Roberts tells his own story in masterful fashion, discussing family dramas, personal demons, and the battles with addiction that ultimately derailed his career. The retro resurrection of wwes jake the snake roberts dvd documentary a. Almost as well known is the dark side of jake s life. Macho man, andre the giant, hacksaw jim duggan and many more. Jake the snake roberts film delivers sad tale with happy. This is a 2 disk set devoted to jake the snake roberts.
Fourthgrader jake drake tells the story of how he went from being a bullymagnet starting in preschool to becoming a bully buster in second grade. Pick your poison also doesnt shy away from jakes longrunning battles with his demons. Aug 29, 2014 jake the snake roberts is now awake and talking to friends and family but unfortunately some reports say the doctors have some bad news for the wwe legend about his medical prognosis. Distinguishing himself with the menacing live python that he wore around his neck as well as his legendary feuds with rival wrestlers hulk hogan, macho man randy savage, ricky steamboat, and. Jake the snake roberts the former wrestler jake the. In the 1980s and early 90s, professional wrestler jake the snake roberts reigned as one of. With jake roberts, randy anderson, andre the giant, richard blood. May 03, 2020 ddp yoga intern is jake roberts still clean. Regarder film snake outta compton film en streaming vf, streaming complet film vf hd 1080p en francais, snake regardez tout le film sans limitation, diffusez en streaming en qualite.
Ddt match against ravishing rick rude, the 1996 king of the ring final against stone cold austin, and the 1996 summerslam against jerry the king lawler. The resurrection of jake the snake 2015 directed by. Being involved in the professional wrestling business for five different decades has given jake the welldeserved. In a related report by the inquisitr, last night we reported on the health status of jake the snake and at first things seemed to have taken a grim turn. Wrestlemania the complete anthology wwe tribute to the troops. Almost as well known is the dark side of jakes life. Jake is truly a master of words and almost sounds like an evil preacher at times. He is the creator of the ddt finishing move and is one of the most well known wrestlers in history. The resurrection of jake the snake the incredible true story. Jake recounts getting hit with the guitar on the snake pit.
Pick your poison disc 1 play chapters extras matches. After his wrestling career ended, he served for a time as a backstage official in the world wrestling federation and a road agent in world. Poison is a 1991 american science fiction drama horror film written and directed by todd haynes and starring edith meeks, larry maxwell, susan gayle norman, scott renderer, and james lyons. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison is the drink of the choice for those looking for a modern day tragedy in the form of a professional wrestler disc one begins with a poignant poem. Wwe legend and hall of famer jake the snake roberts at cwe wrestling. Roberts unleashes his roadstories and pranks played on his opponents. Jake the snake roberts says he used to do an 8ball of coke a day february 18, 2016. I wont spoil this, but jake roberts has a lot of demons and this film pulls back the curtain on just why.
He was the father of professional wrestlers aurelian, jr. Slithering to the ring with a monstrous python concealed in a burlap. Despite this, jake was always wellrespected in the ring and on the stick. Jake the snake roberts awake but doctors have bad news. He is a second generation wrestler because his father is aurelian grizzly smith.
He was a fan favorite in the wwfe during the mid 80s and early 90s. Nov 01, 2005 with jake roberts, randy anderson, andre the giant, richard blood. Mar 04, 20 jake the snake roberts jake the snake roberts. It is also an excellent classroom or family read aloud. Pick your poison 2005 starring jake roberts and ricky steamboat on dvd and bluray. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. In the 1980s and early 90s, professional wrestler jake the snake roberts reigned as one of the.
Jake drake bully buster chapter book about bullying. Jake the snake conquers his demons in new documentary june 12. Wwe hall of famer, jake the snake roberts comedy style show, appropriately named dirty details tour is hitting your town. He was known for bringing out snakes during his matches, one of his snakes being a python named damien. Pick your poison looks at the incredible highs and tragic lows from roberts time in the ring. He also reveals what its like to walk around with a 70pound reptile. In 2007, wwe started a policy of paying all expenses for its former performers. The jake roberts story part 234 productions by dragosteelers.
The biographical documentary pick your poison revisits the snake s remarkable legacy with interviews, vintage promos, and 10 of his most memorable matches, including the 1988 rude awakening vs. The very worst of pro wrestling wwf, 1996 for me and many other viewers, jake the snake robertss speech at the 2014 wwe hall of fame induction ceremony was far and away the highlight of the show. In fact, it along with the man himself openly discusses them. In 2007, wwe started a policy of paying all expenses for its former performers who. Bio menacing, intimidating and totally hypnotic in the ring, jake the snake roberts was a superstar capable of taking you down physically as well as psychologically. During an october 21 taping for wwf superstars of wrestling, roberts goaded savage into the ring and brutally attacked him, eventually tying savage into the ropes and got the king cobra to bite his arm. Jake the snake roberts, michael sam houston, and robin rockin robin. Documentary full show jake the snake roberts online pick your poison replay watch wwe whatsapp telegram this function has been disabled for ver wwe wrestlemania 36 en vivo en espanol latino. Thats jakes problem in the chapter book jake drake bully buster. Slithering to the ring with a monstrous python concealed in a burlap sack, jake used fear as a weapon as deftly as he used pain. Special engagement with jake the snake roberts wwe hall of famer, jake the snake roberts comedy style show, appropriately named dirty details tour is hitting your town.
Professional wrestlers come together to praise and support a struggling comrade in steve yus documentary feature debut in 2011, wwf professional wrestler jake the snake roberts officially. Nov, 2019 we recommend jake drake bully buster for independent readers in grades 24. Drug addict, alcoholic, bad father, villain, victim, professional wrestler and his own worst enemy. Wwe jake the snake roberts pick your poison 2 dvds. Jake roberts simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ricky steamboat, snake pit match, the big event 280886. Sep 23, 2015 the resurrection of jake roberts tells the dark tale of wrestling legend jake the snake robertss decades of alcohol abuse after a tumultuous childhood, and the redemption he found in. Wwe jake the snake roberts pick your poison dvd, 2005, 2. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison 01 january 2005. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison by jake the.
Jake the snake roberts real name aurelian smith jr had carried his 15foot sidekick. I started drinking when i was 11 the 80s wrestling icon dishes on his alcohol addiction and the redemptive power of yoga. Get insights into the man who instilled horror into the hearts and minds of hulk hogan, macho man randy savage, ricky steamboat, ultimate warrior and others as he battled in some of. Jake got injured there and needed medication and he says that was a big point in his drug addiction. In his heyday, no one could come close to jake in intimidation, storytelling, and promos. According to the pick your poison dvd, roberts had initially signed a. The only person, in my opinion, that came close to jake was arn anderson of the four horsemen, the orator of the stable.
Overall, id say pick your poison is certainly worth a watch. Pick your poison video 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Aurelian smith august 1, 1932 june 12, 2010 was an american professional wrestler better known as grizzly smith. With its gay themes, poison is considered an early entry. The resurrection of jake the snake 2015 directed by steve. In the 1980s and early 90s, professional wrestler jake the snake roberts reigned as one of the wwes biggest and baddest superstars. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central. Jake the snake roberts had an edge to him that was undeniable. He did better than average mic work and the wwe would tell their wrestlers to study his interviews. Take a ride thru backstage and behind the scenes of your favorite matches.
Jake roberts was born in gainesville, texas, and began his career in. Jake the snake roberts awake but doctors have bad news for. Jake the snake highlights kona race light 7005 butted aluminum frame kona carbon cross fork fsa gossamer megaexo compact cx crankbb shimano 105 10. With its gay themes, poison is considered an early entry in the new queer cinema movement. Wwe jake roberts pick your poison wrestling recaps.
Get insights into the man who instilled horror into the hearts and minds of hulk hogan, macho man randy savage, ricky steamboat, ultimate warrior and others as he battled in some of the biggest matches of the 1980s and 90s. Jerry lawler worse taste than jim beam and this heading, combined. In jake drake bully buster, author andrew clements focuses on a problem too many kids have to cope with. Jake the snake roberts is now awake and talking to friends and family but unfortunately some reports say the doctors have some bad news for the wwe legend about his medical prognosis. Pick your poison this is a 2 disk set devoted to jake the snake roberts. He was one of the subjects of the 1999 documentary film beyond the mat. Petition to get jake the snake roberts into the royal rumble.
Jake the snake roberts is widely known as one of the greatest minds in wrestling and a master of psychology in the ring and on the microphone. Jake the snake roberts pick your poison by jake the snake roberts. Ill let you be the judge of that, assuming that youve seen the film. Jake the snake roberts shook up the wrestling world and went toe to toe with greats like hulk hogan, randy macho man savage, ricky the dragon steamboat. At under 90 pages, it is a quick and enjoyable read, but it also has some substance and can easily and effectively be used as a bullying discussion prompt. I want to make it clear that jake is a year clean off of cocaine. It is composed of three intercut stories that are partially inspired by the novels of jean genet. The resurrection of jake roberts tells the dark tale of wrestling legend jake the snake robertss decades of alcohol abuse after a tumultuous childhood, and the redemption he found in. Jake the snake roberts was not in court to hear the charge a us wrestling star left his pet python to starve to death over a period of months, a court has heard. The only person, in my opinion, that came close to jake was arn anderson of the four. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For any fans that were under the impression that jake lived the life of luxury and had simply been living off his previous success for all these years, this film was a harsh wakeup call.
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