The Shocking Story: Randy Savage and Jake Roberts' Snake Bite!

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Jake Roberts and His Snakes Jake Roberts made a name for himself by bringing snakes along with him to the ring. Learn more

In his initial pay-per-view appearance for the then-WWF at WrestleMania 2, he made a memorable impact by causing his opponent George Wells to foam from the mouth when he wrapped his snake Damien around Well's head.

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The snake gimmick became a massive success, and Roberts continued incorporating reptilian counterparts into his wrestling persona thereafter. Ironically, Jake wasn't particularly fond of snakes!

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Jake Roberts: “I hated the sons of b****es. I’m terrified of them!"

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Jake Roberts: “What a miserable d*** job that was, carrying my wrestling gear and clothes — and a 100-pound snake in a box!"

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While Jake Roberts grew to love his snakes, other wrestlers didn’t share the same fondness towards them.

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On November 23rd, 1991, many fans collectively shrieked, ‘Holy s#@t!’ at their television screens. You may have seen the footage, but it’s what took place before the cameras started rolling that makes this incident between Randy Savage and Jake Roberts all the more entertaining!

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