Ted DiBiase Discusses Triple H’s Arrival & Success In WWE
On the latest episode of his “Everybody’s Got a Pod” show, legendary WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase shared his thoughts on Triple H’s introduction to WWE in 1995, his evolution as a performer, and more. Here are the key highlights from the episode:
Reflecting on Triple H’s early days, DiBiase reminisced,
“When he first came in? Yeah, nobody really knew him. I remember him. I can’t remember what the show was, whether it was just a house show, regular show, or a TV. I still remember the first time I met him, and I got along with him. I got along with Paul from the beginning.”
Regarding Triple H’s initial character upon joining WWE, DiBiase expressed his appreciation, stating,
“I like this gimmick, you know? I mean again, it’s kind of arrogant. You know, the arrogant thing, I mean it was similar in some ways to mine. I was an arrogant, aloof SOB, if you will. Yeah, like the guy who’s rich and thinks that he’s above everybody. I saw talent for sure. But ultimately as he progressed, I guess [I was] shocked to see him, see how he did grow, and how he came to be.”
Commenting on Triple H’s remarkable success in the wrestling industry, DiBiase acknowledged,
“He went to the top and he deserved it. Pretty incredible watching it, you know. How do you do any better than marrying the boss’s daughter? He did all right.”
When asked if managing Triple H would have appealed to him, DiBiase enthusiastically responded,
“Oh yeah, if I could have got him. And of course, that’s the other thing about Paul. I don’t know that anybody really, when he first started, saw what he was going to become. I think Paul did a really good job of coming of age and shocking everybody. Did a hell of a job and ended up being one of the greatest workers we’ve ever had. I know [that] you know where I give him a lot of credit. I’d hate that. I would have hated it to go to Vince McMahon and say I’m marrying your daughter. ‘You’re fired.’ My God, no. But I’m just joking there.”
Ted DiBiase’s insights shed light on his early impressions of Triple H, their shared character traits, and the extraordinary trajectory Triple H embarked upon in WWE.
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