Ted Dibiase, the WWE Hall of Famer, recently shared some interesting insights during an interview on his podcast, Everybody’s Got a Pod. One of the topics Dibiase discussed was his experience working with the 1-2-3 Kid (Sean Waltman) leading up to his match with Razor Ramon at WWE SummerSlam 1993.
Dibiase spoke about the build-up to the match and how he put over the 1-2-3 Kid without damaging his own reputation. He mentioned that the confrontation with Razor Ramon set up a future match and showcased his confidence by claiming that he had the Kid beat easily. However, the 1-2-3 Kid surprised him by hooking him and winning the match. Dibiase praised the way the storyline played out, stating that it couldn’t have been done any better in terms of creating a memorable moment for the audience.
When asked about his thoughts on the 1-2-3 Kid’s work, Dibiase expressed his admiration. He acknowledged that wrestling had evolved since his father’s era, with more focus on storytelling and less emphasis on in-ring action. Dibiase appreciated the 1-2-3 Kid’s ability to captivate the audience and generate excitement.
Another topic that came up during the interview was Dibiase’s interactions with Jim Cornette. Dibiase had only positive things to say about Cornette, describing him as a great manager. He mentioned that he never had any issues with Cornette, both on and off the TV screen.
It’s always fascinating to hear behind-the-scenes stories from wrestling legends like Ted Dibiase. Their insights provide a deeper understanding of the industry and the creative process behind memorable matches and storylines.
To read more about Ted Dibiase’s thoughts on working with Sean Waltman and his interactions with Jim Cornette, check out the full article on Wrestling Headlines.
If you’re interested in hearing the full interview, you can listen to it on Ted Dibiase’s podcast, Everybody’s Got a Pod.
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