Teddy Long

Theodore Robert Rufus Long is an American former professional wrestling referee, manager and authority figure best known for his tenures in NWA, WCW and WWE. 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 a one-year stint as ECW General Manager.