Posted February 12, 201411 yr comment_5587552 Ted DiBiase vs. Big John Studd (2/22/81) DiBiase is the Missouri champ here and Studd wanted a match with him to get a shot. DiBiase keeps Studd grounded early but Studd uses his power advantage to work over Ted. DiBiase was also being groomed as the "uncrowned NWA champ" here so Studd is definitely wanting a win and tries to choke him out at one point to achieve that goal. DiBiase fights back though and gets some nearfalls on Studd before almost nuking his shoulder missing a running smash into the ringpost. Studd then works the King of the Mountain spots keeping DiBiase from entering the ring just pounding on him but DiBiase grabs his leg and pulls him under the rope. DiBiase then wraps the right leg around the post and he comes back in teeing off on him. DiBiase is now gearing up for the figure-four and tries it but Studd kicks him right out of the ring. Studd then goes to the floor after him and they brawl to a double countout. Then we get a promo from Studd afterwards. This was a very fun match even with the shitty finish and I'm throwing it on the block as a low-end nomination.
