On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Jake Roberts, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Aurelian Jake Smith Jr. was born in Gainesville, Texas on May 30, 1955, and he is currently 70 years old.
He is currently an Ambassador, working for All Elite Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment.
Jake "The Snake" Roberts has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
Jake Roberts was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2020 as part of the Modern Era wing.
Jake Roberts Profile Index
Profile Info
- Real NameAurelian Jake Smith Jr.
- GenderMale
- Born May 30, 1955 (age 70)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceGainesville, Texas
- Billed From
- Stone Mountain, Georgia
- Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight
- 248 lbs (112 kg)
- NicknamesThe Snake; The Founder of The DDT
Career History
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
Jake "The Snake" Roberts (April 7, 1986 - Present)- Jake Roberts (September 10, 1977 - Present)
The Texan (March 4, 1993 - March 14, 1993)
Jake Smith Jr. (May 13, 1975 - September 9, 1977)
Jake Smith Jr. - Referee run (January 1, 1974 - May 12, 1975)
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Roles
- Ambassador (February 1, 2023 - Present)
- Manager (March 4, 2020 - November 16, 2024)
- Wrestler (May 13, 1975 - September 2, 2018)
- Referee (January 1, 1974 - May 12, 1975)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AEWMarch 4, 2020 Present Promotion 
WWEFebruary 1, 2023 Present Promotion 
INDYApril 18, 1997 September 2, 2018 Promotion 
ECWNovember 1, 1998 November 1, 1998 Promotion ECWAugust 17, 1997 August 17, 1997 Promotion 
AAAJanuary 31, 1997 June 15, 1997 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 21, 1996 March 1, 1997 Promotion AAAAugust 20, 1993 August 6, 1994 Promotion 
SMWMay 2, 1994 July 5, 1994 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
September 20, 1993 September 26, 1993 Promotion 
GWFAugust 20, 1993 August 20, 1993 Promotion 
WCWAugust 2, 1992 November 2, 1992 Promotion 
WWFMarch 2, 1986 April 5, 1992 Promotion 
NWASeptember 16, 1975 March 1, 1986 Promotion 
GACFebruary 15, 1985 February 28, 1986 Promotion 
MSWOctober 10, 1984 February 28, 1986 Promotion 
WCCWMarch 4, 1983 January 28, 1985 Promotion 
NWA GCWAugust 27, 1983 July 15, 1984 Promotion 
JCPApril 29, 1984 June 26, 1984 Promotion JCPMarch 19, 1983 September 25, 1983 Promotion 
CWFAugust 24, 1982 March 1, 1983 Promotion JCPAugust 22, 1981 August 29, 1982 Promotion 
MSWAMay 2, 1980 December 19, 1981 Promotion 
IWEFebruary 23, 1980 July 25, 1980 Promotion 
STAMPEDEFebruary 2, 1979 August 3, 1979 Promotion IWEJanuary 5, 1979 January 29, 1979 Promotion 
PNWAugust 8, 1978 August 19, 1978 Promotion 
BTW DALLASJanuary 9, 1978 February 27, 1978 Promotion 
CSWSeptember 30, 1977 January 6, 1978 Promotion 
SLWCSeptember 10, 1977 November 19, 1977 Promotion CWFSeptember 16, 1975 December 1, 1975 -
Images History
Oct 2024
Jul 2022
Mar 2020
Apr 2017
Jan 2014
Mar 2005
Jan 1996Aug 1992
Mar 1991
Aug 1990
Nov 1988
Jul 1987
Mar 1986
Aug 1983
Aug 1981
Feb 1979May 1975Jan 1974 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel Debuted in ECW as a heel July 1, 1997 November 30, 2024 Face Returned to the WWF as a Bible-preacher January 21, 1996 June 30, 1997 Heel Revealed he was working with The Undertaker and Paul Bearer August 24, 1991 January 20, 1996 Face Was attacked by The Honky Tonk Man with a guitar February 22, 1987 August 23, 1991 Heel May 13, 1975 February 21, 1987 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Inactive Relapse/Final house shows January 26, 1997 March 1, 1997 WWE Mid Card January 21, 1996 January 25, 1997 NJPW Mid Card September 20, 1993 September 26, 1993 WCW Mid Card August 2, 1992 November 2, 1992 WWE Mid Card February 9, 1992 April 5, 1992 WWE Upper Card November 23, 1991 February 8, 1992 WWE Mid Card October 1, 1989 November 22, 1991 WWE Injured Back surgery May 28, 1989 September 30, 1989 WWE Mid Card March 8, 1986 May 27, 1989 WWE Inactive House shows March 2, 1986 March 7, 1986
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Finishers
- DDT (September 1, 1981 - August 21, 2018)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Snake" by Jim Johnston - Single (January 21, 1996 - March 1, 1997)
- Theme Song"Master of the DDT" by L.Velez,J.Papa & M.Hayes - Single (August 2, 1992 - October 25, 1992)
- Theme Song"Trust Me" by Jim Johnston - Single (February 1, 1992 - April 5, 1992)
- Theme Song"Snake" by Jim Johnston - Single (March 2, 1986 - January 31, 1992)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2014)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2020)
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National Wrestling Alliance
World Class Championship Wrestling
x1 WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Chris Adams)
All-Star Wrestling Network (Georgia)
- 1 AWN World Heavyweight Champion
Americas Wrestling Federation
- 1 AWF Puerto Rican Heavyweight Championship
Bad Boys of Wrestling
- 1 BBOW Heavyweight Championship
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA National Television Championship
- 2 NWA World Television Championship (Georgia version)
Mid-South Wrestling Association
- 1 Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Championship
- 2 Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship
- 1 Mid-South Television Championship
Smoky Mountain Wrestling
- 1 SMW Heavyweight Championship
Stampede Wrestling
- 1 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship
World Class Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (with Chris Adams & Gino Hernandez)
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Other Accomplishments
- LPW Hall of Fame induction (class of 2010)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Inductee (2013)
- GCW One Night Tournament Winner (1984)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1996)
x1 WCCW Television ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- La Facción Ingobernable - Rush, Dralístico, Black Taurus / The Beast Mortos (October 8, 2024 - February 7, 2025)
- Jake Roberts & The Barbarian - The Berzerker (April 13, 1985 - August 31, 1985)
- Army of Darkness - Kevin Sullivan (August 24, 1982 - March 1, 1983)
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Managers
- Paul Ellering (September 17, 1983 - July 15, 1984)
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Managed Wrestlers
- Black Taurus / The Beast Mortos (October 8, 2024 - November 16, 2024)
- Dralístico (October 8, 2024 - November 16, 2024)
- Dutch / Bill Carr (November 11, 2023 - January 13, 2024)
- Lance Archer (March 11, 2020 - October 8, 2024)
- Rush (October 8, 2024 - November 16, 2024)
- Vincent / Vinny Marseglia (November 11, 2023 - January 13, 2024)
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Family
- Rockin' Robin - Half-sister
- Samantha Starr - Niece
