Ted DiBiase – The Case of an Unrecognized WWF Champion

Here is the story of how Ted DiBiase dethroned Hulk Hogan to (sort of) become WWF Champion!

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Mega heel “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase flaunted his money, proving to the world that everyone had a price.

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The Million Dollar Man had accomplished everything but one thing: becoming the WWF World Heavyweight Champion. His time had come.

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Hogan went for a quick bodyslam. However, in his attempt, all 500-plus-pounds of Andre plunged on top of him.

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Referee Dave Hebner, or so we thought, counted to three despite Hogan’s shoulder going up at two. Andre The Giant was the new WWF Champion!

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It soon became clear: DiBiase abducted Dave Hebner and paid off his brother Earl to do the job for him.

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They say money can’t buy you happiness. In 1988, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase found that out the hard way!

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