WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts has announced that he has left AEW and is working with WWE in a limited capacity.
Roberts signed with AEW in 2019 and left the promotion earlier this year. In a recent interview, Roberts confirmed his departure from Tony Khan’s promotion and said he would be working with WWE. He later went to X to clarify the nature of his role with the company.
“I did a promo, talked to a friend and had a great time interviewing him. But I talked about going back to work for WWE. Yes, to some extent. And that ability is very simple – signing autographs. Yeah, I went to SummerSlam and signed some autographs. And I do a few Top cards here and there. And I enjoy doing it and drawing you. That’s all I’m not under the contract, no way,” explained the legendary star.
He also gave an update on his health, explaining that he needs supplemental oxygen due to COPD and emphysema. Roberts has announced that he has quit smoking and will likely undergo a procedure that could help take him off oxygen.
“Yes, I’m on oxygen. Why? Because I was stupid and because of genetics. I was genetically predisposed to emphysema and COPD. And like a fool, with the bad habits I’ve picked up along the way, I’ve smoked 50 fridge years, man. But I quit. I quit five weeks ago and I’m sticking with it,” he said. “Because there’s a procedure they can do, but you have to be clean for six months before they do it. It will help me get off the oxygen. So thumbs up. We’re all good here. We’re going to be around for a long time, so get used to it.”
Clarifying news about my status #WWE: and providing an update for those who are concerned about my health 🐍 pic.twitter.com/s0T6RfF5ff
— Jake “Snake” Roberts (@JakeSnakeDDT) November 3, 2026
Roberts has faced a number of health problems in recent years. hip surgery early 2026. A year before the Hall of Fame, too was hospitalized with pneumonia.