He is best known by his ring name of jake the snake roberts, and often brought snakes into the ring, including a boa constrictor named damien and even a devenomed cobra, named lucifer. Jake the snake roberts real name aurelian smith jr had carried his 15foot sidekick around the ring prior to his wrestling bouts in the 80s and 90s. Roberts also said on the pick your poison dvd that he got his nickname by copying oakland raiders quarterback ken the snake stabler of whom roberts was a huge fan. Nov 01, 2005 with jake roberts, randy anderson, andre the giant, richard blood. Piranha dd bluray dvd christopher lloyd david hasselhoff. Ddt match against ravishing rick rude, the 1996 king of the ring final against stone cold austin, and the 1996 summerslam against jerry the king lawler. Fourthgrader jake drake tells the story of how he went from being a bullymagnet starting in preschool to becoming a bully buster in second grade. Jake the snake roberts to move in with diamond dallas page. In the 1980s and early 90s, professional wrestler jake the snake roberts reigned as one of the wwes biggest and baddest superstars. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison documents the career of a professional wrestler who for decades became one of the guys wrestling fans loved to hate. This is the story of jake the snake roberts, and this dvd looks candidly at the rise and fall of not. Jake s experiences not only make an entertaining story for 7 to 10yearolds, but they also provide a lot of food for thought. Wwe jake the snake roberts with logo popsockets grip and stand for phones and tablets.
Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. This is the story of jake the snake roberts, and this dvd looks candidly at the rise and fall of not only his wrestling career, but his real life addictions and problems, amongst all other things. Later that year he worked with the company to produce the tellall dvd pick your poison, which offered a noholdsbarred look at his tumultuous career. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison by jake the. Roberts appeared at an event in las vegas this weekend when he made the announcement but noted that he has full faith in god for healing. Jake the snake roberts says he used to do an 8ball of coke a day february 18, 2016.
Pick your poison this is the complete story of the man behind the snake. Buy wwe jake the snake roberts pick your poison dvd from amazons movies store. In his heyday, no one could come close to jake in intimidation, storytelling, and promos. Jake the snake roberts had an edge to him that was undeniable. Pick your poison was put together as a two disc dvd with an emotionally disturbing yet intriguing documentary and matches covering the life and career of jake the snake roberts disc 1 documentary. Fourthgrader jake drake tells the story of how he went from being a bullymagnet starting in preschool to becoming a bully. With a name like jake the snake, it was only natural to have him brandish a snake. Whether competing in the ring, or burrowing into the psyches of his opponents, jake the snake roberts will go down in the annals of wwe history as one of the most cunning and lethal. Pick your poison reveals the real story behind the legend.
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. A us wrestling star left his pet python to starve to death over a period of months, a court has heard. From his careers start to his main storyline introduction. Just days into their challenge, a standoff with a poisonous ferdelance snake threatens to send both survivalists home. Jake the snake roberts to move in with diamond dallas. During the 1980s jake the snake was one of the most popular wrestlers and would usually bring a snake to the ring with him, the most famous, a python named damien. Jake the snake roberts is regarded by his peers and the wrestling world as one of the greatest wrestlers and inring psychologist of all time. The jake roberts story part 1 3 234 productions by dragosteelers. The biographical documentary pick your poison revisits the snake s remarkable legacy with interviews, vintage promos, and 10 of his most memorable matches, including the 1988 rude awakening vs. He is the creator of the ddt finishing move and is one of the most well known wrestlers in history.
With each and every tour across the country of canada canadian wrestlings elite continues to grow bigger and bigger with the expansion into more canadian markets and bringing canadian wrestling fans the biggest stars of professional wrestling of the past and present. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison documents the career of a professional wrestler who for decades became one of the guys wrestling. Pick your poison looks at the incredible highs and tragic lows from roberts time in the ring. Wwe hall of fame elite collection 6 exclusive jake the snake roberts figure. Having just turned 50, the company that made him famous has highlighted this career in pick your poison, part of an ongoing series of dvd releases enshrining the company talent from decades past. But monday he begins perhaps his biggest challenge when jake the snake roberts moves in with page in a home page recently bought in atlanta. Distinguishing himself with the menacing live python that he wore around his neck as well as his legendary feuds with rival wrestlers hulk hogan, macho man randy savage, ricky steamboat, and. 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. Jake the snake roberts reportedly hospitalized with. Yet jake the snake roberts is still alive and kicking, despite having battled countless setbacks and personal demons during his successful wwe career. Roberts tells his own story in masterful fashion, discussing family dramas, personal demons, and the battles with addiction that ultimately derailed his career. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Pick your poison 2005 starring jake roberts and ricky steamboat on dvd and bluray. Sam heughan says the new season of outlander is galloping toward some major surprises.
Swarming wasps, deadly anacondas, poisonous toads and. In a snme match, jake was asked to ddt steamboat on the cement floor. This is a 2 disk set devoted to jake the snake roberts. Later that year, he worked with the company to produce the tellall dvd pick your poison, which offered a noholdsbarred look at his tumultuous career. The only person, in my opinion, that came close to jake was arn anderson of the four horsemen, the orator of the stable. Cwe presents the pick your poison tour ft wwe legend jake the snake roberts. Screengrabwwe wrestling legend jake the snake roberts revealed that he once again has cancer. Jake has transformed his mind, body, and soul with the help of diamond dallas page through mentoring and ddp yoga. Pick your poison video 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Cwe presents the pick your poison tour ft wwe legend jake. Pro wrestling legend jake roberts is reportedly in a las vegas hospital, slipping in and out of a coma, battling double pneumonia and a mass on his brain. He was a fan favorite in the wwfe during the mid 80s and early 90s.
Wwe hall of famer jake the snake roberts talks about his wwe feud with macho man randy savage that peaked when a king cobra bit savage. Mar 03, 2016 jake the snake roberts on macho man randy savage feud. Almost as well known is the dark side of jake s life. The jake roberts story part 23 234 productions by dragosteelers. Jake the snake roberts makes his entry on january 6, 2014. Wwe jake roberts pick your poison wrestling recaps. Swarming wasps, deadly anacondas, poisonous toads and venomous stingrays surround the survivalists in sunscorched brazil. Almost as well known is the dark side of jakes life. Get insights into the man who instilled horror into the hearts and minds of hulk hogan, macho man randy savage, ricky steamboat, ultimate warrior and others as. Get all the latest and breaking news about wwe superstar jake roberts. Jake starts out talking about his origins, and i dont just mean in the sport. Jake the snake roberts is widely known as one of the greatest minds in wrestling and a master of psychology in the ring and on the microphone. Sep 28, 2016 jake the snake roberts is widely known as one of the greatest minds in wrestling and a master of psychology in the ring and on the microphone. To accentuate this, he often slid slithered into and out of the ring on his belly under the bottom rope.
During that time, ricky steamboat had a komodo dragon in his corner and he feuded with jake, who had a snake in his corner. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 28, 2007 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 each and every tour across the country of canada canadian wrestlings elite continues to grow bigger and bigger with the expansion into more canadian markets and bringing canadian wrestling fans the biggest stars of professional wrestling of the past and. He did better than average mic work and the wwe would tell their wrestlers to study his interviews. Jake the snake roberts film delivers sad tale with happy. Jake the snake roberts is one of the most storied wrestlers both in and out of the squared circle. In jake drake bully buster, author andrew clements focuses on a problem too many kids have to cope with.
This is one of the more disturbing and sadder documentarys out there. Jake the snake conquers his demons in new documentary june 12. Distinguishing himself with the menacing live python that he wore around his neck as well as his legendary feuds with rival wrestlers hulk hogan, macho. Thats jakes problem in the chapter book jake drake bully buster. Mark henry was born on june 12, 1971 in silsbee, texas, usa as mark jerrold henry. Join facebook to connect with jake roberts and others you may know. Cwe presents the pick your poison tour ft wwe legend jake the snake roberts with each and every tour across the country of canada canadian wrestlings elite continues to grow bigger and bigger with the expansion into more canadian markets and bringing canadian wrestling fans the biggest stars of professional wrestling of the past and. Jake the snake roberts inspirational talent management.
Nov, 2019 thats jake s problem in the chapter book jake drake bully buster. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Jake drake bully buster chapter book about bullying. Jake the snake roberts reportedly hospitalized with double. Jake the snake robertspick your poison dvd and according to jake he picked everything, but heroin and whippets.
When you realize what life was like for aurillian smith, known to most as jake the snake roberts, growing up as a child, you understand the psychology behind the character is very real. He also reveals what its like to walk around with a 70pound reptile. Wwe presents jake the snake roberts double dvd set. Pick your poison, a video released by world wrestling entertainment, roberts stated that his father convinced the family that his injuries in the ring were real and wore a neck brace at home to sell a storyline. Roberts derived his nickname for being known as snake like and untrustworthy. Get insights into the man who instilled horror into the hearts and minds of hulk hogan, macho man randy savage, ricky steamboat, ultimate warrior and others as he battled in some of the biggest matches of the 1980s and 90s.
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