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On the September 16 episode of ''SmackDown'', as Rhodes was ridiculing the audience, DiBiase disguised himself as a fan by wearing a paper bag on his head before attacking Rhodes, turning [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] in the process.<ref>[http://www.lordsofpain.net/reports/wwe/smackdown/WWE_Smackdown_Results_9_16_11.html WWE Smackdown Results 9/16/11]. LordsofPain.net (2011-09-16). Retrieved on 2012-01-01.</ref> DiBiase then challenged Rhodes for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] at [[Night of Champions (2011)|Night of Champions]], in his first singles match as a face but was unsuccessful.<ref name=NightOfChampions2011>{{cite web|last=Styles|first=Joey|title=Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes def. Ted DiBiase|date=18 September 2011|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2011/rhodes-dibiase|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=20 September 2011}}</ref> In a YouTube video published on September 22, DiBiase introduced his new gimmick to hold [[Tailgate party|tailgating parties]] with fans just before WWE events, terming those who tailgated with him as the "DiBiase Posse";<ref name=leaf>{{cite web|title=Video – DiBiase says he's done with rich gimmick, what is his new pre-WWE show idea?|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_53623.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=22 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/4: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_54868.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=28 November 2011|quote=Mathews talked about the “DiBiase Posse,” wherein DiBiase gets together with fans to tailgate before WWE live events.}}</ref> DiBiase also acknowledged that mimicking his father's rich gimmick "didn't really work out".<ref name=leaf />
On the September 16 episode of ''SmackDown'', as Rhodes was ridiculing the audience, DiBiase disguised himself as a fan by wearing a paper bag on his head before attacking Rhodes, turning [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] in the process.<ref>[http://www.lordsofpain.net/reports/wwe/smackdown/WWE_Smackdown_Results_9_16_11.html WWE Smackdown Results 9/16/11]. LordsofPain.net (2011-09-16). Retrieved on 2012-01-01.</ref> DiBiase then challenged Rhodes for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] at [[Night of Champions (2011)|Night of Champions]], in his first singles match as a face but was unsuccessful.<ref name=NightOfChampions2011>{{cite web|last=Styles|first=Joey|title=Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes def. Ted DiBiase|date=18 September 2011|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2011/rhodes-dibiase|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=20 September 2011}}</ref> In a YouTube video published on September 22, DiBiase introduced his new gimmick to hold [[Tailgate party|tailgating parties]] with fans just before WWE events, terming those who tailgated with him as the "DiBiase Posse";<ref name=leaf>{{cite web|title=Video – DiBiase says he's done with rich gimmick, what is his new pre-WWE show idea?|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_53623.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=22 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/4: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_54868.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=28 November 2011|quote=Mathews talked about the “DiBiase Posse,” wherein DiBiase gets together with fans to tailgate before WWE live events.}}</ref> DiBiase also acknowledged that mimicking his father's rich gimmick "didn't really work out".<ref name=leaf />


From October, DiBiase began to be billed from Madison, Mississippi.<ref name="WWE-Bio"/><ref>[http://www.ring-rap.com/2011/10/06/wwe-superstars-results-for-10611-spoilers/ WWE Superstars Results For 10/6/11 (Spoilers)]. Ring Rap (2011-10-06). Retrieved on 2012-01-01.</ref> On the November 4 episode of ''SmackDown'', DiBiase defeated [[Tyson Kidd]], beginning a eight match winning streak for singles matches, racking up wins against the likes of [[Heath Slater]], [[Michael Hutter|Derrick Bateman]], and [[Jinder Mahal]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ted DiBiase, Jr. during 2011|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/ted-dibiase-jr-3275.html?year=2011|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> In November, DiBiase began a feud with Mahal after Mahal chastised DiBiase about forsaking his wealthy upbringing to hang out with commoners.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 11/25/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1322303404|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> On the December 30 episode of ''Smackdown'', Mahal finally broke DiBiase's winning streak via submission.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS 12/30: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Smackdown on Syfy - Orton vs. Barrett 2011 finale|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_56444.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> In January 2012, [[Hunico]] started a feud with DiBiase when Hunico was offended that he was not invited to one of DiBiase's Posse parties. Although DiBiase beat Hunico in a flag match,<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 1/20/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1327174845|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> Hunico emerged victorious in two regular singles matches against DiBiase.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cupach|first=Michael|title=CUPACH'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/6: Alt. perspective review of two title matches, Bryan's teased heel turn, Mike's Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_56702.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> DiBiase then suffered a broken wrist and torn cartilage in late January.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Big Ted DiBiase injury update|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_57373.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> On February 10 edition of ''SmackDown'', DiBiase finally defeated Hunico in a singles match.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE SmackDwon Results 10 February 2012|url=http://www.wrestlingattitude.com/news/wwe-smackdown-results-february-10-2012.html|accessdate=11 February 2012|publisher=Wrestling Attitude}}</ref>
From October, DiBiase began to be billed from Madison, Mississippi.<ref name="WWE-Bio"/><ref>[http://www.ring-rap.com/2011/10/06/wwe-superstars-results-for-10611-spoilers/ WWE Superstars Results For 10/6/11 (Spoilers)]. Ring Rap (2011-10-06). Retrieved on 2012-01-01.</ref> On the November 4 episode of ''SmackDown'', DiBiase defeated [[Tyson Kidd]], beginning a eight match winning streak for singles matches, racking up wins against the likes of [[Heath Slater]], [[Michael Hutter|Derrick Bateman]], and [[Jinder Mahal]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ted DiBiase, Jr. during 2011|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/ted-dibiase-jr-3275.html?year=2011|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> In November, DiBiase began a feud with Mahal after Mahal chastised DiBiase about forsaking his wealthy upbringing to hang out with commoners.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 11/25/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1322303404|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> On the December 30 episode of ''Smackdown'', Mahal finally broke DiBiase's winning streak via submission.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS 12/30: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Smackdown on Syfy - Orton vs. Barrett 2011 finale|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_56444.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> In January 2012, [[Hunico]] started a feud with DiBiase when Hunico was offended that he was not invited to one of DiBiase's Posse parties. Although DiBiase beat Hunico in a flag match,<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 1/20/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1327174845|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> Hunico emerged victorious in two regular singles matches against DiBiase.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cupach|first=Michael|title=CUPACH'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/6: Alt. perspective review of two title matches, Bryan's teased heel turn, Mike's Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_56702.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> DiBiase then suffered a broken wrist and torn cartilage in late January.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Big Ted DiBiase injury update|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_57373.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=26 January 2012}}</ref> On February 10 edition of ''SmackDown'', DiBiase finally defeated Hunico in a singles match.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE SmackDwon Results 10 February 2012|url=http://www.wrestlingattitude.com/news/wwe-smackdown-results-february-10-2012.html|accessdate=11 February 2012|publisher=Wrestling Attitude}}</ref> On the February 16 edition of ''SmackDown'', Hunico defeated DiBiase, pinning him while holding his tights.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Smackdown Spoilers 2/17/12|url=http://expertscolumn.com/content/wwe-smackdown-spoilers-21712}}</ref>


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Revision as of 20:24, 18 February 2012

This article is about Theodore Marvin Dibiase Jr., known as Ted DiBiase. For his father "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Sr., see Ted DiBiase.
Ted DiBiase, Jr.
Born (1982-11-08) November 8, 1982 (age 41)[1]
Baton Rouge, Louisiana[2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Ted DiBiase
Ted DiBiase Jr.[3]
Billed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[4]
Billed weight214 lb (97 kg)[4]
Billed fromMadison, Mississippi[4]
West Palm Beach, Florida[3]
Trained byChris Youngblood[5]
Harley Race's Wrestling Academy[6]
DebutJuly 8, 2006[7]

Theodore Marvin "Ted" DiBiase, Jr.[3][1] (born November 8, 1982)[1] is an American professional wrestler and actor signed with WWE, where he appears on its SmackDown brand.[4] He is a former two time World Tag Team Champion with his former tag team partner, Cody Rhodes.

After being trained by Chris Youngblood and undergoing further training at Harley Race's Wrestling Academy, DiBiase made his professional wrestling debut on July 8, 2006. He won the Fusion Pro Tag Team Championship with his brother Mike DiBiase, in February 2007, and also toured Japan briefly with Pro Wrestling Noah. He signed a developmental contract with WWE in July 2007, and was assigned to their developmental facility, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). He joined the Next Generation Hart Foundation faction for a short time, before winning the FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship in December 2007. Due to injury, he relinquished the championship in January 2008.

He made his WWE television debut on May 26, 2008, and in his first match as a member of the Raw roster, he won the World Tag Team Championship with Cody Rhodes. They dropped the championship in August, before winning it again a week later. Rhodes and DiBiase were joined by Manu shortly afterwards, forming a faction of multi-generation wrestlers, although shortly afterwards DiBiase was taken off television to film The Marine 2. Upon his return, he formed The Legacy faction alongside Rhodes and Randy Orton. Following The Legacy's dissolution, DiBiase moved into singles competition, and was drafted to the SmackDown brand in April 2011.

Aside from professional wrestling, DiBiase is also an actor, making his film debut in The Marine 2, a direct-to-DVD movie that was released on December 29, 2009.

Early life

DiBiase at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana.

DiBiase was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was raised in Clinton, Mississippi.[2] He knew fellow professional wrestler Christie Ricci as a child, as they attended a Sunday school class together.[8] He graduated from Clinton High School in 2001.[9] At Clinton, DiBiase was the football team's starting quarterback. He enrolled at Mississippi College in Clinton and was a starting wide receiver for Mississippi College's football team before leaving the squad following his freshman season. He also played soccer in college, and received awards in both sports.[6] He graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration.[6] During his time in college, DiBiase considered becoming a minister.[10]

Professional wrestling career

Training and early career

DiBiase and his brother Mike DiBiase, received professional wrestling training from Chris Youngblood in Amarillo, Texas, before going to train at Harley Race's Wrestling Academy.[5][11] The DiBiase brothers made their professional wrestling debut on July 8, 2006 for World League Wrestling (WLW), the promotion run by Harley Race in Eldon, Missouri in conjunction with the Wrestling Academy.[7] On February 17, 2007, they won the Fusion Pro Tag Team Championship by defeating Raheem Rashaad and Juntsi.[3][12] In early 2007, DiBiase also wrestled on tours in Japan for Pro Wrestling Noah, where he competed against wrestlers including the former GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion, KENTA.[3][12]

World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2007–present)

Florida Championship Wrestling (2007-2008)

In July 2007, DiBiase signed a development deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and debuted in their training territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW).[3][12] He made his FCW debut on August 4 in a tag team match, in which he and Jake Hager defeated Keith Walker and Heath Miller.[13] In October, DiBiase became a member of the Next Generation Hart Foundation faction alongside Harry Smith, TJ Wilson, Nattie Neidhart, and Teddy Hart.[3][12] He quickly separated from the group, however, and gained Maryse as a valet.[14][15] On December 18, 2007, DiBiase defeated TJ Wilson to win the FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship in New Port Richey, Florida.[12][16] DiBiase, however, was unable to defend it due to an injury sustained, so he awarded the championship to his partner Heath Miller on January 19, 2008.[16] As of March 2008, DiBiase had suffered from a multitude of injuries including sciatica, a fractured left knee, separated ribs, broken finger, and bone spurs in his elbow.[10] Due to these injuries, DiBiase competed sporadically in FCW for the next few months, competing in both tag team and singles competition.[17][18]

The Legacy (2008–2010)

See also: The Legacy
Three dark-haired men stand side-by-side in a wrestling ring with red ropes. The man in the center has tattoos on both his arms which are being raised in the air by the two men on either side of him. All three are wearing black wrestling tights.
Ted DiBiase (right) as a member of The Legacy with Randy Orton (center) and Cody Rhodes (left)

DiBiase made his WWE television debut as a villain on May 26, 2008, where he cut a promo about his intent to become a champion like his father, Ted DiBiase, Sr., challenging the World Tag Team Champions, Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly.[19] At the Night of Champions pay-per-view, DiBiase won the World Tag Team Championship in his first match in WWE, after Rhodes betrayed Holly, revealing himself to be DiBiase's partner.[20][21] After holding the title for just over a month, they dropped them to John Cena and Batista on the August 4 episode of Raw.[22] The following week, DiBiase and Rhodes used their rematch clause to regain the title.[23][24]

DiBiase and Rhodes were soon joined by Manu, forming a stable of multi-generation superstars. On the October 27, 2008 episode of Raw, DiBiase and Rhodes lost their title to CM Punk and Kofi Kingston.[25] It was during this time that Randy Orton became linked to Rhodes, DiBiase, and Manu on television, criticizing them in a mentor-type role.[12] On the November 3 episode of Raw, DiBiase was attacked by Orton, after he interfered in Orton's match.[12] This storyline attack was to allow DiBiase to be written out of WWE storylines, so he could film the direct-to-video movie, The Marine 2.[12][26][27]

On the January 12, 2009 episode of Raw, DiBiase returned to aid Manu and Sim Snuka in attacking Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.[28] Instead, however, DiBiase turned on them and helped Rhodes and Orton assault Manu and Snuka, thus joining The Legacy faction.[28] As part of The Legacy, DiBiase entered the Royal Rumble match in order to help Orton win, and lasted until the final four, before being eliminated by Triple H.[29] Rhodes and DiBiase became involved in Orton's scripted rivalry with the McMahon family, helping him to attack Shane and Stephanie McMahon, and Stephanie's real-life husband, Triple H.[30][31] DiBiase was also elevated to main event status as a result of joining The Legacy, competing in handicap and six-man tag team matches, as well as the occasional singles match against Orton's opponents and rivals.[32][33][34] On April 26, at the Backlash pay-per-view, DiBiase, Rhodes, and Orton defeated Triple H, Batista, and Shane McMahon in a six-man tag team match, which, per the pre-match stipulation, resulted in Orton winning the WWE Championship.[35] During WWE's tour of Australia in early July, DiBiase suffered an arm injury, but did not miss any time because of it.[36] Throughout mid-2009, DiBiase and Rhodes continued to compete against and attack Orton's rivals, particularly Triple H, preventing him from earning a match for Orton's championship.[37][38] As a result, Triple H reformed D-Generation X (DX) with Shawn Michaels and they defeated DiBiase and Rhodes at SummerSlam.[39] DiBiase and Rhodes later defeated DX in a submissions count anywhere match at the Breaking Point pay-per-view, before losing to DX in a Hell in a Cell match at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view in October.[40][41]

Tension between the members of The Legacy began building in 2010, when Orton attacked DiBiase and Rhodes for accidentally costing him a chance to win the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.[42] In February 2010, DiBiase defeated Mark Henry in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match, earning a chance to win the WWE Championship.[43] At the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, he eliminated Orton from the Elimination Chamber match, but was eliminated by Kofi Kingston soon after.[44] On the February 22 episode of Raw, Orton turned on The Legacy, believing they had a plan to turn on him, and in retaliation, they attacked Orton the following week.[45][46] As a result, the three competed in a triple threat match at WrestleMania XXVI in which Orton defeated Rhodes and DiBiase.[47]

Million Dollar Champion (2010–2011)

DiBiase as the Million Dollar Champion.
A Caucasian woman in a dark pink dress walks arm in arm with a Caucasian male wearing purple tights and a jewel-encrusted belt.
DiBiase being accompanying to the ring by Maryse

After WrestleMania, DiBiase debuted a new gimmick of an arrogant millionaire, similar to his father's old gimmick.[48] On the April 5 episode of Raw, DiBiase was given possession of the Million Dollar Championship and access to a trust fund by his father.[49] DiBiase then began looking for a "Virgil", a manservant like his father used to have. He offered the position to R-Truth, who refused, provoking a feud between the two.[50][51][52] On the May 17 episode of Raw, DiBiase revealed his "Virgil"—the original Virgil who had worked for his father.[48][53] In his first singles pay-per-view match at Over the Limit, DiBiase was defeated by R-Truth.[48][54] During the match, DiBiase suffered a concussion, but was able to appear on Raw the following night.[55][56] On the June 21 episode of Raw, DiBiase fired Virgil in favor of the managerial services of Maryse.[57] In September 2010, DiBiase entered in a feud with Goldust over the Million Dollar Championship, after Goldust stole the title from him.[58] This lead to a ppv match at Bragging Rights in which he got the win but was unsuccessful on getting the title back due to the interference of Goldust's NXT rookie at the time Aksana. On the November 15 episode of Raw, Goldust returned the Million Dollar Championship belt to DiBiase, Sr., who then offered to give it back to his son, but he refused the offer, proclaiming that he was interested in another belt. Later in the night DiBiase attacked WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan, setting up a match at Survivor Series for the championship, in which he was unsuccessful.[59][60] On November 30, DiBiase was announced as a Pro for the fourth season of NXT, in which he and Maryse would be mentoring Brodus Clay.[61] On the January 25, 2011, episode of NXT, Clay traded DiBiase for Alberto Del Rio as his Pro.[62]

As part of the 2011 Supplemental Draft on April 26, DiBiase was drafted to the SmackDown brand.[63] In his first match on SmackDown, DiBiase lost to his former tag team partner, Cody Rhodes.[64] The following week, DiBiase was accompanied to the ring by Rhodes. After a promo by these two, DiBiase defeated Trent Barreta. Following the match, Ted DiBiase put a paper bag over Barreta's head, signaling a new partnership with Rhodes. On the June 3 episode of SmackDown, DiBiase lost to former rival, Daniel Bryan via submission. After the match, Rhodes and DiBiase attacked Bryan and Sin Cara stopped the assault and saved Bryan.[65] On the July 8 episode of Smackdown, DiBiase teamed up with Cody Rhodes in a winning effort against the team of Daniel Bryan and Ezekiel Jackson.[66] After DiBiase lost a match against Randy Orton on the August 26 episode of Smackdown, Rhodes entered the ring and attacked him.

The DiBiase Posse (2011–present)

DiBiase at a house show in 2012.

On the September 16 episode of SmackDown, as Rhodes was ridiculing the audience, DiBiase disguised himself as a fan by wearing a paper bag on his head before attacking Rhodes, turning face in the process.[67] DiBiase then challenged Rhodes for the Intercontinental Championship at Night of Champions, in his first singles match as a face but was unsuccessful.[68] In a YouTube video published on September 22, DiBiase introduced his new gimmick to hold tailgating parties with fans just before WWE events, terming those who tailgated with him as the "DiBiase Posse";[69][70] DiBiase also acknowledged that mimicking his father's rich gimmick "didn't really work out".[69]

From October, DiBiase began to be billed from Madison, Mississippi.[4][71] On the November 4 episode of SmackDown, DiBiase defeated Tyson Kidd, beginning a eight match winning streak for singles matches, racking up wins against the likes of Heath Slater, Derrick Bateman, and Jinder Mahal.[72] In November, DiBiase began a feud with Mahal after Mahal chastised DiBiase about forsaking his wealthy upbringing to hang out with commoners.[73] On the December 30 episode of Smackdown, Mahal finally broke DiBiase's winning streak via submission.[74] In January 2012, Hunico started a feud with DiBiase when Hunico was offended that he was not invited to one of DiBiase's Posse parties. Although DiBiase beat Hunico in a flag match,[75] Hunico emerged victorious in two regular singles matches against DiBiase.[76] DiBiase then suffered a broken wrist and torn cartilage in late January.[77] On February 10 edition of SmackDown, DiBiase finally defeated Hunico in a singles match.[78] On the February 16 edition of SmackDown, Hunico defeated DiBiase, pinning him while holding his tights.[79]

Other media

In late 2008, DiBiase began filming the movie The Marine 2, in which he plays the main character, Joe Linwood.[27][80] The Marine 2 is a direct-to-DVD-and-Blu-ray project, and was released on December 29, 2009.[81][82] The film was DiBiase's first acting experience, and he spent six weeks in Thailand for filming.[83][84] For the movie, DiBiase performed all his own stunts, which resulted in him separating the cartilage between two of his ribs during a fight scene.[83][85]

On August 26, 2009, DiBiase appeared on the late-night talkshow The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien along with Cody Rhodes, The Great Khali, and The Big Show.[86]

DiBiase has his own YouTube show called The DiBiase Posse which focuses on his life outside of the ring.

Personal life

Ted DiBiase is a third generation professional wrestler. His grandfather "Iron" Mike DiBiase, his grandmother Helen Hild and his father "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase are professional wrestlers.[11][10] His older half brother Mike and his younger full brother Brett are also professional wrestlers.[5][10] On March 27, 2010 Ted DiBiase and his brother Brett inducted their father into the WWE Hall of Fame.[87] Ted DiBiase married his high school sweetheart Kristen Tynes, a nurse, on October 30, 2008.[88] On December 25, 2011, DiBiase announced that he and Kristen were expecting their first child. DiBiase is a fan of English football team Liverpool F.C and also likes tailgating parties outside WWE events usually with the WWE fans.

On February 15, 2008, DiBiase was arrested for DUI in Hillsborough County, Florida, after his Cadillac sport utility vehicle crashed into another vehicle.[1][89] No one was seriously injured in the crash, but DiBiase failed a field sobriety test, and when breathalysed, was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.137–0.138.[89] He was released later that day on a US$500 bond.[1]

In wrestling

DiBiase placing an opponent in an armlock at an FCW event.
DiBiase performing a headlock on Daniel Bryan.
  • Nicknames
    • "The Fortunate Son"[4]
    • "The Million Dollar Son"[4]
    • "The Leader of the DiBiase Posse"
    • "The Tim Tebow of the WWE"

Championships and accomplishments

Two dark-haired men are both wearing black wrestling tights. One wears knee-high blue wrestling boots with blue knee-pads and a black elbow pad on his right arm, and the other wears black knee-high wrestling boots with black knee-pads, and white tape around his wrists. The two are wearing professional wrestling championship belts around their waists.
DiBiase (right) and Cody Rhodes (left) as World Tag Team Champions.

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