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What Is Ted DiBiase Jr.’s Net Worth
Ted DiBiase Jr., an American entrepreneur, actor, and former professional wrestler, has an estimated net worth of $1 million as of 2025. This valuation reflects his earnings from a multifaceted career spanning professional wrestling, acting, and various business ventures. His financial standing is a culmination of his time in the WWE, subsequent forays into the entertainment industry, and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Early Life and Wrestling Career
Theodore Marvin DiBiase Jr. was born on November 8, 1982, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Growing up immersed in a wrestling family significantly influenced his career path. He officially started his wrestling journey in 2006, following in the footsteps of his father, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, and grandfather. Before joining WWE, DiBiase Jr. honed his skills in various independent promotions. In 2007, he signed a developmental contract with WWE and spent a year in Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), a WWE developmental territory, preparing for his main roster debut.
DiBiase Jr.’s main roster debut in WWE occurred in May 2008. He became part of the Legacy faction, which included Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes. This faction was central to several high-profile storylines. During his time with Legacy, DiBiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes won the World Tag Team Championship twice. After Legacy disbanded in 2010, DiBiase Jr. embarked on a solo career. However, his solo career did not reach the same level of success. After a series of injuries, he decided not to renew his WWE contract in 2013, effectively ending his wrestling career. While specific financial details from his WWE contracts and wrestling career are not publicly available, it is understood that his time with Legacy and championship wins contributed significantly to his early net worth accumulation.
Acting and Business Ventures
Transitioning from professional wrestling, Ted DiBiase Jr. ventured into acting and business. He starred in “The Marine 2,” a direct-to-DVD film produced by WWE Studios. This role marked his move away from wrestling and into the entertainment industry. Furthering his professional development, DiBiase Jr. obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mississippi College in 2015. Since then, he has been involved in various business endeavors. One notable venture is a luxury hunting business, catering to affluent clients seeking exclusive hunting experiences. Additionally, he has served as Vice President of Business Development for a local insurance agency in Mississippi. Specific revenue figures for these ventures are not publicly disclosed; however, they contribute to his overall net worth.
Welfare Fraud Allegations
Ted DiBiase Jr., his brother Brett, and their father have been embroiled in welfare fraud allegations. Brett DiBiase was hired as deputy administrator of the state’s Department of Human Services. Subsequently, it was reported that their father’s ministry received over $2.1 million in welfare funds from the state of Mississippi. Brett pleaded guilty to creating fraudulent statements in a case described as the largest public embezzlement in the state’s history. In October 2021, Ted Sr. was ordered to repay $722,299 of the funds allocated to his Heart of David Ministries. In May 2022, the Mississippi Department of Human Services sued DiBiase and his sons, along with former NFL quarterback Brett Favre, to recover over $20 million allegedly misappropriated from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) anti-poverty program. In April 2022, the Mississippi Office of State Auditor reported that DiBiase Sr. personally received a $250,000 check from the Family Resource Center, a state welfare grantee, for “services as a Motivational Speaker.” In April 2023, Federal prosecutors accused Ted Jr. of using funds intended to support needy families in Missouri to purchase a boat and make a down payment on a home. The specific amounts involved in these transactions and the subsequent legal ramifications are not fully detailed in publicly available documents, however these legal issues have likely impacted Ted DiBiase Jr.’s net worth and financial standing.
