WWE Hall of Famer Koko B. Ware was a widely popular name in the late 1980’s. While not having an illustrious career in the promotion, he certainly had a lengthy one. Ted DiBiase recently talked about B. Ware, revealing that he never once thought of him as a main-eventer, but a ‘good solid hand’.
Despite being around for a long time, Koko B. Ware never quite found himself in the main-event scene. He went from being a mid-carder to a jobber for other superstars and a comedy relief for fans. Despite his over-the-top gimmick, B. Ware was a famous name in the 1980’s.
Ted DiBiase valued Koko as a “good solid hand”
Koko B. Ware became widely popular with fans due to his “Birdman” gimmick. He was usually accompanied to the ring by a Macaw on his shoulder, named Frankie. His comedic gimmick ended up working for him, as it helped him get over with the fans.
In his career, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase ended up crossing paths with Koko B. Ware. High Energy, which consisted of B. Ware and Owen Hart often went up against DiBiase’s Million Dollar Corporation. Appearing recently on Everybody’s Got A Pod, Ted DiBiase talked about his first impression of Koko in his Birdman gimmick.
“Well, at first I was like, ‘Is this a rib?’ Then him doing the deal, the Birdman,” said DiBiase. “But it got over with the fans. I never looked at Koko as being a main eventer, but a good solid hand.”
DiBiase talked about how B. Ware wasn’t the only one who was given a ridiculous gimmick to work with, as he mentioned the late Dusty Rhodes, who was given a polka dot outfit to wear. However, he ended up getting over with the fans with that gimmick as well.
WWE career of Koko B. Ware
Koko B. Ware started his career in 1978, a time when he did not find much success as an individual wrestler. Prior to his career in WWE, B. Ware was part of a few tag teams as well.
Koko B. Ware debuted in WWE in 1986, where he continued to act as a babyface, who was accompanied to the ring with a Macaw bird on his shoulder, as they both flapped their arms and danced before his matches. He later formed a tag team with Owen Hart called High Energy, and they often clashed with the Million Dollar Corporation. His run with WWE came to an end in 1994, following which B. Ware competed on the independent promotions. He was inducted in WWE’s Hall of Fame in 2009.
Despite not being a main-event star, Koko B. Ware will be remembered for his part as a much-needed comedic relief. Stay tuned for further updates on WWE.
