Reflecting on his dark past, a legendary figure in professional wrestling has said how his circumstances made him who he became.
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Throughout his career, Jake “The Snake” Roberts was known for his intense and cerebral promos, dark charisma, innovative use of psychology in his matches, and the introduction of the DDT finishing move, which was later hailed as the “coolest” manoeuvre of all time by WWE.
Roberts’ on-screen persona often involved bringing snakes, notably a python, into the ring, adding a unique and memorable element to his performances. However, where did this frighteningly realistic persona come from?
Talking on Dark Side Of The Ring Unheard, ‘Mr DDT’ talked about how his childhood trauma formed his career.
“I was a kid that went through a lot of bad stuff growing up. Being sexually abused and stuff and being tossed from family to family. A kid that goes through that learns to lie, learns to read people, learns to say the right thing at the right time because it’s survival. And I think that helped me become what I was and helped me make it believable because I spent my whole life doing it.”
Jake Roberts has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, further solidifying his impact on the industry.
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