Aurelian Jake Smith , Jr. ( born May 30 , 1955 in Gainesville , Texas ) is a retired American professional wrestler who is best known for wrestling with WWF , WCW and ECW under the ring name , Jake `` The Snake '' Roberts . He is a second generation wrestler because his father is Aurelian `` Grizzly '' Smith . Aurelian Jake Smith , Jr. ( born May 30 , 1955 ) is a second-generation American professional wrestler , the son of former wrestler Aurelian `` Grizzly '' Smith .