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This article is about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. For his son who also competes as Ted DiBiase, see Ted DiBiase, Jr.. Theodore Marvin DiBiase Jr Early years DiBiase grew up in Clinton Mississippi, and attended Morrison Heights Baptist Church
Ted DiBiase
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Ring name(s) The Million Dollar Man
Ted DiBiase
Billed height 6' 3"
Billed weight 260 lbs.
Born January 18, 1954 (1954-01-18) (age 54)
Omaha, Nebraska
Trained by Dory Funk, Jr.
Terry Funk
Debut June 1975
Retired August 30, 1993 (active wrestling)

Theodore Marvin "Ted" DiBiase, Sr. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Dorrance Funk Jr Dory Jr still claims that the accident and injuries were real but does not explain why he did not lose the title to Brisco as the NWA board had planned Terrence "Terry" Funk (born June 30 1944) is an American professional wrestler and Actor known chiefly for the Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) (born January 18, 1954) is a current pastor, counselor, and former American professional wrestler, manager, and color commentator who wrestled as the "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff In Professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler (or wrestlers for a variety of reasons A color commentator, sometimes known as a color analyst, is a member of the Broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the Play-by-play He makes appearances on World Wrestling Entertainment's Raw brand alongside his son, Ted DiBiase, Jr.. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is Theodore Marvin DiBiase Jr Early years DiBiase grew up in Clinton Mississippi, and attended Morrison Heights Baptist Church He is also a Christian minister. A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth In Christian churches, a minister is someone who is authorized by a church or religious organization to perform clergy functions such as teaching of beliefs Among other accolades in the WWF, he was the 1988 King of the Ring and a 3 time WWF Tag Team Champion. King of the Ring is a Professional wrestling Single-elimination tournament held by World Wrestling Entertainment. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Along with Roddy Piper he is one of the most famous retired professional wrestlers who never won a World Championship. Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) Career After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father Piper hit the

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Early life

Ted DiBiase is the son of wrestler Helen Hild and the stepson of wrestler "Iron" Mike DiBiase. "Iron" Mike DiBiase ( December 24, 1923 – July 2, 1969) was an American Professional wrestler and His stepfather died of a heart attack in the ring when he was just 15. In response, his mother fell victim to depression and alcoholism, so Ted was moved to Wilcox, Arizona to live with his grandparents. Willcox is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates the population of the city is 3769 He graduated from Wilcox High School to attend West Texas State University on a football scholarship. West Texas A&M University (also known as WTAMU, or WT, West Texas State) part of the Texas A&M University System, is a Public university He would drop out of college to begin a career in professional wrestling. Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff [1][2]

Pro wrestling career

Mid-South Wrestling (First run, 1975-1979)

Ted DiBiase was trained by Dory Funk, Jr. and Terry Funk. Dorrance Funk Jr Dory Jr still claims that the accident and injuries were real but does not explain why he did not lose the title to Brisco as the NWA board had planned Terrence "Terry" Funk (born June 30 1944) is an American professional wrestler and Actor known chiefly for the He made his professional wrestling debut in June 1975 in Mid-South Wrestling where he wrestled for four years. The Universal Wrestling Federation was owner Bill Watts ' attempt at taking his Mid-South Wrestling promotion to a national level in 1986

World Wrestling Federation (First run, 1979)

DiBiase had a short stint with Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1979. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) He was awarded the short-lived WWF North American Championship, thus being the first champion. The WWF North American Heavyweight Championship was a short-lived title in the World Wrestling Federation from 1979 until 1981 [3][4] On June 19, 1979, he lost the North American Championship to Pat Patterson who would unify the title with the South American Championship and became the first-ever WWF Intercontinental Champion. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Pat Patterson may refer to Jacob E "Pat" Patterson, former Mayor of Minden Louisiana Pat The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. [5][6]

Mid-South Wrestling/National Wrestling Alliance/All Japan Pro Wrestling (Second run, 1980-1987)

DiBiase also spent time in the Georgia area where he had an early face run frequently tagging with Tommy "Wildfire" Rich. Thomas Richardson (born July 26 1956) better known by his Ring name, "Wildfire" Tommy Rich, is a professional wrestler The two would then feud, leading to a loser leaves town match which DiBiase won. Yet instead of Rich leaving the area, he donned a mask calling himself "Mister R. " The feud would culminate in a match between Mister R and DiBiase where DiBiase would control most of the match and just as DiBiase was about to unmask Mr. R, Tommy Rich appeared from back stage and distracted DiBiase. Mister R then rolled up DiBiase to get the win and unmasked as Brad Armstrong. Brad Armstrong (born Bradley James on June 15, 1961) is an American professional wrestler. Both DiBiase and Rich would leave the territory shortly thereafter.

In the early to mid-1980s DiBiase participated in memorable angles in various territories with the likes of Dick Murdoch, Ric Flair, the Fabulous Freebirds, Jim Duggan, One Man Gang, and Junkyard Dog. Hoyt Richard "Dick" Murdoch ( August 16, 1946 - June 15 Richard Morgan Fliehr According to WWE and PWI Flair is an eight-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA Champion, six-time WCW Champion The Fabulous Freebirds were a groundbreaking Professional wrestling Tag team that attained fame in the 1980s performing into the 1990s James Stuart Duggan (born January 14, 1954) and in WCW he was a 1 time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion and a 1 time George Gray (born February 12, 1960) is an American former professional wrestler best known as One Man Gang and Akeem the The nicknames "Junkyard Dog" & "JYD" may also refer to former pro-basketball player Jerome Williams, or Australian Football coach [7] He also held various championships[4] and made frequent trips to All Japan Pro Wrestling until his eventual departure from Mid-South Wrestling (which by this point was now the UWF). ( AJPW) is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion established in 1972 The Universal Wrestling Federation was owner Bill Watts ' attempt at taking his Mid-South Wrestling promotion to a national level in 1986 Typically, his matches would end with the use of a "loaded" black glove, which he would pull from his tights to "knock out" his opponent when the referee wasn't looking.

While locked in talks with the NWA in 1987 after the UWF was acquired by Jim Crockett, DiBiase received an offer from the WWF. The National Wrestling Alliance ( NWA) is the largest governing body for a group of independent Professional wrestling promotions and sanctions various NWA World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, DiBiase was eventually convinced by WWF to sign up despite the fact that he wouldn't be told his gimmick until after he agreed, under the promise that it was something that would receive a serious push. In Professional wrestling, a push is an attempt by the booker to make the wrestler win more matches and become more popular with the fans WWF official Pat Patterson informed DiBiase that if owner Vince McMahon could go out to wrestle, then this would be the gimmick that he'd give himself. Pat Patterson may refer to Jacob E "Pat" Patterson, former Mayor of Minden Louisiana Pat

World Wrestling Federation (Second run, 1987-1996)

Million Dollar Man character

DiBiase is considered by many as one of the greatest "heel" wrestlers of all time. This view is mainly due to his work in the World Wrestling Federation. He was known as "The Million Dollar Man," a millionaire who wore a gold-studded, dollar-sign-covered suit (sometimes green and white, sometimes all white, but usually black and gold) and, in time, a custom-made, diamond-encrusted and self-awarded "Million Dollar Belt". The Million-Dollar Championship was an unsanctioned title in the World Wrestling Federation created by The "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

DiBiase claimed "Everybody has a price" demonstrating his "power" through a series of vignettes in which he did things such as bribe the manager of a local swimming pool to close for the day so he could have the pool to himself. Other skits featured DiBiase traveling in limousines, giving $100 tips to waiters, and using $100 bills in convenience stores for small purchases like chewing gum. For songs called "Chewing Gum" see Chewing Gum (song Chewing gum is a type of Confectionery traditionally made of Chicle In reality, DiBiase's road travel was deliberately booked first-class for flights, into 5-star hotels for accommodations and was given a stipend of petty cash from the WWF Offices so that he could throw money around in public (i. e. pick up tabs and over tip, buy drinks for entire bars, actually pay for small items with a $100 bill, etc. ) in order to get the gimmick 'over'. He once told an Amarillo, Texas television station he personally paid for a large president's mansion that was built on the campus of his alma mater, West Texas State University. West Texas A&M University (also known as WTAMU, or WT, West Texas State) part of the Texas A&M University System, is a Public university In reality, DiBiase provided no funding for the mansion.

Other times, DiBiase invited fans (including a young Rob Van Dam) to perform humiliating acts (such as kissing his feet) for money. Robert "Rob" Alexander Szatkowski Another venture that Van Dam produces is RVDTV reality based programming looking at the life of Rob Van Dam One of the more infamous and fondly remembered of these skits was when he invited a young boy onto a stage and told him if he bounced a ball 15 times in succession, DiBiase would pay him $500. After the 14th bounce, DiBiase kicked the ball away, sending the boy home without pay (in reality, the kid was paid for participating in the skit).

As mentioned above, DiBiase was a genuinely skilled technical wrestler, with his finishing maneuver being the Million Dollar Dream. After putting his opponents 'to sleep' with this maneuver, he routinely stuffed $100 bills down their throats, uttered his signature lines ("Everyone's got a price," and "Everyone's got to pay. "), and gave his signature demonic laugh.

DiBiase later hired Virgil, whom he treated like a slave. Mike Jones (born June 13, 1960 in Nashville Tennessee) is a retired American professional wrestler better known as As a social-economic system slavery is a legal institution under which a Person (called "a slave" is compelled to work for another Virgil would eventually grow tired of DiBiase's abuse and made an inspirational and enthusiastically received face turn at the 1991 Royal Rumble. Royal Rumble (1991 was the fourth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF

1987

Ted DiBiase made his WWF debut in the summer of 1987 as "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) His first big in-ring angle came in late 1987 on an episode of Superstars of Wrestling, where he announced his plan to buy the WWF Championship from Hulk Hogan. WWF Superstars of Wrestling was a Professional wrestling program that debuted on September 6, 1986 and was aired until 2001. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional However, Hogan refused and said that DiBiase would have to defeat him in the ring for the belt. Hogan got the upper hand in a series of matches, and a frustrated DiBiase approached André the Giant to win the belt 'for' him. André René Roussimoff (May 19 1946 &ndash January 27 1993 best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and Actor

1988

On the February 5 edition of The Main Event (which aired live on NBC), André defeated Hogan under very questionable circumstances for the WWF Championship. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. The Main Event was a Professional wrestling television series a spin-off of the show WWF Saturday Night's Main Event and occasionally aired The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Referee Dave Hebner was "detained backstage" and replaced with a referee DiBiase paid to have plastic surgery (actually Dave's twin brother Earl) counted Hogan for the three despite fact that his shoulder was up at two;[8] Andre then announced he was surrendering the belt and handed it to DiBiase. A professional wrestling referee is the official figure that makes sure that wrestling matches move smoothly in an attempt to maintain Kayfabe. Dave Hebner (born May 17, 1949 in Richmond Virginia) is an American Professional wrestling Authority figure, promoter Earl William Hebner (born May 17, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia) is a Professional wrestling referee currently working for [9] The WWF refused to acknowledge DiBiase as the champion[10] (since at the time WWF/WWE titles could not be bought or simply handed to someone else) and declared the title vacant. Later, Andre was recognized for his short title reign.

A tournament was announced to crown a new WWF Champion. At WrestleMania IV, DiBiase defeated Hacksaw Jim Duggan in the first round and Don Muraco in the quarterfinal before receiving a bye in the semi-finals to advance to the finals of the tournament. WrestleMania IV was the fourth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation James Stuart Duggan (born January 14, 1954) and in WCW he was a 1 time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion and a 1 time Don Muraco (born Don Morrow on September 10, 1949) also known as Don "The Rock" Muraco and The Magnificent Muraco DiBiase was defeated by "Macho Man" Randy Savage in the finals. Randall Mario Poffo (born November 15 1952) a 1 time Intercontinental Champion He is a graduate of Downers Grove North High School After repeated interference by Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan got involved to even the odds. [10][11][12] DiBiase continued to feud with Savage throughout the summer of 1988, culminating in a tag team match pitting DiBiase and André the Giant vs. Hogan and Savage at the inaugral SummerSlam (in a match billed as "Where the Mega Powers Meet the Mega Bucks"). SummerSlam (1988 was the first annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event The Mega Powers were a Tag team in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF and World Championship Wrestling (WCW Although pro-heel commentator Jesse "The Body" Ventura served as the guest referee (to DiBiase's delight), Hogan pinned DiBiase to win the match. Jesse Ventura (born July 15, 1951 as James George Janos) also known as "The Body", "The Star", and "The DiBiase went on to defeat Brutus Beefcake, Ken Patera, Ron Bass, and Randy Savage to win the 1988 King of the Ring tournament, receiving his first WWF success. Edward Harrison Leslie (born April 21 1957) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation Ken Patera (born November 7[[ 944]] in Portland, Oregon) is a former Professional wrestler and Olympic weightlifter Ronald Heard is an American former professional wrestler, best known under the name Ron Bass. King of the Ring is a Professional wrestling Single-elimination tournament held by World Wrestling Entertainment.

Bobby Heenan sold Hercules' contract to Ted DiBiase for his services as his personal slave. Raymond Louis Heenan (born November 1, 1944) better known as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, is a former American Professional Raymond Fernandez ( May 7, 1956 - March 6, 2004) was a professional wrestler who primarily wrestled in Florida and DiBiase claimed that Hercules was his slave but started feuding with him after Hercules turned face. He eliminated his "slave" from the main event at Survivor Series. Survivor Series (1988 was the second annual Survivor Series Pay-per-view Professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation

1989

At the Royal Rumble, DiBiase purchased the #30 entrance spot from "The African Dream" Akeem to become the final participant in the match. Royal Rumble (1989 was the second annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF and the first Big John Studd and DiBiase were the final two participants in the match. John William Minton ( February 19, 1948 – March 20, 1995) was an American professional wrestler and Actor, Dibiase offered Studd a bribe to eliminate himself, but Studd eliminated him to win the match. DiBiase would continue to feud with Hercules; the two had a series of matches including a match that Dibiase won on the February 3 edition of The Main Event. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states The Main Event was a Professional wrestling television series a spin-off of the show WWF Saturday Night's Main Event and occasionally aired He defeated The Blue Blazer on the March 11 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event. Owen James Hart (May 7 1965 – May 23 1999 As those attempts were unsuccessful he decided to give wrestling a chance and see where it took him Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty After that match, he introduced the WWF Million Dollar Championship, his own championship belt which was not recognized by the WWF. The Million-Dollar Championship was an unsanctioned title in the World Wrestling Federation created by The "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. He created this belt because he was unable to buy or win the WWF Championship from Hulk Hogan.

DiBiase fought Brutus Beefcake to a double-countout at WrestleMania V. WrestleMania V was the fifth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF DiBiase's next big feud was with Jake "The Snake" Roberts. A few weeks after WrestleMania, DiBiase attacked Roberts on WWF Superstars of Wrestling after Roberts defeated Virgil in a match. WWF Superstars of Wrestling was a Professional wrestling program that debuted on September 6, 1986 and was aired until 2001. DiBiase put Roberts out of action for several months with a neck injury. While Roberts recuperated, DiBiase defeated Jimmy "The Superfly" Snuka at SummerSlam by countout. James Reiher (born May 18 1943 is an American professional wrestler, and Actor, better known by his ring name of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka SummerSlam (1989 was the second annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation On October 14 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event, DiBiase faced Hulk Hogan in a match for the WWF Championship where DiBiase had the monster Zeus by his side. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Tommy "Tiny" Lister (born Thomas Lister Jr June 24 1958) is an American Actor and former professional wrestler, best DiBiase lost the match when he accidentally hit Zeus and was pinned by Hogan with a small package. At Survivor Series, DiBiase captained a team dubbed the "Million Dollar Team" consisting of himself, the Powers of Pain (Warlord and Barbarian), and Zeus against Hogan's "Hulkamaniacs" consisting of Hogan, DiBiase's rival Jake Roberts, and Demolition (Ax and Smash). Survivor Series (1989 was the third annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view Professional wrestling event produced by The Powers of Pain were a Professional wrestling tag team in the late 1980s Terry Szopinski (born March 28, 1962 in Pompano Beach Florida) is a professional wrestler better known as The Warlord. Sione Havea Vailahi (born September 6, 1958) is a professional wrestler best known under the name of The Barbarian. Demolition is a Professional wrestling Tag team most prominent during the late 1980s / early 1990s in World Wrestling Federation (WWF made up of Bill Eadie (born December 27, 1947) is a professional wrestler who has competed under the names of Ax as part of Demolition and Barry Darsow (born October 6, 1959) is a former American professional wrestler perhaps best known as Smash one half of the Road Warriors DiBiase eliminated Roberts after pinning him with help from Virgil before being pinned himself by Hogan.

1990

In 1990, he broke the then-"Iron Man" record by lasting 45 minutes in the Royal Rumble match after entering as the #1 entrant. Royal Rumble (1990 was the third annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation He was eliminated by The Ultimate Warrior. For the South Korean film Ultimate Warrior see Musa (film. For other uses see Warrior (disambiguation. He then feuded with Jake Roberts over the Million Dollar Belt, leading to a match at WrestleMania VI where he retained the title when Roberts was counted out. WrestleMania VI was the World Wrestling Federation 's (WWF sixth WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event and the first to Shortly after WrestleMania, he had a brief feud with The Big Bossman which dated back to when DiBiase tried to bribe Bossman into retrieving the Million Dollar Belt when Roberts stole it. Raymond W Traylor Jr (May 2 1963 – September 22 2004 was an American professional wrestler. Bossman refused DiBiase's bribe and returned the Million Dollar belt to Roberts.

At SummerSlam, DiBiase bought the services of Sapphire, who was the manager of Dusty Rhodes at the time. SummerSlam (1990 was the third annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF Juanita Wright ( October 24, 1935 - September 10, 1996) was a Professional wrestling valet best known as "Sweet" Virgil Riley Runnels Jr (born on October 12 1945) better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, is a semi-retired American This led to Rhodes & DiBiase feuding throughout the end of 1990 into the beginning of 1991. On the October 30 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event, he attacked Dusty's son Dustin Rhodes during Dusty's match with Randy Savage. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Dustin Patrick Runnels (born April 11 1969 is an American professional wrestler.

1991

At the Royal Rumble, Ted DiBiase and Virgil defeated Dusty and Dustin Rhodes in a tag team match. Royal Rumble (1991 was the fourth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF After the match, DiBiase ordered Virgil to put the Million Dollar Championship belt around his waist. Virgil dropped but picked it up on DiBiase's orders and instead whacked it on his head, turning face. At WrestleMania VII, DiBiase lost to Virgil by count-out with help from 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, who had begun training Virgil to 'be a man'. WrestleMania VII was the seventh annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) Career After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father Piper hit the Sensational Sherri, who earlier in the night had turned on a losing Randy Savage, came down midway through the match to help DiBiase and became his full-time valet. Sherri Schrull (born Sherri Russell) ( February 8 1958 – June 15 2007) was an American professional wrestler On the April 27 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event, DiBiase fought Bret Hart to a double count-out. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Bret Sergeant Hart (born July 2 1957 is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and Actor.

DiBiase lost the Million Dollar Championship to Virgil at SummerSlam when Virgil smashed his head into an exposed turnbuckle and pinned him to get the victory. SummerSlam (1991 was the fourth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation DiBiase participated in the King of the Ring tournament drawing with Ricky Steamboat in the first round. King of the Ring is a Professional wrestling Single-elimination tournament held by World Wrestling Entertainment. Richard Henry Blood (born February 28, 1953 in West Point, New York) DiBiase would regain the Million Dollar Championship from Virgil with help from Repo Man on November 11 edition of Sunday Night Slam which was dubbed "Survivor Series Showdown". Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare He would receive victories in tag team matches with Irwin R. Shyster at Survivor Series and This Tuesday in Texas. Survivor Series (1991 was the fifth annual Survivor Series Pay-per-view Professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation This Tuesday in Texas was a World Wrestling Federation Pay-per-view event that took place on December 3 1991 at the Freeman Coliseum

1992

Main article: Money Inc.

Ted DiBiase officially formed the successful tag team, Money Incorporated, with Irwin R. Schyster (IRS). Money Inc was a heel Professional wrestling Tag team in the World Wrestling Federation from February 1992 to August 1993 Money Inc was a heel Professional wrestling Tag team in the World Wrestling Federation from February 1992 to August 1993 Lawrence Michael "Mike" Rotunda (born March 30, 1958) is a former American professional wrestler, perhaps best known under the The duo were three-time WWF Tag Team Champions between February 1992 and June 1993. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Their first reign came on February 7, 1992 when they defeated The Legion of Doom for the titles. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Road Warriors were a Professional wrestling Tag team famously composed of Michael "Hawk" Hegstrand and Joseph "Animal" Laurinaitis Money Incorporated would then feud with The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon). The Natural Disasters were the tag team comprised of Earthquake & Typhoon who competed in the World Wrestling Federation as a team between 1991 and Fred Ottman (born August 10 1956 in Norfolk Virginia) is a retired American professional wrestler best known for his notoriously They defended the titles against the Natural Disasters at WrestleMania VIII and lost the match by count-out, thus retaining the titles. WrestleMania VIII was the eighth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF On July 20, they would lose the titles to the Natural Disasters. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold

After losing a match to the Legion of Doom at SummerSlam, DiBiase and IRS regained the belts on the October 13 edition of Wrestling Challenge from the Natural Disasters. SummerSlam (1992 was the fifth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees WWF Wrestling Challenge was a syndicated weekly World Wrestling Federation show that aired from 1986 to 1996. This title change led to a feud with The Nasty Boys, who were originally scheduled for the title shot against The Natural Disasters. On the November 8 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event, they defended their titles against the Ultimate Maniacs (Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage). Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration For the South Korean film Ultimate Warrior see Musa (film. For other uses see Warrior (disambiguation. DiBiase and IRS lost the match by countout and thus retained the titles once more.

1993

Ted DiBiase participated in the Royal Rumble match, entering at #4 before eventually being eliminated by The Undertaker. Royal Rumble (1993 was the sixth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Shortly after, DiBiase and IRS became involved in a major angle with the returning Brutus Beefcake. DiBiase faced Beefcake on one of the first episodes of Monday Night RAW. DiBiase & IRS attacked Beefcake after the match and slammed his face (which had been surgically repaired following a windsailing accident) with a briefcase. Money Inc. also attacked their manager Jimmy Hart, who was disgusted by their actions. Beefcake's best friend, former WWF Champion Hulk Hogan, came to Beefcake's defense and challenged Money Inc. to a tag team title match at WrestleMania IX. WrestleMania IX was the ninth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. DiBiase and IRS retained their titles by disqualification after Hogan used Beefcake's protective face mask as a weapon. They had a successful title reign as they dominated the tag team division of the WWF. They feuded with the Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott) and had a series of title exchanges. The Steiner Brothers are the Professional wrestling Tag team of American brothers Robert "Rick Steiner" Rechsteiner and Scott Robert Rechsteiner (born March 9, 1961 in Bay City Michigan) better known by his Ring name Rick Steiner, is an American Scott Rechsteiner (born July 29 1962 better known by his Ring name Scott Steiner, is an American professional wrestler.

DiBiase and IRS were defeated by the Steiners for the WWF Tag Team Championship on the June 14 edition of Monday Night RAW. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is They would regain the titles on June 16 at a live event but lost them back to the Steiners three days later on June 19 at another live event. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. A house show is a short Professional wrestling show run by a major promotion (such as WWE or TNA) that is not televised or taped Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. DiBiase last wrestled for the WWF in August, bowing out following a memorable angle which saw Razor Ramon turn face and 1-2-3 Kid debut. Scott Oliver Hall (born October 20, 1958 In WCW he was a 2-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a 1-time Television Sean Michael Waltman (born July 13 1972) is an American professional wrestler. The Kid had scored an upset pinfall against a cocky Ramon, causing DiBiase to mock Ramon and tell him he would show him how it was done. He then went on to also lose to the Kid, giving Razor a newfound respect for the Kid and turning him face. This included a match at SummerSlam between DiBiase and Ramon which DiBiase lost. SummerSlam (1993 was the sixth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by the World Wrestling Federation After a few months in Japan, he quietly announced his retirement due to accumulated injuries and returned to the USA.

1994

Main article: Million Dollar Corporation

DiBiase returned to the WWF at the Royal Rumble as a guest commentator. The Million Dollar Corporation was a heel stable in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF from April 1994 to May 1996 and was led and managed by the Million Dollar Royal Rumble (1994 was the seventh annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation DiBiase then began working as a commentator and manager for the WWF. Later in 1994, DiBiase "purchased" the services of many wrestlers for his Million Dollar Corporation stable in the WWF, which over time included I. The Million Dollar Corporation was a heel stable in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF from April 1994 to May 1996 and was led and managed by the Million Dollar R. S. , Bam Bam Bigelow, Nikolai Volkoff, Kama, King Kong Bundy, Sycho Sid, 1-2-3 Kid, and in a most surprising heel turn, Tatanka. Scott Charles Bigelow ( September 1 1961 &ndash January 19 2007) was an American professional wrestler, best known Josip Nikolai Peruzović (born October 14 1947) better known by his Ring name of Nikolai Volkoff, is a professional wrestler who is Charles Wright (born May 16 1961 in Las Vegas, Nevada) Career Beginnings Wright first entered professional wrestling after being noticed Chris Pallies (born November 7 1957) is an American professional wrestler, and Actor. Sidney Raymond Eudy (born July 4, 1960 in West Memphis Arkansas) is an American professional wrestler better known as Sid Vicious Sean Michael Waltman (born July 13 1972) is an American professional wrestler. Tatanka (born Christopher Chavis on June 8, 1965) is a Native American professional wrestler best known for his work with World DiBiase also renewed his connection with the Undertaker after the latter's six-month hiatus after the January Royal Rumble. Royal Rumble (1994 was the seventh annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Saying that he had originally brought the Undertaker to the WWF, and he was going to bring him back, DiBiase debuted a new Undertaker under his control. (This Undertaker however proved to be a fake Undertaker played by Brian Lee and was subsequently defeated by the real Undertaker at SummerSlam. Brian Lee (born November 26, 1966) is a semi-retired American professional wrestler. SummerSlam (1994 was the seventh annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation )

1995

DiBiase would also have a place in the main event of WrestleMania XI as the manager of Bam Bam Bigelow in his match versus Lawrence Taylor. WrestleMania XI was the eleventh annual WrestleMania pay-per-view event held by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF at the Hartford Civic Center Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4 1959 nicknamed LT, is a retired Hall of Fame American football player Also surrounding the ring were members of DiBiase's corporation to offset Taylor's entourage of NFL All-Pros on the opposite side of the ring. After Taylor defeated Bigelow, DiBiase would publicly refer to Bigelow as an embarrassment, culminating in Bigelow quitting The Corporation after DiBiase fired him after Bigelow was unsuccessful in defeating Diesel for the WWF Championship. Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9 1959 is an American professional wrestler and Actor. Bigelow would align himself with Diesel in a feud versus members of DiBiase's corporation.

1996

As a manager, DiBiase would also later introduce "The Ringmaster", who would eventually become Stone Cold Steve Austin, to the WWF in December 1995. Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the Austin became the Million Dollar Champion and began wearing DiBiase's gold belt that was introduced in 1989. DiBiase left for WCW in May. On WWF TV, it was explained that he was "forced out" of the WWF per pre-match stipulation when his protege Steve Austin lost to Savio Vega at In Your House: Beware of Dog. Juan Rivera (born August 10 1966 is a professional wrestler best known under the name Savio Vega. In Your House was a Pay-per-view series created by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF

World Championship Wrestling (1996-1998)

In WCW, DiBiase became part of one of the biggest angles in wrestling history. DiBiase became the 4th member of the nWo (along with Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and former enemy Hulk Hogan) immediately after their formation in July 1996. The New World Order (commonly known as the nWo, the official typeset in the Logo) was a Professional wrestling stable that originally wrestled He claimed to be financing the group (thus playing on his "Million Dollar Man" gimmick that WCW could not legally use outright; instead, he was referred to as "Trillionaire Ted" (a play on the "Billionaire Ted" nickname of Ted Turner). Robert Edward "Ted" Turner III (born November 19, 1938) is an American Media proprietor and philanthropist. Less than a year later, he left the nWo and made a face turn, managing The Steiner Brothers against the nWo until Scott turned heel and joined the group. DiBiase also managed one-time WWF/E rival Ray Traylor for a while as an ally to the Steiners but eventually stopped managing altogether. Raymond W Traylor Jr (May 2 1963 – September 22 2004 was an American professional wrestler.

Retirement from active wrestling

Continued involvement with WWE (2005-2008)

Despite playing a character fans loved to hate, DiBiase is fondly remembered, so much so that he was chosen as a legend fans wanted to see in the SmackDown! games, during a poll survey done by THQ. THQ Inc ( Toy Headquarters) is a global American developer and publisher of Video games.

In April 2005, DiBiase was hired as a creative consultant and road agent for the SmackDown! brand of World Wrestling Entertainment. WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet,

On October 3, 2005, at WWE Homecoming to the USA Network, DiBiase appeared with other WWE legends in a special legends ceremony. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is He eventually led the attack on Rob Conway who had come down to the ring to insult the legends. He was also seen in a segment involving Mae Young where he offered her money to stop "flashing" backstage. Johnnie Mae Young (born March 12 1923) is a former female Professional wrestler.

DiBiase inducted his former manager Sensational Sherri into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 1, 2006, and made a cameo at WrestleMania 22, offering Eugene $1000 to dribble a basketball 100 times backstage. Sherri Schrull (born Sherri Russell) ( February 8 1958 – June 15 2007) was an American professional wrestler In Professional wrestling, the WWE Hall of Fame (formerly WWF Hall of Fame) is an institution that honors selected former and current employees of World Wrestling Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Nicholas David Dinsmore (born December 17, 1975 in Fayette County Kentucky) is a American Professional wrestler who is best In typical fashion he kicked the ball away at the last second.

DiBiase also appeared on RAW on April 17, 2006, after an Unlimited segment. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The segment included Goldust and Gene Snitsky asking Candice Michelle to do "things" with a big chunk of Jarlsberg cheese. Dustin Patrick Runnels (born April 11 1969 is an American professional wrestler. Eugene Alan (Gene Snisky At Survivor Series 2004, Snitsky had an encounter with another psychotic individual from SmackDown!, Heidenreich Candice Michelle Beckman-Ehrlich (born September 30 1978 better known as Candice Michelle or just Candice, is an American model actress, and Jarlsberg cheese is a mild Swiss Emmentaler -style cow's - Milk Cheese that has large irregular holes DiBiase was shown behind a newspaper doing his famous evil laugh as the camera went off air.

DiBiase made a special guest appearance at an IPW show in Newton, Iowa on July 14, 2006, where he watched his sons' tag team match. Newton is the County seat of Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The following day, he would accept the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction for his late father, Mike, at the International Wrestling Institute and Museum. Other inductees included Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Dory Funk, Larry Hennig, Nikita Koloff, Tom Jenkins, and Bob Roop. Bret Sergeant Hart (born July 2 1957 is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and Actor. Dory Funk (May 4 1919 – June 3 1973 was a Professional wrestler. Larry "The Axe" Hennig (born June 18, 1932) is an American retired Professional wrestler. Nikita S Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson March 9, 1959) is a former American professional wrestler who wrestled throughout Tom Jenkins was an American catch wrestler who held the American Heavyweight Championship three times around the turn of the twentieth century Bob Roop (born 1943) is a retired Amateur and Professional wrestler whose career has spanned high school college Army, amateur

DiBiase also appeared at the RAW Family Reunion on October 9, 2006 aiding Ric Flair in his match with the Spirit Squad. Richard Morgan Fliehr According to WWE and PWI Flair is an eight-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA Champion, six-time WCW Champion The Spirit Squad was a five member stable who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand, as well as in developmental territory On October 26, 2006, Ted DiBiase was released from his WWE contract by World Wrestling Entertainment due to low cutbacks. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

He will be running wrestling clinics across the country on delivering promos and storytelling.

DiBiase made his first "in ring" appearance in over 5 years at the WWE RAW 15th Anniversary Special on December 10th, 2007, by winning a 15-man battle royal, in which he was not even an active participant. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Irwin R. Schyster, DiBiase's former tag team partner of Money Incorporated, had won the battle royal. Lawrence Michael "Mike" Rotunda (born March 30, 1958) is a former American professional wrestler, perhaps best known under the True to his evil "Million Dollar Man" character, DiBiase came down to ringside and offered Schyster a sizeable bribe to eliminate himself. Schyster accepted and hopped over the top rope, making DiBiase the victor. DiBiase then declared that even after fifteen years, everyone still had a price for the "Million Dollar Man. "

On the May 19, 2008 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, he was seen alongside Mr McMahon about to "discuss business", in William Regal's office. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Darren Kenneth Matthews In WWF/E he is a former Intercontinental Champion, 4 time European Champion, a 5 time Hardcore Champion [1]

On the May 26, 2008 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, Ted DiBiase introduced his son, Ted DiBiase, Jr., to the WWE. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Theodore Marvin DiBiase Jr Early years DiBiase grew up in Clinton Mississippi, and attended Morrison Heights Baptist Church

Christian ministry and wrestling

DiBiase is now a Christian minister who runs combined Christian/wrestling events under the promotion, Power Wrestling Alliance. A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth He frequently works with Nikita Koloff, another born-again Christian at these events. Nikita S Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson March 9, 1959) is a former American professional wrestler who wrestled throughout In 1999, he founded Heart of David Ministries. It was right around that time he met and became friends with Marc Centanni, who would be the first webmaster of "MillionDollarMan. com. "

His religious involvement along with his wrestling career is featured in an article of a recent ESPN The Magazine. ESPN The Magazine is a bi-weekly sports Magazine published by the ESPN sports network in Bristol CT in the United States. Ted is also the author of Every Man Has His Price, a part autobiography and part Christian testimony. An autobiography, from the Greek αὐτός autos "self" βίος bios "life" and γράφειν graphein "to write" "Testify" redirects here For other uses see Testify (disambiguation and Testimony (disambiguation.

In wrestling

Championships and accomplishments

  • TASW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[4]
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1The Million Dollar Championship isn't an official championship recognized by World Wrestling Entertainment. James Stuart Duggan (born January 14, 1954) and in WCW he was a 1 time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion and a 1 time This is a list of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards, current and defunct The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ("WON HOF" for short is a professional wrestling hall of fame that exists only on paper The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ("WON HOF" for short is a professional wrestling hall of fame that exists only on paper It is a championship created entirely for the promotion and storyline of Ted DiBiase's "Million Dollar Man" character.

Personal life

Two of his sons are now pro wrestlers. On July 14, 2006, Mike DiBiase and Ted DiBiase, Jr. defeated Daniel Cross and Dakota at an Impact Pro Wrestling show. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Michael "Mike" DiBiase DiBiase added the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship to his collection on August 6 2008, defeating Chaz Taylor in Theodore Marvin DiBiase Jr Early years DiBiase grew up in Clinton Mississippi, and attended Morrison Heights Baptist Church Ted and his wife Melanie also have a son named Brett. [13] He went to West Texas State University, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. West Texas A&M University (also known as WTAMU, or WT, West Texas State) part of the Texas A&M University System, is a Public university This article is about the student fraternity in the United States

He admitted in an interview conducted by Ign. com that his Million Dollar Championship title - a belt composed of real diamonds and gold - cost $40,000, and DiBiase has mentioned that he had to carry documentation for the belt whenever he went through customs. The Million Dollar Championship is now locked in a safe at Titan Towers, WWE's corporate headquarters.

In media

DiBiase's Million Dollar Man character is featured in the WWF WrestleMania NES game, the WWF WrestleMania computer game, Steel Cage Challenge, WWF Super WrestleMania, WWF Royal Rumble (Super Nintendo version), and WWF WrestleFest. WWF Wrestlemania (named after the annual pay-per-view event) is an NES game created by Rareware and published by Acclaim Entertainment WWF WrestleMania (named after the World Wrestling Federation 's annual pay-per-view event) is a game created by Twilight in 1991 for the WWF WrestleMania Steel Cage Challenge is a professional wrestling video game based on the World Wrestling Federation, released in 1992 by Acclaim Entertainment WWF Super WrestleMania is a multiplatform wrestling game based on the World Wrestling Federation, released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment WWF Royal Rumble is a Super NES and Sega Genesis game based on the World Wrestling Federation, released in 1993. WWF WrestleFest is a Professional wrestling Arcade game released by Technos in 1991 featuring stars of World Wrestling Federation His likeness has appeared in all three Legends of Wrestling video games, and has appeared twice in the WWE SmackDown! video games as a legend. Legends of Wrestling is a series of Professional wrestling video games based on the best wrestlers of all time from WWF/WWE, NWA,

He also appeared in the 1978 Sylvester Stallone movie Paradise Alley. Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone (born July 6 1946 is an American Actor, director, producer and Screenwriter. Paradise Alley is a 1978 movie about three brothers (known as the Carboni Boys) in Hell's Kitchen, New York City in the 1940s who become involved in

Nick Cannon mentions DiBiase's name is his 2004 single "Feelin' Freaky" where he says "We tearin' the club like them boys did in the roxy, Million dollar thug like I'm Ted DiBiase". Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon (born October 8 1980 is an American Actor and Rapper. Also Killa Kyleon mentions DiBiase's name in the song Recognize a Playa where he says Million Dollar Man, but not Ted DiBiase. Two chain fever locked in Versace

Books

References

  1. ^ Ted DiBiase's profile at Obsessed With Wrestling.
  2. ^ Ted DiBiase's bio at Slam Wrestling.
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  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Ted DiBiase's Title History. Million Dollar Man. com. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
  5. ^ WWE Intercontinental Championship official title history. WWE. Com. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
  6. ^ Pat Patterson's first Intercontinental Championship reign. WWE. Com. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
  7. ^ Ted DiBiase's OWW Profile. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
  8. ^ The Main Event results - February 5, 1988. Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
  9. ^ Andre the Giant's first WWE Championship reign. WWE. Com. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
  10. ^ a b WWE Championship official title history. WWE. Com. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
  11. ^ Randy Savage vs. Ted DiBiase for the WWF Championship.
  12. ^ Randy Savage's first WWF Championship reign.
  13. ^ Ted DiBiase's Biography. Million Dollar Man. com. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces

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