Long is one of the most recognizable on-screen authority figures in WWE whose run as SmackDown’s GM from 2004 to 2012 is fondly remembered by fans. He was a crowd favorite who always gave enough reasons for fans to cheer. Though he’s away from the wrestling business, Long still looks back and shares stories from his days in WWE on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s One on One.
Teddy Long recently shared an anecdote about the time he fell into trouble with Vince McMahon after a dark match. The wrestling veteran recalled going overboard introducing Randy Orton with his monikers, like The Legend Killer and The Viper, during a show in St. Louis, Orton’s hometown.
Teddy Long added that although he intended to put over Randy Orton, he got some words of advice from Vince McMahon when he went backstage. The former WWE Chairman asked Long if he had gone into business for himself at the show. Long revealed that McMahon then explained how he didn’t have to boast about Orton to the fans as they already knew all about him since it was his hometown.
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WWE veteran Teddy Long on confessing to his mistake
Furthermore, Teddy Long disclosed how he was quick to realize his mistake and apologized to Vince McMahon, promising he’ll be careful going forward. The WWE Hall of Famer added that McMahon, too, forgave him.
Teddy Long was rewarded with a much-deserved Hall of Fame induction in 2017 for his immense contributions to WWE and the wrestling business.
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