Jake “The Snake” Roberts has re-signed with WWE, the WWE Hall of Famer confirmed during an appearance on the Nick Club Wrestling Happy Hour podcast with host Nick Teodoro. Roberts said he is already “doing some stuff” for the company, though he did not detail the specific nature of his new role.
The announcement comes roughly three months after Roberts revealed in July 2026 that he was no longer associated with All Elite Wrestling. According to Fightful, Roberts worked for AEW on and off from 2019 through 2026, a run of roughly six years that included appearances tied to various storylines during that period. Ringside News similarly characterized the exit as the close of a six-year association with the Tony Khan-led promotion.
Roberts delivered the news of his WWE return in a low-key manner, with Ringside News noting he “dropped the news about as casually as humanly possible” during the podcast conversation rather than through a formal company announcement or press release.
Roberts’ history with WWE stretches back decades, and his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame reflects his standing as one of the most influential in-ring psychologists and promo artists in the industry’s history. His return to the company marks a new chapter following his extended run in AEW, where he was a visible presence around the roster for several years before his departure earlier in 2026.
None of the three outlets reporting on the re-signing specified the length of the new agreement, the exact timing of when it was finalized, or precisely what duties Roberts will perform for WWE going forward. Roberts’ comment that he is already “doing some stuff” suggests some level of activity has begun, but further details were not disclosed during the podcast appearance as reported.
The move closes the loop on Roberts’ AEW tenure, which began in 2019 and concluded in 2026, and places him back under a WWE contract for the first time in years. Fans and industry observers will likely look for further confirmation from WWE itself, along with any public appearances, as more details about Roberts’ specific role with the company emerge.
