During the latest edition of his “Snake Pit” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts commented on getting the chance to work with boxing legend Muhammad Ali in Mid-South Wrestling back in 1985.
At a live event from the New Orleans Superdome in June 1985, Roberts faced off against The Snowman. The boxing legend was in attendance to show his support for Snowman.
Following the match, Roberts went after Ali’s manager, Bundini Brown. Ali wound up taking out both Roberts and The Barbarian.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On facing The Snowman at the event: “He finally had to settle for The Snowman. He was incredibly built, but not the sharpest knife in the drawer … and he was a little slow at doing things.”
On Ali shaking his hand and showing him respect: “I shook his hand and he pulled me in closely, ‘You’re a very smart young man. I’ll be gone tomorrow, you’ll be here next week. I understand. Very smart young man, you’re very smart.’ He respected what I did.”
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