10 Most Believable Superstars In WWE History
8. Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase
One of Savage's famed WrestleMania matches, the show-closer in 1988, featured another truly believable wrestler opposite the Macho Man: Ted DiBiase.
When DiBiase joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1987 as the "Million Dollar Man", he immediately embraced the gimmick, allowing it to be taken very seriously by the fans. From day one, DiBiase's portrayal of an incredibly wealthy, overly pompous millionaire was assisted by the practice of kayfabe that pro-wrestlers still followed at the time.
With the financial backing of WWF owner Vince McMahon, even when the cameras were off, DiBiase traveled in style. First class flights, stretch limousines, fancy restaurants, and five-star hotels were everyday occurrences for the Million Dollar Man. There were even occasions where DiBiase would stand up in any given restaurant and announce that he, on behalf of himself and the WWF, would be covering the bill for everyone's meal that day simply because he could and was in a good mood.
On screen, DiBiase never wavered in his heel persona. Along with hiring Virgil as his bodyguard, Ted's in-ring work, arrogant promos, and the way in which he played his character all combined to make the Million Dollar Man one of the most believable superstars in WWE history.