There were many memorable moments about Saturday night's induction ceremony, but few equal the pure emotion that poured out of Jake Roberts as he accepted the honor bestowed upon him by WWE.
He spoke of the personal problems with his family and his addictions that haunted him for decades and still do today. He spoke about his love for wrestling and how it is the only woman he never cheated on. It was an incredibly candid, incredibly open speech in which Roberts took responsibility for his shortcomings as a father and man.
His story, unlike some, had a happy ending. He's healthy and clean, and he thanked the fans for their support over the years. He thanked Diamond Dallas Page, who inducted him, for being the man that reached out to him when no one else would. And, with his grandson in his arms, he thanked WWE for giving him a second chance.
