Teddy Long

A long-time referee in the NWA, Teddy Long got his big break as a heel official who became a successful manager. He would develop a stable of monster tag teams, and his fast talking and sneaky ways put him near the top of managers in the early 90’s. He would turn face and would still manage, though with limited success on screen, though he would always remain employed. He would bolt to the World Wrestling Federation where he again became a referee, but his persona was too large and he again became a rule breaking manager. After that ship passed, Teddy Long would remain on screen as a long-time General Manager of Smackdown. Considering his lengthy tenure on and off screen of the two biggest wrestling organizations of all-time, is an induction for Long impossible?

Should Teddy Long be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 60%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.7%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 26.7%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Theodore R. Long
Billed From: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
Key Championships Held: None
Why they will get in: He is still employed there and lengthy tenure does not hurt.
Why they won't get in: Was he ever really at the top of the card in any real capacity?
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.   Turned heel and fast counted the loss that cost the Road Warriors the Tag Team Titles (4/2/89)
2.   Managed Doom to the NWA World Tag Team Title (5/19/90)
3.   Returned as a Manager in the WWE (2002)
4.   Became the General Manager of Smacdown (2004)
5.   Entered into a high profile feud with John Laurinitis (2012)