"The Godfather" is more than ready for the challenge.
Mark Long has popped up on WWE television on more than one occasion this year. He and The Miz celebrated after The Miz turned on Logan Paul and then he showed up at NXT Spring Breakin’ on Tuesday, May 3. Mark appeared on camera to support Grayson Waller, his apparent BFF, in his bout against Nathan Frazier. Despite the star power in his corner, Waller still lost to Frazier.
Speaking to TV Insider about his time at WrestleMania and NXT, “The Godfather” revealed that it wouldn't be such a wild idea if you wound up in the ring within the next six months.
"The Miz and I had a huge moment at WrestleMania. I got introduced to the NXT guys in Orlando. It was awesome. I wouldn’t be surprised if you saw me in the ring at some point in the next six months doing something," said Long. "The fans are the same as reality TV fans. They love it. They were eating it up. Grayson [Waller], my buddy on NXT, is a heel now. So I was having everyone boo me and yelling at people in the crowd. The announcers gave me the proper introduction as the MTV Challenge legend."
Long is set to compete in season three of The Challenge All-Stars, which premieres on Paramount+ on Wednesday, May 11. He is a two-time Challenge winner.
Mark Long, who is currently 50, explained why he is coming back for this third season of All-Stars.
“[Around] season 2, I got offered to do Worst Cooks in America on Food Network. That was a fish-out-of-water thing for me because I literally am not a cook. I didn’t even have a full set of pots and pans when I did that show. I did that because I wanted to introduce myself to a new audience. Then I caught wind of how epic the third season [of The Challenge] was going to be. The funny thing is when I get the call to be a cast member, even though I’m an executive producer, they tell me the least of any cast member. I am so in the dark. I have always found The Challenge to be my family and the roots of what I enjoy the most. I feel like it’s the most talked about, sought-after Challenge in years. Then they announced the cast; Wes is coming back and Jordan, who we haven’t seen in a while. Nia [Moore] and Veronica [Portillo] coming back. So many big-time players. Everyone is bringing their best. It’s such a good group. I couldn’t say no,” he explained.
Long’s buddy, Miz, recently announced that his reality show, Miz & Mrs. has been renewed for a third season on the USA Network. Learn more here.
