Wrestling Legends: Ted DiBiase

Theodore Marvin "Ted" DiBiase, Sr. (born January 18, 1954) is a retired professional wrestler, manager, and color commentator. DiBiase achieved championship success in a number of wrestling promotions, holding thirty titles during his professional wrestling career. He is arguably best recalled to mainstream audiences for his time in the WWF, where he wrestled as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Among other accolades in the WWF, he was the first North American Heavyweight Champion, a three-time World Tag Team Champion (with Irwin R. Schyster) and the 1988 King of the Ring. DiBiase also created his own "world" championship, the Million Dollar Championship, a belt which he held twice. He was well known for his cutting-edge heel promos, which were often concluded with his trademark evil laugh (do aw haw haw). He used his formidable wealth to purchase the WWF Championship from Andre the Giant in 1987, and subsequently appeared with the championship belt, but this period is not recognized by WWE as an official title reign. Nonetheless, DiBiase frequently performed in main event matches and has been cited as one of the finest in-ring technicians in history.

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[hectorthafin]

i met him at my job with tsa, real nice guy was talking old school wrestling and he was one of the coolest wrestlers ive met so far

[XOtericate]

@hectorthafin I would love to meet Ted DiBiase! I read an interview with him in a magazine a few months back. He has had a fascinating life and career! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[SolidMike84]

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Respect to Sly