Every WWE Raw & SmackDown Authority Figure Ranked From WORST To BEST

[@CrackFoxJunior]

If Teddy Long isn't #1, Pacitti is going one on one with THE UNDERTAKER.

[@hish367]

Vince 1

[@hish367]

In tag team match

[@pmasepticmind]

3rd

[@an0gr0br]

Holla holla holla!!!

[@usbcgaming776]

@Demonic Chorus go one on one with DA UNDATAKAH

[@the1flym459]

Eric Bischoff over Teddy Long? *IT'S TIME TO GO ONE ON ONE WITH THE UNDERTAKER PLAYA!*

[@alantaylorfc]

Anything is better than Teddy Long, maybe even Bitchoff.

[@LordJeet2]

Bischoff was trillion times better than Long playa

[@evanmerwin7979]

Bischoff and heyman are the best

[@thomasc.5219]

Bring it on you old grave digger. He is one move away from being in a walker and a jello diet. I think these days anyone can beat his undead ass. He has really gotten his character done perfect today cause he legit looks like the walking dead in his cast couple matches. They been awful. He is ruining his legacy a lil bit each time he comes back. He has sucked for while but refuses to give it up or Vince is so scared of a WWE without taker that he can't pull the plug, even though he only shows up once a year. If Vince was this so called genius. He would have never met Tkaer get beaten at WM sand then for many years to come, you could have brought him in and had him quickly squash the most annoying character in the WWE at that point of time. People would just pop for the entrance, the slot throat taunt and tombstone is all they would want to see. But Vince ruined it and now still brings him to do matches, especially in the main event that he is too old to perform at that level do anymore. Sad. Hopefully he is done soon.

[@codeword632]

@@thomasc.5219 Taker irl could kick ass since he knows ju jitz zu

[@slayerghaleon5039]

I'm still impressed that Teddy went from being a referee to an on-screen character so effortlessly.

[@mazsax999]

He used to be a manager all over. He's one of those guys who's literally done all the jobs in the business. He's a lifer.

[@itsthehumor95]

He was a manager

[@philliphamilton4360]

He is legendary

[@CeeSoph]

I miss Teddy Long, and he was in Wrestler's Court lol (Watch Undertaker's latest interview on Broken Skull Sessions and you'll hear a funny story on why he was there once).

[@doomstadt2371]

The pop Vicky got when she came out for the women's rumble is proof of how over (hated)she was lol

[@mitchellholcomb1561]

That bit was so damn good! All the faces and heels stopping everything to clean out their ears and dump her out the ring. So good.

[@SIR.scufington]

I don't think I've ever cringed with joy like I did at that moment

[@MajesticClangers]

Wrong kind of heat.

[@NickyMorris]

MajesticClangers the wrong kind of heat would go to someone who was not good at their job and getting booed for it. She did an amazing job in her role, if you didn’t like her it’s because her job was well done. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MajesticClangers]

Nicky Morris no the wrong kind of heat is when you get booed cos youre bad television. If someone has the right kind of heat you should want to watch them lose. I just didn’t want to watch her, and I know from other forums I’m not the only one. I stopped watching WWE for a while because of her, she was just boring and unbearable. Unlike someone like Triple H or Edge who were entertaining villains, or McMahon if you want an authority figure example. When McMahon was running the show I hated him but he entertained me, Vicky just made me want the segment to be over

[@SowhYT]

I still have nightmares about Vickie yelling "EXCUSE ME"

[@tim_nj_devil176]

As a bit of humor, I would have loved to have seen a wrestler she was screaming at, drop to mat, put his hands to his ears, flopped around, and when he pulled his hands away, there would be "blood" on his hands and ears.

[@Reservoir_Dog_Games]

I take it you dont watch AEW then 😂🤣

[@emeriethegreatestofalltime]

Damn

[@StrengthOfSamson45]

Which means she did her job well

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΓεωργίου-β4β]

And I remember Book telling Teddy "Come on man"

[@ellwill5709]

Best heel authority figure - Vinnie Mac Best face authority figure - Teddy Long Best creative director - Paul Heyman

[@yoyogamingxd8208]

I agree

[@Insomniac402]

The Authority figure with the biggest balls - Adam Pierce

[@FloridaGuy53]

Worst heel authority figure - Shane O Mac Worst face authority figure - "Tiffany" Worst creative director - Vince Russo

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΓεωργίου-β4β]

​@@FloridaGuy53Worst heel is Mark Adamle

[@FloridaGuy53]

@@ΠαναγιώτηςΓεωργίου-β4β He was a heel?

[@BigTiger_99]

Therapist: Mayo Paul Heyman isn’t real, he can’t hurt you in any way Mayo Paul Heyman: 29:54

[@LJALLDAY600]

Nah dude that's Paul Hellman

[@NewAgeComix]

I still think the anonymous GM should have been Michael Cole. He's reading all the stuff, could say whatever he wants, and its better heel motivation than "yay Miz, boo Bryan"

[@kingnardox8576]

No kap it would've been a great idea for a heel

[@christopherhoulihan1395]

In fairness now Stephanie's time as general manager during the ruthless aggression era was pretty good which wasn't mentioned here

[@payableondeath7]

Regal's stint as Raw GM had so much potential. The heat he got from ending that Cena/Orton main event by literally ending the show was incredible. I really wonder if that was going to be his one WWE title run before his addictions caught up and cut it short

[@SophieCrane-o7v]

I think the Main event of that Raw Regal Cut short was HHH vs Orton & The Game had The Legend Killer in the Crippler Crossface at that moment.

[@reggaeshark420]

The Corporate Kane thing probably landed him a mayoral job.

[@derrickjones7300]

that was my best part of corporate kane when seth rolling hurt kane and he got in a ambulance and got back out the ambulance and he was the monster kane lol

[@stephaniehardy7718]

In terms of Stephanie McMahon's run as a general manager, you guys barely touched her tenure as the GM of Smackdown in the early 2000s.

[@Mello_nation]

Stephanie Hardy she was an amazing face during this time.

[@itsthehumor95]

Her ond SD and Shane on was with WCW or Raw right?

[@ibrahimwaseem9946]

@@itsthehumor95 nah bishoff was on raw

[@emberwolf7727]

Her run as gm back then were amazing days

[@MaddCrazze]

#22 Big match john did WIN. Johnny Ace that is.

[@outlawrip-offartist4161]

People power that’s all you need in life.

[@stealthyshadow567]

10:20 that’s the best description of Shane I have ever heard, honestly I liked Face Shane, he clearly has a different relationship with the wwe than Stephanie and Vince so it made sense that he was rebellious to them. But yes I also like his heel runs as well.

[@malcolmhoppe3577]

Teddy long is just sympathic(?) af If you dont love him, you must fight the UNDERTAKER one on one holla holla playa playa

[@diezel308]

29:53 "I think Adam said 'Hellman' instead of Heyman, we need to do another take." "No no, keep it. I got an idea..."

[@jaqdax2401]

"...his own son, triple H"

[@brandi33]

Jack Tunney should have been #1. He did the most, by far, with the least screen time or attention drawn to himself. Jack was easily the most believable 'Authority' figure in wrestling.

[@tim_nj_devil176]

He certainly played the role with an air of legitimacy, and as a kid I thought Jack Tunney had a position of power. I knew Vince McMahon was the CEO of the WWF, but honestly thought Jack Tunney handled the day-to-day operations of the shows. I did not know the term "booker", but thought that was his position; whereas Vince handled things on the corporate level.

[@jacobsizemore2578]

@Micah Shaw he was the kayfabe president of wwf back in the 80's. He would only really be on tv to announce big matches like warrior vs hulk hogan. He's in the picture at 17:40

[@jamie5140]

Heel GM, James Bond and the Pope.. now that’s a faction I can get behind👌🏼

[@optimus2008]

Jesus Christ, that's a strong faction.

[@czar24productions94]

Pope’s finisher should be the mist but instead of it being dark like Asuka it’s just holy water.

[@andale_andale]

*" You will be forced, Edge, to have a tag team match against Dun Cena and da Undatakah for the world heavyweight championship." Holla Holla Playa*

[@TheGilgameshepic]

The best part of Talking Smack, other than the Miz/Bryan interview, were Renee Young's expressions when he came out with something completely non-WWE approved. The two really worked well together as co-hosts though.

[@twenty-two8651]

Unpopular Opinion: I never minded the anonymous RAW GM. I was like 11 at the time and loved the intrigue and it was proper heel heat for me looking back at it. Reveal was trash still.

[@kaylynowens196]

I didn't mind it too much until the reveal either. People always say it was annoying, but that was the whole point. We weren't ever supposed to like it.

[@nateputerbaugh5709]

Edge going batshit on the computer is lowkey one of Edge's top 5 best moments

[@evanmerwin7979]

Yeah it drew genuine heel heat and put cole over as a heel

[@mazsax999]

I liked the concept, it was just over used.

[@bpwildbill11]

@@ChristopherJames1993 creative was probably like, "ok we need to figure out how to reveal the anonymous GM" and Jim from accounting was like "Hornswaggle?" and they were like, "PERFECT!!!!!! OK, lunch break."

[@Platnex]

Uploaded 14 seconds ago, earliest I have ever been, great idea for a list, should be a good watch. EDIT AFTER WATCHING: I would have put Mick a couple of places higher as he had some wonderful moments, aside from that I can't complain with the list at all.

[@Cosmic_Gorilla]

I feel like his 2016 - 2017 run knocked him down a couple of places.

[@timothygraham4304]

@@Cosmic_Gorilla Yeah, it was sad seeing him at that time. Forgetting lines and basically showing how he is paying for the bumps he took. It isn't worth it even if we enjoyed it.

[@tak1984]

Foley should have been last. Worst authority figure in history portrayed by a glorified stuntman.

[@anointed6386]

When I was 6 years old my dad took me to see Smackdown. The thing I still remember clearly to this day was how loud we all booed gm Kurt Angle.

[@supernovamcr]

I literally have no memory at all of Booker T as a GM. He had the role for a whole year? Well, it was obviously a memorable run...

[@itsthehumor95]

Blame wwe. Booker T is great!

[@supernovamcr]

Yeah he is! I’m shocked I can’t remember it at all

[@HCIbn]

Me too

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΓεωργίου-β4β]

Book: "Teddy, are you jealous of Eve dawg?" Teddy" Come on man, I'm my own man" 😂😂😂😂

[@SheriffOutlaw]

Paige and Teddy and Booker in a way and Jack Tunney kept things fair for the most part while Guerrero,Bichoff,McMahon (Vince and Stephanie) and Heyman played the Bad Guy role so well

[@seantheman1886]

Brad Maddox is a creep.

[@lilmanmullins9193]

He did the whole world a favor and disappear

[@chayden153]

Right?!

[@aidanbrazill4885]

“Tonight we gonna have ourselves a tag team match!! With the person getting the winning pin fall going one one one..with the UNDERTAKAH PLAYA”

[@reimixo]

Holla

[@itsthehumor95]

I read that in his voice. Lol

[@optimus2008]

@@itsthehumor95 Be honest, we all do.

[@ethan-ray]

“after taking many bumps in and out of the ring” jesus adam😂

[@destendgem]

Does anyone else remember when Teddy Long set up a combination of his two loves? A tag team match between MVP & Mr Kennedy (Kennedy) vs Kane & The Undertaker. Try and find this match because I think it's a great underrated gem.

[@HCIbn]

Those where the days I never miss a episode on SD

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΓεωργίου-β4β]

I loved hos feud with Booker T "Come on man!"

[@franklingoodwin]

The answer to who is the secret or anonymous anything in WWE is always Hornswoggle. It's funny because he's a very small man 😄

[@reggiefurlow1]

Vickys phrase “ excuse me me” made my blood run cold” it was perfect😍

[@ConnorLockhartYGO]

I legit kept calling Laurinaitis "John Laryngitis" because of his voice lul

[@bellaknightR597]

Same

[@billding6032]

Obviously Constable Corbin is no. 1 right?

[@SkweezyCox]

"After Paige took a hiatus" You mean when the video of her handicap match in the changing room got leaked?

[@iSynthetic-]

16:10 very true. Steph deserves a lot of credit when you actually think about it

[@emberwolf7727]

Agreed especially in the early 2000s on smackdown

[@IamMonikaDLC]

I still remember Vickie Guerrero looking like a whole snack when she came out rocking that bikini That was so amazing!

[@callmestubz]

I am Monika snack? You mean a five course meal!

[@lizardfreak7948]

Wtf

[@SharpeAnimation]

They used to do her dirty back in the day though.

[@ScizGraffiti]

No one is better than Teddy Longe. No One

[@jacklannon5108]

I grew up with the summer of punk, so John Laurinaitis has a special place in my heart.

[@yoyogamingxd8208]

Cool

[@HCIbn]

WWE’ 13

[@alexrowdyrodrigues9716]

Regal was vastly underated as an authority figure!!! Best one ever!!

[@jtp2007]

Regal was vastly underrated in everything he did. Guy should have been in the HOF already.

[@alexrowdyrodrigues9716]

@@jtp2007 Big time

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

jtp2007 the people who are with the company long term usually wait a while before entering the HOF, he’ll definitely get there but he’s still such an important part of the company

[@christophermxyzptlk7155]

16:40 "She and Triple H were so detestable at that time..." I see what you did there

[@silverback9572]

Plus, William Regal is an authority figure on NXT

[@OmegaTitan37]

Adam since you did not put the player Teddy long first, YOUR GOING ONE ON ONE WITH DA UNDATAKA

[@kaylynowens196]

I was lucky enough to go to a Raw live event when AJ was still the GM. She hadn't been advertised so once the surprise wore off, she got a pretty loud pop. All she did was cut a quick promo, but she was probably the most over person that night.

[@PlusSFC]

every photo of Brad Maddox looks like he's played by a different actor

[@EmoEmu]

I love Kurt Angle but I think you've got him a bit too high on the list here.

[@itsthehumor95]

Much too high

[@emberwolf7727]

My favourite GMs growing up were Stephanie Eric and Paul heymen the early 2000s were amazing especially when Steph was a face and having Paul as a heel after she left were great memories growing up watching smackdown

[@Khameleon269]

William Regal first run was so memorable, made me laugh quite a lot 😂.

[@ferrisfamilygaming3876]

Ohhh, eric as 2 and Vince as 1, I can already tell how unpopular that's going to be. Ppl dont give ppl like eric and vince enough credit. Theyd rather run their mouths about them. I like them being one and two personally.

[@edgymcedgelord5297]

Only one to challenge Eric as 2 is Vickie Guerrero

[@optimus2008]

SmackDown: The house that THEODORE LONG BUILT!

[@reneastorgaterre1954]

Jonathan Coachman deserved to be in the top 10, he was just so much fun to see, he was the bully that's all talk and no game and when we he got what he deserved was really really satisfying, like those times he got in trouble with DX good stuff.

[@HCIbn]

Teddy Long should be ranked number one He really put Smackdown on map.

[@aandlwireless]

Vince makes sense as number one. He was amazing at the attitude era. Many young ppl don't even know. The WWE is a shell of what is was in the attitude era. Even ruthless aggression era was decent.

[@Dylan_Cymru]

Teddy long is my favorite (definitely not cuz he has A contract with me saying if I don't say this he will put me in a match against the undertaker

[@michaelfort143]

Well... I wasn't expecting such blunt honesty about what you think of Trump as a president. Respect for saying how you feel.

[@Camhin1]

His opinion isn't surprising, he's been pretty obvious where he falls on the political spectrum. Also who cares he doesn't even live in America.

[@TimTE01]

@@Camhin1 Dismissive asshole says 'what?'

[@jonnyOysters]

Meh saying you don't like Trump isn't controversial.

[@namikstudios]

Trump was/is widely unpopular and frankly loathed by a good many people outside America, so it's not really at all surprising that a British person holds those views about him. Many Australians feel the same way. A big reason for this is that America is a lot further to the political right. The Democrats are pretty conservative/right wing by international standards, while the Republicans are waaaaay out to the far right. Put it this way - you're far more likely to find someone in Australia or the UK who will support Bernie Sanders' policies than you are likely to find someone who will support Trump's.

[@ImCeeJay]

I would go with Vince, Easy E and Gorilla Monsoon as my top 3.

[@itzshadowz7467]

For what?

[@ryanzuppardi6242]

Teddy Long will always be number one in my book. Holla Holla Holla!!!

[@alexokrat8171]

I would've put mick Foley higher in the list, too 5 at least and surely above teddy long. Yes teddy served the job longer but micks work as a commissioner in 2000 was awesome, and truly the best and most entertaining face authority ever.

[@xgray2012]

I agree.

[@markcook512]

The Patrick boo emoji when Vicki pops up had me dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SeasideDetective2]

AJ was actually a face - though admittedly a face in name only - when she was GM. Remember, Bryan was just transitioning out of being a heel at the time.

[@beausohal3039]

Great video as always. Would love to see a ranking of all the WWE Intercontinental Champions one day. Wanna see if you would put Miz up top

[@bpwildbill11]

Miz would easily be top 5.

[@simbarocksone]

I think Eric Bischoff was the greatest authority figure. 1. He brought back the World Heavyweight Title 2. He drew MASSIVE HEAT 3. And he made the RAW Roulette 4. And finally he introduced the Elimination Chamber ERIC BISCHOFF IS THE GOAT!

[@tylerdurden8270]

ok so I know the anonymous gm was hated, and the point of the heel is to give the good guy someone to fight and to be so hated that when the heel finally gets his come upings it is a joy to watch. so what was the point of hornswoggle being the anonymous gm if you can not do that with him??

[@kingcookie9777]

Triple H became the thing he wanted to end in his time in DX

[@wingerding]

Yup good long time character building.

[@williamtracy9812]

Love em or hate em paul heyman is one of the best talent agents in pro wrestling

[@billylangan768]

NO SATURDAY MORNING SLAM!?!? WTF that’s messed up

[@GunthersLoyalSoldier1307]

Eh, Vickie had go away heat for me. Everytime she was on screen I changed the channel because I don’t wanna hear her voice. “So she got a reaction out of you so it's good” Is pretty much saying “Horror films with constant jump scares are the greatest films ever!” Not negative reactions are good reactions. You could shit in my boot and id have more of a reaction than I did with Vickie as GM.

[@TheFlatCapFromWN5]

27:50 That moment is still one of the few times that I simply cannot watch without smiling at the very least. 😁

[@jonnyOysters]

Top 3 is on point! I feel like you could of gone with Long or Bischoff for the 2nd and third spot. They very much the ying and yang of GMs. When I think of the perfect face GM I thinking of Teddy. When I think of the perfect heel GM I think of Bischoff. They're equal in my eyes. I would of put John Laurnitis higher... His dryness always gave me a chuckle. Mr Excitement! 😄

[@DaRealOFGDEAN]

Nah the anonymous gm should’ve been higher that Jon that was the most boring wrestling ever been

[@Glumandino]

Teddy Long better be number 1 or I will riot

[@thelinedrive]

Now hold on a minute playa. Before you start to riot you must first go one on one with the Undertakah!!!!

[@AddisonHughes955]

Vince McMahon goes brrr

[@kurtpaulsen6579]

Thank you for including the Presidents and Commissioners...

[@tlgkevin4431]

I love these videos so much break job guys. Keep it up!!!

[@belial7428]

Number 1 KING CORBIN!

[@sx2ap]

I don't count Vince cause he's the owner. I thought this was a list of everyone OUTSIDE of Vince and clearly Teddy Long was the best authority figure of the General Manager era

[@alexj7409]

Coachman bearing up Jim Ross in that pic is too funny 😂

[@jedediahcoulbourne1791]

I really don't care what they say in this list I'll always have a soft spot of Teddy Long, I grew up watching him and would pop like a little kid whenever I heard him yell "Holla holla holla"

[@kc_enigma_67]

I’m afraid if Theodore Long isn’t #1 then Adam Pacitti is starting at #1 in a disqualification iron man gauntlet match!

[@kevinminder9209]

Teddy Long and Vince were the best authority figures, hands down lbs

[@Ascisana]

Wow, Byan as GM feels like it was last year but it is actually 4 x.x crazy

[@sheriffkimbo]

Nearly spat out the water I was swallowing when you made the dictionary joke. Damn you, Pacitti.

[@JTmaxx]

How on Earth is Big Johnny so low? PEOPLE POWER!

[@lime7494]

Baron Corbin should've just stayed in the Lone Wolf persona, because I think we can all agree the Baron Corbin Lone Wolf might have just been the Best heel we had

[@laststand1618]

I thought I was the only one that watched Saturday morning slam. How convenient.

[@extremeuzer3]

Just curious but what does an on camera GM do? Are they in charge of anything like booking or TV production?

[@lttv3612]

Donald's the best president we've had in my life time.

[@EIY_Kumar]

what about kane..you forgot kane..?? seriously...????

[@spoon8932]

29. Baron Corbin 28. Mike Adamle 27. Vickie Guerrero 26. Anonymous Raw GM 25. Brad Maddox 24. AJ Lee 23. Sergeant Slaughter 22. Bret Hart 21. Donald Trump 20. Stephanie McMahon 19. Jonathan Coachman 18. Booker T 17. Shawn Michaels 16. Mick Foley 15. Daniel Bryan 14. Kurt Angle 13. Gorilla.Monsoon 12. William Regal 11. Jack Tunney 10. Paul Heyman 9. Ric Flair 8. John Laurinitus 7. Shane McMahon 6. Triple H 5. Paige 4. Stone Cold Steve Austin 3. Teddy Long 2. Eric Bischoff 1. Vince McMahon

[@aaronfetty93]

I used to love watching Monday Night Rawr lol. Love these vids keep up the great work

[@seandenapoli9180]

35:08 What the hell is this.

[@yoyogamingxd8208]

I dunno...

[@danielwebster5748]

A lot of people don't believe it AAA to be stuck with NXT and Shane has already been touted by McMahon as the eventual owner of Raw and SmackDown

[@yoyogamingxd8208]

AAA?

[@lexi3312]

I kinda loved hornswaggle bein the GM. He is the number one joke act and decided to troll all of RAW. I kinda wish they kept having him pop up like a gremlin fuckin with everything.

[@loveallah512]

I love these ranked worst to best shows.

[@realjenil]

I know Vince is #1 in this list before watching this video 😎😎😎

[@TR0VEX.]

WAIT THERE HAS BEEN 29?!? GODDAMN

[@liloiax22]

Teddy Long was the GM of Smackdown from 2004-2012? I knew he was there for a while but I had no idea he was there for 8 friggin' years... n I know they sorta mentioned it but I seriously wonder how many times he came out to the ramp n made a tag team match let's do the math... 52 weeks in a year obviously means 52 shows per year, 52×8=416 so the answer issssssss... a billion? Yes, Teddy Long made a billion tag matches during his 8 year run as Smackdown GM lol

[@Djiehh]

My dictionary must be broken, it had a picture of Marty Scurll where you said I'd find William Regal.

[@434444334]

21:02 im still waiting on that ironman match with the broom

[@kevinpalmer9756]

I think the Raw Guest Hosts, as a whole, should have been given one spot on this list, as you did praise the role.

[@00y93]

31:38 I immediately started to hear the boos.

[@mikeedwards6115]

Vickie Guerrero was the original Karen.