Ted Dibiase Names His Favorite Tag Team Partner, Chemistry with Mike Rotunda

Ted Dibiase, WWE Hall of Famer, recently sat down for an interview on his podcast, Everybody’s Got a Pod, where he discussed various topics including his favorite tag team partner and the chemistry he had with Mike Rotunda. Dibiase also shed light on a wrestler he believes doesn’t receive enough credit in wrestling history. Here are the highlights from the conversation:

When asked about his favorite tag team partner, Dibiase mentioned Mike Rotunda, also known as IRS. He expressed that they worked extremely well together and had great chemistry. However, Dibiase went on to reveal that if he were to go back to his early days as a rookie, his favorite partner would be Dick Murdoch. Dibiase emphasized that Murdoch doesn’t get the credit he deserves in the wrestling world. According to Dibiase, Murdoch was unpredictable, and you never knew what he would do or say. Dibiase fondly recalled being in the ring with Murdoch during a feud with Killer Karl Kox, where Murdoch would crack jokes with him and their opponent, but still put on a fierce show for the crowd. Dibiase commended Murdoch for his humor and his ability to make things easy for him as a partner.

Speaking about his chemistry with Mike Rotunda, Dibiase acknowledged that they had good chemistry as a tag team. However, he mentioned that their gimmick as IRS, the tax man, didn’t have a wild appeal. Dibiase admitted that Rotunda executed the gimmick exceptionally well, but he felt there was nothing extraordinary about it. Dibiase then shifted the focus to another tag team he had success with, Steve Williams. He credited Bill for putting Williams and him together, as Williams had recently come out of the University of Oklahoma, where he played football and wrestled for OU.

Ted Dibiase’s insights into his favorite tag team partner and his chemistry with Mike Rotunda provide a glimpse into the dynamics of professional wrestling partnerships. Dibiase’s admiration for Dick Murdoch sheds light on the underrated contributions of wrestlers who may not have received the recognition they deserved.

For the full interview with Ted Dibiase, visit Wrestling Headlines.

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