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Teddy Long shares advice from Terry Funk and other WWE legends

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Teddy Long shares advice from Terry Funk and other WWE legends
Summary

Teddy Long, WWE Hall of Famer, revealed on 'The Wednesday Hang' his early experiences and guidance from fellow wrestlers. Long highlighted that Terry Funk, among others, advised him about staying away from certain individuals with harmful ideologies during his early career. He acknowledged the support of other WWE legends like Harley Race, Wahoo McDaniel, Ricky Steamboat, and Jerry Brisco in helping him navigate the wrestling world. Currently under a Legends deal with WWE, Long remains active in wrestling, serving as a commissioner in independent promotions.

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  • •Teddy Long discussed advice from Terry Funk and other Hall of Famers.
  • •Funk warned Long about white supremacists in the wrestling scene.
  • •Long's career started in 1985, progressing from ring crew to general manager.
  • •He currently works with Main Event Wrestling and Independent Wrestling Network.
  • •Long is uncertain about his future role in WWE programming.
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Teddy Long lists which other WWE Hall of Famers had his back in the early goings of his career.

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