2. Ted DiBiase
"Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase was, hands down, the Rock n' Wrestling era's best villain. Infamous for his trickery, as well as his harsh treatment of his bodyguard Virgil, DiBiase was equally celebrated as the WWF's most gifted technical wrestler. He was a staple player during the eighties and nineties. If you turned on a WWF program, you were guaranteed to hear his maniacal laugh and "Million Dollar Rap" theme song, which he performed himself. You were also guaranteed an outstanding match. DiBiase could elevate a Saturday morning squash match to high art, all while being persistently booed. He obviously enjoyed playing the bad guy, but his moves were smoother-looking than most babyfaces'. DiBiase was briefly in the main event picture during the late eighties, but it didn't last nearly long enough. He tried to buy the WWF title, which led to a title tournament at the over-long WrestleMania IV. He wrestled three times that night, eventually losing to Randy Savage. He later appeared with his own iconic Million Dollar Championship, and became a Tag Team Champion along with Irwin R. Schyster in the legendary Money, Inc. A neck injury took him out of action, and he became a commentator and manager.
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