*MERGED* [Official] Ted Dibiase Jr. Discussion Thread

[Jack-Hammer]

It's possible, though he's going to have to develop some kind of a personality and is going ot have to be put over by a top WWE star. Randy Orton did a lot for Kofi Kingston and I've got little doubt that he could be of a real benefit to DiBiase.

DiBiase has spent virtually all his time in the WWE as Randy Orton's lackey and that's really still how a lot of people see him. But if he does wind up in a program with Orton, or maybe another top star from Raw, then he could be given a chance to break out and shine a bit as Kingston was.

Personally, I haven't really seen anything all that spectacular from DiBiase as of yet. He's a solid performer in the ring, but nothing stands out about him really. Maybe that'll change when its all said and done.

 

[axl626]

Right now it's hard for Dibiase to carry himself. Where do these huge expectations for him come from? I find Cody to be the better half of that tag team, but overall they're both a big failure as far as build-up, although some of that can laid on creative. But less significant guys have stepped up before so who knows, but right now it seems like Big Zeke is more important than Ted.

 

[fenfool]

Dibiase has a lot of potential, but hasn't really had that standout moment that makes him seem to be a legit main eventer. I think he could stand a run with the IC or US title while he works on getting his personality to shine, then he may be ready. Cody has done been doing some good things too, I am pulling for both of them to succeed, but I think they need some time in the singles ranks.

 

[Travaje]

Ted isn't ready to carry RAW, but I would love to see Dibiase turn face and work a long-term program with The Miz feuding over the U.S. Title. I could buy into that big time.

 

[TheMainEvent]

Right now I dont see DiBiase being able to carry Raw at all. Not that it is a knock against him but he has not been positioned as a top tier maineventer yet and that has to happen first. His upcoming feud with Randy Orton will help in elevating him but if DiBiase is to become a major superstar I think the best chance for that to happen anytime soon is to remain a heel and even possibly lead an updated version of Legacy with Rhodes, Hennig and his brother Brett. If DiBiase were to turn on Orton and beat him down then declare that he dropped the ball with Legacy it could help elevate him in the eyes of viewers. Having him take over the faction could be something similiar to how Triple H took over DX back in 1998. As a top heel, DiBiase can get over alot easier and if he takes advantage of the fact that he is Million Dollar Man's son and plays the part of a cocky arrogant millionaire prick along with his young talented arrogant friends in Legacy, throw in some cameos by Ted Sr. and you have a solid heel faction on Raw and a chance for these guys to truly shine as future talents. Ted can then shine and become the top heel on Raw and in due time can potential carry the brand or company.

 

[Savion83]

With the suppose of super faction that was Legecy broken up. And the soon to-be babyface turn of Ted Dibiase coming any RAW now, or even at Wrestlemania 26. Should Ted Dibiase bring back the WWF era million dollar belt that was created by his soon to be WWE hall of famer "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase Sr.

For the new booty's out there...The million dollar championship was created by Ted Dibiase which helped give him a rub in the WWF back during that era which made him difrent then the other "WWF Superstars". There have been only three million dollar champions in WWF/E history. Ted Dibiase, former servent of Dibiase Virgil aka Michael Jones of WCW NWO fame for awhile. And finally "The Ringmaster" who change his name to the infamous Stone Cold Steve Austin! Who retired the belt when Ted Dibiase left for WCW in "96.

So if Teddy Dibiase brought the belt back now in WWE-PG era, and since now that everyone's seen the belt back last year in July when Ted Dibiase was a RAW guest host. Could the belt help Ted Jr.'s push and career? Or even have the belt on line against Randy Orton or Cody Rhodes in there on going feud(s)?

 

[Schizophrenic]

I would like to see Ted bring back the title. I think it would giv ehim a push and it would help him in really being either a face or a heel depending on how they want to work it out with him following Mania.

 

[scorpioking1026]

If there was ever a person who would be perfect for the role of "The Ringmaster", it would be Ted Jr. Have the Million Dollar Man as his manager and boom, Jr has the push he needs. Deff don't make him a face though. Although I would hate to see Orton as a face as well but this would be the best way to push Jr. I still don't know what exactly they have planned for Legacy at WM since we are going to have the handi-cap match on Monday. Unless they make it a straight up 3 way. I don't know, but here would be the perfect time to get MDM and his son together. I want to see MDM shove a $100 bill down Orton's throat so bad.

 

[johnseamann]

I think not only should he bring the belt back, but Ted Sr. should award it to Jr. in the HOF ceremony. Cheesy? Maybe, but if Ted is in fact going face, he will need something, even a prop such as the belt, to help him because, so far, the crowds seem to be more on Orton's side than behind DiBiase.

 

[Cookie14]

This is just my opinion, but I don't really think it would help in his current fued, or fit with his current image. If the fued between Legacy and Orton continues as a 2 on 1 then there would be no point, however if/when Ted and Cody go their seperate ways then it could go well.
(I appologise if this gets confusing with the names from now on) Maybe Ted Jr inducts Ted Sr into HOF, Sr presents him with the belt, or challenges him to do certain things to show he deserves it, like a win at Mania.
Even then, for this to work properly, I would like to see Ted Sr as Jr's manager for a while.
After all, how can you have the Million Dollar belt without the Million Dollar Man? It would lose all 'prestige' and meaning without him.

 

[hatehabsforever]

With the suppose of super faction that was Legecy broken up. And the soon to-be babyface turn of Ted Dibiase coming any RAW now, or even at Wrestlemania 26. Should Ted Dibiase bring back the WWF era million dollar belt that was created by his soon to be WWE hall of famer "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase Sr.

For the new booty's out there...The million dollar championship was created by Ted Dibiase which helped give him a rub in the WWF back during that era which made him difrent then the other "WWF Superstars". There have been only three million dollar champions in WWF/E history. Ted Dibiase, former servent of Dibiase Virgil aka Michael Jones of WCW NWO fame for awhile. And finally "The Ringmaster" who change his name to the infamous Stone Cold Steve Austin! Who retired the belt when Ted Dibiase left for WCW in "96.

So if Teddy Dibiase brought the belt back now in WWE-PG era, and since now that everyone's seen the belt back last year in July when Ted Dibiase was a RAW guest host. Could the belt help Ted Jr.'s push and career? Or even have the belt on line against Randy Orton or Cody Rhodes in there on going feud(s)?

I don't see a face turn for Ted DiBiase Jr. anytime soon. This has been rumoured in the IWC ever since he became involved with that movie, but the movie has come and gone and the face turn never happened. The face turn from the former Legacy members will involve Randy Orton, not Rhodes or DiBiase.

So assuming DiBiase remains a heel, the Million Dollar Championship would be an interesting idea. Personally I don't see it happening, but it would be interesting if it did.

 

[shooter_mcgavin]

Simple answer is no. No because it means its Ted Debiase Jr. just clinging on his father's legacy. I think this a major criticism Legacy has right now anyways that they are only getting pushes because their fathers are legends of the industry and their not doing it on their own.

Bringing the Million Dollar Belt just assures us we will see him as the son of the million dollar man before seeing him as a talent capable of holding on his own.

 

[BlakkVI]

With the suppose of super faction that was Legecy broken up. And the soon to-be babyface turn of Ted Dibiase coming any RAW now, or even at Wrestlemania 26. Should Ted Dibiase bring back the WWF era million dollar belt that was created by his soon to be WWE hall of famer "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase Sr.

For the new booty's out there...The million dollar championship was created by Ted Dibiase which helped give him a rub in the WWF back during that era which made him difrent then the other "WWF Superstars". There have been only three million dollar champions in WWF/E history. Ted Dibiase, former servent of Dibiase Virgil aka Michael Jones of WCW NWO fame for awhile. And finally "The Ringmaster" who change his name to the infamous Stone Cold Steve Austin! Who retired the belt when Ted Dibiase left for WCW in "96.

So if Teddy Dibiase brought the belt back now in WWE-PG era, and since now that everyone's seen the belt back last year in July when Ted Dibiase was a RAW guest host. Could the belt help Ted Jr.'s push and career? Or even have the belt on line against Randy Orton or Cody Rhodes in there on going feud(s)?

I've always thought that Ted Dibiase, Jr's character could've been done so much better. I mean, when your father is the Million Dollar Man, they should've played him like a spoiled brat using his Daddy's money to get what he wants. The only time I think I've ever hear him mention his pops' money was when he "bought" the car for Randy Orton.

Honestly, I hope that when they do decide to break the group up that Ted gets a huge makeover and really go full fledge with making the best of being his father's son, and that INCLUDES bringing back the Million Dollar Belt.

 

[Cookie14]

I know I have already posted, but, correct me if I'm wrong, but the Million Dollar Championship was created after Ted Sr lost a match for the WWE title, having already failed to 'buy' it.
If Ted Jr gets the belt, it could be WWE's way of saying 'You're never getting near a real title, so you can have this instead'. And that could destroy him, as he has a bright future.
And, as I mentioned before, it's not his gimmick

 

[LamaNamaneumi]

In my view Ted Dibiase JR could be the perfect heel. The rich kid who got or gets everything/anything he wants is usually not liked by many.
If they bring back The Million Dollar Championship for him it should only be if hes a heel. I can't see myself cheering for a person who was awarded everything in life because of his name and his dads money. I would not want to see him defend the belt that much either. Make it more of a prop for him like his dad used it as, then if he dose defend the belt it would seem like more of a big deal.

 

[OutsiderDX]

Well, I think the Million Dollar Belt can be useful... but not for Ted.

Ted could get his chance at at a world title, but lose. Out of empathy Sr could make a big presentation to Ted, and offer him the Million Dollar belt. But Ted knows the belt is a consolation to the world title, he vehimently turns it down, and stomps on it. But Cody Rhodes comes down and picks up the belt and cherishes it.

Results: Ted is seen as a man who values earning his accomplishments, building some future face karma. Rhodes gets to be declared the million dollar champion, which is opposite of this "working man" upbringing, and gets heel heat.

It also created value in the the title, because someone actually cares about the belt. Its a lil reminiscent of Mick Foley digging the hardcore champion out of the trash.

 

[SickJames]

He said himself he would like to and I bet WWE will let him do it without a doubt. You may say what's the point, but I say why not bring back that fine looking belt

People would love the return of The Million Dollar Belt
then DiBiase can have his own stable with his brothers Brett & Mike I believe is the other

 

[DL23]

After sifting through the posts on here I can see people are warey of the belt for whatever reasons, however this could be brought back easily at the HOF, have Ted bistoe the belt to Ted Jr, who'd wear it with pride, however it wouldn't be an actual defended belt, but more of a costume prop, and once he moves on to the world title, have him pass the belt to his brother Brett.

 

[Razor]

With the suppose of super faction that was Legecy broken up. And the soon to-be babyface turn of Ted Dibiase coming any RAW now, or even at Wrestlemania 26. Should Ted Dibiase bring back the WWF era million dollar belt that was created by his soon to be WWE hall of famer "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase Sr.

For the new booty's out there...The million dollar championship was created by Ted Dibiase which helped give him a rub in the WWF back during that era which made him difrent then the other "WWF Superstars". There have been only three million dollar champions in WWF/E history. Ted Dibiase, former servent of Dibiase Virgil aka Michael Jones of WCW NWO fame for awhile. And finally "The Ringmaster" who change his name to the infamous Stone Cold Steve Austin! Who retired the belt when Ted Dibiase left for WCW in "96.

So if Teddy Dibiase brought the belt back now in WWE-PG era, and since now that everyone's seen the belt back last year in July when Ted Dibiase was a RAW guest host. Could the belt help Ted Jr.'s push and career? Or even have the belt on line against Randy Orton or Cody Rhodes in there on going feud(s)?

1) Ted Dibiase face turn? Where do you read that? From the obvious heel tactics he's using against a turning Orton?

Dibiase should not bring back the championship unless he is officially a singles star. If he's still attached to Cody Rhodes then it won't make sense. So first, get Dibiase away from Rhodes.

Dibiase should only bring back the Million Dollar Championship if he's staying heel. He can use it to buy out other heels to do his dirty work and what not. Or stay cocky and say "Look at me, I have my own championship that Steve Austin himself had. Mwahahaha, I'm cool. And better than you."

Think about Dibiase, as a face, starting his own championship. How does that make any sense at all? "I'm not cocky or anything, but I think I'm good enough to start and hold my own championship."

Really?

 

[Gort]

If he takes it he should get a singles title and wear the million dollar belt instead as a heel, he'll seem even more self-centered if he wears the million dollar belt over the IC or US belt, and having him steal the belt back if he loses it would be a perfect old school heel move.

 

[UranageBackbreaker]

I miss the Million Dollar Title.

Bring it back, give it to Ted Jr. If they do this, I sincerely hope they book it properly, and not mess any storyline things up.

Ted's a hell of a wrestler, just like his old man. He deserves a good long title run, and maybe even to feud with Cena.

Maybe it could be about which movie was better. The Marine or The Marine 2?

 

[zephyrs]

He shouldn't have the belt is he's gonna be a face. The Million Dollar belt is great for getting heat as a heel, it doesn't do much for you if you're a face though.

I don't know what the current plans are far Ted Jr. Before Marine 2 bombed, I believe they were gonna have him turn face. Now, maybe they'll turn Orton face instead?

 

[daddyJ_t]

or maybe bring it back, let him do his heel thing then while preparing for a face turn, have him drop the million$ title to one of his debuting brothers.

 

[WJDwjdWJDwjd]

I could see the Million Dollar title being used by one of the younger DiBiase brothers but not Ted. I would love to see a 'spoiled little rich brat' vs 'I earned everything in the business so far' type feud between Ted and one of his younger brothers. The Younger brother (Bret or Mike, whoever debuts first) could be given the million dollar belt upon arrival or after his first big win by his old man.

Since this involves Ted Sr. and may be a very personal feud bringing in real life things and kind of a teaching a lesson type feud, DiBiase Sr. may not want the storyline. Hes was a traveling preacher when I was younger and he stood up there and said he would never go back to the WWE unless they cleaned up... LOL. But he would probably try to veto the storyline if it came about because it wouldn't be sending the right message to the kids that you need to beat up your spoiled little brat brother to show him he has to earn things in life... if they could do in in a non-confrontational way, it would go through... but this is WWE... LOL.

 

[Davi323]

I absolutely LOVE this idea. However, I think you have to do certain things with his character first. You have to start by having him play up his dad. DiBiase needs to stop ignoring the fact that his dad is the million dollar man, and that he has access to large amounts of wealth. He needs to not only accept his million dollar heritage, but he needs to start embracing it. Then, he has to start using that heritage to his advantage. Start it slowly, but, eventually you will get to the point where he will duplicating his father's storyline. He tries to buy a championship, or gets screwed out of a championship, gets mad his money can't "fix" it, and then re-introduces the million dollar belt. I generally do not like rerun storylines, but, DiBiase is the only one that could get away with repeating this particular one. I think its a fantastic idea.