Teddy Long has dispelled a long-standing rumor that he was the one who came up with Vickie Guerrero’s ‘Excuse Me’ catchphrase.
In 2007, Vickie became an authority figure for WWE, a role that would see her share the screen with Long, who spent years as SmackDown’s General Manager.
On a recent edition of the “Wrestle Binge” podcast, Long refuted the pre-existing rumor that he had pitched Guerrero’s ‘Excuse Me’ catchphrase. He said,
“We had great chemistry together. The way the ‘Excuse me’ came, let me get this straight because they had some idiot put out there that I was responsible for the ‘Excuse me’, and that was my idea. That was not my idea. One day, we were at rehearsal, and we were just messing around… somebody bopped her or something, and she just turned around and said, ‘Excuse me.’ All I did was I told her, ‘Hey, you gotta start saying that. That’s good.’ And that’s how that came.”
Long also praised Guerrero’s work as a manager and said her ability to garner heat reminds him of a current WWE Superstar. He said,
“Vickie was absolutely fantastic. I mean, one h*ll of a job. That’s why Dominik reminds me so much of her now, because Vickie was the one they wouldn’t let talk either everytime she tried to say something, they’d boo her out you know. But Vickie was a great manager too.”
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Teddy Long Debunks Rumor About Vickie Guerrero’s Catchphrase
Teddy Long, the former General Manager of SmackDown, recently clarified a long-standing rumor surrounding Vickie Guerrero’s famous catchphrase, ‘Excuse Me.’ In a recent episode of the “Wrestle Binge” podcast, Long revealed that he was not the one who came up with the catchphrase, contrary to popular belief.
In 2007, Vickie Guerrero took on the role of an authority figure in WWE, often sharing the screen with Teddy Long. The two had great chemistry together, and their on-screen interactions became a highlight for fans. However, it was previously believed that Long was responsible for pitching the ‘Excuse Me’ catchphrase.
Long explained that during a rehearsal, they were just messing around when someone accidentally bumped into Guerrero. In response, she turned around and said, “Excuse me.” Recognizing the potential of the phrase, Long encouraged her to use it more often. Thus, the iconic catchphrase was born.
The debunking of this rumor sheds light on the collaborative nature of creating memorable moments in professional wrestling. It shows that even small improvisations during rehearsals can lead to significant developments in a character’s persona.
Long also took the opportunity to praise Guerrero’s work as a manager. He compared her ability to generate heat with that of a current WWE Superstar, Dominik. Guerrero’s portrayal as a manager was exceptional, and her inability to speak without being booed by the audience made her an effective heel.
To further emphasize his point, Long shared a video clip from a recent interview where he clarified the rumor. The clip provides firsthand evidence of Long’s statement and adds credibility to his version of events.
In conclusion, Teddy Long has dispelled the rumor that he was responsible for Vickie Guerrero’s ‘Excuse Me’ catchphrase. He explained that it was an improvised moment during a rehearsal, and he simply recognized its potential. This revelation showcases the collaborative nature of professional wrestling and highlights Guerrero’s exceptional skills as a manager.