On a recent edition of his “The Snake Pit” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts discussed signing with WCCW following his stint with Georgia Championship Wrestling.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his departure from Georgia Championship Wrestling: Well, it was really simple, Vince McMahon bought it. Yeah, When he bought it, that was the end of me.”
On deciding to jump to WCCW: “I was still old school. I didn’t buy into Rock n’ Wrestling scenario. I didn’t buy into all that, I thought it was bad for wrestling.”
On the state of WCCW when he joined: “It was crazy, man. Yeah, the boys were just running rampant, man. They did what they wanted to do and when they wanted to do it. You know, they wanted to show up, they showed up. They didn’t, they didn’t, you know. And the bad thing was, you didn’t know what they were going to be like if they showed up. They were running amok. It was pretty sad.”
On the decline of WCCW after the FreeBirds-Von Erichs feud: “Oh, yeah. It was a big nosedive.”
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Wrestling legend Jake Roberts recently shared his thoughts on his departure from Georgia Championship Wrestling and his decision to join WCCW (World Class Championship Wrestling) during an episode of his podcast, “The Snake Pit.” Roberts, a WWE Hall of Famer, shed light on the state of WCCW when he joined and the subsequent decline of the promotion.
Roberts explained that his departure from Georgia Championship Wrestling was a result of Vince McMahon purchasing the company. He stated, “Well, it was really simple, Vince McMahon bought it. Yeah, when he bought it, that was the end of me.” This marked the end of Roberts’ time with the promotion and led him to explore other opportunities.
When discussing his decision to join WCCW, Roberts revealed that he was still old school and did not buy into the Rock n’ Wrestling scenario. He believed that it was bad for wrestling. Despite his reservations, he made the move to WCCW.
Upon joining WCCW, Roberts found the promotion in a chaotic state. He described it as crazy, with the wrestlers doing whatever they wanted, showing up or not showing up as they pleased. This lack of structure and discipline within the promotion was disheartening for Roberts. He said, “You know, they wanted to show up, they showed up. They didn’t, they didn’t, you know. And the bad thing was, you didn’t know what they were going to be like if they showed up. They were running amok. It was pretty sad.”
Roberts also discussed the decline of WCCW after the famous FreeBirds-Von Erichs feud. He acknowledged that the promotion experienced a significant nosedive during this period. The feud between these two iconic wrestling families had captured the attention of fans, but once it concluded, WCCW struggled to maintain its momentum.
In conclusion, Jake Roberts’ insights provide a glimpse into the wrestling landscape during his time with WCCW. His departure from Georgia Championship Wrestling due to Vince McMahon’s acquisition, his skepticism towards the Rock n’ Wrestling scenario, and the chaotic state of WCCW shed light on the challenges faced by wrestlers and promotions in the industry. Despite the decline of WCCW, Roberts’ contributions to professional wrestling continue to be celebrated, and his experiences serve as a valuable part of wrestling history.