During a recent edition of his “Everybody’s Got A Pod” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. commented on an incident in 1997 where Jerry Sags legitimately punched Scott Hall. This led to Hall losing a tooth, getting a black eye, and blowing out his eardrum during a match.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the incident: “The only thing I was there for was TV. I didn’t go to the house shows. I obviously heard about this, and there are two sides to every story. It’s kind of like, we call it a potato, that’s wrestling lingo for you. Instead of working a punch, you catch a real one… You got potato and of course historically, if you give somebody a potato, then you should expect a receipt. Now not always, but if you got more than one, it was just two. That’s when you go ahead and give it back and say, ‘Hey, loosen up.’
“Well I mean — again, I never knew or thought that Razor, that Scott would be like that. I mean that now, that’s something I would expect the Warrior to do. Because the [Ultimate] Warrior legitimately didn’t give a crap about anybody that he got in a ring with. You know, the only one he cared about was himself. And it was obvious in the way he worked.”
On not having an issue with Hall: “I never had a problem with Scott. You have to be there to see it, right?”
On whether Vince McMahon micromanaged him on commentary: “Not really. I mean again, because a lot of the commentary I did was not — it was kind of like it wasn’t a live show. It was like the weekly show, like SmackDown that we did. But I know I did it all with Gorilla Monsoon and he would critique me as I go. The commentary that I did at Survivor Series, I was with Vince.”
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In the world of professional wrestling, there have been numerous incidents that have shocked and surprised fans. One such incident occurred in 1997 when Jerry Sags, a professional wrestler, legitimately punched Scott Hall during a match. This incident resulted in Hall losing a tooth, getting a black eye, and blowing out his eardrum. WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. recently discussed this incident on his podcast, shedding light on what happened and sharing his thoughts on the matter.
DiBiase Sr. explained that he was not present at the house shows where the incident took place, but he had heard about it. In wrestling terminology, a real punch is referred to as a “potato.” Instead of working a punch (making it look real without causing harm), Sags caught Hall with a real punch. In wrestling, if someone receives a potato, it is expected that they will retaliate with a receipt (another real punch). However, DiBiase Sr. expressed surprise at Hall’s reaction, as he did not expect him to respond in such a manner.
The WWE Hall of Famer compared Hall’s behavior to that of another wrestler, the Ultimate Warrior. DiBiase Sr. stated that the Warrior had a reputation for not caring about his opponents and only looking out for himself. He believed that Hall’s actions were unexpected because he did not think Hall would be like the Warrior in that regard.
DiBiase Sr. made it clear that he never had any issues with Scott Hall personally. He mentioned that it is difficult to fully understand the dynamics of a situation unless you are present to witness it firsthand. While he may not have been there to witness the incident, he did not harbor any negative feelings towards Hall.
When asked about Vince McMahon’s involvement in his commentary work, DiBiase Sr. stated that McMahon did not micromanage him. He explained that most of the commentary he did was for pre-recorded shows, such as SmackDown, where he worked with Gorilla Monsoon. However, he did mention that McMahon provided feedback and critique during his commentary work for Survivor Series.
In conclusion, the incident between Jerry Sags and Scott Hall in 1997 was a shocking moment in professional wrestling history. Ted DiBiase Sr.’s insights shed light on the incident and his thoughts on the matter. It serves as a reminder that professional wrestling is a physically demanding and sometimes unpredictable industry.