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JAKE ROBERTS ADDRESSES HIS HEALTH AND CONTRACT STATUS

WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts took to Twitter to address his contractual status with WWE as well as where things stand on his health.

Roberts said:

"Hey, Jake 'The Snake' Roberts here. Course you knew that. I've got two things to talk to you about.

First, I did a promo, talked to a fellow, and had a great time being interviewed by him. I talked about going back to work for the WWE in some capacity. That capacity is real simple: signing autographs. I went to SummerSlam and signed some autographs. I do some Topps cards here and there, and I enjoy doing it, just like coming out and seeing you guys, signing autographs for you, and taking pictures. That's all there is. I'm not under contract, by no means.

The second thing I want to talk to you about is much more serious. It's about me on oxygen. Yes, I'm on oxygen. Why? Because I was a fool, and because of genetics. Genetically, I was given emphysema and COPD. And like a fool with bad habits that I picked up along my way, smoking. I smoked for 50 freaking years, man. But I quit. I quit five weeks ago, and I'm sticking with it. No-brainer, right? There's a procedure they can do, but you have to be clean for six months before they'll do it. That will help me get off of oxygen.

So, thumbs up, we're all good here. I'm going to be around for a long time, so get used to it. You have to put me on a different kind of list, I guess a survivor list. See you around."

PWInsider.com sends our best to Roberts as he works on his health.

 

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