On a recent edition of his “The Snake Pit” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts discussed his relationship with Sting, their match at WCW Halloween Havoc 1992, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Sting still wrestling: “Hats off, man. The big salute, everything, man. Go, Sting go.”
On what makes Sting connect with the fans: “Just, a mystery. The man is a mystery. People love mysteries, man. They want to figure you out. The paint gives a mystique of mystery. The paint hides a lot more than you know. Absolutely [the face paint helping his longevity]. Covers up a lot of things, it can erase a lot of flaws. Covers up your facial. Grimacing and stuff is covered up. You know you can’t see it, so it makes you wonder what he was thinking. ‘I can’t tell what he’s thinking.’”
On who Sting should face in his retirement match: “I don’t know. Yeah, that’s a really tough one. I’m going to stay out of that one.”
On his chemistry with Sting: “We had chemistry pretty much off the go, man. Because I came in such a hot way, you know? So it was there. He held up his end of the bargain.”
On being upset with his Coal Miner’s Glove match with Sting at Halloween Havoc: “Oh, absolutely. Oh, God, yeah. I know, I was sick after the match. I was so disappointed in myself that I hadn’t brought enough or brought the right attitude, or brought something that could have made it better, you know? I know Sting worked hard, but I failed to show up, basically. A lot of it had to do with the f**king stipulation. I just couldn’t get my head around it. ‘What the f**k am I doing?’”
On what he could’ve done differently in the match: “I think I was getting a little heavy. And this is no excuse, but it’s the truth. And, you know, I was struggling with my addiction.”
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In a recent episode of his podcast “The Snake Pit,” WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts opened up about his relationship with wrestling legend Sting, their match at WCW Halloween Havoc 1992, and more. Here are some highlights from the podcast:
1. Sting’s Continued Wrestling Career:
Jake Roberts expressed his admiration for Sting’s decision to continue wrestling. He commended Sting and showed his support, saying, “Hats off, man. The big salute, everything, man. Go, Sting go.”
2. Sting’s Connection with Fans:
According to Roberts, Sting’s mystique is what makes him connect with fans. He described Sting as a mystery and explained that people love mysteries because they want to figure them out. The face paint adds to the mystique and hides any flaws, allowing fans to wonder what Sting is thinking.
3. Retirement Match Opponent for Sting:
When asked about who Sting should face in his retirement match, Roberts chose to stay out of the discussion. He didn’t offer any suggestions or opinions on the matter.
4. Chemistry with Sting:
Roberts revealed that he and Sting had chemistry right from the beginning. He attributed this to his own hot start in the wrestling industry and acknowledged that Sting held up his end of the bargain in their matches.
5. Disappointment with Halloween Havoc 1992 Match:
Roberts admitted to being upset with his Coal Miner’s Glove match against Sting at Halloween Havoc 1992. He felt disappointed in himself for not bringing enough or having the right attitude during the match. Roberts mentioned struggling with the stipulation and not fully understanding what he was doing.
6. Personal Struggles and Addiction:
During the podcast, Roberts acknowledged that his personal struggles and addiction may have affected his performance in the Halloween Havoc match. He mentioned feeling heavy and struggling with his addiction at the time.
The podcast episode also includes a video link to “The Snake Pit Ep. 48: Halloween Havoc 1992,” where viewers can watch the discussion in its entirety.
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Overall, Jake Roberts’ podcast provides insights into his relationship with Sting, their memorable match at Halloween Havoc 1992, and the challenges Roberts faced during that time. It offers fans a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of professional wrestling and the personal struggles wrestlers may encounter throughout their careers.