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Nick Aldis assumed the General Manager duties in 2023 and has proved that he’s tailor-made for this role. Although he has gotten physical on many occasions, he has yet to make his in-ring return.
An X user recently claimed that Teddy Long is set to return in his previous role when SmackDown moves back to a two-hour format. It seems like the ongoing chatter was nothing but bogus.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful shut down the rumors, saying Nick Aldis has been praised by many within the company for doing a commendable job on the blue brand.
“No insiders have heard this. Aldis continues to be very popular within WWE for his work on Smackdown.”
You can check out his tweet below:
Teddy Long addresses WWE return rumors
Speaking on the Road Trip AFTER HOURS with Mac Davis, Teddy Long made it clear that WWE has not contacted him about a potential comeback.
“Have no idea. I know nothing about it. WWE has not contacted me, called me, or anything. I don’t know… whoever started that, I appreciate you thinking about me, playa. I just start laughing because I know that ain’t going to happen.”
He further said:
“It’s not like it used to be. There ain’t no live events, much now anyways, so I wouldn’t be on the road, just do TV. But I’m at home, I sleep in my own bed almost every night. I love going out and doing the signings. I was in Vegas for Wrestle Con. I’ll be in Minneapolis for Summerslam. I’ll be there for the signings. I just enjoy doing those, man. 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. Thanks to God and Vince McMahon. I ain’t bitter about a thing. That ain’t gonna happen, they ain’t calling me.”
Teddy Long served as the General Manager of SmackDown and ECW during his time with the Stamford-based promotion. He was last seen on television during the 2024 Draft.
Will he return to WWE anytime soon? Only time will tell.
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