Teddy Long Names 4 WWE Legends For His Pro Wrestling Mt. Rushmore

WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long recently unveiled his Mount Rushmore of professional wrestling.

During a conversation with The Undertaker on the podcast Six Feet Under, Teddy Long’s list featured a mix of iconic names and a surprising nod to tag team greatness, including The Undertaker himself, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and The APA—JBL and Ron Simmons.

Taker, I’d say Stone Cold, JBL, and Ron Simmons. They were the best, they was a great tag team, the APA, nobody could touch them.

While The Undertaker and Austin are often regarded as fixtures in discussions of wrestling’s greatest, the inclusion of The APA stands out as a unique recognition of their influence during WWE’s Attitude Era. Known for their hard-hitting style and unrelenting dominance, JBL and Simmons left an indelible mark as one of the era’s premier tag teams.

Long’s respect for The APA is rooted not just in their professional achievements but also in personal memories from their time on the road. Sharing a humorous anecdote, Long recounted an incident that highlighted the camaraderie and unpredictability of life behind the scenes. During a road trip in a snowstorm, Long and JBL accidentally left Simmons behind at a bathroom stop. When they realised their error and returned, Simmons made a memorable impression.

We pulled back up, they open the door and he’s standing there and he’s covered with snow. He looks just like a snowman, he’s covered in snow and he looks up at me and he says, ‘Damn, Long.’

Through both his list and his stories, Long showcased not only his appreciation for wrestling legends but also the personal connections that make these figures unforgettable.

Which Former WWE Executives Did Teddy Long Say Were The “Worst Two People On The Planet”?

Teddy Long spoke about two former WWE executives he said are the “worst two people on the planet” and named former Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis and former Senior Director of Talent Relations Mark Carrano because he believes they intentionally paid him less than other on-screen talent.

H/t to ITRWrestling.com