Ted DiBiase Jr.
Ted DiBiase Jr. (Born 1983) is an American professional wrestler currently signed with World Wrestling Entertainment and has been assigned to its Florida Championship Wrestling developmental territory. Ted Jr. is a third generation professional wrestler. His step-grandfather, "Iron" Mike DiBiase; grandmother, Helen Hild; and father, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase have been professional wrestlers.
Early years
DiBiase grew up in Clinton, Mississippi, and attended Morrison Heights Baptist Church. Teddy, as he was known at Clinton, would graduate from Clinton High School in 2001. 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 graduated from college in 2005.
Career
After considering a career in the ministry, DiBiase and his older brother Mike decided to follow the path of their father and enter the wrestling business. Both brothers received training at the WLW Training Center, a wrestling academy run by former world champion wrestler Harley Race in St. Louis, Missouri.
Michael and Teddy made their professional debut in 2006. Teddy has most recently been wrestling in Japan for Pro Wrestling NOAH.
On July 24,2007, WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race announced that Teddy had signed a developmental deal with World Wrestling Entertainment and that he would be training at their Florida Championship Wrestling Training Ground.
Personal
Teddy is a devout Christian and an avid hunter and fisherman.
Championships
- Fusion Pro Wrestling
- Fusion Pro Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mike DiBiase Jr.