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Teddy Long discusses WWE Legends deal, unlikely to return to TV

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Teddy Long discusses WWE Legends deal, unlikely to return to TV

Summary

WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long confirmed he is under a Legends contract with WWE in an interview on June 16, 2026. Long mentioned that while he still watches WWE programming, he is not optimistic about returning to television. He expressed dissatisfaction with the current direction of WWE, hoping for improvements in the quality of its content. Long last appeared on WWE programming in 2024 during the WWE Draft and SmackDown season premiere.

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Status Watch

•Teddy Long is on a Legends deal with WWE.
•He has not been active on WWE TV since 2024.
•Long expressed disappointment with WWE's recent programming.
•He hopes for improvements in WWE's content going forward.
•Long last appeared during the WWE Draft and SmackDown premiere.

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1:30 PMWrestling Inc — Teddy Long Confirms He's On WWE Legends Deal, Doesn't Think He'll Return To TV

What they're saying

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WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long has discussed his current WWE contract, whether he watches the product, and a potential return to WWE programming.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Nishant Jayaram)

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