During the podcast, Ted DiBiase also talked about the recent death of his mentor and friend, Terry Funk, who passed away after a period of illness. The 69-year-old said he knew that Funk was unwell, but wasn’t emotionally prepared for his inevitable passing.

“I went to two funerals in a very short time,” said DiBiase about attending the funerals of Rotunda and Terry Funk. “My relationship with him [Funk], it was more of a, not just a wrestling mentor but almost a brother. Terry Funk and his family, and his brother [Dory Funk] as well, they’ve been like a family to me. And I knew he wasn’t doing well, but I wasn’t ready for him to die.”

Following the passing of Funk, DiBiase declared that the late star — who had numerous memorable matches — should be remembered as one of the greatest of all-time, thanks to his versatility and ability to do it all. Funk passed away at the age of 79 on August 23, just a day before Windham Rotunda’s death.