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My Take
Theodore Long is proof that you don't have to win matches to become unforgettable. The Birmingham, Alabama native worked nearly every supporting role wrestling offers, from referee to manager to on-screen authority figure, drifting through WWE, WCW and NWA while quietly steering the drama. His cadence and presence could shift the mood of a whole segment, and his eventual Hall of Fame induction shows how much that's valued. I have a soft spot for performers who make the stars look good without needing the spotlight themselves, and Long mastered exactly that thankless, essential art.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Theodore Long
- Name (Japanese)
- セオドア・ロング
- Reading
- せおどあ・ろんぐ
- Born
- September 15, 1947 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- sports executive / professional wrestling referee / professional wrestler
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Theodore Long born?
Born September 15, 1947 (age 78).
Where is Theodore Long from?
Theodore Long is from Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
What does Theodore Long do?
Theodore Long works as sports executive, professional wrestling referee, professional wrestler.
How tall is Theodore Long?
Theodore Long is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.