On a recent edition of his “Everybody’s Got A Pod” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. discussed his dream opponent Ricky Steamboat, his experience working with Danny Hodge, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On who he would wrestle from any era: “Oh my gosh. You know, I’m trying to think of somebody that I admired enough, but never really got the chance to work with them. You know, that’s hard. One of the guys — well, I’ll put it this way. I only had one match with Ricky Steamboat. But Ricky Steamboat was one of the best performers I ever worked with. I would have loved to have had an ongoing storyline with Ricky Steamboat because he was so good.“
On Danny Hodge: “I did wrestle Danny Hodge. Danny was great. I mean, here’s the thing. Danny Hodge legitimately — I mean, you know the thing about Danny Hodge. You give him an apple, and he can crush it in his hands. Give him a brand new pair of pliers, and he could snap them. I mean, he had this unbelievable strength. And they said something about extra tendons or something in his wrist. But it wasn’t a work, it was legit. You know, he’s a guy that I got to work with. But it’s kind of like — he’s the one guy you don’t want to pi*s off. He wasn’t very big. And he was an International Amateur champion in wrestling, if you looked at Danny Hodge, you’d say, ‘Oh man, that guy couldn’t break a stick.’ Yeah, but he could break your arm. One of the nicest guys you’d ever meet too. Thank God.”
In a recent episode of his podcast, “Everybody’s Got A Pod,” WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. shared his thoughts on his dream opponent, Ricky Steamboat, and his experience working with Danny Hodge.
DiBiase expressed his admiration for Ricky Steamboat, stating that he only had one match with him but considered him one of the best performers he ever worked with. He mentioned that he would have loved to have an ongoing storyline with Steamboat because of his exceptional skills in the ring. Steamboat’s talent and ability to captivate the audience made him a dream opponent for DiBiase.
Moving on to Danny Hodge, DiBiase spoke highly of the legendary wrestler’s incredible strength. Hodge was known for his ability to crush an apple with his bare hands and snap a brand new pair of pliers. DiBiase emphasized that Hodge’s strength was not just a gimmick but a legitimate display of power. Despite his smaller stature, Hodge was an International Amateur champion in wrestling. DiBiase warned against provoking Hodge, as he could easily break an opponent’s arm despite his unassuming appearance. DiBiase also praised Hodge’s character, describing him as one of the nicest guys one could ever meet.
The insights provided by Ted DiBiase Sr. shed light on the immense talent and unique qualities of both Ricky Steamboat and Danny Hodge. Their contributions to the world of professional wrestling have left a lasting impact and continue to inspire current and future generations of wrestlers.
As fans, we can appreciate the stories and experiences shared by wrestling legends like Ted DiBiase Sr., as they provide us with a deeper understanding of the sport’s rich history and the remarkable individuals who have shaped it.