Aurelian Smith Jr., widely recognized by his iconic ring name Jake "The Snake" Roberts, is a multifaceted individual with a successful career spanning both acting and professional wrestling, currently affiliated with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
As a second-generation American professional wrestler, Smith Jr. is the son of the late Aurelian "Grizzly" Smith, a former wrestler himself. Notably, Smith Jr. is most famously known for his ring name Jake "The Snake" Roberts, often incorporating snakes into his matches, including the infamous boa constrictor named Damien and even a de-venomed cobra, Lucifer.
Throughout his extensive career, Roberts has had the distinction of being associated with various notable wrestling promotions. He spent two significant stints with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF),from 1986 to 1992 and again from 1996 to 1997. Additionally, he has also competed in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in 1983, World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1992, and the Mexico-based Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) between 1993 and 1994, as well as in 1997.
Roberts' wrestling career has been marked by his intense and cerebral promos, his captivating dark charisma, and his innovative use of psychology in his matches. He is also credited with inventing the DDT maneuver, a signature move in professional wrestling. Furthermore, Roberts was one of the subjects of the 1999 documentary film Beyond the Mat, providing a glimpse into his life and career.
Biography:
Aurelian Smith Jr., better known by his ring name Jake "The Snake" Roberts, is an American actor and professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
