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Theodore R. Long
Biography
Theodore Robert Rufus Long is an American former professional referee, and manager currently signed to WWE, where he appears on occasion, serving as an on-screen authority figure. Long began his career in The National Wrestling Alliance and made his WWE debut in 1998 as a referee. He transitioned to be an on-screen manager in 2003 and later served as general manager of SmackDown! for two tenures lasting a combined six years as well as one stint as ECW general manager. In 2017, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Ron Simmons and John Layfield.
Known For

WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
as Theodore Long (SmackDown G.M.)

WWE WrestleMania XX
as Theodore Long

WWE Vengeance 2011
as Theodore Long (SmackDown G.M.)

WWE: Undertaker 20-0 - The Streak
as Teddy Long (archive footage)

WWE Royal Rumble 2007
as Teddy Long

WWE Survivor Series 2003
as Teddy Long (Manager)

WWE The Great American Bash 2012: Super Smackdown Live!
as Teddy Long

WWE Extreme Rules 2011
as Theodore Long (SmackDown G.M.)

WCW Fall Brawl 1996
as Teddy Long (Manager)

WWE Fatal 4-Way 2010
as Theodore Long (SmackDown G.M.)