Saturday: Meet Ted Arcidi in Whitestone

Ted Arcidi will appear for a special signing event presented by The Wrestling Universe on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Red Parrot Restaurant & Bar, located at 9-17 Clintonville Street, Whitestone, NY 11357. Tickets will be available the day of the event, with photo opportunities and autographs priced at $25 each, or a combo package available for $40.

Ted Arcidi is a former professional wrestler and world-record-holding powerlifter who made history by becoming the first man to officially bench press over 700 pounds in competition. During his time in the WWF in the mid-1980s, Arcidi was billed as the "World’s Strongest Man"—the first person the company ever promoted with that title. His unmatched strength and massive frame set him apart in the ring, leading to memorable appearances against some of the top stars of the era. Arcidi’s legacy lives on as both a pioneering force in strength athletics and a powerful presence in professional wrestling history.