Jake "The Snake" Roberts
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The Snake bites back at Beyond The Mat
Professional wrestling legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts has lashed out against the makers of Beyond The Mat, a documentary featuring a side of sports entertainment many fans do not have a chance to see.
At one time, Roberts was on top of the wrestling world. During the late '80s, he worked close to 300 nights a year for the World Wrestling Federation. The loneliness of the road and alienation from family took a toll on him personally and professionally, culminating with an ongoing battle with alcohol and drugs. Beyond The Mat makes note of these battles and features compelling and disturbing images, including Roberts dealing with his personal demons by smoking crack in a hotel room after a reunion with his daughter, Brandy.
Roberts did not appear pleased with the end result or
with the actions of Blaustein.
Roberts' personal demons, which many wrestling fans know him best for, may not be his true legacy. He has worked with some of the greatest names in wrestling, from Andre the Giant to Stone Cold Steve Austin and helped to preserve and jumpstart the careers of other wrestlers.
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Roberts Interview on TalkSport in the UK