On a recent edition of his “Everybody’s Got a Pod” podcast, Ted DiBiase Sr. shared his views on late WWE Hall of Famer The Ultimate Warrior, why he was wasn’t fond of him, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On whether he has any good memories of The Ultimate Warrior: “I’ve said that I had no use for the guy because he didn’t respect the business. He — it was kind of like, I had all the respect. I mean, to have a body like that takes a lot of discipline. What you eat, how you train, and how dedicated you are to it. So I respected that about him. But what angered me was that he came into a business that has been a part of my life for my entire life, and he disrespected the business. He didn’t — it was kind of like wrestling was a means to an end for him. I don’t ever remember a time, I don’t ever remember saying anything about liking him. I did not like him. And that’s I mean…. did I know him personally enough? No, I don’t think anybody got to know him personally enough because I don’t think he tried to get to know anybody personally enough. You know, it was kind of like — I’m telling you, it was a means to an end. And the only thing he had to do with where I was concerned, is if he’s in the ring with me and I’m the heel, you’re going to do what I tell you. Like so many others, I put him over. It was my job, you know. And in that respect, we didn’t have a problem because if he’d had done anything out there, you know what I’m saying? If he just took it on himself, he said, ‘No, we’re going to do it this way,’ I would have said, ‘Like hell we are.’”
On what upset him with Warrior: “You know what the piss me off part was? Just kind of [the] arrogance. Or like [the] ‘I don’t give a s**t’ attitude about. I respected the fact that here’s this guy, oh my gosh, what a body. And I understand how disciplined he had to be to look that good. But that, apparently he thought, was all he needed because when he got in that ring. If there wasn’t somebody like me on the other side of that ring who could lead him by the nose, he was helpless. Tell me Marcus, what did you see the Ultimate Warrior do in every single match you ever had? [his signature moves] That’s it. That was his rap. And that’s what he could do. And I don’t blame any fans for being a fan of the guy because you’re a fan of the character. And he’s just a wild character, this great big, bigger-than-life guy/ And in his promos, you know, he was funny to me. It’s like he talked for three minutes, and I’d scratch my head and go, ‘What did he say?’”
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The Ultimate Warrior is a name that resonates with wrestling fans around the world. Known for his intense energy, colorful face paint, and high-octane ring entrance, he left a lasting impact on the industry. However, not everyone shared the same admiration for him. Recently, wrestling legend Ted DiBiase Sr. shared his views on The Ultimate Warrior, shedding light on why he wasn’t fond of him.
DiBiase, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest villains in wrestling history, expressed his lack of respect for The Ultimate Warrior. He believed that Warrior didn’t respect the business of professional wrestling, which had been a significant part of DiBiase’s life. DiBiase acknowledged Warrior’s impressive physique and the discipline required to maintain it but felt that Warrior treated wrestling as a means to an end.
According to DiBiase, he never had any personal connection with Warrior, and it seemed like Warrior didn’t make an effort to get to know anyone personally either. DiBiase’s role as a heel (villain) required him to put Warrior over (make him look good) in the ring, but he made it clear that he would not tolerate any deviation from the planned match. This suggests that DiBiase had a professional working relationship with Warrior but didn’t have any personal fondness for him.
One aspect that particularly upset DiBiase was Warrior’s arrogance and lack of concern for the business. While he respected Warrior’s physical appearance and discipline, he believed that Warrior relied solely on his physique and signature moves in the ring. DiBiase claimed that if there wasn’t someone like him to lead Warrior through the matches, he would be helpless. He also found Warrior’s promos confusing and often struggled to understand what he was saying.
Despite DiBiase’s personal opinions about The Ultimate Warrior, he acknowledged that fans were drawn to Warrior’s larger-than-life character and his wild persona. He recognized that fans appreciated Warrior for his on-screen presence and the excitement he brought to the ring.
It’s important to note that these are DiBiase’s personal views and experiences with The Ultimate Warrior. Wrestling is a unique industry where personal relationships and dynamics can greatly influence how individuals perceive each other. While some may share DiBiase’s sentiments, others may have had different experiences and opinions about The Ultimate Warrior.
In conclusion, Ted DiBiase Sr.’s recent comments shed light on his views of The Ultimate Warrior. DiBiase felt that Warrior didn’t respect the wrestling business and treated it as a means to an end. Despite this, he acknowledged Warrior’s physical prowess and the entertainment value he brought to fans. Wrestling is a complex industry, and personal opinions and relationships can greatly shape how individuals perceive each other.