WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. has shared his experiences of working with Killer Khan after Khan’s death last month at the age of 76.
On a recent edition of his “Everybody’s Got A Pod” podcast, DiBiase Sr. reflected on working with Khan when the pair were both working in Japan. He said,
“I know I worked with him several times here [in America]. Probably more in Japan, and probably a lot during the time that me and Stan Hansen were teamed up … Bruiser Brody and Stan Hansen, they were the two most recognizable [and] famous foreign wrestlers in all of Japan. And Brody jumped ship, and he left All Japan Pro Wrestling and went to New Japan. That doesn’t happen very often. Loyalty is a big thing in Japan. And so Stan needed a new partner and came to me, and he says, ‘Do you want the spot?’ And I said, ‘Are you kidding? Do I want the spot?’ … But back to Killer Khan … Great guy, though. The thing I remember the most about him [is] that he was a very likable guy. Very jovial.”
In the WWF, Khan would work with top names including Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales, and would have a praised feud with Andre the Giant.
One of Khan’s matches with Andre would see him compete in a ‘Mongolian Stretcher Match’ and the pair would win 1981’s ‘Feud of the Year’ by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
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WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. recently shared his experiences of working with Killer Khan, following Khan’s death last month at the age of 76. DiBiase reflected on their time working together in Japan during a recent episode of his podcast, “Everybody’s Got A Pod.”
DiBiase mentioned that he had worked with Khan several times in America, but their partnership was more prominent in Japan. He recalled a significant moment when he and Stan Hansen were teamed up as the most recognizable and famous foreign wrestlers in Japan. However, when Bruiser Brody left All Japan Pro Wrestling for New Japan, Hansen needed a new partner and approached DiBiase. DiBiase eagerly accepted the opportunity, as it was a significant honor to work with Hansen.
Turning his attention back to Killer Khan, DiBiase described him as a great guy and a very likable person. He emphasized Khan’s jovial nature and expressed fond memories of working with him.
In the WWF, Khan had notable matches with top names such as Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales. However, his most praised feud was with the legendary Andre the Giant. One of their matches was a ‘Mongolian Stretcher Match,’ which received critical acclaim and won the title of ‘Feud of the Year’ in 1981 by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Khan’s contributions to the wrestling industry were significant, and his matches with Andre the Giant showcased his talent and ability to entertain the audience. His presence will be remembered by wrestling fans worldwide.
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In conclusion, Ted DiBiase Sr.’s reflections on working with Killer Khan shed light on their partnership and Khan’s impact on the wrestling industry. Khan’s memorable matches and feuds, particularly with Andre the Giant, solidified his place in wrestling history. His jovial personality and likability made him a respected figure among his peers. The wrestling community mourns the loss of Killer Khan but celebrates his contributions to the sport.