Jake Roberts speaks on Tony Khan after WWE re-signing
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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Jake Roberts has announced his re-signing with WWE after departing AEW. Speaking to podcaster Nick Teodoro, Roberts discussed his new agreement and expressed some criticism of AEW's creative direction under Tony Khan. He advised Khan to take more input from others, despite appreciating his work ethic and wishing him well. Roberts previously served as a manager in AEW before his exit became public and has now shifted back to WWE activities.
- •Jake Roberts re-signed with WWE after leaving AEW.
- •Roberts criticized Tony Khan's creative decisions.
- •He emphasized the need for better talent utilization in AEW.
- •Roberts expressed fondness for Khan despite his critiques.
- •The announcement comes months after his AEW departure.
- 5:30 PMCageside Seats — Jake Roberts shares his thoughts about Tony Khan after re-signing with WWE
"Jake “The Snake” Roberts recently revealed he re-signed with WWE following his departure from AEW, and he also shared some thoughts about his recent former employer, Tony Khan. While speaking to wrestling podcaster Nick Teodoro, Roberts said he had a new agreement with WWE and is “doing some stuff for them.” The casual announcement comes months after legendary wrestling journalist Bill Apter broke the news that The Snake had parted ways with AEW. After first showing up in a promo for Tony Khan’s promotion in 2019, Roberts began to serve as Lance Archer’s manager in AEW the following year, though he had disappeared from AEW programming for some time before his exit was made public. Despite no longer working for Khan, Roberts still had kind words about the AEW owner/CEO, though he also offered some constructive criticism. Speaking to Teodoro for his Nick Club Wrestling Happy Hour show, Jake contrasted the creative decisions between AEW and WWE, saying “there’s a lot of differences.” “Creative, number one, no doubt. Tony Khan needs to loosen up the reins a little bit and take some advice. He’s got a good product. He’s got a lot of talent in there,” Roberts said. The WWE Hall of Famer added: “I think his talent could be used better. That’s my own thoughts.” Nonetheless, he said he “loved” working for Khan. “I wish him nothing but the best,” Roberts said. “He’s a sweet guy.” What do you think of Roberts’ take on Khan? Let us know in the comments.
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