The Million Dollar Man - The Rise and Redemption of Ted DiBiase

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Knows as "The Million Dollar Man," Ted Dibiase is a retired American professional wrestler, manager, and commentator.

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He was born on January 18, 1954, in Miami, Florida, USA. He grew up in a wrestling family, with his father "Iron" Mike Dibiase, and his stepfather "The Big Greek" Steve DiGiorgio.

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Dibiase began his wrestling career in the 1970s and gained fame in the 1980s and early 1990s as a wrestler for WWE.

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He had performed for various promotions such as Mid-South Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

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He was known for his arrogant personality and his "Million Dollar Man" gimmick, which involved him flaunting his wealth and buying off other wrestlers.

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Dibiase won numerous championships throughout his career, including the WWF Tag Team Championship, the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship, and the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship.

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Dibiase retired from active wrestling in 1996 and became a Christian minister. He also worked as a commentator for WWE and as a road agent for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

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Ted Dibiase has been married to his wife Melanie since 1978, and they have three sons together, all of whom have been involved in professional wrestling in some capacity.

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According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ted Dibiase's net worth is estimated to be $2 million. He earned his fortune through his wrestling career, as well as through his work as a manager and commentator.

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