On a recent edition of his “Everybody’s Got A Pod” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase discussed his managerial stint, which wrestler he loved managing, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his favorite wrestler that he managed: “I managed a few. Who was in the who was in Money Incorporated?… Steve Austin was there for a while, but obviously [he moved on]. I saw that coming. I mean, obviously Steve Austin has become a super icon and I get it. I didn’t manage him very long. And to be honest with you, I didn’t think I’d be managing him very long because I could see what the guy had and I just, ‘Man, this guy is going to shoot to the top.’ And that’s exactly why I said he’s not going to be with me long because he doesn’t need me.”
On whom he had fun managing: “That’s a whole lot of talent. But in terms of as a manager and a — probably Steve Austin [sticks out]. But I tell you who I had fun managing: Bundy. I mean, he’s a good guy. He’s a fun guy. I mean, obviously not the greatest wrestler in the world, but he was a fun guy, for sure. And I’ll be honest with you, he did pretty good on his own. Yeah, that’s a hard question. I mean, because there’s so many guys. It’s a plethora of talent. And it’s like, I don’t want to pick one and cut somebody else short.”
On who is his favorite manager of all time: “Do you mean just in general a manager, or somebody who managed me? Well, Bobby Heenan. Bobby Heenan could do it all. And you give him a microphone, and you just let him go. He was really good, in my opinion. And of course, Jimmy Hart. Jimmy Hart was a good manager. And of course for a while, I had Sherri. And let me tell you something: Sherri was good. It’s kind of like, if I was going to have somebody as a manager I would rather have somebody who I had to grab and kind of pull back in instead of, ‘You got to do more.’ With Sherri, it was, ‘Whoa whoa, whoa whoa.’ You want to make the special moment special, and if you do too much you kind of blow it. But again, as a manager, she did really well. She worked very well with me and she got plenty of heat.”
On having good chemistry with Sherri: “Oh, exactly. I mean and listen, and when she was before — Oh, gosh, I knew Sherri way, way back when I was first starting. I mean, I remember she was down when she was in Baton Rouge and I can’t remember — obviously, when I first met her and I can’t even remember if she was seeing one of the guys or whatever. But I just recognized a toughness in her. I mean Sherri, I’ll be honest with you. She wouldn’t take crap off anybody. She’d stand up right up to one of the guys if they went the wrong way with her. So. And I always admired that, you know, ‘Good for you.’”
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Ted DiBiase, WWE Hall of Famer, recently shared some insights about his managerial stint and his favorite wrestlers to manage on his podcast, “Everybody’s Got A Pod.” DiBiase, known as “The Million Dollar Man,” had a successful career both in the ring and as a manager. Let’s take a closer look at what he had to say.
When asked about his favorite wrestler that he managed, DiBiase mentioned Money Incorporated. He acknowledged that Steve Austin was part of the group for a while but quickly realized that Austin had the potential to become a superstar on his own. DiBiase stated, “I could see what the guy had and I just, ‘Man, this guy is going to shoot to the top.’ And that’s exactly why I said he’s not going to be with me long because he doesn’t need me.”
DiBiase also mentioned having fun managing various talents throughout his career. One wrestler who stood out to him was King Kong Bundy. Although Bundy may not have been the greatest wrestler in the world, DiBiase described him as a fun guy and acknowledged that Bundy did well on his own. DiBiase expressed that it was a difficult question to answer since there were so many talented individuals he had the opportunity to manage.
When asked about his favorite manager of all time, DiBiase mentioned Bobby Heenan. He praised Heenan’s ability to excel in all aspects of managing and his skill with a microphone. DiBiase also mentioned Jimmy Hart as another great manager. He spoke highly of Sherri Martel, who managed him for a while, stating that she did an excellent job and generated a lot of heat.
DiBiase shared that he had good chemistry with Sherri and admired her toughness. He recalled knowing her from the early days of his career and recognizing her strength and resilience. DiBiase admired her ability to stand up for herself and not take any nonsense from anyone.
Throughout the podcast, DiBiase’s love for the wrestling business and his respect for the talents he managed were evident. He acknowledged the plethora of talent he had the opportunity to work with and expressed gratitude for the experiences he had.
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Ted DiBiase’s insights into his managerial career offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of professional wrestling and highlight the importance of chemistry between managers and wrestlers. His experiences and opinions shed light on the art of managing in the wrestling industry.