Jake Roberts, the legendary professional wrestler, recently appeared on his Snake Pit podcast and discussed various topics, including his transition from WWE to WCW in 1992. During the interview, Roberts shared his thoughts on Bill Watts as a booker in WCW and talked about Ron Simmons’ success as the WCW Champion.
Regarding Bill Watts’ booking in WCW, Roberts expressed his disagreement with the notion that Watts was a lousy booker. He mentioned that during their time together in Mid-South Wrestling, Watts had other people assisting him with the booking, including himself and Ernie Ladd. Roberts clarified that they would come up with ideas, and Watts would support and implement them. He believed that Watts had the necessary skills and support to be a successful booker in WCW.
On the topic of Ron Simmons as the WCW Champion, Roberts acknowledged Simmons’ potential for success but emphasized the importance of the opponents he was paired with. He stated that the success of a wrestler often relies on the individuals they are booked to face. While Roberts couldn’t recall the specific opponents Simmons had during his championship reign, he mentioned names like Arn Anderson and himself as potential opponents who could have helped Simmons further develop as a champion.
The insights shared by Jake Roberts on his Snake Pit podcast provide a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of professional wrestling during the early ’90s. Roberts’ perspective on Bill Watts challenges the common perception of him as a lousy booker and highlights the collaborative nature of the booking process. Additionally, his comments on Ron Simmons shed light on the vital role that opponents play in shaping a wrestler’s success.
For more details and the full transcript of Jake Roberts’ interview, please visit Wrestling Headlines.
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