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United States Ted DiBiase is a celebrated professional wrestler, manager, and color commentator known by mainstream audiences as 'The Million Dollar Man'. He has achieved significant championship success across various wrestling promotions and is recognized for his contributions to the sport including his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Ted DiBiase Jr. mentioned working with Delos, a New York City-based company, doing 'great things' in a 2021 interview, suggesting a partnership where he might have contributed in a marketing or advisory capacity.
Ted DiBiase Jr., the former WWE Tag-Team Champion, co-founded this strategic marketing and brand company alongside lifelong music industry members. While it focuses on his son, the family name and connections imply a collaborative effort within the DiBiase family branding.
Theodore Marvin DiBiase Sr. was born on January 18, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska. The son of professional wrestler Helen Nevins and entertainer Ted Wills, he was later adopted by wrestler ‘Iron’ Mike DiBiase. His early life involved moving to Willcox, Arizona, after his adoptive father’s death, and attending Creighton Preparatory School. He pursued higher education at West Texas State University on a football scholarship, where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. An injury during his senior year led him to withdraw from college and begin a career in professional wrestling.
DiBiase’s professional wrestling journey began in 1974, trained by Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk. He initially worked as a referee in the Amarillo territory before joining Bill Watts’ Mid-South territory in 1975. His career saw him as a fan favorite before transitioning to a villain, or ‘heel’. He achieved national recognition in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the late 1980s, where he was known as ‘The Million Dollar Man’. This persona, characterized by his opulent lifestyle and the belief that ‘Everybody has a price’, became iconic. He was often accompanied by his valet, Virgil, and famously introduced his self-awarded Million Dollar Championship belt. His WWF tenure included pivotal storylines, such as his pursuit of the WWF Championship and his involvement in the formation of the Million Dollar Corporation. He also spent time in All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he formed a successful tag team with Stan Hansen.
After retiring from active wrestling due to neck and back injuries in 1993, DiBiase returned to the WWF in 1994 as a commentator and manager, forming ‘The Million Dollar Corporation’. This stable featured wrestlers such as I.R.S., Bam Bam Bigelow, and notably introduced ‘The Ringmaster’ who later became Stone Cold Steve Austin. He later moved to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1996, where he was revealed as the fourth member of the New World Order (nWo), initially serving as its spokesperson. He transitioned to managing The Steiner Brothers before largely stepping away from managing. In his later career, DiBiase assumed backstage roles with WWE and has made sporadic appearances, most notably being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2010. He also founded the Heart of David Ministry in 1999, focusing on Christian ministry.
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