The segment took place on an episode of Superstars of Wrestling in 1991. Roberts berated Savage, forcing him to step into the ring to fight. Roberts got the better of the exchange, and Savage got stuck in the ropes. He then pulled out a snake that bit Savage’s arm.
Speaking on a recent episode of DDP Snake Pit, Roberts stated that Vince McMahon was the one who approached him with the idea.
Jake Roberts recalled Vince McMahon’s reaction to it
Elaborating further on the angle, the Hall of Famer recalled that Vince McMahon loved the angle while Savage was very concerned.
The segment led to a match between Savage and Roberts at This Tuesday in Texas, which the former won. The feud continued for months and culminated at Saturday Night’s Main Event XXX, where Savage picked up the win.
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