Jake Roberts Shocked By Former AEW Star’s Departure

Jake Hager, a pro wrestling star for several years, is free to go almost anywhere after nearly five full seasons with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The announcement has sparked much speculation within the wrestling community about his next move after his career.

On an episode of his podcast, “The Snake Pit,” wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts addressed Hager’s departure from the company during a recent taping nearby. Roberts, for his part, was both surprised and disappointed by Hager’s departure from AEW.

Roberts said, “I was really surprised by his departure (from AEW), I hate to hear it.” Robert later said Hager was a mess in AEW and that his career needed to go in the right direction. “He hasn’t landed anywhere yet, I don’t know, I hope he does,” Jericho said in hopes that Hager lands on his feet in a new job that fits his talents and image.

Hager’s true personality

In the episode, Roberts also elaborated on Hager’s wrestling persona and how it’s true to who he really is. “His gimmick makes him what he is, I guess. That’s something we can work with,” he said, highlighting the strengths of Hager’s wrestling persona.

It’s a view that suggests that with the best creativity and opportunity, Hager could turn his entire career around. During what is arguably the most important free agency period of his career, Hager has generated a lot of interest in wrestling circles about where this proven commodity is headed.

Given his track record and strong on-screen presence, Hager remains a valuable asset capable of making waves in any promotion he chooses to ply his trade in. Roberts’ comments are clearly a mix of mentorship and advice, with an overriding hope we all share that Hager will enter professional wrestling with the same unwavering victory that EVIL did.