5 WWE superstars who helped define in-ring psychology

#1 Jake “The Snake” Roberts

Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Damien made quite an intimidating pair.

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, few superstars were as intimidating as Jake “The Snake” Roberts. In addition to his devastating DDT finisher, Roberts was true to his name in relying on a python named Damien, which struck fear into his opponents.

This use of fear and intimidation has continued with superstars like The Undertaker, Bray Wyatt and others. Further, the anticipation of Damien’s appearances could be seen as similar to the vibe surrounding Triple H’s sledgehammer or even moves like Randy Orton’s RKO.