The former Intercontinental champion has regularly showed off the power he possesses in televised action but in 2012, in the buildup to the WrestleMania 28 match between John Cena and The Rock, fans got to see something even more impressive as he bench pressed 575-pounds, breaking the record as Cena's Florida-based gym. A former power lifter, E broke four Florida state records. He deadlifted 799-pounds and squatted 711-pounds. His body is perfectly sculpted through years of bodybuilding and the strength he has garnered over the years has helped him excel between the ropes. Whether he is competing against smaller stars such as Kofi Kingston and Dolph Ziggler or mixing it up with heavyweights like Kane and Mark Henry, E has the has the tools necessary to deliver the Big Ending to each and every one of them.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
