He was the father of professional wrestlers aurelian, jr. Lucas, the owner of a gourmet condom company, in the comedy film, the bet which also featured dallas page and roddy piper. From his careers start to his main storyline introduction. Former wwe star jake the snake is making a comeback in new film. This noholdsbarred documentary depicts the painful aftermath of colorful wrestling legend jake the snake roberts and his heroic struggles to overcome poor health and. The former wwe star posted a pic of himself tallying up the days that hes been booze and drug. The wwe legend opens up in an interview about his working. Theyre lining up for a job with all elite wrestling, including a wwe hall of famer and alltime wrestling great. He is an actor and writer, known for the peanut butter falcon 2019, saturday nights main event 1985 and wcw saturday night 1985. Some believe that the wrestlers addiction problem is the main reason why he hasnt been inducted into the hall of fame. Jake the snake roberts discusses working with stone cold steve austin and the infamous austin 3. Jake the snake roberts awake but doctors have bad news.
Online has an article about jake the snake roberts starring in a new film called heavy water. The jake roberts story part 234 productions by dragosteelers. As rhodes was about to ask about the client, jake the snake roberts ended the promo by. To many, roberts wrote the book on wrestling psychology, an art and a skill which he displayed on a weekly basis to wwe fans throughout the 80s and early 90s. He is best known for his two stints in the world wrestling federation. Jake the snake roberts says beyond the mat raped him. Slithering to the ring with a monstrous python concealed in a burlap. Resurrection of jake the snake documentary feature.
Pick your poison reveals the real story behind the legend. See more ideas about jake the snake roberts, wwe and wwf superstars. The resurrection of jake the snake movie trailer youtube. Wwe hall of fame jake the snake roberts discusses sobriety, yoga and his spokenword comedy tour. Jake the snake roberts, steve austin, edge, diamond dallas page, scott hall, jim ross, ted dibiase, hacksaw jim duggan director. Collectors edition available now on dvd and bluray.
If youre like a lot of wrestling fans, you love the infinitely quotable 1999 pro wrestling documentary beyond the mat. Wwe legend jake the snake roberts is still standing. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Bleacher report notes that roberts has struggled with substance abuse since his days in the wwe. The wrestling world was caught off guard when wwe hall of famer jake the snake roberts showed up on aew dynamite and cut one of the best television promos in years. See more ideas about jake the snake roberts, wrestling superstars and wwe superstars. Jake the snake roberts has been vocal since saturday night. Roberts, 58, is set star in a kickstarter funded film called heavy water. The resurrection of jake the snake roberts movie photos.
The film focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers. On top of that, he claimed to have a new client who would be bringing the dark side to all elite wrestling. Get all the latest and breaking news about wwe superstar jake roberts. The former wwe star posted a pic of himself tallying up the days that hes been booze and. The resurrection of jake the snake roberts 2015 rotten. Rightfully so, i might add, as jake roberts is one of the bigger names of the wwes past. Take a ride thru backstage and behind the scenes of your. This does a great injustice to a film that, at its core, is about addiction and recovery. He revealed that his client will soon enter the aew ring and will defeat cody rhodes. With a single glance and a few dark words, jake the snake roberts could make you believe that your career was about to come to a miserable end. With steve austin, louie benson, joe case, adam copeland. One person who doesnt is wwe hall of famer jake the snake roberts.
The resurrection of jake the snake is a documentary that many may assume only appeals to wrestling fans, or to be even narrower, wwe fans. Distinguishing himself with the menacing live python that he wore around his neck as well as his legendary feuds with. Aurelian smith august 1, 1932 june 12, 2010 was an american professional wrestler better known as grizzly smith. The wwe icon was hit in the head with chairs and guitars and once broke his arm so badly during a match his bone was sticking out. Earlier this week, semiretired professional wrestler jake the snake roberts was a guest on the popular podcast the joe rogan experience. The resurrection of jake the snake roberts fandango. Roberts unleashes his roadstories and pranks played on his opponents. Jake the snake worked mainly with two snakes in wwe world wrestling entertainment firstly. Wwe hall of famer, jake the snake roberts comedy style show, appropriately named dirty details tour is hitting your town. Dallas page, scott hall, and jake roberts in the resurrection of jake the snake. The 64yearold is a wwe hall of famer, a recovering addict, a father and one of the best wrestling minds the business has ever known.
After a long absence from wwe, jake the snake roberts returns to the ring at old school raw. In the 1980s and early 90s, professional wrestler jake the snake roberts reigned as one of the wwes biggest and baddest superstars. The film starts off with jake at his worst in 2008, and it is not a pretty sight. He was one of the subjects of the 1999 documentary film beyond the mat. Bio menacing, intimidating and totally hypnotic in the ring, jake the snake roberts was a superstar capable of taking you down physically as well as psychologically. Few moments are more recognizable to 90s wwf fans than jake roberts attacking the macho man with a cobra. A documentary about a former professional wrestler and wwe hall of famer jake the snake roberts that includes his own personal struggles. On top of that, he claimed to have a new client who would be bringing the dark side to. Roberts later introduced a new snake, damiens big brother lucifer.
In a related report by the inquisitr, last night we reported on the health status of jake the snake and at first things seemed to have taken a grim turn. Jake the snake roberts has left the wrestling ring and picked up the microphone jason leonard, lafayette comedy published 9. The resurrection of jake the snake the incredible true story. Jake the snake roberts is now awake and talking to friends and family but unfortunately some reports say the doctors have some bad news for the wwe legend about his medical prognosis. Thankfully, it looks like jake the snake has turned over a new leaf and is committed to staying sober.
A fallen professional wrestling superstar battles his past demons in a struggle to reclaim his life and the family that has given up on him. Jake the snake roberts was among the most famous professional wrestlers in the world. Jake the snake nearly 1 year sober, filming new movie. Jake the snake roberts popped up on a recent episode, and fans went nuts. Beyond the mat is a 1999 american documentary film directed, written, produced and narrated by barry w. Roberts was featured in another wrestling documentary in 2015 entitled the resurrection of jake the snake, which chronicled his time living with diamond dallas page beginning in october 2012. The resurrection of jake the snake roberts 2015 movie. Jake the snake roberts was among the most famous professional wrestlers in the. What i will say is this, if youre looking for a feelgood movie, this isnt really it.
Wwe produces some great pieces about their stars, past and present, but this is not a wwe film. Pick your poison 2005 starring jake roberts and ricky steamboat on dvd and bluray. He was previously married to judy lynn, cheryl hagood and karen. Jake the snake roberts jake roberts 29 episodes, 19861996 boy meets world. Jake the snake roberts is gearing up for his career comeback after being sober for almost a year. Unexpectedly, jake gets a visit from an old friend who returns in an effort to repay him. This noholdsbarred documentary depicts the painful aftermath of colorful wrestling legend jake the snake roberts and his heroic struggles to. Resurrection of jake the snake documentary trailer 2 youtube. He has been married to julia mancotti since february 3, 2020. Last week, wrestling legend jake the snake roberts made his first televised appearance since a brief cameo with the shield in 20, addressing cody rhodes and alluding to a. Jake the snake roberts left the wrestling ring for comedy.
Get insights into the man who instilled horror into the hearts and minds of hulk hogan. The resurrection of jake the snake roberts synopsis. While the conversation toggled between serious issues. Jake the snake roberts didnt feel pain when he wrestled.
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