animal was neglected, and found him starved, and he passed away days later.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts is facing a maximum six months in prison.
  • February 12, 2004 – ASW: Jake Roberts & The Flatliner defeated Karl Krammer & Phil Powers.
  • February 27, 2004 – wZw: Jake Roberts defeated Iceman.
  • February 28, 2004 – wZw: Jake Roberts defeated Phil Powers. Phil Powers defeated Jake Roberts.
  • February 29, 2004 – wZw: Jake Roberts defeated Phil Powers.
  • April 21, 2004 – ASW: Jake Roberts & The Flatliner defeated Drew McDonald & Mikey Whiplash.
  • May 21, 2004 – WAW: Ricky Knight & Zebra Kid defeated Ashe & Jake Roberts.
  • August 2, 2004 – WAW: Jake Roberts defeated Phil Powers by disqualification.
  • August 20, 2004 – WAW: Jake Roberts defeated Johnny Phere.
  • October 8, 2004 – WAW: Jake Roberts & Steve Quintain vs. The UK Pitbulls (Big Dave & Bulk) ended in a no contest.
  • November 2, 2004: Jake Roberts (real name Aurelain Smith Jr) was convicted of animal cruelty after a 3 day trial.
  • ~~~Jake Roberts is facing fines and community service as a result of the conviction.

Back in the United States:

  • January 2005: Jake Roberts was arrested for cocaine possession in Georgia.
  • ~~~Roberts’ girlfriend was stopped by the local police and allegedly had drugs in her possession.
  • ~~~She told officers that her boyfriend was at a motel and “probably” had drugs there.
  • ~~~Police went to the motel room and a crack pipe with residue was found in his room, but no actual drugs were found.
  • Jake Roberts has stated that he is need of a hip replacement surgery.
  • January 29, 2005 – WrestleReunion: Jake Roberts participated in a Legends Battle Royal which was won by Greg Valentine.
  • March 14, 2005 – RAW: Randy Orton got some advice from the “Legendary” Jake Roberts – and then RKO’d him in the ring!
  • ~~~Later on in a post-show dark match, Jake Roberts reappeared and chased Ric Flair away from the ring with the snake!
  • ~~~Jake The Snake returned to the ring and DDT’s World Champion Triple H and put his snake over his unconscious body!
  • March 2005: Jake Roberts underwent hip replacement surgery.
  • August 2005: Jake “The Snake” Roberts begins work with Jim Ross and WWE on upcoming DVD about his life and career.
  • September 10, 2005 – WrestleReunion: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Antonio Banks.
  • November 5, 2005 – MWF/AWA New England: Jake Roberts no-showed, missed his flight and didn’t return phone calls.
  • November 22, 2005 – NWA Wildside Reunion: Jake “the Snake” Roberts defeated Murder One.
  • January 14, 2006 – Pro Wrestling Unplugged: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Helter Skelter by disqualification in 2 seconds.
  • ~~~In the match that Everybody came to see: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Sandman.
  • March 5, 2006 – World Wrestling Legends PPV: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Kamala w/Friday by disqualification.
  • March 25, 2006 – Coastal Championship Wrestling: Joey Machete defeated Jake Roberts to become the 1st SEC Champion.
  • April 28, 2006 – Elite Wrestling Entertainment: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Chris Kanyon.
  • May 13, 2006 – FEW: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Doc Rivers..
  • May 20, 2006 – Pro Wrestling Unplugged: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Nick Berk w/Don Bootz.
  • May 20, 2006 – Frank Goodman’s UXW: King Kong Bundy defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
  • May 26, 2006 – Universal Wrestling Alliance: Jake “the Snake” Roberts defeated Jason Cage and The Original SiNN in a 3-WAY.
  • May 27, 2006 – Universal Wrestling Alliance: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Original Sinn.
  • June 10, 2006 – Coastal Championship Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Kahagas.
  • June 17, 2006 – Connecticut Championship Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated “Dirty” Don Montoya..
  • June 24, 2006 – Southern Championship Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Rick the Reaper..
  • August 5, 2006 – WPW: Jake Roberts defeated The Original Sinn by disqualification.
  • October 7, 2006 – MXPW: Jake Roberts vs Kahagas ended in a No Contest after The Heartbreak Express and Amy Vitale interfered!

Total Nonstop Action:

Independent Wrestling:

  • October 29, 2006 – Stranglehold: Jake Roberts defeated Matt Burns.
  • January 13, 2007 – FIP: Jake “The Snake” Roberts signed autographs during Intermission and did an angle with Larry Sweeney.
  • February 2, 2007 – Full Impact Pro: Jake “The Snake” Roberts did not appear as scheduled due to a fallout with the FIP promoters.
  • February 9, 2007 – NWA Wrestle Birmingham: “Cowboy” James Storm defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
  • February 15, 2007 – UWA: Jake Roberts and Ricky Morton and Robbie Race defeated Jeff Anderson and Heat Seekers V2.
  • February 24, 2007 – UXW: Jake Roberts defeated Danny Only.
  • March 3, 2007 – Division-1 Pro Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Casey Thompson in Davie, Florida.
  • March 10, 2007 – AWA World 1 South: Glacier, Jake Roberts and Ricky Morton defeated Nightmare, Ricky Landell and Tully Blanchard.
  • March 24, 2007 – IWF: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Joe Doering in Watervliet, Michigan..
  • March 31, 2007 – AIW: Jake Roberts defeated J-Rocc.
  • April 14, 2007 – Powerhouse Wrestling of New England: Jake Roberts defeated Gino Martino w/Johnny Fabulous.
  • April 18, 2007 – CCW: Jake Roberts defeated Bruno Sassi.
  • May 5, 2007 – OCW: Jake Roberts defeated The Sheik Of Araby.
  • May 9, 2007 – Christian Wrestling Alliance: Chris Chance defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts by disqualification.
  • ~~~Baby Doll appeared and brought out a snake for Jake Roberts, but she couldn’t get the bag open.
  • June 2, 2007 – West Carolina Championship Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala.
  • June 15, 2007 – AWA World 1 South: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Jake Slater in Savannah, Georgia.
  • July 1, 2007 – 304 Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated G-Cute in Huntington, West Virginia.
  • July 28, 2007 – Big Time Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Crazy Stomper in Chillicothe, Ohio.
  • August 11, 2007 – JCW: Pogo The Clown defeated Abdullah The Butcher and Jake Roberts in a 3-way match.
  • August 25, 2007 – All American Pro Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Paul Rose with a DDT..
  • September 14, 2007 – CP: Jake Roberts and Sgt. Cody McGraw defeated The Highwaymen (Jake Davis and Leslie Leatherman).
  • September 22, 2007 – All-Star Championship Wrestling: Bunkhouse Buck vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts ended in a Double disqualification.
  • September 29, 2007 – Big Time Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Killer Kent in Circleville, Ohio.
  • October 6, 2007 – Juggalo Championshit Wrestling: Scott Hall beat Jake “the Snake” Roberts in Evansville, Indiana.
  • December 2007: Jake Roberts reportedly took WWE up on its offer to pay for nine-weeks of drug rehabilitation.
  • May 3, 2008 – Pro Wrestling Fusion: Jake “The Snake” Roberts made an appearance in Fort Pierce, Florida.
  • March 29, 2008 – UXW: Jake Roberts defeated Ken Kendrick.
  • June 8, 2008 – TNA Slammiversary: Jay Lethal and So-Cal Val’s wedding was interrupted and ruined by the “Best Man” Sonjay Dutt.
  • ~~~George “The Animal” Steel, Kamala, “Birdman” Koko B. Ware and Jake “The Snake” Roberts attended the wedding ceremony.

Back on the Wagon:

  • May 2008: Jake Roberts completed his drug rehabilitation and planned on returning to wrestling.
  • May 24, 2008 – FTW: Jake Roberts and The Purple People Beater defeated Jay Lover and The Rockstar.
  • June 6, 2008 – CWE: Jake Roberts defeated Patrick Hayes by disqualification.
  • June 7, 2008 – Firestorm Pro: Jake Roberts defeated Patrick Hayes.
  • July 26, 2008 – PWU: The Sandman defeated Jake Roberts.
  • August 2, 2008 – IWC: Jake Roberts and Michael Facade defeated The Hollywood Balds (Jimmy DeMarco and Vendetta).
  • August 16, 2008 – IWC: Jake Roberts defeated John McChesney.
  • September 6, 2008 – PHW: Jake Roberts defeated Jimmy Cash.
  • September 12, 2008: While wrestling at a indy show in Pennsylvania, Jake Roberts was wrestling JT Lightning.
  • ~~~He collapsed and the match was stopped due to Roberts being drunk. (After the match he was led away by security).
  • ~~~Jake Roberts’ people would later claim that he was drugged by the promoter before the match against his will.
  • RBlue77189 wrote: Your [Jake Roberts] profile states that the September 2008 match against JT Lighting was in PA and that the promoter drugged him. Actually the match took place in Cleveland, Ohio and according to Jake himself in a press release placed part of the blame on the morning radio show he had done an interview with that same morning. He stated that the show had offered him a drink and that got him off the wagon. This was all talked about the next morning on the Rovers Morning Glory show, which was where he had done his interview the previous day.
  • September 6, 2008 – Powerhouse Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Jimmy “Jact” Cash.
  • October 4, 2008 – 3KW: Ryan Sawyer and Kevin Payne beat CW Anderson and Ricky Landell by disqualification (Jake the Snake made the save).
  • ~~~Jake Roberts and Ryan Sawyer and Kevin Payne defeated Steve Corino and CW Anderson and Ricky Landell in a Steel Cage Match.
  • July 26, 2008 – Pro Wrestling Unplugged: The Sandman defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
  • April 4, 2009 – FTW: Jake Roberts defeated The Rockstar.
  • April 18, 2009 – Vintage Wrestling: Jake Roberts defeated Neil Faith.
  • May 8, 2009 – PWF: Dustin Steele, Jake Mulligan, The Modern Day Superstar and Josh Crawford defeated Jake Roberts, Mike Blade, Johnny Knieval and Big Daddy Freddie.
  • May 9, 2009 – PWF: Jake Roberts and Mike Blade defeated Josh Crawford and The Modern Day Superstar to win the tag team titles.
  • September 5, 2009 – FTW: The Rockstar defeated Jake Roberts in a blindfold match.
  • September 18, 2009 – Vintage Wrestling: Leon Scott defeated Jake Roberts.
  • October 17, 2009 – FTW: Earl Cooter and The Rockstar defeated Jake Roberts and Balls Mahoney.
  • January 9, 2010 – EWF: Jake Roberts defeated Mr. Main Event.
  • January 29, 2010 – WWA: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Tommy Taylor in Melbourne, Florida.
  • January 30, 2010 – Square Circle Wrestling: Jake “the Snake” Roberts defeated ZS3.
  • April 9, 2010 – Top Rope Promotions: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Brutal Bob Evans w/Marshall McNeil.
  • July 10, 2010 – PWF: Abyss and Tommy Mack defeated Jake Roberts and Josef Von Schmidt.
  • August 14, 2010 – BTW: Jake Roberts defeated Mr. TA.
  • August 22, 2010 – Square Circle Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Zachary Springate III in Watertown, New York.
  • ~~~Roberts did a post-match interview and started crying, talking about the recent death of his father and his upcoming retirement.
  • November 19, 2010 – Wrestle Birmingham – “The Big Bang” (Nostalgia Show) at the famed Boutwell Auditorium:
  • ~~~Jake Roberts and Brutus Beefcake and Brickhouse Brown defeated Buddy Landel and Greg Valentine and Cameron Valentine.
  • January 29, 2011 – Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Sinn Bodhi in the Snake’s retirement match.
  • September 15, 2013 – NEW: Jake Roberts, Sinn Bohdi and Zack Monstar defeated Eli, Giovanni The Greatest and Justin Matthews.
  • September 28, 2013 – CPW: Team Bulldog (Jake Roberts, James Dylan, Oxx Hogg and Rockin’ Rebel) defeated Team Noxious (Chase Helms, Mikey Wrath, Rob Noxious and Tyler Symz) in a tag team elimination match.
  • November 9, 2013 – PWA: Jake Roberts, Rick Michaels and Shane Noles defeated BFF (Anthony Andrews & Michael Stevens) and Simon Sermon in a falls count anywhere, no disqualification match.
  • November 16, 2013 – Superstars of Wrestling: Adam Jacobs, Dab Savage, Jake Roberts and James Dylan defeated That 80s Team (Joey Money and Petey Noxious), Bobby Hayes & The All-Star in a tag team elimination match.
  • December 7, 2013 – CW: Revelation (Ruin & Scourge), Chris LaPlante and Jake Roberts defeated The Piss Beaters (Anthony Darko & Jake O’Reilly), Jay Moore and Tomer Shalom.

World Wrestling Entertainment – 2014:

  • January 6, 2014 – RAW: Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk.
  • ~~~After the match Jake “The Snake” Roberts came to the ring and placed his snake on top of Dean Ambrose, who had been knocked out by CM Punk.
  • January 27, 2014 – The WWE announced that Jake “The Snake” Roberts will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this coming April!

Independent Circuit:

  • January 24, 2014 – JCW: Damien Darling and Jake Roberts defeated Danny Demanto and Erik Andretti.
  • January 25, 2014 – JCW: Jake Roberts and Johnny Ringo defeated Erik Andretti and Nicky Oceans.
  • February 8, 2014 – CSW: Jake Roberts defeated Deuce Trey.
  • February 21, 2014 – JCW: The Down Boyz (Steve Gipke & Tony Scorese) and Jake Roberts defeated Danny Demanto, Erik Andretti and Nicky Oceans.
  • February 22, 2014 – JCW: Damien Darling and Jake Roberts defeated Danny Demanto and Erik Andretti.
  • March 14, 2014 – JCW: Damien Darling, Jake Roberts and Matty The Leprechaun defeated Danny Demanto, Erik Andretti and Nicky Oceans.
  • March 22, 2014 – MCW: Adam Flash, Jake Roberts and Ronnie Zukko defeated Mitch Miller, Mustafa Aziz Daniels and Paul White.
  • April 25, 2014 – BTW: Craig Costa, Jake Roberts and The Patriot defeated The Modern Day Savages (Gregory Edwards & Jimmy Preston) and Ryan Mitchell.
  • April 26, 2014 – BTW: Jake Roberts and The Patriot defeated The Modern Day Savages (Gregory Edwards and Jimmy Preston).
  • May 10, 2014 – JCW: D-Von Dudley, Homicide and Jake Roberts defeated The Playaz Club (Danny Demanto, Erik Andretti and Nicky Oceans).
  • May 17, 2014 – BTW/ACW: Bobby Starr, Jake Roberts and Pat Anthony defeated The Winners (Louis G. Rich, Rayburn and Shaun Cannon).
  • June 15, 2014 – CWFH: Jake Roberts was in the 30 man red carpet rumble match won by Willie Mack.
  • July 6, 2014 – WCWC: Big Duke, Danny Duggan, Jake Roberts and Mikey O’Shea defeated The Wrecking Crew (Alexander Hammerstone, Jeremy Blanchard, The Grappler and The Grappler 3).
  • April 4, 2015 – Dynasty: Jake Roberts defeated Tyrek.
  • April 25, 2015 – PWS: The Heavenly Bodies (Desirable Dustin and Gigolo Justin) defeated Jake Roberts and Kevin Matthews.
  • May 17, 2015 – JCW: Jake Roberts, Santana Garrett and Sean Waltman defeated The Playaz Club (Chasyn Rance, Danny Demanto and Erik Andretti).
  • June 13, 2015 – JCW: Jake Roberts and Sean Waltman defeated The Playaz Club (Danny Demanto and Erik Andretti).
  • July 11, 2015 – CW: Jake Roberts and Jeremy Elliott defeated Markus Ryan and Tomer Shalom.
  • August 29, 2015 – IWR: Jake Roberts defeated Al Farat.
  • September 11, 2015 – IHW: Jake Roberts and Titus defeated Brody Steele and Markus Burke.
  • September 12, 2015 – IHW: Gary Williams and Jake Roberts defeated Brody Steele and Riddick Stone by disqualification.
  • September 13, 2015 – WC: Jake Roberts defeated Tommy Starr.
  • September 19, 2015 – MCW: G-Fed, Jake Roberts and The Bruiser defeated The Dixon Line Security (Joe Keys & Rob Locke) and Ken Dixon.
  • March 19, 2016 – FTW: Jake Roberts and Steve Scott defeated Donnie Dixon and Ken Castle.
  • April 24, 2016 – Freakshow: Funny Bone, Jake Roberts and The Ghost Of Macho Man defeated The Rainbow Reich (Bobby Sharp & Greg Romero) and Gaydolf Hitler.
  • August 21, 2018 – CWE: Danny Duggan, Jake Roberts and Tyler Colton defeated AJ Sanchez, Anderson Tyson Moore and Kevin O’Doyle.

All Elite Wrestling:

  • March 4, 2019 – AEW Dynamite: Jake Roberts interrupted Cody and mentioned that he was sober.
  • April 29, 2020 – AEW Dynamite #30: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Dustin Rhodes w Brandi Rhodes in the semi-finals.
  • May 6, 2020 – AEW Dynamite #31: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated QT Marshall w Brandi Rhodes.
  • May 23, 2020 – AEW Double or Nothing: Cody w Arn Anderson defeated Lance Archer w Jake Roberts to win the tournament and vacant TNT title.
  • June 16, 2020 – AEW Dark #38: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated David Ali.
  • June 23, 2020 – AEW Dark #39: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Griff Garrison.
  • June 30, 2020 – AEW Dark #40: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Pineapple Pete.
  • July 8, 2020 – AEW Dynamite #40 Fyfer Fest Night 2: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Joey Janela.
  • July 28, 2020 – AEW Dark #44: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Frankie Thomas.
  • August 18, 2020 – AEW Dark #47: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Jessy Sorensen and Jon Cruz in a handicap match.
  • August 25, 2020 – AEW Dark #48: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated D3.
  • August 27, 2020 – AEW Dynamite #47: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Sean Maluta.
  • September 5, 2020 – AEW All Out: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Billy and Brian Cage and Christopher Daniels and Chuck Taylor and Darby Allin and Eddie Kingston and Frankie Kazarian and Jake Hager and Matt Sydal and Ortiz and Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix and Ricky Starks and Santana and Shawn Spears and Sonny Kiss and The Blade and The Butcher and Trent and Will Hobbs in a casino battle royal to become #1 contender for the World title.
  • October 14, 2020 – AEW Dynamite #55 – Anniversary Show: Jon Moxley defeated Lance Archer w Jake Roberts in a no disqualification match to retain the heavyweight title.
  • February 3, 2021 – AEW Dynamite #71: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Eddie Kingston in a lumberjack match.
  • February 10, 2021 – AEW Dynamite #72: Kenny Omega and KENTA defeated Jon Moxley and Lance Archer w Jake Roberts in a falls count anywhere match.
  • February 24, 2021 – AEW Dynamite #74: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Rey Fenix to qualify for the ladder match at Revolution.
  • March 6, 2021 – AEW Dark #78: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated John Skyler.
  • April 13, 2021 – AEW Dark #84: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Cole Carter.
  • April 27, 2021 – AEW Dark #86: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Jake St. Patrick.
  • June 11, 2021 – AEW Dynamite #89 – Friday Night Dynamite: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Chandler Hopkins.
  • July 21, 2021 – AEW Dynamite #94 – Fyter Fest: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Jon Moxley to win the IWGP United States heavyweight title.
  • July 28, 2021 – AEW Dynamite #95 – Fight For The Fallen: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Hikuleo to retain the IWGP United States heavyweight title.
  • August 16, 2021 – AEW Dark: Elevation #23: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Reggie Collins.
  • September 6, 2021 – AEW Dark: Elevation #27: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated GPA.
  • October 4, 2021 – AEW Dark: Elevation #31: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Louie Bruno.
  • October 19, 2021 – AEW Dark #113: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated OT Hernandez.
  • January 31, 2022 – AEW Dark Elevation #48: Lance Archer w Jake Roberts defeated Chase Oliver.
  • November 4, 2023 – AEW Collision: Darby Allin defeated Lance Archer w Jake Roberts.
  • November 10, 2023 – AEW Collision: Adam Copeland, Darby Allin and Sting defeated Lance Archer & The Righteous (Dutch and Vincent) w Jake Roberts.
  • January 10, 2024 – AEW Dynamite #223 – Homecoming: Adam Copeland, Dustin Rhodes, Orange Cassidy and Preston Vance w Jake Roberts defeated Lance Archer & The Mogul Embassy (Bishop Kaun, Brian Cage and Toa Liona) w Prince Nana.
  • January 13, 2024 – AEW Collision: The Mogul Embassy (Bishop Kaun, Brian Cage and Toa Liona) defeated Lance Archer & The Righteous (Dutch and Vincent) w Jake Roberts to retain the World 6 man tag team titles.

 

  • Mike Aldren wrote (On February 7, 2011): Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts was a guest on Live Audio Wrestling last night to discuss his recent retirement at WrestleReunion as well as his well documented drug issues. He said regarding those who criticize his drug problems: “I think it’s a joke. I want to reach out there and tell people that I’m suffering from all these demons. I just want all the kids to know out there that it isn’t cool, don’t pick it up and don’t try it because it is torment. Sometimes when you’re an honest prick, you get labeled as something else. After all if I’d have done as much as has been put out there that I supposedly did, I would have been dead years ago so it’s been blown out of proportion, it gets twisted, it gets turned, it’s all about media having something to talk about you know? Give me a break. I’ve got a picture of Keith Richards and it says on the front ‘The real horrible thing about heroin is sometimes it doesn’t kill you, it makes you Keith Richards’ and I’ve got that in my house. I didn’t do it for publicity (speaking out on drug issues) I did it to help kids and they can whatever they want with it, because I have helped people, I get letters all time and contacted about being honest and doing what’s right, come on give me a break – I wasn’t the only wrestler to do drugs.”
Updated: February 3, 2024 @ 5:37 am

Social Media

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Trained By

Grizzly Smith,
Moose Morowski

Debut

May 13, 1975

Birthday

May 30, 1955

Hometown

Stone Mountain, Georgia
Moved to the United Kingdom
Now lives in Pompano Beach, Florida

Gender

Male

Height

6'5"

Weight

260 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

The DDT

Favorite Move(s)

Short Arm Clothesline,
The Knee Lift,
The Gut Buster

Notable Feuds

Texas Outlaw,
Big Daddy Ritter,
Ronny Garvin,
Lord Humongous,
Oliver Humperdink,
Dick Slater,
Konnan (Mexico),
Sting,
Terry Taylor,
Ricky Steamboat,
Randy Savage,
Honky Tonk Man,
Andre The Giant,
Rick Rude,
Ted DiBiase,
Bad News Brown,
Earthquake,
Rick Martel,
Ultimate Warrior,
Macho Man & Liz,
The Undertaker,
Jerry Lawler,
Steve Austin

Status

Living