WWE Star Reflects on a Potential Match Against the Legendary Jake Roberts
Summary
– Cody Rhodes named Jake “The Snake” Roberts as his dream opponent from wrestling history.
– Roberts, known for his intense, psychological promos, previously confronted Cody in AEW in 2020.
– While Rhodes admits his choice might change, he respects Roberts’ unique style and approach.
Cody Rhodes shared that if he could face any wrestler from the past or present, his choice would be WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Rhodes acknowledged that his answer to this question often changes, but he admires how Roberts brought a psychologically menacing edge to his character.
“He wasn’t yelling; it wasn’t the big, bombastic ’80s promos. He was really sinister, like ahead of his time,” Rhodes explained, appreciating Roberts’ quiet intensity.
Their paths crossed in AEW when Roberts debuted in 2020 to confront Rhodes, later managing Lance Archer in a feud against him. Rhodes believes a match with Roberts would showcase an intriguing clash, pairing the modern-day babyface against the iconic villainy of Jake “The Snake.”
