Jake 'The Snake' Roberts Announces Retirement

Jake "The Snake" Roberts, 55, announced his retirement from active wrestling Sunday night at an independent show in New York, ending a 35-year career.

During an in-ring speech, the inventor of the DDT discussed the loss of his father, Grizzly Smith, who passed away in June. He said he entered the wrestling industry to make him proud.

Roberts thanked the fans and said he could no longer compete due to health reasons.

Roberts achieved his greatest fame with the World Wrestling Federation during its 'Golden Age' era in the 1980s. He also wrestled for the National Wrestling Alliance in 1983, World Championship Wrestling in 1992, and Asistencia Asesoría y Administración during the latter portion of his career.

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Now why can't Hogan and Flair follow suit.


Thank you for this Trav

Thank you Jake! Thank you Jake!

A real master of the ring from matches to promos to mannerism's I learned alot in this buisness from Jake .Say what you want about him out of it he freely admits it. Walk proudly Jake.

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Originally Posted by Evil Cage Lady

Now why can't Hogan and Flair follow suit.


Thank you for this Trav

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Absolutely. They both have definitely got to start thinking about completely retiring.