The Art of Being a Million Dollar Heel

Ted DiBiase

Over the course of his career as the “Million Dollar Man,” Ted DiBiase flaunted his money, proving to the world that everyone has a price.

The “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase

When you think of the make-up of a perfect heel (or bad guy in wrestling), it’s hard not to think of one man who was a mainstay on WWF television throughout the late ’80s to mid-’90s — the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

"That was [the WWF’s] money! I told Vince that I couldn’t possibly keep track of all this money. And he would always tell me: ‘Where the opportunity presents itself to get the gimmick, overdo it."

Was the Money Ted DiBiase Had in WWE Real?

"Being a heel is more fun because you’re not really being yourself – well, most guys aren’t anyway (laughs) – you’re going out of your way to make the people hate your guts."

Playing the Role of Heel

Why Ted DiBiase Was Never a Champion in the WWF

"The Million Dollar Belt made me more money than the WWF Title ever would have…”

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