Even though I think he could have had an excellent feud with Bret Hart in 1993 Im not asking how Jake Roberts would have done as an active wrestler in the WWF in the mid 90s. This may be common knowledge among the IWC but for those who dont know Ill tell the brief story. In 1992 Pat Patterson stepped down from the WWF writing team. Jake Roberts wanted to take his spot and Vince McMahon agreed to let him have it. For whatever reason Vince changed his mind and told Roberts he would not be joining the writing team. Roberts was upset and demanded to be released from his contract or he would no show WrestleMania VIII. Roberts was granted his release and he disappeared from the WWF immediately after WM8.
What if Roberts got the job on the writing team? How different would the WWF have been in the mid 90s? Realistically it probably wouldnt have been much different at all. Just like now, Vince was still the main man in charge. Ultimately he was going to get what he wanted. Even still, Roberts would have likely brought some interesting ideas to the table. He has always had the reputation of having a great mind for the business. Whether main event storylines or minor mid card feuds do you see anyone in particular benefiting from having Roberts on the writing team?
One guy I think that would have benefited from Roberts on the creative team is Doink. I think most people agree the evil Doink was awesome while nobody cared for the good Doink. Doinks time as a heel ended too soon and even his last couple months as a heel werent that great. The surface was barely scratched with what that character could have done. Jake was always known for his dark personality and I believe if he was in a position of influence we could have seen much better things from the evil clown.
So what do you think? How would Roberts have done as a member of the creative team in general and who specifically do you think would have benefited from having him there? For this thread let's assume Roberts would have returned to the ring in 1996 as he did. The years on creative would have been 1992-1995.
What if Roberts got the job on the writing team? How different would the WWF have been in the mid 90s? Realistically it probably wouldnt have been much different at all. Just like now, Vince was still the main man in charge. Ultimately he was going to get what he wanted. Even still, Roberts would have likely brought some interesting ideas to the table. He has always had the reputation of having a great mind for the business. Whether main event storylines or minor mid card feuds do you see anyone in particular benefiting from having Roberts on the writing team?
One guy I think that would have benefited from Roberts on the creative team is Doink. I think most people agree the evil Doink was awesome while nobody cared for the good Doink. Doinks time as a heel ended too soon and even his last couple months as a heel werent that great. The surface was barely scratched with what that character could have done. Jake was always known for his dark personality and I believe if he was in a position of influence we could have seen much better things from the evil clown.
So what do you think? How would Roberts have done as a member of the creative team in general and who specifically do you think would have benefited from having him there? For this thread let's assume Roberts would have returned to the ring in 1996 as he did. The years on creative would have been 1992-1995.