Rookie Report: Richie Steamboat

Richie Steamboat has been wrestling in FCW since December of 2009. Although Richie has only been on the professional wrestling scene since 2008, he has been able to travel the world to learn the craft. Richie has trained and toured with World Level Wrestling (owned by wrestling legend Harley Race), Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan, World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico, and All Star Wrestling in England. With a wrestling style that has a good mix of striking, arial attacks, and submission holds, Richie looks to be a solid pick for WWE stardom. A handful of his moves will look very familiar to wrestling fans, as they were staple maneuvers used by his father, the wrestling hall of famer Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Richie is a former FCW Florida Tag Team Champion.


Here are some thoughts from Team Minor Threat about their round 9 Rookie Draft pick:

"Team Minor Threat made Richie Steamboat their rookie selection based on a variety of factors: first he is the son of Ricky the Dragon Steamboat and to carry on the father's name and legacy means a lot...second before joining the WWE developmental territory FCW, Richie traveled all over the country and all over the world paying his dues and gaining experience with a variety of styles. Couple that international flavor with the development he is receiving in FCW and that's a plus."

Rookie Report: Brett DiBiase

Brett DiBiase has been wrestling in FCW since 2008. A third generation star, Brett is the grandson of wrestlers "Iron" Mike DiBiase and Helen Hild, and son to "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. His brothers Mike and Ted Jr. are also professional wrestlers. To date Brett DiBiase's strongest showing has been in tag team wrestling. Brett is a one time FCW Tag Team Champion with his partner Joe Hennig (AKA NXT and Nexus star Michael McGillicutty). After the loss of the FCW Tag Team Championship titles a feud began between Hennig and DiBiase. Fighting against one another the former team mates battled to a double disqualification. At the rematch Brett suffered a serious injury to his knee that required surgery. During his rehabilitation time Brett joined the FCW commentary team. Currently Brett has been working as a referee due to complications with his knee, and many hope to see him make a full recovery. Full of potential, many expect Brett to team with brothers in the near future.

Brett was the first "Rookie" Draft in the 8th round.  When asked why Brett DiBiase, Team Destiny had this to say:

"Over the past year, there have been many rumors of a stable forming (The Fortunate Sons) with, Ted and Brett DiBiase.  With Ted on my team, Brett seemed like the logical choice.  Once Brett's knee heals, I hope we see him on WWE television."

-Team Destiny