WWE Hall of Famer Suffers Massive Brain Trauma

Wrestling legend Ted DiBiase recently provided an update on his health on his Everybody’s Got A Pod podcast, revealing that he is dealing with severe brain trauma that has affected his memory. DiBiase, who transitioned to a managerial role in 1993 after a successful wrestling career spanning two decades, acknowledged that his memory is not what it used to be.

 


 

While he clarified that he does not have Alzheimer’s or dementia, medical professionals have diagnosed him with severe brain trauma due to his extensive wrestling career, combined with his previous involvement in football and the natural effects of aging. Reflecting on the diagnosis, DiBiase humorously remarked that it is not surprising considering he wrestled for nearly 20 years.

The impact of the brain trauma primarily manifests in his short-term memory, with bits and pieces of information being more challenging to recall. However, DiBiase noted that he has a better recollection of events that took place 40 to 50 years ago. Despite these challenges, he expressed gratitude for still being alive and emphasized the demanding nature of his wrestling career, which often required him to wrestle seven days a week.

In his earlier years, before joining the WWF (now WWE), DiBiase’s schedule involved performing in 21 different cities over 21 consecutive days, with minimal breaks. Eventually, the schedule changed to a rotation of 10 days on and three days off, allowing for slightly more time at home.

DiBiase expressed his gratitude for his longevity and the fact that he has overcome numerous challenges throughout his life. While his memory may be affected, his contributions to the world of professional wrestling and his impact on fans worldwide remain indelible.

I’m dealing with this, and this is legit. I don’t have Alzheimer’s, and I don’t have dementia, but they said, ‘Ted, you save something, we simply call it severe brain trauma.’ I said, ‘Really?’ I only wrestled for maybe 20 years. I’m not surprised I might have a little brain trauma. What it affects is my memory. They say it’s easier to remember something I did 40-50 years ago, but the short-term memory, it’s bits and pieces. Having had almost a 20-year active career, I physically wrestled almost 20 years, there were no days off, it was seven days a week until I went to the WWF. Even then, when I first started, it was three straight weeks on, 21 days, 21 cities, and then you’d go home for a week. Then, they eventually changed it to 10 on, three off, four on, three off, so you were home a little more. I thank God I’m still here

Harrison Carter
Harrison Carter
Harrison Carter has been a huge pro wrestling fan since 2002, and it's been his first love ever since then. He has years of writing experience for all things pro wrestling. His interests outside of wrestling include films, books and soccer.

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