10 wrestlers who got desperate enough to ask fans for money

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#4 Jake The Snake Roberts

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It is so good to see how far Jake has come!
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As a child, I was a huge fan of Jake The Snake Roberts, despite the fact that most fans my age were deathly afraid of him. There was something about his style, the way he was so magically captivating with his words, it was just an amazing body of work.

Jake has been very upfront about his life, the struggles he has faced, as well as his battle with addiction and alcoholism. Because of how hard he was on himself, Jake reached a point where he lost everything and everyone he loved.

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He had reached his own rock-bottom, with seemingly no one around to help. But that was before DDP stepped in. By now, I’m sure everyone knows the story of how Diamond Dallas Page allowed Jake to move into his home, and helped him not only get clean but also helped him take control of his life.

During Jake’s road to recovery, DDP suggested that he reach out to the fans and let them know about his situation regarding his shoulder and how long he had been desperately needing surgery to repair it.

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After making a video, and creating a GoFundMe account, Jake’s fans responded in massive numbers, which not only allowed him to receive the needed operation but showed him that there were many people who still cared about him.

This would lead to Jake getting his life back on track, as well as getting back in contact with his family.

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