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On the "Everybody’s Got a Pod" podcast, Ted DiBiase reflected on The Undertaker and Sting, drawing parallels between the two wrestlers who defined an era of wrestling. DiBiase admitted that it’s difficult to determine who was the bigger star, but he believes The Undertaker has the edge in some aspects, while Sting excels in others. In terms of wrestling ability, he thinks Sting had the advantage, but when it comes to gimmick and character, he believes The Undertaker takes the lead. DiBiase has great respect for both, considering their impactful careers and the legacy they've left behind. Wrestling fans also find it difficult to definitively say which wrestler holds the upper hand.
“Wow. That is a tough one. You know, I would have to give the edge to Undertaker. Just because his character was so unique — not that Steve’s wasn’t. But now in terms of wrestling, Steve hands down is a better wrestler than the Undertaker. Of course, Mark knew his gimmick, and Mark knew how to — it’s like, it’s kind of hard to play a character who’s supposed to be a dead man. And he can’t run He hand to — you know what I’m saying? The things he did in the ring, and he learned how to do it very well. And was a huge name. But I would still say that wrestling-wise, I might give the edge to Sting. Character-wise, I would say the Undertaker.”- he said,as quoted by Pwmania.
DiBiase shared fond memories of Kamala, whose real name was James. He described Kamala as an incredibly nice person, despite his imposing character in the ring. DiBiase recalled a humorous moment in the dressing room when someone asked Kamala a question, and his funny head shake in response made everyone laugh. While Kamala's appearance was that of a fearsome zombie-like figure in the ring, DiBiase emphasized that he was actually one of the nicest people you could meet.
Kamala sadly passed away four years ago at the age of 70. He was known as a wrestler who captivated fans in the '80s, '90s, and 2000s. His character was truly unique and interesting in many ways. Despite some people having preconceived notions about him, DiBiase believes Kamala was a great character and a genuinely nice guy, holding only positive opinions about him.
Ted DiBiase on Vince McMahon
In the same podcast episode, Ted DiBiase talked about Vince McMahon, the central figure in WWE, who has been attracting even more attention due to recent rumors. DiBiase addressed WWE's strategy of signing talent from other promotions. While some viewed McMahon as someone who was "stealing" top wrestlers, DiBiase sees things differently. He believes that promoters at the time often had a negative view of McMahon, likely out of fear for his ambitions and intentions. However, DiBiase feels they failed to see the bigger picture, not understanding McMahon’s specific goals as someone who has been a leading force in the wrestling industry for years.
“The thing you got to remember is Vince McMahon, he didn’t just go steal the talent. He had conversations with promoters and said, ‘Hey, this is what I’m about to do. If you want to come on board and be a part of it, then please do.’ But none of them did, because they all were — you know, those wrestling promoters own their territory. And, ‘By God, you’re not gonna come in here.’ You don’t have enough sense to look down the road and see what’s happened and where it’s going? And what you could be a part of? It’s more important for them to say, ‘It’s just mine. You can’t have it.”- he said.
DiBiase reflected on how McMahon changed the wrestling business, admitting that he initially felt angry and confused about McMahon's decisions. Growing up in the industry, he questioned what McMahon was thinking. However, his perspective changed quickly as he began to see the potential impact of those changes.
Many believe that the former WWE boss knew exactly what the best moves were for the company. His intelligence and experience were crucial when it came to the success of this campaign. Vince McMahon rarely made mistakes, knowing how to arouse the interest of the fans.
When discussing whether McMahon created Hulk Hogan, DiBiase stressed that McMahon had the vision to recognize Hogan's potential as a key figure in his plans. He recalled his own experience of wrestling Hogan during their early careers, mentioning that he had the honor of being part of Hogan's first match in Madison Square Garden, where he helped elevate Hogan’s status by putting him over.
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