Teddy Long Shoots Down Rumor That He’s Returning As WWE Smackdown GM

Teddy Long has thrown cold water on an unsubstantiated rumor that he’s returning as the General Manager of Smackdown. The rumore began floating around social media recently, claiming that Long, known for booking people one-on-on against the Undertaker, would be making his return as the GM of Smackdown when the show returns to two hours this summer.

Obviously that is not the case, and Long himself shut down the rumor when asked on his Road Trip After Hours podcast. You can see highlights below (per Fightful):

On the Rumor:

“I have no idea. I know nothing about it. WWE has not contacted me, called me, or anything. Whoever started that, I appreciate you thinking about me, playa. I just start laughing because I know that ain’t going to happen.”

On Not Being Interested In Such a Run:

“It’s not like it used to be. There ain’t no live events so I wouldn’t be on the road, just do TV. I’m at home, I sleep in my own bed almost every night. I love going out and doing the signings. I just enjoy doing those and getting on the plane and going home. I’m not one of these guys that don’t know when to take the cape off. I know when to take the cape off. I had a great run, I ain’t bitter about a thing. That ain’t gonna happen, they ain’t calling me.”