WWE Hall Of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts Opens Up About WrestleMania Pay
In a recent podcast episode of The Snake Pit, WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts shared his feelings about his pay for his WrestleMania VI match against “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. Despite the match’s significance on the card, Roberts admitted that he felt underpaid for his performance.
Roberts reflected on his 1990 feud with DiBiase, which reached its climax at WrestleMania VI. The storyline was a fan favorite at the time, but Roberts revealed that he received only $25,000 for the match. He expressed disappointment, stating, “Here it is, WrestleMania, and this angle between DiBiase and me was one of the hottest things going, but it didn’t get paid like that.”
While $25,000 may sound substantial, it was a fraction of what headliners like Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior earned for their matches. Reports indicated that both Hogan and Warrior received $1 million each for their WrestleMania VI bout, underscoring the significant pay gap between main event stars and other performers on the card.
Jake Roberts Warns Former WWE Stars About Their Behavior
In another revelation, Jake Roberts shared a cautionary tale involving former WWE Tag Team Champions The Nasty Boys, Brian Knobbs, and Jerry Sags. Roberts recounted how he had warned the duo about their rowdy behavior, cautioning them that their actions could lead to trouble. Unfortunately, just weeks after issuing the warning, Knobbs was stabbed in a traffic incident, highlighting the dangers of disregarding advice.
Roberts’ anecdote serves as a reminder of the risks associated with reckless behavior in the wrestling industry. Despite his efforts to steer The Nasty Boys away from trouble, the incident involving Knobbs underscored the potential consequences of ignoring advice and engaging in risky behavior.
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