#28. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
Achievements/Accolades:
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2014)
Opinions:
“One of the greatest characters in the history of pro wrestling, Jake “The Snake” Roberts was able to blur the line between fact & fiction. He helped you believe every single word he said during his unmistakable promos. I was petrified as a child when he turned heel on Macho Man Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth during their wedding reception at SummerSlam 1991. Shortly thereafter, he tied Savage in the ring ropes and unleashed his King Cobra on Randy Savage’s arm; biting & digging deep into his skin. While his run as a babyface in WWE was tremendous, he’s heel work is what really stood out for me. Personally, interviewing Jake Roberts was one of the more powerful experiences of my life. A mere few weeks before he was announced as a future inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame & returned on Monday Night Raw, he appeared on my radio show & answered all of our questions honestly. His comeback from drugs and alcohol has been a pure inspiration for anyone struggling with addiction.” — Jay Alletto
“The inventor of the DDT, Jake “The Snake” Roberts was one of the most captivating wrestlers of his generation. He was a true storyteller with a must see gimmick. Personally I think #28 is a little high for Jake Roberts, I think a spot closer to #40 is more fitting, but he is nevertheless worthy of a spot in our top 50.” — Matt Burgess
“This isn’t even debatable. Jake Roberts is top 50 easily. Inventor of the DDT, a tremendous mind for the business and one of the bonafide legends of our business.” — Eron Ramadanov
