Say what you will about the mans current situation and his bad choices, but the fact remains he has accomplished 5000x more than the rest of combined in his lifetime. He may be a has been, but most of you will be a never was.
Tough to watch. He was at a low point on Beyond the Mat when he was wrestling in armories. That was more than 10 years ago and he has since fallen even farther than that.
He could be making a good living working as a writer or agent right now if he had his act together.
I was linked to this from the warrior's blog as well and it is a good lesson from not to be so stuck in the past that even after you're no longer the draw you once were back when Bush Sr. was in office, you still just can't let go.
I wonder if hell is exactly that. Longing desprerately for the way it used to be and never being able to get there.
I saw Jake at a IWC show in Elizabeth, PA and this was just about how that went down... 'cept it was a Tag match so he came in for the finish after the two local guys worked the whole match.
Tried to meet him afterward at the autograph tables and he wouldn't even acknowledge me... or several other people for that matter.
As long as he gets his next fix, right? "Ooh, finished the match, worked the crowd, got a cheap pop and made my $50! HEY BUDDY, where's the nearest coke dealer?"
I don't mind the bashes on jake just remember that he was so late that is why the crowd is small.. at the festival people had moved on after we finished the show....TINY TUBBS
Right so I followed this link from Warrior's site and I can see what he means. Hell, I even feel better about MY life after watching this. Where is this "self-destruction" everyone talks about with Warrior? Honestly, I don't agree with all of his views but I agree with his philosophy.
I live my life by my own standards and stick to my guns, if no one likes my opinion, fuck'em, that's why it's MY opinion.
People are misunderstanding Warriors intentions here, he's not using it to just laugh at Jake, he's not doing that at all, what he's doing is showing a counterpoint to suggestions about his own life. People questioning when he will die, and how his life has spiralled out of control, his career 'self destructed' etc. What he's saying is 'hey, I'm 50 years old, still going strong, and am happy with life. You talk about ME self destructinging, look at this, THIS is the lowest ebb and Im not there'
You apparently are the only sane one here, well there are a few more. Totally, Warrior, although I don't agree with all his politics, seems to lead a normal happy life. Jake on the other hand, well if you've seen Behind the Mat doc and this video...not so much. Poor guy.
At Wrestlemania 3, Jake wrestled in front of 93,173 people aganist The Honky Tonk Man. Now, he is wrestling in front of maybe 10 people at some small town festival. It's his own fault.
.. that makes me want to cry on so many levels... I cant take it look at how he walked away, He didn't even stop to look at the kids which he used to do every time he looks so gone.
I don't know, it is sad to see Jake doing these small time short matches where someone should be starting not ending your career, but I do appreciate that he is not so trashed he can't perform. The Warrior needs to shut the hell up about Jake though, at least Jake succeeded off talent, where Warrior did on gimmick.
I agree. Jim Hellwig aka Warrior was a real douchebag. At least Jake worked with the talent instead of bashing them. That is why I think I am a better Ultimate Warrior than Jim ever was.
It's his prerogative and right to earn a living and the last wrestler that should be throwing stones is The Ultimate Meat Stick!!!!
Hey "Warrior" maybe you can learn something from this match. You were a painted body builder with no in ring skill that ran around muttering non-sense. I find it hilarious that you're now a public orator. Was it all that time you spent as Dean of Warrior University???
Heh, for the amount of money he makes per appearance, who cares if he works a backyard show, a park show, or an arena show. Money is money, no matter where you make it.
Hell, I'd do a show in front of stuffed animals for what he got paid.
Its good to see Jake is still going, I trained with Jake for 2 years in the U.K, and despite all his troubles he still gets of his ass and goes to work
I saw this thanks to the Warriors blog. I love both legends. I don't care what anybody says, it was great here to see Jake the Snakes classic trademark short arm clothesline and DDT. Nobody does it like Jake. And nobody has ever come close. Can't beat the original.
I hope to see the Warrior and Macho Man come back for a little action too. Those 2 are in way better shape than Ric Flair was and if Flair can do it, they can too.
and i also agree if i had to pick a match between this and the warriors "comeback"match to watch over and over in hell i'd take this... The warriors match was like a punishment...
i found this clip via warriors blog and in fairness Jake has had a way harder life than hellwig its no excuse being a drug addict but to put him down whem he is still tryin to earn an honest buck without muggin ppl or commiting more crime than just drugs...
Jake could quite easily outlive warrior at this point its amazing he's still walkin and talking let alone wrestling...
Im not the kind of guy to put others down, but even I feel that to see Jake like this is pretty sad.
As for Warrior, you cant deny the fact that, hes still alive and in great shape at age 50. Personally I think Warrior has done very well for himself, he wasnt the best wrestler but he certainly was an entertainer with a great look. Hes a big part of WWF history, made a lot of money and is still doing well.
Really? Ultimate Warrior is making fun of this? Really? Is this the same Ultimate Warrior that had worse matches than this when he was in his prime? Is this the same Ultimate Warrior that made a return to wrestling at the age of 49 and put on a slightly longer, but just as bad, match to job out an up and coming Orlando Jordan in an Italian wrestling company? Seriously, Warrior, I'm not a fan of Jake Roberts but before you poke fun at another person, look in a mirror.
That may be so, but does that make it right for Warrior to try to make himself look good because jake made mistakes? no that makes him a bad human being that doesn't deserve to be defended
I'm sure Vince McMahon himself would say how truly amazing Jake was. Anyone who saw 'The Wrestler' may be able to grasp where Jake's at with his life right now. It appears he's struggled with other aspects of his life, but there's no denying that he's always been extremely gifted in the ring. As for Warrior, his reputation speaks for itself. I'd say, not too many people really care what he thinks. Despite how happy he claims to be, he sounds like a pretty bitter guy to me
Like Jake couldn't show up in TNA any day he wanted to. You can ridicule Jake all you want, he's one in a million and we don't have anyone like him in today's generation of wrestlers.
If Warrior is so positive and full of life, why does he need to look down on people like Jake to feel better about himself?
Dude, laugh all you want. He would be unbeatable in an Ultimate X match. He would just let his snake crawl out on the cables and hang itself in the belt, and then Jake can just pull the snake along with the belt down.
Poppalicious: you did not understand the question. The question was, why does the Warrior need to look down on people like Jake to feel better about himself? You did not answer that, you just answered why Jake is one of his targets.
Simple...because Warrior did it the right way, and Jake did everything wrong. Warrior was just pointing it out. Warrior is no angel, but you dont see him doing conventions to fuel a drug habit, or wrestling for a measly 100 a night or hawking polaroids at indy shows. Thats why. Warrior has his pride and dignity. What does Jake the Drunk/Coke/Crack have? His drugs, kids that hate him, ex wives, addiction to booze and drugs, and probably living in a trailer park somewhere.
You people amaze me. He had a great career and you people put him on a pedestal. But hes human for crying out loud. Everyone comes down off that pedestal and has to make it like you and I. Let the man alone. Give him respect for what he did. He's not Jesus Christ.
in fairness to butternut chopperfest jake the snake was an hour and a half late....so the crowd had already moved on to other activies by the time he wrestled.
People make fun of him because he squandered everything he had and now hes doing shows like this for crap all when if he saved his money and didn't screw around so much he could have still been successful and had a 'little' extra left over cash for a decent retirement instead of being forced into doing shows like these. No doubt he had an amazing career and was on the top of the business but hes like randy robinson in The Wrestler. He got careless with his money, did drugs, and lost everything.
Man, what kind of road has Jake been on that led him from the 69,000+ spectators in 1990 in the Skydome in Canada to the backwoods venue of a few people in Butternut, WI?
There are better ways to put food on your table. Wrestling at some biker gathering isn't one of them. Jake really has reached the bottom of the barrel and unless he sorts himself out it's either a life on the streets or an early grave for him. Jake is living proof that drugs don't do anything but harm.
If anyone has SELF-DESTRUCTED it is this guy, not Mr. Warrior. Mr. Warrior has never self-destructed and continues to live a productive and rational life. Mr. Warrior does NOT have a stupid button on him that you can press and make him go stupid. Look at Mr. Robert's pitiful condtion while Mr. Warrior continues to be in great shape with rock-HARD, chiseled boobs. Also, do not read Mr. Warrior's ex-wife's book which is filled with lies. ONE (gay and non-gay) WARRIOR NATION. ALWAYS BELIEVE!
*****
Derby14 4 weeks ago
Say what you will about the mans current situation and his bad choices, but the fact remains he has accomplished 5000x more than the rest of combined in his lifetime. He may be a has been, but most of you will be a never was.
MixedMartialFartist 9 months ago
Its still a really cool DDT.
sethmanrockandroll 9 months ago
Tough to watch. He was at a low point on Beyond the Mat when he was wrestling in armories. That was more than 10 years ago and he has since fallen even farther than that.
He could be making a good living working as a writer or agent right now if he had his act together.
StuUngar 1 year ago 2
Could this possibly being more pathetic?
I was linked to this from the warrior's blog as well and it is a good lesson from not to be so stuck in the past that even after you're no longer the draw you once were back when Bush Sr. was in office, you still just can't let go.
I wonder if hell is exactly that. Longing desprerately for the way it used to be and never being able to get there.
Akus75038 1 year ago
The Ultimate Warrior linked me to this video, and I see why LMAO
hamartime17 1 year ago 2
rofl. I hope to God the crowd got a full refund on their money.
PS: Warrior is kind of a dick but I am grateful for the lulz had from this link. Always believe, indeed.
GaeasBlessing 1 year ago
That was a wicked DDT!
themcdonalds02 1 year ago
the best part was after the match when jake was picking up dog poo in the park.
smokinggunnz 1 year ago
After performing in front of 93,000 at one time, I bet he never thought he'd be wrestling for only a handful of people and at his age.
basbalfrk 1 year ago
I saw Jake at a IWC show in Elizabeth, PA and this was just about how that went down... 'cept it was a Tag match so he came in for the finish after the two local guys worked the whole match.
Tried to meet him afterward at the autograph tables and he wouldn't even acknowledge me... or several other people for that matter.
As long as he gets his next fix, right? "Ooh, finished the match, worked the crowd, got a cheap pop and made my $50! HEY BUDDY, where's the nearest coke dealer?"
robinkom 1 year ago
I don't mind the bashes on jake just remember that he was so late that is why the crowd is small.. at the festival people had moved on after we finished the show....TINY TUBBS
themiserychick2000 1 year ago
Right so I followed this link from Warrior's site and I can see what he means. Hell, I even feel better about MY life after watching this. Where is this "self-destruction" everyone talks about with Warrior? Honestly, I don't agree with all of his views but I agree with his philosophy.
I live my life by my own standards and stick to my guns, if no one likes my opinion, fuck'em, that's why it's MY opinion.
robinkom 1 year ago 5
the snore of the crowd
Obelisk2290 1 year ago
People are misunderstanding Warriors intentions here, he's not using it to just laugh at Jake, he's not doing that at all, what he's doing is showing a counterpoint to suggestions about his own life. People questioning when he will die, and how his life has spiralled out of control, his career 'self destructed' etc. What he's saying is 'hey, I'm 50 years old, still going strong, and am happy with life. You talk about ME self destructinging, look at this, THIS is the lowest ebb and Im not there'
Grumftheld 2 years ago
You apparently are the only sane one here, well there are a few more. Totally, Warrior, although I don't agree with all his politics, seems to lead a normal happy life. Jake on the other hand, well if you've seen Behind the Mat doc and this video...not so much. Poor guy.
rockinpablo 2 years ago
This is truly sad.
StewartLucrative 2 years ago
THIS IS AWESOME *clap clap clapclapclap* THIS IS AWESOME!
ViddyMX 2 years ago
I couldn't hear much because of the massive crowd going crazy during the match...
CoolSteve77 2 years ago 18
was this for real or was he just mucking round at a mates house? wtf !?
neildaust 2 years ago
the ultimate warrior is a total prick..i read some of his blog hes a right idiot...he lives in his own little fantasy world
simonmarshall1 2 years ago
This is sad.
bigdeadlydave 2 years ago
Looks Like A WWE House Show
mrhiway420 2 years ago 4
Wow, that was pretty awesome. He fucked up that guy!
onewarriornationIIc 2 years ago
butternut is sooo fucking hick
schuh69maas 2 years ago
yeah...
I'll stand here and let you slap me. Open palm.
He was never in shape, but... is he preggers?
elzibiel 2 years ago
I hope he is not still getting paid with drugs.
mikeyp8 2 years ago
this is pathetic even for "the Snake", i really fell bad for him now.
boutitbenza699 2 years ago 4
At Wrestlemania 3, Jake wrestled in front of 93,173 people aganist The Honky Tonk Man. Now, he is wrestling in front of maybe 10 people at some small town festival. It's his own fault.
sdpatri 2 years ago
.. that makes me want to cry on so many levels... I cant take it look at how he walked away, He didn't even stop to look at the kids which he used to do every time he looks so gone.
hbk482003 2 years ago
I don't know, it is sad to see Jake doing these small time short matches where someone should be starting not ending your career, but I do appreciate that he is not so trashed he can't perform. The Warrior needs to shut the hell up about Jake though, at least Jake succeeded off talent, where Warrior did on gimmick.
Khaddar 2 years ago
I agree. Jim Hellwig aka Warrior was a real douchebag. At least Jake worked with the talent instead of bashing them. That is why I think I am a better Ultimate Warrior than Jim ever was.
onewarriornationIIc 2 years ago
The WWF should give this Legend a shot at working behind the scenes with young,raw talent or story developement in some capacity!
Christ knows they could definitely use some fresh ideas,angles gimmicks etc. and this man was always full of them..
cream11 2 years ago
They'll never ban the DDT!! DDT!!
Jake's One of The Greatest of All Time!!
It's his prerogative and right to earn a living and the last wrestler that should be throwing stones is The Ultimate Meat Stick!!!!
Hey "Warrior" maybe you can learn something from this match. You were a painted body builder with no in ring skill that ran around muttering non-sense. I find it hilarious that you're now a public orator. Was it all that time you spent as Dean of Warrior University???
cream11 2 years ago
If this isnt rock bottom, I dont know what is...
Dluna82 2 years ago
Could of been worse, could of jobbed to the guy.
lolspud 2 years ago
Man how the mighty have fallen.
crimsonjack1225 2 years ago
Oh my god, I was thinking the exact same thing.
Fucking weird.
psychowildchild 2 years ago
Wow. Talk about a fall from grace.
sugarshane1985 2 years ago
Heh, for the amount of money he makes per appearance, who cares if he works a backyard show, a park show, or an arena show. Money is money, no matter where you make it.
Hell, I'd do a show in front of stuffed animals for what he got paid.
F0URl337Clover 2 years ago 2
Its good to see Jake is still going, I trained with Jake for 2 years in the U.K, and despite all his troubles he still gets of his ass and goes to work
callum04 2 years ago
did he die?
FireProMMA 2 years ago
I saw this thanks to the Warriors blog. I love both legends. I don't care what anybody says, it was great here to see Jake the Snakes classic trademark short arm clothesline and DDT. Nobody does it like Jake. And nobody has ever come close. Can't beat the original.
I hope to see the Warrior and Macho Man come back for a little action too. Those 2 are in way better shape than Ric Flair was and if Flair can do it, they can too.
DJ80s 2 years ago 2
Warrior already came back for one match last yaer.
deminstius 2 years ago
what a dreadful match it was too
DrJReefer 2 years ago
and i also agree if i had to pick a match between this and the warriors "comeback"match to watch over and over in hell i'd take this... The warriors match was like a punishment...
terryfink 2 years ago
i found this clip via warriors blog and in fairness Jake has had a way harder life than hellwig its no excuse being a drug addict but to put him down whem he is still tryin to earn an honest buck without muggin ppl or commiting more crime than just drugs...
Jake could quite easily outlive warrior at this point its amazing he's still walkin and talking let alone wrestling...
terryfink 2 years ago 2
Im not the kind of guy to put others down, but even I feel that to see Jake like this is pretty sad.
As for Warrior, you cant deny the fact that, hes still alive and in great shape at age 50. Personally I think Warrior has done very well for himself, he wasnt the best wrestler but he certainly was an entertainer with a great look. Hes a big part of WWF history, made a lot of money and is still doing well.
byronlawless 2 years ago 6
Really? Ultimate Warrior is making fun of this? Really? Is this the same Ultimate Warrior that had worse matches than this when he was in his prime? Is this the same Ultimate Warrior that made a return to wrestling at the age of 49 and put on a slightly longer, but just as bad, match to job out an up and coming Orlando Jordan in an Italian wrestling company? Seriously, Warrior, I'm not a fan of Jake Roberts but before you poke fun at another person, look in a mirror.
Shanathan7 2 years ago
Warrior might be a terrible worker..but you know what, he still has dinero to live comfortably for a very long time.
Poppalicious 2 years ago
That may be so, but does that make it right for Warrior to try to make himself look good because jake made mistakes? no that makes him a bad human being that doesn't deserve to be defended
Shanathan7 2 years ago
I think it is neat that Jake did that little bit.
Jake is pretty old, but willing to have some fun and give back to some fans.
What's the big deal?
Are you seriously comparing the performance of young professional Jake to retired Jake? If you are, then YOU are pathetic.
But hey, if you don't like old people, make sure you kill yourself by age 25...cuz that's when the 'yer too old' rhetoric starts.
BoruJudasDedrich 2 years ago
Is this a backyard fed or some shit? I think Jake should just Retire if hes even got any money in his name.
KurtWinger 2 years ago
what a shame that a big wwf superstar is now doing this kinda shit.
kolisionn 2 years ago 3
Best match ever?
theycallmestu 2 years ago 2
Wow! Short match! Maybe Jake needed to finish his beer or they didnt offer enough crack. Ive had pee breaks that last longer than this.
RICFAN1 2 years ago 5
What a useless sack of shit. I leave it to you to decide which I mean.
PhUTube4Evah 2 years ago
I'm sure Vince McMahon himself would say how truly amazing Jake was. Anyone who saw 'The Wrestler' may be able to grasp where Jake's at with his life right now. It appears he's struggled with other aspects of his life, but there's no denying that he's always been extremely gifted in the ring. As for Warrior, his reputation speaks for itself. I'd say, not too many people really care what he thinks. Despite how happy he claims to be, he sounds like a pretty bitter guy to me
cbukow02 2 years ago 5
Wow this place was packed!
godeatgod666 2 years ago 5
that was a short squash Jake Roberts......the new goldberg?
smudgeVIW 2 years ago
this is sad. real sad.
not to mention the match itself; a couple chops, a clothlesline, and a ddt. even funaki would have gotten some more offense in than that jobber!
RichieRichD 2 years ago
So uh.. they actually paid him for this? lol.
cockyjeremy 2 years ago
Like Jake couldn't show up in TNA any day he wanted to. You can ridicule Jake all you want, he's one in a million and we don't have anyone like him in today's generation of wrestlers.
If Warrior is so positive and full of life, why does he need to look down on people like Jake to feel better about himself?
JonasDygd 2 years ago
jake roberts for Xdivision Champ
wwefan0086 2 years ago
Dude, laugh all you want. He would be unbeatable in an Ultimate X match. He would just let his snake crawl out on the cables and hang itself in the belt, and then Jake can just pull the snake along with the belt down.
JonasDygd 2 years ago
THAT WOULD BE a good spot haha yell
BOX5 2 years ago
Because that drug addicted, alcoholic, deadbeat dad had it all and pissed it away. Thats why.
Poppalicious 2 years ago
Poppalicious: you did not understand the question. The question was, why does the Warrior need to look down on people like Jake to feel better about himself? You did not answer that, you just answered why Jake is one of his targets.
JonasDygd 2 years ago
Simple...because Warrior did it the right way, and Jake did everything wrong. Warrior was just pointing it out. Warrior is no angel, but you dont see him doing conventions to fuel a drug habit, or wrestling for a measly 100 a night or hawking polaroids at indy shows. Thats why. Warrior has his pride and dignity. What does Jake the Drunk/Coke/Crack have? His drugs, kids that hate him, ex wives, addiction to booze and drugs, and probably living in a trailer park somewhere.
Poppalicious 2 years ago
dude not cool man that was a cheap shot
wwefan0086 2 years ago
shut the fuck up.
Poppalicious 2 years ago
Well Screw You To
wwefan0086 2 years ago
At least this show had more paying customers here than TNA.
dontonydeblasi 2 years ago 3
shut the fuck up, money mark.
Poppalicious 2 years ago
You people amaze me. He had a great career and you people put him on a pedestal. But hes human for crying out loud. Everyone comes down off that pedestal and has to make it like you and I. Let the man alone. Give him respect for what he did. He's not Jesus Christ.
highnote606 2 years ago
in fairness to butternut chopperfest jake the snake was an hour and a half late....so the crowd had already moved on to other activies by the time he wrestled.
themiserychick2000 2 years ago
People make fun of him because he squandered everything he had and now hes doing shows like this for crap all when if he saved his money and didn't screw around so much he could have still been successful and had a 'little' extra left over cash for a decent retirement instead of being forced into doing shows like these. No doubt he had an amazing career and was on the top of the business but hes like randy robinson in The Wrestler. He got careless with his money, did drugs, and lost everything.
supercrazy 2 years ago 3
Good holy god. I used to make jokes about Ricky Morton wrestling in backyards for crack and now I guess Jake's really doing it.
dlvrymon 2 years ago 2
This is horrible Jake. Have some dignity.
avandaro08 2 years ago 2
Jake picks up a big win. Could this springboard him into the I-C-title shakeup?
2006antong 2 years ago 5
Hahahaha......good stuff.
one4havok 2 years ago
Man, what kind of road has Jake been on that led him from the 69,000+ spectators in 1990 in the Skydome in Canada to the backwoods venue of a few people in Butternut, WI?
40colby 2 years ago 2
sad
gammelkutte 2 years ago
I'm lost for words. This is beyond embarrassing and Jake obviously has no self respect.
SOURFACEDBASTARDS 2 years ago
food on your table > self respect
LexDragon 2 years ago
There are better ways to put food on your table. Wrestling at some biker gathering isn't one of them. Jake really has reached the bottom of the barrel and unless he sorts himself out it's either a life on the streets or an early grave for him. Jake is living proof that drugs don't do anything but harm.
SOURFACEDBASTARDS 2 years ago 5
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If anyone has SELF-DESTRUCTED it is this guy, not Mr. Warrior. Mr. Warrior has never self-destructed and continues to live a productive and rational life. Mr. Warrior does NOT have a stupid button on him that you can press and make him go stupid. Look at Mr. Robert's pitiful condtion while Mr. Warrior continues to be in great shape with rock-HARD, chiseled boobs. Also, do not read Mr. Warrior's ex-wife's book which is filled with lies. ONE (gay and non-gay) WARRIOR NATION. ALWAYS BELIEVE!
homosforhellwig 2 years ago 10
LOL!
rhinoman777 2 years ago
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homosforhellwig 2 years ago
WTF, who is that fat gay lookin thing he is fighting, wth are those long ass blue things he is wearing lol, so wetarded, go Jake#1 4life
Budsmoker72 3 years ago
Hey at least these days he can get out of the ring. Before rehab, it took him a while!
You can definately see a new improved Jake Roberts. And believe me, I wouldnt give credit unless it was due!
jokerlives2008 3 years ago
What?? No snake in the bag??
briank06261973 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this, it was an honor to be in the ring with Jake the Snake Roberts.
WHOOO!! WHOOO!!!
Peter "MORBAD" Sischo
bustyloads 3 years ago
Wow, for that appearance, I hope he stayed and autographed stuff and took pictures. I'd be pissed if he came there and just did that match.
mtsuelwayfan 3 years ago