Definitely one of the most memorable figures from what was a golden age for wrestling, the 'Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase was the epitome of a great heel. Throughout this list, you may be thinking to yourself, 'Hey, a lot of the guys on here are terrific heels', and that's because they are. As mentioned before, 'cheap' heat doesn't mean these men weren't skilled at what they do, it simply means they understood how to tap into what makes people tick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwoQ2b3k8Uo DiBiase truly lived his gimmick, that of a spoiled, rich millionaire who could buy his way out of any situation, treating people like dirt just because he had more money than them. This really angered audiences, and they couldn't wait to see this egotistical ass get the beating he deserved. More often than not, this happened, which gave fans satisfaction. That's ultimate manipulation of emotions, right there, and DiBiase was a master. When fans look back on all of the ways to get cheap heat, rubbing status and flaunting wealth has to be up there as one of the best.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
