Part 11

Learn about wrestling legends like Scott Steiner, The Sheik, Sid Vicious, Billy Graham, Ted DiBiase, Terry Funk, and Tito Santana in League of Legends Part 11.

Scott Steiner

Known as "Big Poppa Pump," Scott Steiner was a wrestling star at the University of Michigan, achieving notoriety while teaming with his brother. He found success in both the United States and Japan. In 2000, Scott captured the WCW World Championship and continues to wrestle in the WWE.

The Sheik

The Sheik pioneered hardcore wrestling over 40 years ago, beginning his career in the 1950s managed by the Grand Wizard. His matches were known for their intensity and drew large crowds. He won 12 titles, including the Detroit Territory's US Heavyweight Championship. He also promoted the Michigan regional territory and trained wrestlers like Sabu, Rob Van Dam, and Scott Steiner.

Sid Vicious

Sid Vicious made his wrestling impact in 1987, feuding with top stars. He left the WWF in 1992, joined WCW, and was called back by Vince in 1996. At the 1996 Survivor Series, Sid defeated Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship, holding it until the 1997 Royal Rumble. He regained it at the next In Your House event but lost it for the final time at Wrestlemania XIII to the Undertaker. He later returned to WCW and broke his leg attempting aerial moves in 2001. Sid's Powerbomb is considered a top wrestling move.

"Superstar" Billy Graham

Billy Graham joined Stu Hart's promotion in 1969 and quickly rose to main event bouts within two years in the AWA, NWA, and WWWF. Managed by Bobby "the Brain" Heenan in the AWA and the Grand Wizard in the WWWF, he returned to the WWWF in the spring of 1977 for a title match against Bruno Sammartino. He won and held the belt for 10 months before losing it to Bob Backlund. After a significant feud, Graham left in 1980. He returned to the WWF on the 4th anniversary of Backlund's title win and ripped his championship belt in half. He remained in the WWF for a few more years before retiring to participate in TV shows like "The World's Strongest Man" competitions with Lou Ferrigno. Today, Billy Graham is a religious figure who educates teens on steroid abuse.

Ted DiBiase

Trained by Dory Funk, Jr., Ted DiBiase's wrestling career began in his junior year. The WWF noticed him shortly after his 1981 marriage. He became a notorious enemy of fan-favorite champions and one of the most hated wrestlers by fans. He acquired a bodyguard, Virgil, who eventually broke away after Wrestlemania VI due to DiBiase's abuse. Before Wrestlemania IV, Andre the Giant defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF Championship and then submitted the belt to DiBiase, though the WWF did not recognize DiBiase as champion and declared the title vacant. DiBiase wrestled until 1999 when a back injury forced his retirement. He is considered a strong wrestler, though often described as "middle-of-the-road."