Steve Carrier on March 20, 2026
Former WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. is finally speaking publicly after being cleared of all charges, breaking his silence just hours after a federal jury delivered a not guilty verdict in his long-running legal battle.
The update comes after nearly three years of legal proceedings tied to the Mississippi welfare fraud case, which concluded on March 20 when a jury found DiBiase Jr. not guilty on all 13 counts. With the case now behind him, the former wrestler addressed reporters outside the Thad Cochran United States Courthouse, offering his first emotional reaction to the outcome. When asked how he felt after hearing the verdict, DiBiase Jr. made it clear that faith played a central role in how he handled the situation from beginning to end.
“I believe they got it right and I give all glory to God. I give all the credit to my Lord and Savior, to Sidney Lampton, Scott Gilbert, Eric Hirschman. I thank them. They did an amazing job of portraying the truth. Seven years of being slandered and made to be something that is completely false has torn my family apart, but we’re strong. I’ve had so many friends and so much family that have come around us. I’m proud that we’ve walked through this and I’m so thankful that it’s over.”
That statement marked the first time DiBiase Jr. publicly spoke since the verdict was handed down, and his tone reflected both relief and exhaustion after years of legal pressure hanging over his family. During the media interaction, he was also asked whether he ever questioned how the case would ultimately end. His response reinforced the message that faith guided his mindset throughout the trial.
“I left it in God’s hands and whatever the verdict was today, I was okay with it. Man makes his plans, God directs his steps.”
The emotional toll of the case became even clearer when DiBiase Jr. described the moment he heard the jury’s decision. After years of uncertainty, he admitted that the reality of the verdict hadn’t fully settled in yet.
“It still hadn’t sank in. It’s just been so long that this cloud has lived over me. I’m just grateful for it to be over. I’m grateful that I get to go home to my children and I will remain with them.”
While the legal outcome itself marked a major turning point, DiBiase Jr. also shared a surprisingly grounded outlook on what comes next in his life. Rather than discussing career plans or public appearances, he focused on returning to normalcy after years of legal battles.
“I don’t know. I might go cut my grass today. I’m going to live again and I’m going to continue to serve people because that really is who I am. I do care about every Mississippian. To all the doubters or haters or people that have maybe had false information and not all the information, I forgive you, and I love you too.”
The verdict officially closed a major chapter in a case that followed DiBiase Jr. for years, allowing him to walk free from bond conditions and begin rebuilding his personal life without the cloud of federal charges hanging overhead.
With the legal battle now over and his public statement delivered, attention now turns to what the future holds for DiBiase Jr. — both personally and professionally — after one of the most significant legal developments tied to a former WWE talent in recent years.
Do you think Ted DiBiase Jr. will step back into public life in a major way after this verdict, or will he choose to stay out of the spotlight moving forward? Leave your thoughts and join the conversation.
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