Ted DiBiase Jr. talks travel, industry and legacy
YOUNGSTOWN – On Jan. 23, WWE Superstars will continue a busy tour schedule with an appearance at the Covelli Centre.

The event will include some of the biggest names in the wrestling world, including John Cena, Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, Sheamus, Mark Henry, John Morrison, The Miz and Ted DiBiase Jr.

WWE Superstars spend most of their lives on the road, visiting countless towns and countries.

Valley24.com got a chance to speak with Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. recently about the toll of touring, the strain of injuries and living life as the son of the The Million Dollar Man.

Valley24.com: Where are you calling from?
Ted DiBiase Jr.: I’m actually at home today. For once. It’s a rare occasion. I’m in Madison, Miss. at the moment.

That brings me to my first question. How often are you on the road?
Oh my gosh. I think the correct answer is a minimum of 257 days a year and I believe it’s actually really more than that. It’s most of the time.

I’ve noticed that the WWE markets are starting to expand out into the international market and I just wondered what those audiences were like.
They are actually incredible. Anytime that we go to Mexico, Australia, anywhere in Europe. Because they don’t get it every day or all the time – we only go there once or twice a year – the crowd response and the response from the fans of the WWE universe is just unreal. We have so many people showing up at our hotel you literally feel like you’re in The Beatles, in a rock band, when you show up to a hotel. There will be a thousand people there, right? Waiting in the hotel lobby. It’s nuts. Most of the time we’re sold out. It’s so much fun. It’s grueling because of the schedule. When you go to Europe for two-and-a-half weeks and you wrestle every single night in a different city, in a different country, it’s tough – but the fans definitely make it worth it.
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Ted DiBiase & Tyson Kidd vs. Mark Henry & Daniel Bryan
Back from commercial and both teams are already in the ring. Ted and Bryan start the match off. Bryan takes control early on and unloads with kicks. Ted turns it around by throwing Bryan to the floor. Kidd comes over and kicks Bryan while the ref’s back is turned. Ted brings Bryan back in for a 2 count. Kidd comes in and goes to work on Bryan, beating him down in the corner. Ted is tagged back in and keeps control of the United States Champion.

Bryan makes a comeback and tags in Henry as Kidd comes in. Henry runs right over Kidd. Henry charges for a big splash in the corner but Kidd moves. Ted comes in and they try a double dropkick but it won’t drop Henry. Henry takes them both down and hits the World’s Strongest Slam on Kidd for the win.
Winners: Mark Henry & Daniel Bryan

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Ted DiBiase & Tyson Kidd vs. Mark Henry & Daniel Bryan
On a recent edition of Raw, Tyson Kidd made it clear to Daniel Bryan that he wants to take his United States Championship. In tonight’s “WWE Superstars” main event, the arrogant Kidd may have earned an opportunity to compete for that title when he pinned Bryan in a heated tag team bout. Forming a surprisingly strong alliance with the snide Ted DiBiase, the Hart Dungeon-trained Superstar struggled with the powerful Mark Henry in the early part of the match, but used any underhanded trick he could pull out to survive. Finally, after interference from DiBiase distracted The World’s Strongest Man, Kidd was able to avoid Bryan’s LeBell Lock and connect with a fisherman’s neckbreaker for an impressive win.
Winners: Ted DiBiase & Tyson Kidd

Huge thanks to Josh from Danielson-Source.com for sending in candids from Raw on November 22, 2010 and thanks to Domenique for sending in candids from Night of Champions 2010. Check out the links below.
- Raw, November 22, 2010
- Night of Champions 2010

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Pro Battle Royal Challenge
The match starts and Bryan puts Rodriguez in an airplane spin for about a half minute while everyone else watches this take place. Truth punches Rodriguez and throws him over the top rope to eliminate him. Ziggler and Bryan battle while Truth helps Bryan. Masters tries to eliminate DiBiase. Bryan with a European uppercut to Masters and Masters chops back. Ted with a chop. Masters tries to eliminate DiBiase again while Bryan deals with Truth and Ziggler goes to a corner to rest.
DiBiase with a kick to Bryan and then he kicks him in the corner and tries to eliminate Bryan. Masters holds Ziggler and Truth punches Ziggler. Bryan kicks Ted to get back into he ring. Truth sends Ziggler over the top rope but he stays on the apron. Masters tries to eliminate Bryan but Daniel gets back to his feet. Bryan with a kick and then Ziggler eliminates Bryan.
Masters chops Ziggler after Ziggler says something to Bryan. Masters sends Ziggler into the turnbuckles. Truth kicks DiBiase while Masters continues to punch Ziggler. Ziggler with a rake of the eyes to stay in the match. Truth charges at DiBiase but Ted drops down and Truth is eliminated. DiBiase stops Masters from applying the Master Lock. Ziggler takes a powder while Masters tries to eliminate DiBiase. Ziggler comes from behind to eliminate both men and win the match.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler

Johnny Curtis with R Truth versus Brodus Clay with Ted DiBiase and Maryse
Curtis with a kick to Clay but Clay with a shoulder tackle but Curtis with punches and Clay is forced to the floor. Clay shows his frustration and Ted tries to calm him down while Maryse stands around and talks in French. Curtis with forearms to Clay and he tries for a cross body and Clay catches him and then hits a t-bone suplex. Clay with an elbow drop and he gets a near fall. Clay with shots to the shoulder and then he stomps on the chest.
Clay with punches to Curtis followed by a series of back fists. Clay with a snap mare and then he applies a nerve hold. Curtis gets back to his feet and connects with a series of European uppercuts. Curtis with a drop kick to the knee and he gets a near fall. Curtis goes to the turnbuckles and hits a clothesline and gets a near fall.
Curtis goes after DiBiase and that allows Clay to apply a nerve hold and choke slam for the three count.
Winner: Brodus Clay