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Teddy Long

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Key facts

Birth name Theodore Robert Rufus Long[2]
Born September 15, 1947[2]
Birthplace Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.[2]
Known for WWE, WCW, NWA[1]
Hall of Fame WWE Hall of Fame inductee, 2017[2]

Teddy Long is an American professional wrestling personality known for his work as a referee, manager, and authority figure in WWE, WCW, and NWA, including two tenures as General Manager of SmackDown and a 2017 WWE Hall of Fame induction.

Context

Teddy Long is a professional wrestling personality best known for his non-wrestling roles as referee, manager, and authority figure across WWE, WCW, and NWA [1]. He debuted in WWE in 1998 as a referee and moved to an on-screen manager role in 2003 [2]. Long served as General Manager of SmackDown for two tenures and as ECW General Manager for one year [2]. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017 [2]. His career spans multiple roles in the business, making him a recognizable figure beyond the ring [1].

Documented claims

  • Long began his wrestling career in the National Wrestling Alliance and debuted in WWE in 1998 as a referee. [2]
  • He transitioned to an on-screen manager in 2003. [2]
  • Long served as General Manager of SmackDown for two tenures and as ECW General Manager for one year. [2]

Questions and answers

Is Teddy Long a Hall of Famer?

Yes, Teddy Long was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017 [2].

Why did Teddy Long leave the WWE?

The sources do not specify the reason for his departure from WWE.

What was Teddy Long's catchphrase?

The sources do not mention a specific catchphrase.

Sources

  1. Teddy Long — ewrestlingnews.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Teddy Long - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People