He is a raw nerve throughout, and his wild emotionality makes him a. The common thread between the films is roberts complete lack of filter. How you can see jake the snake roberts in innsbrook. Aging wrestler randy the ram robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin to go on the prowrestling circuit. Before the wrestler, true drama beyond the ring pro wrestling may be big on theatrics, but the main character in the oscarnominated film the. Opener of the 2015 slamdance film festival the resurrection of jake the snake tells the story of the legendary wrestlers struggles. Professional wrestling legend jake the snake roberts has conquered many lows in his life, with fans faithfully by his side. How diamond dallas page resurrected jake the snake roberts. Slithering to the ring with a monstrous python concealed in a burlap sack, jake used fear as a weapon as deftly as he used pain. He was the father of professional wrestlers aurelian, jr. Its no secret that jake has had a long history of substance abuse problems, as chronicled in both the beyond the mat movie and also the resurrection of jake roberts movie. Growing strong with jake the snake roberts entertainment.
Jake the snake roberts didnt feel pain when he wrestled. Mar 20, 20 beyond the mat full movie gamesent ireland. Feb 06, 2015 former wwf wrestler jake the snake roberts story of resurrection. 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. Jake roberts vs ted dibiase superstars feb 3rd, 1990 duration. Jake the snake roberts will be starring in the new movie heavy water. Roberts recently took to twitter to tell his fans that hes gone nearly a year without cocaine and more than a month without liquor. There have been several memorable snakes at jakes side over the years, damien and lucifer to name a couple, but jake remembers one snake that never saw the bright lights of a wwe arena. Is the resurrection of jake the snake streaming on netflix or hulu. Wrestling legends jake the snake roberts, scott hall and diamond dallas page talk to larry king at sundance about their documentary, the resurrection of jake the snake, which follows jake and. Jake roberts blasts wwe for having brock lesnar bury its. Jake the snake roberts, michael sam houston, and robin rockin robin. Jake the snake worked mainly with two snakes in wwe world wrestling entertainment firstly damien and later lucifer.
Jakes wrestling days may be long gone but he isnt done performing. Jake roberts ii jake roberts was born on may 30, 1955 in gainesville, texas, usa as aurelian smith jr. According to the movies kickstarter page, jakes experience as a professional wrestler translated into strong performances and brought a. Top 10 movies based on the wrestling industry screenrant. After a particularly brutal beating, however, randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a longin the tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Jake the snake roberts is still standing i feel like im worth something. The steve yudirected film, the resurrection of jake the snake, captured that.
Jake roberts was born on may 30, 1955 in gainesville, texas, usa as aurelian smith jr. Jake the snake roberts has left the wrestling ring and picked up the microphone. Apr 02, 2012 the top 20 moves of jake the snake roberts. It was also sad to see the self destruction of jake the snake roberts and to a certain point terry funk with his refusal to retire. Hes an 80s wwf icon, just as much as hulk hogan or randy savage.
This documentary focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers terry funk, mick foley mankind, jake roberts jake the snake. Aurelian smith august 1, 1932 june 12, 2010 was an american professional wrestler better known as grizzly smith. Get the best deals on jake roberts wwe wrestling photos when you shop the largest online selection at. Wwe hall of famer jake the snake roberts gave his two cents on lesnars booking when he recenty appeared on the flipdascript podcast. Earlier this week, semiretired professional wrestler jake the snake roberts was a. Slamdance will partner with the filmmakers of the resurrection of jake the. Sep 19, 2018 jake the snake roberts, a wrestling icon of the 1980s and 90s with his python damien, will bring his spokenword tour to the abbey in orlando on sept. Will fans of jake the snake roberts enjoy this film. Jake the snake roberts on the cobra biting macho man jre posted by soup sammich on 112018 at 7. Oct 06, 2018 why is brock lesnars son luke coming to wwe. Resurrection of jake the snake documentary feature.
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. Jul 27, 20 jake the snake was one of the biggest names in wrestling during the 1990s but his own battles with drugs and addiction have derailed his career. A heartfelt documentary focusing on the daytoday lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Roberts unleashes his roadstories and pranks played on his opponents. While the conversation toggled between serious issues.
Take a ride thru backstage and behind the scenes of your favorite matches. Wrestler jake the snake roberts recounts crazy road stories. The resurrection of jake the snake movie trailer youtube. 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 ultimate warrior, jake managed to rack up an impressive list of. Get the best deals on jake roberts wrestling photos when you shop the largest online selection at. After a long absence from wwe, jake the snake roberts returns to the ring at old school raw. Professional wrestler jake the snake roberts speaks to students friday, nov. The positive side of jakes recovery from addiction and rebuilding of his life is the subject of a new movie called the resurrection of jake the snake which has been widely praised by movie. Pro wrestler jake the snake roberts glossy 8x10 photo wrestling wwf print poster. Oct 03, 2019 professional wrestling legend jake the snake roberts has conquered many lows in his life, with fans faithfully by his side. The film focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers outside of the ring, primarily mick foley, terry funk, and jake roberts, as well as some aspiring wrestlers.
Jake the snake conquers his demons in new documentary june 12. Jake the snake roberts transformation from 19 to 63 years. But the snakes life story has been a tragic one from the start. Nov 21, 2018 earlier this week, semiretired professional wrestler jake the snake roberts was a guest on the popular podcast the joe rogan experience.
Apr 11, 2018 jake the snake roberts has left the wrestling ring and picked up the microphone. In early 1988, jake roberts had just come out of rehab. Jake the snake roberts was among the most famous professional wrestlers in the world. Jake the snake roberts says he used to do an 8ball of coke a day february 18, 2016. Jake the snake roberts signed 8x10 wrestling photo resurrection movie wwe wwf. Jake plays a homeless man named jed in the new movie who offers the protagonist protection has he is introduced to the family.
Former wwf wrestler jake the snake roberts story of resurrection. The top 20 moves of jake the snake roberts youtube. Jake the snake roberts on the cobra biting macho man. He was one of the subjects of the 1999 documentary film beyond the mat. He is an actor and writer, known for nwa world championship wrestling. Mar 17, 2000 it was also sad to see the self destruction of jake the snake roberts and to a certain point terry funk with his refusal to retire. A documentary about a former professional wrestler and wwe hall of famer jake the snake roberts that includes his own personal struggles. Jake the snake roberts transformation from 19 to 63. 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. Available on itunes january 12, 2016 preorder now at jakethesnakevod. The resurrection of jake roberts tells the dark tale of wrestling legend jake the snake robertss decades of alcohol abuse after a tumultuous childhood, and the redemption he found in. The resurrection of jake the snake is as real as wrestling gets.
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. Beyond the mat is a 1999 american documentary film directed, written, produced and narrated by barry w. Even during the movie, jake does all he can to destroy himself, but ddp refuses to quit on his former mentor, proving that sometimes love and affection and showing that you care and you wont quit is all anyone really needs. Jake the snake roberts signed wwf 8x10 wrestling photo wwe ultimate warrior hof. This is the kickstarter project that really needs more attention. The spanish movies and shows on netflix with the highest. But you will come away knowing more about aurelian smith jr. Bethany soler halloween diy costumes, recipes, and decor. How diamond dallas page resurrected jake the snake. Jan 23, 2015 a look at the life and career of professional wrestler andre roussimoff, who gained notoriety in the 1980s as andre the giant. Earlier this week, semiretired professional wrestler jake the snake roberts was a guest on the popular podcast the joe rogan experience. The thing about brock is man, hes not an everyday wrestler. On top of that, he claimed to have a new client who would be bringing the dark side to all elite wrestling. There have been several memorable snakes at jake s side over the years, damien and lucifer to name a couple, but jake remembers one snake that never saw the bright lights of a wwe arena.
Diy halloween costumes halloween 2017 halloween party halloween ideas costume ideas luchador mask mexican wrestler family costumes halloween cupcakes. Resurrection of jake the snake smacks of wwefueled self. Jake the snake roberts opens up on tragic past, rape. Jake the snake roberts, a wrestling icon of the 1980s and 90s with his python damien, will bring his spokenword tour to the abbey in orlando on sept. The story of jake the snake roberts in wcw youtube. Available on itunes january 12, 2016 preorder now at. Saturday edition 1985, saturday nights main event 1985 and wwf championship wrestling 1972. He is an actor and writer, known for the peanut butter falcon 2019, saturday nights main event 1985 and wcw saturday night 1985.
Heres a video about jake the snake and his new movie heavy water. 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. After a particularly brutal beating, however, randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a longinthetooth stripper. What was also interesting was the fact that the heads of the wrestling groups like vince mcmahon the movie did profile did not make light of what they did or even how they promoted it. Former wwf wrestler jake the snake roberts story of. In that time period, jake was still among the wwfs top stars. It focuses on the world wrestling federation wwf, extreme championship wrestling ecw during its rise in popularity, and many other independent wrestlers and organizations.
He has been married to julia mancotti since february 3, 2020. Jul 05, 2018 jake the snake roberts, born aurelian smith jr. But the snake s life story has been a tragic one from the start. Jan 28, 2007 when jake wasnt being accompanied to the ring by rock stars, he was accompanied by a snake. For some, one key ingredient is incorporating wrestling animals as a mascot. Jake the snake roberts signed 11x14 wrestling photo exclusive. Wrestling bios presents the story of jake the snake roberts in wcw jake the snake roberts was one of the wwes most recognizable superstars during the late 80s and early 90s. Macho man, andre the giant, hacksaw jim duggan and many more. Jake the snake roberts signed wwf magazine page photo wrestling wwe hof.
Rough cut of the resurrection of jake online classifieds. You have experience as a singles wrestler, including a run as ring of honor world champion that saw you dethroned by davey. Jan 06, 2014 after a long absence from wwe, jake the snake roberts returns to the ring at old school raw. Jake the snake roberts, scott hall, and diamond dallas page. Yu even puts himself in the movie, which suggests selfpromotion rather than anything truly objective. The resurrection of jake the snake the incredible true story. The snake is currently working on a new film, heavy water, which is looking for funding on kickstarter. Lucas, the owner of a gourmet condom company, in the comedy film, the bet which also featured dallas page and roddy piper. Aug 21, 2019 diamond dallas page finds jake and teaches him the ways of ddp yoga in the resurrection of jake the snake. Apr 18, 2017 in early 1988, jake roberts had just come out of rehab. When jake wasnt being accompanied to the ring by rock stars, he was accompanied by a snake. The resurrection of jake the snake roberts 2015 rotten. Wwe legend jake the snake roberts is still standing. Professional wrestler jake the snake roberts is hospitalized in a.
You have experience as a singles wrestler, including a run as ring of honor world champion that saw you. Wares bird, frankie, animals have infused a certain feeling that goes along with the wrestler to help them stand out from the rest. 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. This noholdsbarred documentary depicts the painful aftermath of colorful wrestling legend jake the snake roberts and his heroic struggles to. Jul 26, 20 jake the snake roberts is gearing up for his. Feb 18, 2009 before the wrestler, true drama beyond the ring pro wrestling may be big on theatrics, but the main character in the oscarnominated film the wrester is a lot like a real guy jake the snake. Putlocker, watch the resurrection of jake the snake roberts online. Sep 23, 2015 the resurrection of jake roberts tells the dark tale of wrestling legend jake the snake robertss decades of alcohol abuse after a tumultuous childhood, and the redemption he found in. Jake the snake roberts left the wrestling ring for comedy. Jake plays a homeless man named jed in the new movie who offers the protagonist protection has. Jul 26, 20 jakes wrestling days may be long gone but he isnt done performing. Wrestler jake the snake roberts recounts crazy road. Jake the snake nearly 1 year sober, filming new movie. On april 20, we welcome the unspoken word tour featuring jake the snakeroberts and hacksaw jim.
Im not just an old, phony wrestler, wwe hall of famer tells rolling stone. Wwe legend robert jake passes away see the truth behind his death story by terry ziggler on june 3, 2016 the sudden news of the death of wwe hall of famer jake the snake roberts was indeed a shock to as many that heard it and it was really believed to be truth because of the ill health of the legend. Nov 01, 2005 with jake roberts, randy anderson, andre the giant, richard blood. According to the movie s kickstarter page, jake s experience as a professional wrestler translated into strong performances and brought a. Wwe hall of famer, jake the snake robert s comedy style show, appropriately named dirty details tour is hitting your town. In the 1980s and early 90s, professional wrestler jake the snake roberts reigned as one of the wwes biggest and baddest superstars.
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