"I screwed you out of millions, I’m so sorry" - Jake Roberts on WWE Hall of Famer finally apologizing to him after many years
WWE legend Jake Roberts has revealed that the late Ultimate Warrior apologized to him in 2014 after the latter had financially stifled Roberts for years.
It is no secret that the Ultimate Warrior was difficult to work with during his run as WWE Champion in the early 90s. The veteran would later be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014 alongside Jake Roberts.
The AEW star kept his ill feelings towards Warrior for many years and was ready to confront the former WWE Champion at the 2014 Hall of Fame ceremony. However, on a recent episode of DDP's Snake Pit, Roberts revealed that Warrior had changed entirely and was quick to apologize to him.
"So we go to the Hall of Fame, I’m wanting to get my two cents worth in because of the way he treated me in the locker room," said Roberts."I wanted to knock him out. That was in the back of my mind. I turned a corner and he was right there. And I stopped, and he looked at me and he goes, ‘Jake, please let me apologize to you.’ He was so humble. So sincere. My mouth just fell open. Is this the same damn guy? He said, ‘I know I screwed you out of millions, I’m so sorry.’ Then he turned around and made himself available for my kids and my grandchildren, and I had to let it go." (H/T Wrestling Inc.)
Never say never...@VinceMcMahon and #WWE Hall of Famer @UltimateWarrior http://t.co/WH2HZG9VJ0
Although the Ultimate Warrior was difficult to work with during his prime, Jake Roberts met an entirely changed man in 2014. The legend was on the path of redemption and forgiveness heading into his Hall of Fame induction.
Jake Roberts on Ultimate Warrior's passing
After a momentous Hall of Fame induction as well as an appearance on Monday Night RAW in 2014, the Ultimate Warrior sadly passed away the next day on April 8th, 2014.
Speaking on DDP's Snake Pit, Jake Roberts stated that he was glad he did not violently confront Warrior. He noted that picking a fight with the former WWE Champion shortly before his death would have been wrong.
"I would have wound up in a very bad spot,” Jake stated. “Not only that, look what it would have done to my children, and my grandkids, and his kids. That’s immediately who I thought of when that thing happened to him in the parking lot dying and his two children there. My god, my god." (H/T Wrestling Inc.)
April 7th 2014, RAW.
8 years ago today, after being inducted into the Hall Of Fame, The @UltimateWarrior cut an unforgettable promo on RAW.
This would be his last public appearance, the Warrior tragically passed away the following day. #WWE https://t.co/Up4eQDKAaZ
Despite having a shaky relationship during their wrestling careers, Jake Roberts was one of many legends who were able to patch things up with Warrior before the latter's death in 2014.
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