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Ted Arcidi

Nickname: World's Strongest Man, Mr. 705, The Boss of the Bench Press

Height: 5' 11

Weight: 295 lbs.

From: Nashua, NH

Birthday: Jun 16th

Feds Worked For: WCCW, WWF, Stampede (Canada)

Finisher: Bearhug

Career Highlights: -WCCW Texas Champion

Affiliates: Percy Pringle

Other Facts: -Sometimes billed from Boston, MA
-Made the jump from powerlifting to wrestling
-Was the first man to bench press 705 1/2 pounds in 1985.
-Participated in the Battle Royal at Wrestlemania II along with some NFL stars, which was won by Andre the Giant
-Runs the largest Women's gym in New England and sells cardio equipment in a business he owns in Manchester, NH.
-Owns a supplement company called Arcidi Strength Systems
-He often appears on ESPN doing color and interviews during various "World's Strongest Man" competitions.
-Was instrumental in the initial strength training of Triple H and Chyna. He also helped get them connected with Killer Kowalski to begin their wrestling training. According to Triple H, Arcidi discouraged him in every way, shape and form from becoming part of the wrestling industry.