14 In-Ring Wrestling Secrets Jake Roberts Revealed On Stone Cold's Podcast
4. 'Watching Six Guys Beat Up One Guy Is Not Heat'
It should come as no surprise that Roberts is a believer in heels using cunning and trickery to gain an edge, rather than superior numbers. He is openly critical of multi-man beatdowns, explaining that they are useless with regard to the credibility of anyone involved. His words certainly ring true in the modern WWE landscape. When was the last time a heel used a truly ingenious trick to scupper a babyface? Rollins spends most of his time running away from opponents, Sheamus uses brute force, and stables such as the New Day and Wyatt Family rely upon their strength in numbers and little else. Although not a direct shot at the WWE, it's still a point with undeniable relevance today. However, Jake couldn't resist saving one particular barb for Vince McMahon's promotion...