8) Jake Roberts: The Resurrection of Jake Roberts
Roberts was diagnosed with depression and coped with this mental disease through constant abuse of drugs and alcohol. Roberts admitted in his documentary that he had completely given up on life and was just waiting for his death.
Then out of nowhere (no, not an RKO), DDP intervened and attempted to save the life of Roberts, despite not speaking to him for the last 5 years. Page ultimately saved Roberts’ life (you can watch the inspirational journey through the documentary The Resurrection of Jake the Snake). Three years later Roberts is still sober having lost over 80 pounds. Jake has come a long way from not being able to get up off a chair. Today, Roberts’ goal is to help and inspire others to change just as he did. This remains one of the most inspirational Kayfabe stories in pro wrestling history.
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