4. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
Jake “The Snake” Roberts carved a niche for himself in the WWE in the mid to late 1980s. His promos were legendary, and his entire career is something fans will always remember. Whether it was his in-ring work, use of psychology and ability to work on an opponent, or his ability to deliver chilling promos, hisWWE tenure is very well remembered.
What is notable about Roberts is that he is the son of late professional wrestler Grizzly Smith. Smith was a former AWA Midwest Tag Team champion and used moves such as the Bearhug and Boston Crab in order to achieve a victory. Roberts’ popularity during his time in the WWF far exceeded anything his father achieved, though. He had feuds with the likes of Adrian Adonis, Ricky Steamboat and even the Ultimate Warrior.
While he may not have won any titles in the WWE, he achieved a number of titles throughout the United States, including in Smokey Mountain Wrestling and Mid-South Wrestling. A number of wrestlers and fans today still list Roberts as one of their favorites because of his presence both inside the ring and out. It is a quality his father wasn’t able to achieve to the level his son did.
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