WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts recently explained why he never held the WWE Championship during his storied career, offering a unique perspective on the matter.
Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Jake Roberts expressed gratitude for not having the added responsibility of carrying the iconic title while travelling with his demanding gear.
No, not at all.
Roberts said when asked if he regretted never winning the WWE Championship.
My god, I’m grateful I did not have to carry that too. You know, I carried a 50 or 60 or 75-pound snake around, and we’d be on the road for two and three weeks at a time, all your clothing, everything you gotta carry. The last thing I want is a 10-pound belt to carry around too.
While Roberts acknowledged that holding the championship would have been meaningful, he pointed out that his career was already filled with accomplishments and title reigns in various territories.
Would I have liked to have had a championship? Yeah, of course. That would have been something. But I had had several championships up until then. Maybe not [the] WWF Championship, but I’d had several – Calgary, I had it in Louisiana, and Mid-South. I had it in Texas. I had it in different places around, Mid-Atlantic. So I’d had my time with the belts. I mean, it was all right.
Reflecting on his legacy, Roberts highlighted his career’s success and influence despite never claiming WWE’s top prize.
I would have liked to have had the money that was associated with that belt. But how can I complain about [the] career that I had?
Roberts’ sentiment underscores the Hall of Famer’s deep appreciation for his wrestling journey and the unique mark he left on the industry.
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