Teddy Reade

Last updated
Teddy Reade
Birth nameTheodore Reade
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) 4x4
Cassius
Kash
Cash
Ted Reade
Teddy Reade
Billed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Billed weight400 lb (180 kg)
Trained by WCW Power Plant
Debut1996
Retired2008

Theodore Reade [1] is an American professional wrestler who is known for his short-lived stint in World Championship Wrestling. As of 2013 Reade was working on the independent circuit.[ citation needed ]

Contents

World Championship Wrestling

In 1999 Reade went under the ring name 4x4 and debuted in World Championship Wrestling as a member of Master P's No Limit Soldiers along with BA, Chase Tatum, Konnan, Rey Mysterio, Jr. and Swoll. [2] They later feuded with The West Texas Rednecks due to the Rednecks hatred of rap music. After the soldiers broke up 4x4 changed his name to Cassius by joining a heel stable called Harlem Heat 2000 and acted as a bodyguard, the group, consisting of the leader Stevie Ray, Big T and manager J. Biggs, then began feuding with Booker T. although the feud didn't last long and Harlem Heat 2000 began to split up. [3] [4] Reade's presence would draw attention of the audience simply due to his enormous physical size.

Championships and accomplishments

Personal life

Has worked as a bodyguard for Mike Tyson, 50 Cent, Winky Wright, Robbie Keane and other celebrities. [1]

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References

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