20 Things We Learned From Joe Rogan's Podcast Interview With Jake Roberts

2. What Jake Told Randy Savage Mid-Snake Bite

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"You're doing a great job, kid".

Those were Jake's words to a pained Randy Savage as his snake chowed down on the Macho Man's flesh during that 1991 angle. Randy's response wasn't so polite, and it boiled down a quick "f*ck you". The whole scene was incredibly dramatic, and it's another shot that's been replayed over and over.

That's what Savage wanted, but he must have been regretting things as the animal's fangs tore away at his arm. It almost doesn't look real when viewed today; Rogan's eyes are worth seeing when one of his staff brings up footage of the bite on screen. His laughs and merriment turn to a mix of shock, disgust and respect for Randy.

Jake said he had all the respect in the world for Randy's bravery too, and only warned him not to writhe around in agony too much. If he did, the snake would hold on tighter to try and stop his prey from escaping, and the movement would result in Savage's arm being sliced and bruised all over.

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