On a recent edition of his “Everybody’s Got A Pod” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. talked about NBA legend Dennis Rodman’s time with the nWo, worked shoot promos, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On WCW Spring Break at Club La Vela: “Well, I remember the location. And oh my gosh, it’s kind of like, the atmosphere was great. But I mean for wrestling, I don’t know. It didn’t suit me.”
On whether Dennis Rodman enhanced the nWo: “I don’t know how much it did for it. I mean, I think it was pretty good on its own. And of course, that was the biggest thing — the biggest angle in professional wrestling was not anything that WWF was doing or anything that WCW was doing. The biggest angle was the war between the two companies. That’s what kept everybody glued to the TV. Because they’re going, switching back and forth every week, watching the both of us… Decent guy, I guess. I didn’t spend a lot of time around him. But yeah, he was okay.”
On wrestlers mentioning a rival promotion on television: “Yeah, you know, it’s a war. So if you gotta go for it, go for it.”
On whether it’s a good thing to do worked shoot promos: “I don’t know. It’s kind of like, if you do that promo — you know, it depends on who’s listening. I guess the average fan, I don’t think would know the difference. Personally, I think — you know, business is business. Take care of business and keep your personal s**t out of it. I’ve never done anything like that in any of my interviews.”
WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. recently discussed NBA legend Dennis Rodman’s time with the nWo and the use of worked shoot promos in a recent episode of his podcast, “Everybody’s Got A Pod.” DiBiase shared his thoughts on various topics, shedding light on his experience with Rodman and the wrestling industry.
When asked about WCW Spring Break at Club La Vela, DiBiase admitted that while the atmosphere was great, it didn’t suit him as a wrestler. He didn’t delve into specifics but hinted that the event might not have aligned with his personal style.
Regarding Rodman’s involvement with the nWo, DiBiase wasn’t entirely convinced of its impact. He acknowledged that the nWo was already a significant force in professional wrestling and questioned how much Rodman’s presence truly enhanced it. However, he acknowledged that the war between WWF and WCW was the biggest angle in the industry at the time, captivating viewers who switched back and forth between the two promotions.
DiBiase also shared his thoughts on wrestlers mentioning rival promotions on television. He believed that in the midst of a war between companies, it was only natural for wrestlers to go all out and mention their competition. It added to the intensity and excitement of the rivalry.
The conversation then shifted to worked shoot promos, where wrestlers blur the lines between reality and scripted storylines. DiBiase expressed mixed feelings about this approach. While he acknowledged that the average fan might not be able to differentiate between a worked shoot promo and reality, he personally believed in keeping personal matters separate from business. He emphasized the importance of taking care of business without involving personal issues.
Throughout the podcast, DiBiase provided unique insights into the wrestling industry and his experiences with Dennis Rodman during his time with the nWo. His perspective shed light on the dynamics of wrestling promotions and the impact of crossover stars like Rodman. Whether or not Rodman’s involvement truly enhanced the nWo, it remains a significant part of wrestling history and a topic of interest for fans and enthusiasts alike.