Jake Roberts Gives Health Update, Reveals He Quit Smoking

Jake Roberts has provided an update on his health, revealing that he quit smoking several weeks ago. The WWE Hall of Famer gave the update in his video posted today to Twitter, noting that he is seeking to get off of oxygen and will be undergoing a procedure once he is able to do so.

Roberts, who also noted that he is not under contract to WWE, said that the procedure requires that he be “clean” of smoking for six months before said procedure can be done.

“Second thing is much more serious,” he began after discussing his contract status (per Fightful). “It’s about me on oxygen. Yes, I’m on oxygen. Why? Because I was a fool and because of genetics. Genetically, I was given an emphysema and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Like a fool with bad habits that I picked up along my way, smoking. I smoked for fifty frigging years, man. But I quit. I quit five weeks ago. I’m sticking with it. No brainer, right?”

He continued, “There’s a procedure they can do, but you’ve got to be clean for six months before they do it. They will help me get off oxygen. So, thumbs up. We’re all good here. Going to be around for a long time so get used to it. You have to put together a different kind of list, I guess a survivor list. See you around.”

On behalf of 411, our best wishes to Jake Roberts as he works to get off oxygen.

Clarifying the rumors about my status with #WWE and providing an update for those expressing concern about my health 🐍 pic.twitter.com/s0T6RfF5ff

— Jake “The Snake” Roberts (@JakeSnakeDDT) November 3, 2026