WWE Hall of Famer Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts was recently interviewed by The Canton Rep. You can check out some highlights here:
On characters in the WWE today vs. in the 80’s:
“The difference is simple. These guys don’t have the time to learn their craft or to develop their character. You don’t make a character in 15 minutes or six months or a year. Let’s face facts. Nobody’s getting time to learn this stuff. They’re getting put out in the ring expected to perform, and they can’t cut interviews, they can’t even think. That’s the issue.”
If he would work for the WWE today in a backstage role:
“I’m not gonna close the door on it, because I love wrestling so much. I would love to have more input in what’s going on, but I don’t know if that would be the best thing for me. I’m so stuck in my ways, and I’m so hard-edged in believing my way is the only way, and it would probably get me in trouble. The most important thing in my life is my grandchildren and my sobriety and doing this ‘Unspoken Word’ tour. I really enjoy it. I get to meet up with so many people and talk to them and entertain them, and be a part of their lives. I don’t think me going back to the WWE would be a great thing, but I won’t shut the door on it, because I love it so much.”
