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Earlier this month, we heard from Jim Ross that Jake Roberts’ health had been deteriorating. When the news spread following JR’s statement, Roberts’ would mock the reports, suggesting it was a slow news day. Now, JR has clarified his comments while speaking on the Grilling JR Podcast, he explained his controversial comments about Jake Roberts’ health.
“I said some stuff about Jake’s health and his breathing issues and he denies as sickly as I portrayed him to be. Maybe he’s right, he’d know better than me. But I know that his health has been challenging, he’s got a breathing machine, oxygen he carries with him and to me, that’s not normal but he’s dealing with it. He’s under great doctor’s care and I didn’t want to start some bullsh*t about Jake because it might affect his bookings.”
“I was going to sign Jake for an appearance but I heard JR say he wasn’t in good health so maybe I’ll pass on that,’ don’t pass on Jake Roberts for doing anything. Put him to work, that’s going to be the best medicine you can give the guy and you’ll be happy you did. I don’t intend, nor do I now, to stir the s–t, but it was just an update on a guy that I respect who’s changed his life a great deal and I can only hope that he continues to change in a positive way and reap the benefits.”
Jim Ross on Grilling JR
It appears that while Roberts’ health may not be the best, JR is pointing out that Roberts is the best judge of whether he is capable of making appearances or not. What do you think about JR’s clarification? Let us know in the comment section and on our social media pages.
h/t Wrestling Inc
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