WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts is undergoing heart ablation surgery on Tuesday morning, as shared by his wife Cheryl via Instagram.

Cheryl posted the news along with a heartfelt message: “Jake’s going in for heart ablation surgery this morning. Calling all prayers warriors 🙏🏻 good vibes, and well wishes are welcomed & appreciated.”

Heart ablation is a minimally invasive medical procedure that targets arrhythmias, irregular heartbeats, by destroying or scarring small sections of heart tissue that disrupt normal electrical signals. The aim is to restore a healthy rhythm and improve overall heart function.

Earlier this year, Roberts disclosed that he had been hospitalized with pneumonia, which led doctors to uncover several additional health issues. The 69-year-old wrestling legend has also been managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that puts him at higher risk for respiratory complications.

Speaking about his condition back in January on his podcast, Roberts explained, “I got a problem with my ticker. But by going in, I caught it, and we got to go have a couple of procedures done, and it’ll be all hunky dory then.”

Roberts has been affiliated with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) since 2019. He currently serves as a special advisor for AEW’s community outreach initiative, AEW Together.

WNS wishes Jake Roberts all the very best.

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