Jake Roberts reflects on his 1980s rivalry segment with Randy Savage

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Jake Roberts reflects on his 1980s rivalry segment with Randy Savage
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Jake "The Snake" Roberts recently discussed the iconic 1980s segment in which his snake bit Randy Savage during their wrestling rivalry. Appearing on "The Mick and Kenny Show," Roberts clarified that while the bite was legitimate, the snake had its venom sacs removed prior to the incident. To reassure a skeptical Randy Savage, Roberts allowed the snake to bite him first as proof of its non-venomous state. Roberts described this segment as his favorite memory from their feud, which focused heavily on psychological warfare. Reflecting on his career, Roberts noted that the storyline was intended to culminate at WrestleMania. He added that a major match against Randy Savage might have prevented his eventual departure from WWE to WCW in 1992.

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  • Jake Roberts confirmed his snake bit Randy Savage during their 1980s rivalry.
  • The snake had its venom sacs removed before the segment took place.
  • Roberts let the snake bite him first to prove it was safe for Randy Savage.
  • The wrestler stated that a high-profile WrestleMania match could have kept him in WWE longer.
  • Roberts left WWE for WCW in 1992.
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Jake "The Snake" Roberts recalled the night his snake bit Randy Savage during their 1980s rivalry, and revealed that he had to let the snake bite him first.

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