Ted Arcidi
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Ted Arcidi was a professional wrestler and powerlifter who debuted in Vince McMahon's WWF in late 1985. Though massive in size and impressive in strength. Arcidi faced other "strongmen" such as Big John Studd and Hercules Hernandez during his stint. He was released upon the return of Ken Patera (who, incidently was instrumental in his signing with Titan Sports-WWF) after his prison term because Vince McMahon did not want to have issues with the "World's Strongest Man" title between the two with Arcidi's relatively basic skills and Patera's proficientcy.
In the late eighties, Arcidi moved on the World Class Championship Wrestling in Dallas, Texas, where he was known as "Mr. 705" (Refering to his world record bench press.) He was managed by Percival Pringle III (later Paul Bearer in the WWE) where he was part of a stable of wrestlers including Rick Rude, the Dingo (Ultimate) Warrior and Cactus Jack Manson (Mick Foley). Arcidi captured that organizations Texas Heavyweight Title in 1988.
Arcidi left the organization in 1990 to persue other endeavors. He did make several appearances in the Caribbean, however, never came back to national stature.
Arcidi now runs New England's largest women's gym in Manchester New Hampshire and owns his own supplement company called Arcidi Strength Systems. He also is acting in bit parts and commercials.
He was instrumental in the initial strength coaching of both Paul Levesque (Hunter Hearst Helmsley - HHH and Joanie Laurer (Chyna) and assisted them in contacting Killer Kowalski, who trained them for wrestling.
Arcidi was the first man to bench press 700 pounds. His lifetime best in a contest was 725 pounds. He is sometimes known as "The Boss of the Bench Press".
Arcidi's hometown is Nashua, New Hampshire.
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