Stephen Cepello

For the wrestler who competed as Steve Strong in Montreal and Puerto Rico in the 1980s, see Steve DiSalvo.

Stephen Cepello
Cepello, circa 1978
Birth nameStephen Cepello
Born (1949-06-29) June 29, 1949 (age 75)[1]
Arizona, United States[2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Steve Strong[2]
Billed height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[2]
Billed weight282 lb (128 kg)[2]
Trained byMac McFarland[3]
Debut1973[4]
Retired1980

Stephen Cepello (born June 29, 1949) is an American artist and former professional wrestler. As a wrestler, he was best known by his ring name, "The California Terminator" Steve Strong. After retiring from wrestling to focus on his art career, he was selected to paint the official Governor's Mansion and Minnesota State Capitol portraits of former wrestler and Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura.

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