DDP Snake Pit #40: The Undertaker

DDP & Jake The Snake Roberts join host Conrad Thompson as they share stories from their Hall of Fame careers, their personal struggles, and overcoming challenges.

[@robertkaiser251]

Long time fan of the Snake, I'm happy he turned things around in his life, a true legend.

[@SoloDoloIzEnuff]

Jake is the king of psychology. Anybody that sits under his learning tree becomes a master, just like him. The stories about the Undertaker are priceless. One of Jake's best angles was the funeral parlor segment, where he slammed the Undertaker's hand in the casket. Jake's stories will keep you hooked. Thank you Jake for your memories & contributions to the professional wrestling business. The absolute best to never win a world championship. Salute!!! #GOAT

[@MB1BUMPER]

Percy telling Jake that joke was halariois.I met Mark and Percy in Chicago in 94’ and they were the nicest guys ever.Must have been a great time traveling w all them.

[@tomtalker2000]

One of THE SMARTEST individuals in this business.

[@melodyman5633]

I think I was 11 years old when Undertaker grabbed the chair from Jake and stopped Savage and Liz from getting smacked going thru the curtain. I remember saying, “OMG Undertaker turned into a good guy”. Back then you rarely saw behind the curtain things going on….some, not many like today. What a memorable moment. Really was jaw dropping, literally.

[@Adam-vs2in]

Yeah that was something new. That PPV was pretty good for a spontaneous show. There was only like 5 days to build up for it right? Survivor series was when it was first announced and back then it was actually on thanksgiving or the night before. I love those thanksgiving survivor series by the way. Takes me back.

[@mattholt9065]

Yeah remember I got hyped up when he did that. And when he joined lex lugers team at the survivor series and he opened his coat and it was the American flag.

[@mikequesada6559]

I was 10 years old when taker turned Babyface. ( Good Guy )

[@PaniKahukiwa-ob5jm]

I was the same age and thought, this is going to be awesome

[@jdriguez00]

I loved Jake's and taker heel team in 91,awesome times

[@danielhamby9448]

Hell yeah, I would’ve loved for them to have did it a lot longer

[@secondbest2877]

I honestly love Jake….met him at a convention in Philly a few years back…..great dude. He doesn’t need to do anything or say anything “extra” to get over……he was over then and is over now.

[@trev45k]

Coming to the ring with a 10 foot snake isn't a little extra 🤣 But yeah Jake is a legend.

[@nickr7796]

This was the best episode so far!! Hilarious, more like this please!!!!

[@dary0097]

I love How Jake is soo Honest, he doesn't care what you think about him , he tells all

[@justmyopinion9041]

Man wrestling today will never be anything close to the 80s and 90s just with the characters like Jake Undertaker stone cold ect It was a time when you truly felt part of it! Just want to say Thank You!

[@curtisburgdrof8618]

Jake the roberts awesome psychology should have been a Booker

[@Leon-kf4rw]

I think Jake has booked before . He would be amazing

[@coffeebarlady2322]

Awesome show. Enjoyed the stories Jake shared. Thank you Jake. ❤️🙏❤️

[@dacechasinghawk3910]

Jake's impressions? Spot on.

[@curtisburgdrof8618]

Great story Percy Franklin and Paul Bearer laugh out loud

[@FlairVSSavage]

Damn that shirt is bad ass I need that one for collection

[@GreatHealer.]

Jake helped turn the undertaker into a face, and a huge change in his carrer.

[@MrBoDiggety]

Always the best. Even with a sore throat.

[@user-qc7hr4my7r]

Hearing Jake tell his stories makes me respect him more. Never thought much about the psychology of wrestling until I started listening to his podcast.

[@LinusKnight]

hell yes, i love all these 90 star wrestlers coming out with their own stories of their time on the road - all the wrestling podcasts weve gotten for over a decade is just weekly wrestling reviews - this is legit! BANG! (snake slither)

[@drillosophy1012]

Jake and Scott Hall could break down the psychology of wrestling in the simplest terms.

[@gripsimpson]

Genius School. Truly. Huge fan of Jake Roberts, Scott Hall. Jake "The Snizake" Roberts!!!!!!!!!!

[@gripsimpson]

Genius School. Truly. Huge fan of Jake Roberts, Scott Hall. Jake "The Snizake" Roberts!!!!!!!!!!

[@curtisburgdrof8618]

Great podcast today and great subject matter Undertaker

[@westpac6954]

Tony Khan needs to have Jake be a part of the AEW booking process.

[@jackson5781]

I've been saying this for a long time

[@RedfishCarolina]

The Undertaker wasn't really "no selling" everything. He just sold things differently. He'd snap back from punches. He didn't leap up immediately after hard bumps. The harder the offense, the more he'd sell. But he always sold in a way that protected the dead-man image.

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

His selling for the first few years was perfect because it still protected the other guy because you could see how impactful the move would be for the common person. He always helped to make the moves LOOK good despite getting up from it.

[@benneely5512]

Yes more taker story clubs fights and thank u Jake ur truly an awsome icon

[@ALWAYSMADGAMING]

MAN I LOVE LISTENING TO ALL THE WRESTLING STORIES!!😆😆😆😆

[@darthsebio1726]

Jake & Undertaker visiting Savage/Elizabeth wedding are such great visuals...

[@darthsebio1726]

..and Lucifer...

[@lalomontoyajr.9282]

Ya that tombstone spot on the outside was genius! Because I remember thinking when I watched it that it was dangerous and epic! It made Taker look like a beast and made Jake look tough too. That Jake was so tough that Taker had to go extreme to finish him off with no mercy!

[@jtalaski820]

I love hearing the stories from some of my favorites I grew up with.. always fun to hear behind the curtain stuff. Jake, God bless sir. Your one of few still around that got me in to wrestling. As a small kid, you use to scare the shit out of me. Nothing but love and wish you the best!

[@AvertedVision]

That story from Jake about Bearer and laying on the bed butt ass naked and the mirror on the ceiling is hilarious. hahahahaha

[@kevingregory2718]

hooray another Jake story that had be laughing so hard. Almost as much as the one where Andre was farting on him. Jake's the man! One of my favourite old school wrestlers.

[@tobyakers2936]

watched Jake and Undertaker wrestle live in a house show in Alaska. It was great. I think the undertaker got up from 5 DDT's which at the time a finisher was a finisher so you didn't see that kind of thing. Both performed amazingly, I'll never forget it.

[@LALakersNornIron]

Jake makes an excellent point in regards to the potential of a Taker/Jake tag team run. Those guys could have had a great run with the tag titles and could have had a great match/feud with the Legion of Doom.

[@JaizMusic]

Poor Jake Roberts. He got a hair transplant, fixed his teeth and fixed up his life, but he's still stuck with being hooked up to something that sounds like he constantly has the sniffles. I guess it's a small sacrifice for the 180 he did in his life, and I'm proud of him for that. But boy is the "sniffles" from what's hooked up to him annoying as hell.

[@melodyman5633]

It’s nice to submit a question and have it read without having to PAY!!!

[@michaelscriver5395]

I remember this feud

[@LALakersNornIron]

As well as being a manager I would be using Jake backstage at AEW as a creative consultant helping with booking and storylines and in ring psychology. Because AEW imo needs it!

[@curtisburgdrof8618]

Great news jake the roberts

[@davidtoney3110]

Jake the Roberts LOL

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Jake “The” Roberts

[@mikejejenich7116]

Jakes. Paul. Bearer. Impression is fukin hilarious

[@davidtoney3110]

Jake's, paul bearer, impression. Is awesome ... lol

[@josheisert8380]

Except Percy doesn't talk like Paul in real life so Jake buttered the bread on this story... Like many others I've heard on this podcast...

[@Ryu_Shotokan]

​@@josheisert8380yeah because you were there🙄

[@tomtalker2000]

I TOTALLY agree with Jake on Taker's streak ending. Mark didn't need too put over Brock he was ALREADY OVER...!!! So they took one of his most meaningful gimmicks/storylines and ruined it by having him lose to Lesnar. Simply ridiculous. As Jake stated if it had been against a guy that "NEEDED" the push too get over i could understand perfectly. But this was just not needed and honestly in my humble opinion it was a slap in the face too Mark. Especially, with how dedicated and loyal he was too Vince for all those years. It was a terrible, terrible, decision.

[@chadk890]

I disagree. Brock was legit enough to end the streak

[@lb2.0.45]

Very entertaining episode

[@joefurtado1484]

Get in touch with Mark to have an interview with Jake and reminisce for old times sake.

[@BL-cc1vm]

The snake (The King Cobra!) biting the stripper on the titty story was great, So glad I found this podcast! Jake is a badass dude, the road trip stories are awesome! \m/ cant wait for next episode.

[@CardShopReality]

Interesting, DDP conspicuous by his absence on the Undertaker episode. [stalker angle]

[@keithknott8307]

The first time I saw JAKE "THE SNAKE" ROBERTS was when he was in "GEORGIA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING in ATLANTA GA, a long time ago 1983. Even though he was a heel he was still was one of my "ALL TIME FAVORITES". And I'm really proud of him seeking help from "D.D.P" For the DRUG HABIT he always had. I pray he stays clean. GOOD LUCK to you JAKE if you ever read this. I love that part close to the end where he talks about the "TRASH TALKING BIMBO + THE SNAKE". Even though I feel sorry for the BIMBO, but she had it coming because she started it, when she started throwing insults and acting so ARROGANTLY to them just because they are wrestlers. But she proved what JAKE said many years ago to be fact: "IF YOU PLAY WITH SNAKES LONG ENOUGH, SOONER OR LATER YOU WILL GET BIT".

[@titansrule72]

my favorite version of the undertaker was the beginning until around 1993. that jake roberts pairing was hand and glove.

[@RoxRevanharte]

Should do a podcast with Both Mark and Jake sharing stories.

[@matthewmalleus7135]

They were a great tag team and rivals. And yeah, my favorite version was right when he fought Jake. Gray gloves and spats with the shaggy red hair.

[@MarkedInBlack]

Jake is one of my all time favorites. Jake, Mick Foley, and Undertaker are my top three. Ring psychology and gimmicks second to none.

[@mikequesada6559]

Jake has a great mind for the wrestling industry!

[@greggillings9454]

7:52-9:04 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭

[@cfairfax85]

Jake Roberts and undertaker bother are national treasures that must be protected.

[@killionare72ify]

Gonna be nice when I get to snakes age and I won't have to care about someone else's opinions

[@codymitchell2178]

he has never cared what people say he been like this for since the start of his career

[@AvertedVision]

Taker always said Jake was a great mind for the business and looked to him for early knowledge.

[@jmiller9972]

Everything I listen to Jake soeak I feel like I'm taking a course in wrestling psychology

[@NIQUEROSS808]

Never knew Jake came up with it but as a 12 yr old, I luv’d hearing Bobby “The Brain” say “ Wait a min, Shawn Michaels has left the building” at Wrestlemania 7

[@SpencerDamned]

Jon, you need to use the line “is this a rib?” a little more.

[@c0uchsl0uch]

Where do we go to submit a question?

[@crushthecrusher7134]

I like the undertaker the wrestler in wrestling my favorite undertaker is the ministry undertaker in wrestling is scary from 1999 I November undertaker Sacrifice maiden on Raw is war on Monday January 11, 1999 Undertaker is the greatest wrestler all time in wrestling my favorite undertaker wrestling match wrestle Shawn Michael at wrestle mania 25 That was Amazing wrestling match I like All undertaker matches like buried alive and Casket match I will always be a undertaker fan forever!

[@tomtalker2000]

At 39:34 mark in the video. Where Jake is talking about being on the road constantly. And away from family etc...This is why i'm a FIRM believer that wrestlers should have unions...!!! Or someone lobbying for their well being. I'm sure things are much more "lax" now then they were back in the early 90's. But Vince running his talent ragged was just not right PERIOD...!!! Many times people forget that these are human beings like the rest of us with feelings, emotions, and THEY HURT just like we do. It takes an EXTREMELY dedicated individual too be a part of this dirty business. And i say "dirty" because of what the business does to your physical and emotional well being. Just look at Jake now and the toll it's taking on his life. His addiction issues with drugs & alcohol, and other talent abusing somas for pain and sleeping it's unreal what they put their bodies through. All i can say is i have A TON of respect for these men and women. And i thank them for sacrificing as much as they do for our entertainment. They truly are a special kind of human being.

[@stupidcheeks]

Absolutely perfect!

[@BreakingNVain]

Jake 'I'll Reach Back To the 1950s For a Complaint About This Young'n' Roberts

[@melodyman5633]

After HBK and TAKERS match at WM, where Shawn was retired by Taker, they should have waited 25-35 minutes and one of the commentators should have said, “Shawn Michaels has left the building”, would have been perfect wth the retirement angle and respectful.

[@RazorRiley]

😂😂😂😂 instant gold

[@genedriggers6046]

Does Jake think he may ever come to zanies in nashville

[@MrTremendous]

Damn. Jon alba is daddy af

[@Ryu_Shotokan]

7:52 fucking Paul bearer hahahahahahaahha. Hes right the streak should have never ended. Vince should have let taker keep that streak. That man was the most loyal to vince. I definitely was pissed about it.

[@shanetutt518]

Wow Jake said he's only 6.4??and hogan 6.5??...I always thought Jake was at least 6.6..and I've seen hogan..he didn't look any taller than 6.3..??

[@jakobbraumann256]

Jake wore that HUGE BOOTS, easily added him two inches.

[@RedfishCarolina]

Jake was the only person who could have put the Undertaker over to make him face.

[@donaldpainter956]

I've always wondered about the hat being backwards also I don't wear mine backwards it doesn't bother me I just don't know why people choose to wear it backwards

[@johnsawh1867]

Jake was better at ring psychology than anyone I know

[@shadowsystemproject]

Yes for sure Jake Roberts and Undertaker tag team run would have been so awesome it would take either 2 top heels to stop the run or a feud starting with jake and taker. WWF/WWE missed the boat on Rick rude and Mr Perfect tag team run that could have had traction ahh oh well. YES ALSO THOUGHTWHY Jake vs Randy was not at wrestle mania the feud and build was done so well and so many still talk about it and is is something for white hot heels to study. A mania match of Jake ve randy then Jake ve taker the year later ohwell what could have been but atleast least the match happen just a shame it was not pushed more. Great story's always wanted to know about jake roberts time from 1990 to 1992 im WWE

[@shane-irish]

I see undertaker i watch

[@stevenmoore3381]

Knew DDP wasn’t going to be on the Undertaker episode 😂

[@InstagramAWrestlingHistorian]

🤔

[@jon_alba]

Totally just a booking coincidence! Dallas was traveling this week.

[@soy_mariachi2425]

This might be a stupid question but what does "DDP" stand for? I know that was his finishing move but what does those 3 letters mean?

[@keithzacek7692]

Diamond Dallas Paige

[@soy_mariachi2425]

@@keithzacek7692 Thank You, i made a mistake, what i meant to ask was, what does DDT stand for?

[@keithzacek7692]

@@soy_mariachi2425 it’s an old poison I think that has been banned that jake used for the name of the move

[@Jakestation]

Damn Jake, dont start telling us about farewells. Makes us automatically think the worst. Good thing its just the end for traveling around the world

[@melodyman5633]

Jim Neidhardt? WHO?

[@lalomontoyajr.9282]

I think the person who should have broken the streak was Vladimir Kozlov.

[@tjizzle8155]

He means adderall

[@donaldpainter956]

Yeah cocaine will keep you going and you can't get drunk no matter how much you drink as far as beer I never was a liquor drinker but I kept Budweiser in business for about ten years

[@andrewmarlow7303]

What's wrong with Jake ?

[@jasondenbow55]

I like hearing Jake's stories but man wish he would clear his throat before he talks

[@ZEUSDAZ]

Pretty obvious why DDP ain't on here, forever dislike between him and Mark.

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

I feel like a lot of DDP fans place all the blame on Taker for the “WCW guy” thing but Taker very quickly warmed to Booker T and the vast majority of guys who have worked with Taker have said nothing but positive things. Maybe it’s a two-way street

[@blocc316]

Goddamn these effin commercials

[@curtisburgdrof8618]

Lmafo wtf

[@MatthewMotivation]

Psychology.

[@davidtoney3110]

glad to see you back Jon

[@thejanglezclan]

nah, it never is.

[@mysticx0]

druges robbed the world of a real entertainment genius for sure.

[@jerrysmithers1429]

JAKE DO YOU REMEBER THE TIME IN LONDON ONTARIO AT THE STRIP CLUB BLONDIES WITH MY DAD MYSELF IRON SHEIK TRUTH MARTINI WHEN YOU WRESTLED AT FANSHAWE COLLEGE

[@josheisert8380]

There went that I'm at work. Anyone else notice that without ddp there Jake curses like a sailor, glorifies his drinking and drug use days, and he is the hero in every story?

[@jamie.777]

Yeah, DDP sucks and filters Jake. Jake is better alone