On February 15 , 2008 , Hager defeated Ted DiBiase , Jr. in Tampa , Florida at the Florida State Fair to become the first-ever FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion . Earlier in the night , DiBiase and Hager were the final two men remaining in a 23-man battle royal to determine the two championship contenders . On February 15 , 2008 , at the Florida State Fair in Tampa , Florida , Hager and Ted DiBiase , Jr. were the final two men remaining in a 23-man battle royal to determine the two contenders for the inaugural FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion .