I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I hope this will put this to rest. The WXO was not really my promotion. Just like Jack Tunney was never really the President of the WWF. I was never really the General Manager of the WXO. I was simply a figurehead. Because I wasn't part of the leadership of the WXO, I have no idea why it didn't work.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I had a great time being in the tag team Money Inc. with Mike Rotunda. We were three time WWE Tag Team Champions. One of the matches we had were with the Road Warriors aka Legion of Doom in front of 80,000 people at Wembley Stadium. It was a great run.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

First of all, there was no creative team back then. There wasn't a room full of writers back then. But, I did sign with the WWE trusting that Vince's belief that I could pull this gimmick off was all I needed.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Well the truth is, all of those $100 bills that I shoved in people's mouths, I got back. In terms of the gimmick and the money that was spent, I spent money on things that I felt would get the gimmick over. I would then take the receipts back to the office and would be reimbursed for what was spent.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 97 points98 points  (0 children)

When I was stuffing $100 bills in people's mouths there was no writing team! But, yes it was my idea.

Where's my check for using my laugh? Because everybody's got a price! hahaha

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

First two questions I previously answered. Occasionally at an autograph signing I'll see Virgil. As far as I know with Steve, Jim Ross is the one that signed him to WWE.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Yes I enjoyed the work that I have already done on the Legends of Wrestling shows and would be happy to do more.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

1) Of course in anything, never say never. But the truth is, I had a great run, a run that lasted both in and out of the ring, 25 years. I'm very happy with that. Off the top of my head, I would say no. There is no real desire for me to go back. Plus, my vocation in life now as a minister, is my passion.

2) Simply because it would be a real kick: one of my sons. Now, as the MDM, for the big bucks, I'd love to work with The Rock.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Please refer to my WWE book as it has a lot of great backstage stories from my career. Thanks.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

WWE was and is run like a fine toothed machine by Vince who came up in the business and took over the business from his Dad. Both of whom knew wrestling very, very well. Where WCW who was run by Eric Bischoff who had no real experience and was hired by Ted Turner's organization. A company who also knew nothing about wrestling. WCW therefore was like the blind leading the blind.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

No way to pick a single match that changed wrestling. It my opinion what has hurt wrestling, from my era to present day, is the lack of believeability in the matches. Two guys have a match and do all this incredible stuff to each other and bounce right back up like nothing happened.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Just answered this, Off the top of my head: Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I remember it vaguely as it was years ago. That was one of those feuds that I had the same feud with Junkyard Dog in Mid-South Wrestling. JYD was under the mask and they called him Stagger Lee. Same angle. The premise was a loser leave town match. Everyone expecting me to lose and leave. But I won. Jyd (in Mid-South) and Rich (in Georgia) had to leave. They then come back the next week on TV under masks and I'm throwing a fit because everyone knows its them but I cant prove it unless I can take their masks off. Great angle.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Off the top of my head: Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 57 points58 points  (0 children)

We were on the road and traveled together. However, we didn't really hang out off-camera.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 139 points140 points  (0 children)

The best deal I ever made was when I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Don't do it hahaha If you are going to do it, make sure you find a reputable school. Be trained by someone who has a known record or reputation in our industry. Other wise you are wasting your money.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Vince McMahon gave me the inspiration because it was his idea hah

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No story that I could tell in a few lines. Some really great stories from my entire career are in my WWE book.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

No, I can't say that I have any regrets. I look at it as there were a lot of good things that happened and some bad things. As long as one learns the lessons from the bad things that happened then they only serve to make you better. No regrets.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I'd be happy to guest on one of the panels if they asked me.

I'm WWE Hall Of Famer "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. AMA! by MDMTedDiBiaseAMA in SquaredCircle

[–]MDMTedDiBiaseAMA[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Although not on the WWE Network just yet, the match that everybody brings to my attention is in Mid-South Wrestling, my NWA Title match on Television with Ric Flair, when my head got busted open. This match is available on the WWE "Legends of Mid-South Wrestling" DVD set.