75-Year-Old WWE Legend Calls The Undertaker His Greatest Friend

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WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long in an interview with Sportskeeda wrestling opened up about his relationship with WWE legend The Undertaker.

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The former Smackdown General Manager said that The Undertaker is one of the nicest guys in the wrestling industry and is a cherished friend of his.

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The Phenom is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time thanks to his 25+ year career in the WWE.

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75-Year-Old WWE Legend Calls The Undertaker His Greatest Friend

WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long in an interview with Sportskeeda wrestling opened up about his relationship with WWE legend The Undertaker.

The former Smackdown General Manager said that The Undertaker is one of the nicest guys in the wrestling industry and is a cherished friend of his.

The Phenom is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time thanks to his 25+ year career in the WWE.

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