Snake: "I'm Embarrassed, Scared, Crying a Lot"

Posted Sep 15th 2008 7:05PM by TMZ Staff

A painfully broken Jake "The Snake" Roberts finally opened up about his public self-destruction at an Ohio wrestling event -- admitting the whole thing started when the recovering alcoholic fell off the wagon on the day of the match.

During the extremely emotional interview with Chris Yandek on CYInterview.com, Snake blames the relapse on a deeply personal radio interview he gave on the day of the meltdown -- where he opened up about being sexually abused as a child (among other terrible things).

Despite taking the blame, Snake still believes someone slipped something into his drink before the match. But there is good news -- even though Jake admits he's "scared to death" and "crying a lot," he is adamant about not giving up on himself.

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1. harder

Posted at 7:14PM on Sep 15th 2008 by the hardest

2. hey tmz what,s the story on rosie o,donnell ?

Posted at 7:23PM on Sep 15th 2008 by tracker

3. F ME

Posted at 7:25PM on Sep 15th 2008 by the hardest

4. EF ME

Posted at 7:25PM on Sep 15th 2008 by the hardest

5. EF ME!!! OH YEA RIGHT HTERE!! HOLD IT!! HARDR!!!!

Posted at 7:26PM on Sep 15th 2008 by the hardest

6. looks like he's got alot of bagage to un-pack...i'm not sure i'm buyin the spiked drink alibi...in any case...he's a train-wreck...needs some professional help...

Posted at 8:18PM on Sep 15th 2008 by northern gyspy

7. At first Jake you seemed like just another air head. But since the last article on you I don't think you are. I wish you the greatest success in your rehab. Any may God bless you.

Posted at 8:19PM on Sep 15th 2008 by Big Red

8. Hang in there Jake! I know what it's like to be scared to death and crying alot because of "rehhabilitation issues." It's one of the scareist and roughest times in life. Hang in there!

Posted at 8:26PM on Sep 15th 2008 by Studly

9. This breaks my heart. I wish him all the best, and congratulate him on his plans to "get back on the pony". Good luck, Snake.

Posted at 8:29PM on Sep 15th 2008 by Rikers

10. I listened to the interview since I live in the Cleveland area and is on one of my favorite shows. Dude had a realllll messed up passt...the girl on the show even offered him a beer like an idiot during his story but quickly got scolded by the other hosts...it was the shows best interview though by far! sucks that he let it ruin his sobriety.

Posted at 8:40PM on Sep 15th 2008 by Nate

11. I feel absolutely terrible for Jake and I pray that he stays sober. God Bless you, Jake.

Posted at 8:56PM on Sep 15th 2008 by LC

12. Jake it is called a black out,and fears get worse as your disease progresses.it gets worse,get back into treatment and stay there .

Posted at 8:58PM on Sep 15th 2008 by thomaso

13. I have been sober for over 7 years god bless him but better him than me

Posted at 9:25PM on Sep 15th 2008 by al baby

14. Is there anyone who can have a meltdown in private? He should be embarrassed. Another sideshow freak wanting the public to come along for the ride.

Get your shi* together dude and keep your problems o yourself.. No sympathy here. But hey, if it makes you happy hang on to the past. Seems to be working well for you.

Posted at 9:27PM on Sep 15th 2008 by Cry Me A River

15. the only thing i will accept is that the Snake was drunk.. we dont know if his drink was spiked or not. the bottom line is this Jake .... ONLY YOU CAN KEEP YOURSELF A PRISONER OF THE PAST. i know its not easy, IVE BEEN THERE, along with many many others. if your scared ... now is the time to make up your mind to DO WHAT IT TAKES to get yourself right. you need to realise that you cant put yourself in situations that are going to cause you problems.
my suggestion is, like in a pervious post .. GET SOME PROFFESSIONAL HELP and stick with it. get yourself away from the things that will open up wounds before they are healed, get off your ass and do it.

Posted at 9:36PM on Sep 15th 2008 by odiecom

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