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Post by jason1980s on Jun 12, 2022 17:54:32 GMT -5
Jake Roberts commented on MJF no showing the recent autograph signing, and it had multiple fans and the tennis racket manager commenting that Jake is the last guy who should call out someone for no showing because he has a history of it.
I know 1987 saw Bruno replacing Jake on some shows but I feel like that was more of a suspension rather than no shows. Jake, much like Scott Hall, seemed to be a guy who took bookings no matter what condition they were in. So I'm just curious how Jake has this reputation all of a sudden for "no showing" events. I saw him at a show in 2005 and he looked awful but he showed. And he did shows/matches much worse than the way I saw him. Outside of the "he who shall not be named" I feel like this is probably more of a fan thing with AEW or MJF fans wanting to divert crap on Jake rather than AEW or MJF.
But I am truly interested to read of Jake actually no showing events. We saw videos of him for years at shows high or drunk when he saw the bookings through. Jake is probably one of the most booked old school guys to this day and completes his signing duties. So I'm taking Jake's side for right now over the guys that are probably trying to work a shoot on the fans.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2022 17:59:02 GMT -5
I have been at quite a few events that Jake was promoted for, and have never known him to no-show.
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Post by "Playboy" Don Douglas on Jun 12, 2022 17:59:13 GMT -5
I know Cornette has said he missed some shots for SMW back in the day.
I think in the end, it’s similar to George Jones - he missed enough shows to make it possible for unscrupulous promoters to advertise him for shows he was never booked for, pocket the money, and blame him for not showing up.
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Jun 12, 2022 18:03:44 GMT -5
When Jake was in Stampede, he came down with an injury that required crutches. Jake waved the crew goodbye as they all left Hart House, then as they drive off, someone realizes they’ve forgotten something. Jake not expecting them home…turns out he didn’t need those crutches so much.
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Post by jason1980s on Jun 12, 2022 18:04:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. I've actually been thinking about something like this since Scott Hall's death. We as fans know these guys did many bookings when they were high or drunk. So I guess I just never saw that either guy no showed. They probably even had friends who pushed or agents/promoters to keep the date to ensure the money on both sides.
I did read Cornette had a Jake no show in SMW so I guess it's so. I was pretty surprised he didn't take the side over an old school legend versus AEW.
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Post by hentery on Jun 12, 2022 18:08:06 GMT -5
Yes. Jake was a drugged out loser for most of his career. He no showed events, showed up unable to compete, made crazy demands, drank urine and overall made a jack hole of himself everywhere he went. He was a self serving addict who lived from fix to fix who hid behind his religion during a comeback while being the same ole jake.
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Post by jason1980s on Jun 12, 2022 18:18:13 GMT -5
I guess I'm looking for specific events. He attended so many drunk or high, which was not good, but he still saw the bookings through. I so I never saw him as a guy who "no showed." So wonder if there's exact events other than, his reputation was an addict and those folks tend to not be reliable BS.
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Jun 12, 2022 18:20:19 GMT -5
I guess I'm looking for specific events. He attended so many drunk or high, which was not good, but he still saw the bookings through. I so I never saw him as a guy who "no showed." So wonder if there's exact events other than, his reputation was an addict and those folks tend to not be reliable BS. I can’t say as I’ve heard of him no showing so much as showing up and refusing to appear unless they went and got him crack.
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Post by chazraps on Jun 12, 2022 18:54:50 GMT -5
Jake no-showed a lot in '96 for WWF. Most notably the July 1996 International Incident In Your House pay-per-view.
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Jun 13, 2022 2:02:37 GMT -5
How many of those events Jake no showed was while he was sober?
Does MJF have a drug problem?
Because I would say they aren't remotely comparable and those people criticising Jake for this can wind their neck in, personally
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Post by msc on Jun 13, 2022 3:04:09 GMT -5
He did no show events (WWF in 1996 as mentioned above for one example) but tbh, I'd rather he missed many shows he actually made 20-30 years ago and got the help he desperately needed much earlier instead. At least he's in a better place now.
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Post by Lardlad on Jun 15, 2022 19:13:22 GMT -5
I saw Jake at one or two independent wrestling events in and around Kingston, Ontario in 2006. Believe me .. the condition in which he showed up (very, very drunk) .. I only wish he had "no showed" those events.
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Post by No Longer a Produceman on Jun 16, 2022 20:46:20 GMT -5
Yes. Jake was a drugged out loser for most of his career. He no showed events, showed up unable to compete, made crazy demands, drank urine and overall made a jack hole of himself everywhere he went. He was a self serving addict who lived from fix to fix who hid behind his religion during a comeback while being the same ole jake. Why don’t you tell us how you really feel about Jake.
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Post by hentery on Jun 17, 2022 4:16:07 GMT -5
Yes. Jake was a drugged out loser for most of his career. He no showed events, showed up unable to compete, made crazy demands, drank urine and overall made a jack hole of himself everywhere he went. He was a self serving addict who lived from fix to fix who hid behind his religion during a comeback while being the same ole jake. Why don’t you tell us how you really feel about Jake. Love him in the ring. Outside of the ring he’s a grade A piece of shit. Everyone feels that way about him, not sure what you’re getting at here. Just stating facts.
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Jun 17, 2022 4:32:42 GMT -5
Why don’t you tell us how you really feel about Jake. Love him in the ring. Outside of the ring he’s a grade A piece of shit. Everyone feels that way about him, not sure what you’re getting at here. Just stating facts. I feel like even a few seconds of reading around would establish that not 'everyone' does
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Post by jason1980s on Jun 17, 2022 9:03:51 GMT -5
Jake has changed his life over the last 9 years. Even just reading reports from autograph signings can show the difference. Pre recovery he was miserable at autograph shows, barely acknowledging the fans, showing up to shows in no condition to appear. He has changed, he's a lot nicer and friendlier at shows. Maybe not Jimmy Hart over the top nice but it's Jake nice. He has a very dry sense of humor which could offend someone. He ruined relationships in the past but he's now back dating his ex-wife Cheryl. He has turned his life around in ways that not everyone gets to do. Razor was my main hero but Jake is not too far behind.
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Post by hentery on Jun 17, 2022 18:57:58 GMT -5
Love him in the ring. Outside of the ring he’s a grade A piece of shit. Everyone feels that way about him, not sure what you’re getting at here. Just stating facts. I feel like even a few seconds of reading around would establish that not 'everyone' does I’m seeing a lot of he’s changed. Not really seeing any denials of how Jake was.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Jun 17, 2022 20:37:27 GMT -5
Yes. Jake was a drugged out loser for most of his career. He no showed events, showed up unable to compete, made crazy demands, drank urine and overall made a jack hole of himself everywhere he went. He was a self serving addict who lived from fix to fix who hid behind his religion during a comeback while being the same ole jake. Come on now! The other parts are all bad, but if all he did was drink urine, how can we hold that against him? I mean whatever floats your boat. If it’s good enough for Lyoto Machida, it should be good enough for Jake. The bigger problem is Jake trying to smooch someone right after drinking urine
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Post by Ron Woodsman aka Shempaholic on Jun 17, 2022 22:35:16 GMT -5
Went to a Smoky Mountain Wrestling show in Beckley, WV back in the day that Jake was supposed to be at but he never showed up. I don’t know if he no-showed or had been fired but I think the match had been promoted on that week’s TV show. I was so pissed off. My friend and I could see the wrestlers enter and leave the arena from our seats and every time a long-haired wrestler entered the arena we were sure it was him, but it was not to be.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2022 0:12:59 GMT -5
Went to a Smoky Mountain Wrestling show in Beckley, WV back in the day that Jake was supposed to be at but he never showed up. I don’t know if he no-showed or had been fired but I think the match had been promoted on that week’s TV show. I was so pissed off. My friend and I could see the wrestlers enter and leave the arena from our seats and every time a long-haired wrestler entered the arena we were sure it was him, but it was not to be. Hey, I think I was at that show!
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