Jake Roberts critiques lack of character and wrestling style in WWE and AEW

WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts expressed disappointment with character depth in current wrestling during an interview at 80s Wrestling Con on July 12, 2026. He emphasized the need for simple wrestling over high-flying moves, stating that talents like Oba Femi represent a hopeful return to traditional styles. Roberts candidly mentioned he would 'fire about half' of the current WWE roster if in charge, citing a lack of wrestling ability among many performers. Although he has not closely followed recent wrestling events, he acknowledged some talents in AEW that he respects. Roberts also shared positive remarks about working with Tony Khan, noting the amicable nature of his exit from AEW.

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