WRIGHT READY TO SHED SNAKEBITE FOR GOOD
27/11/2025 By Aaron Nijjar
PETER WRIGHT says he’s finally ready to ditch his famous ‘Snakebite’ persona.
The two-time world champ wants to finish his career as his true self, stepping away from the wild mohawk and loud outfits that made him one of darts’ most colourful characters.
Eight-time major winner Wright opted against doing his flamboyant style at the Players Championship Finals when he defeated Joe Cullen 6-3 in round one.
Wright broke his silence on the drastic switch at the oche and says he’s ready to leave the act behind.
He said: “Yeah, I would like that.
“But it would disappoint my fans. And the kids, especially.
“So maybe just show them a bit of understanding… and we’ll see.”
Wright has endured one of the toughest years of his career, slipping out of the world’s top 16, failing to win a title and not reaching a single major quarter-final in 2025.
The Scot even ditched his usual walk-on for Tubthumping by Chumbawamba — “I get knocked down, but I get up again” — a fitting soundtrack for a man seeking redemption.
Wright admits the slip in the rankings took the pressure off and gave him room to breathe.
He added: “It felt like a relief.
“A reset. The next two years I’ve got nothing to defend. And on the practice board I’m playing like a top-10 player.
“If I can do that on stage, I’ll be straight back up the rankings anyway.”
World No30 Wright has a blockbuster first round clash with Noa-Lynn van Leuven in round one of the World Championship on December 15.
Wright is relishing the chance to prove the doubters wrong by lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy for a THIRD time.
He continued: “A lot of people said I should give up — maybe they’re right. But inside here, I ain’t finished yet.
“When that says you’re finished, there’s a million pounds for the world champion. I’m going to be a three-time world champion.
“Whether I win the million this year or next year, I’ll definitely win it.
“It only takes three weeks. Three weeks playing darts. World Championship at Christmas. And that million pounds is coming home to me — not to them.”
Image by Taylor Lanning.
