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@aaric3783

24 күн бұрын

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@MisterBoy316

24 күн бұрын

You’ve been proving everyone wrong for the last year.. I look forward to seeing you take on Thor at full strength

@gabrielguerrero3404

23 күн бұрын

@@MisterBoy316 until Thor gets his pressing back where it was then he’s not at full strength

@MisterBoy316

23 күн бұрын

@@gabrielguerrero3404 yes that's sort of what "full strength" means.. whether that is achievable this year or will take a bit longer seems to be the big question. It's not a quick injury to recover from

@gabrielguerrero3404

23 күн бұрын

@@MisterBoy316 your comment implied you were talking about the Shaw classic competition….and that’s not nearly enough time since that’s what Mitchel was talking about in his comment because that’s what Loz was also talking about in the video. Did you need me to say exactly this “Thor won’t be back at full strength by then”?

In my opinion, assuming all the top guys turn up healthy, the Shaw classic is going to be the true battle this year to see who the strongest man in the world is, not WSM

@svenske71

25 күн бұрын

Agreed

@simondean5227

25 күн бұрын

Same case as last year

@franz61xxl13

25 күн бұрын

100% Agreed

@Kimera92

25 күн бұрын

WSM has become a joke compared to all these other shows that started recently. It has always been, but now that we have better competitions to watch, it makes the WSM almost pointless imho

@TheJBSFamily

25 күн бұрын

Yup

Thor being back and boycotting WSM and GiantsLive is the best news I've heard all year.

@Xplora213

24 күн бұрын

It’s important to put your money where your mouth is. Thor has some mouth, it’s good to see him back it up.

@user-dd8yk1gw9p

19 күн бұрын

Why he boycotted them? Guess need to watch his channel

@Xplora213

19 күн бұрын

@@user-dd8yk1gw9p It could be argued that WSM and Giants (aka Colin) is rigging comps against him in favour of Brits. I can see the argument there; strongman is not standardised and its easy to design a comp around an athlete's best points.

@a-a-rondavis9438

14 күн бұрын

​@@user-dd8yk1gw9pThor has verbally stated he's not competing at any Colin-involved Strongman show, so GL and WSM are out. He still wants ASC, SMOE, and Rogue Inv.

Let's be real, Brian's show represents the world's strongest man better than the actual comp does (hence strongest man on Earth). He's changing things!

@petershortland478

25 күн бұрын

Thing is tho WSM is run by people who work for IMG unfortunately who don't really know enough about strongman at all this is why it needs to be on its own

@Gndlf_TheOrange

25 күн бұрын

@petershortland478 100%. Brian runs it by strongmen for strongmen. Worlds do it mostly for TV now it seems.

@jetsum

25 күн бұрын

​@@petershortland478exactly

@dantethunderstone2118

24 күн бұрын

Wsm will always be more prestigious than the title Brian bought because he couldn’t win wsm anymore

@Gndlf_TheOrange

24 күн бұрын

@dantethunderstone2118 what a stupid comment.

Hilariously, I found out that Hafþór was definitely going to the Shaw Classic last Saturday. He was at a convention in my hometown of Victoria BC, and I chatted with him a bit about strongman stuff, and he mentioned it. I WANTED so badly to spill the beans on the Sunday livestream, but figured it wasn't my place. Side note Hafþór Isa very well spoken person, and nice to fans and random strangers. Won me over.

@rickswordfire4774

25 күн бұрын

Big props for not spilling the beans

@hulkslayer626

25 күн бұрын

Good job not saying anything. You got some inside info that you shouldn't have, and were properly aware of it and respectful of the one who took the time to talk to you to not repeat it. The world needs more people like you! Sooooo many people would have said something just to make themselves feel temporarily special. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👍

@scottmacgregor3444

25 күн бұрын

Well thanks. I feel like having the respect to keep it to yourself shouldn't be a big deal, but I also understand the temptation. I mean, me posting "I already knew" is kinda in the same, trying to seem special to internet strangers, vein. On the other hand, it's at least something to talk about and helps Loz's algorithm hunting.

@odysseusnissan

25 күн бұрын

Respect!!!

@Kimera92

25 күн бұрын

@@scottmacgregor3444 posting "I already knew" isnt exactly the same since you arent spoiling anything and arent messing with any big announcements that Hafthor and specially Shaw had in mind. You can brag about all you want, seems like it was a special day after all

Brian will not stop until this is THE show that others strive to be. This will be one heck of a battle.

Kudos to Brian for developing this comp. Hope all the top guys stay injury free to be there. Thor confirming is such a boost to the sport I General but an even bigger one for Shaw.

i PURCHASED VIP FOR THIS SHOW. NOW I AM BEYOND EXCITED

@morganalbrecht9411

25 күн бұрын

Same! Can’t wait!!!

@daltonmason62

25 күн бұрын

Same! I was pumped before, but now I'm even MORE excited!

@daltonmason62

24 күн бұрын

@@orlandopockets6372 I just had regular tickets last year and even those were amazing! Made going the VIP route this year a no brainer

@ermeriodsassperini

22 күн бұрын

I need to attend this event in person. For now, I'll continue watching online.

World Strongest Man needs to get its act together.

@petershortland478

25 күн бұрын

Try telling that to IMG they stopping WSM from actually developing

@elliottengstrand5988

25 күн бұрын

Yeah it's really getting embarrassing how outdated WSM is becoming in almost every respect. Weird, poorly tested events, a stone off that most people don't like, no live stream, bad promotion. . . The list just goes on. They are still acting like strongman is a niche circus act and not a genuine sport.

@MrTVx99

25 күн бұрын

Does anyone even care about that show anymore? Stopped watching, or should i say, looking at spreadsheets for that show. Kudos to whoever wins in the show but I value Shaw Classic and Arnolds titles way more now.

@LilTreat

25 күн бұрын

If it wasn't for the name and lineage of being the longest running contest it doesn't hold a candle to the Arnold, Giants live events and the Shaw classic. Even watching the MVM classic the end of last year was so fun to watch on livestream, that's better run than WSM

@Kimera92

25 күн бұрын

@@elliottengstrand5988 you said it perfectly. it does feel like a circus act

My preferred line-up: Austin Andrade. Lucas Hatton Mitch. Bobby T. Hafthor. Maxime Tom S. Evan Luke S. Tristain H Trey. Matt Ragg Aivars. Pavlo K. Oleksii. Tom Evans Alternates: Marcus Crowder, Kane Francis, and Wes Derwinsky

I think Mat Ragg is a big threat to the big boy's club.

@1vootman

25 күн бұрын

Not to Thor

I'm glad he's doing the Shaw Classic. It's already become one of the best comps and strongman.

Great news I love Brian’s show, sorry I’ve been missing I broke my back last year and this year I lost a big toe from a deep cut and diabetes complications. All the best from Australia

Imagine Thor pulls 505 or 510 and looks Eddie right in the eyes as he pulls it 😂😂 It would go down in history.

@ben1ben2ben1

25 күн бұрын

If Thor pulls over 501 WITHOUT a suit, Eddie is going to have a meltdown

@thepsychopimp

24 күн бұрын

@@ben1ben2ben1Nah, I think Eddie would shake his hand and congratulate him

@antoniocenteno1483

24 күн бұрын

@@thepsychopimp LOL, if the way he acted before getting his ass kicked in the boxing mtch thaught something to us is that Eddie is a bitch

@Bossman-ud9kh

24 күн бұрын

He pulls 505 then goes and shakes Eddie’s hand.

@Xplora213

24 күн бұрын

@@thepsychopimpyep, I think it would be a load off Halls mind. No more arguments.

With the Shaw Classic now having “the strongest man on earth” as its title, Brian has set his comp up as what’s going to replace WSM

@ben1ben2ben1

25 күн бұрын

If Thor wins it, it would be a MASSIVE step into taking the top spot as the most prestigious contest. Thor won't do WSM and if he wins Strongest Man On Earth the Worlds Strongest Man title would have a huge asterisk next to to it

Aivars Šmaukstellis, Ondřej Fojtů, Tom Stoltman, Luke Stoltman, Evan Singleton, Pavlo Kordiaka, Oleksii Novikov, Rauno Heinla, Trey Mitchell, Bobby Thompson, Maxim Boudreault, Lucas Hatton, Mat Ragg.

@jaket2274

24 күн бұрын

Tom Evans, Mitch Hooper, Thor

My top 16 in the world for the Shaw classic: 1. Mitchell Hooper (Canada) 1x WSM 2. Hafthor Bjornsson (Iceland) 1x WSM 3. Tom Stoltman (Scotland) 2x WSM 4. Evan Singleton (USA) 5. Mateusz Kieliszkowski (Poland) 6. Martins Licis (USA) 1x WSM 7. Trey Mitchell (USA) 8. Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine) 1x WSM 9. Bobby Thompson (USA) 10. Pavlo Nakonechnyy (Ukraine) 11. Aivars Smaukstelis (Latvia) 12. Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine) 13. Matthew Ragg (New Zealand) 14. Gavin Bilton (England) 15. Thomas Evans (USA) 16. Luke Stoltman (Scotland)

@veryawesomename1468

25 күн бұрын

Gav Bilton is Wales by the way, not England :)

@jaket2274

25 күн бұрын

Evans over Gav and is Nakonechnyy healthy? Those would be my only changes

@rumham7863

25 күн бұрын

Nakonechnyy got in a really bad car accident, only just back in the gym

@dantethunderstone2118

24 күн бұрын

Martins has said he’s not doing Shaw classic, mateusz might not be healthy yet (torn Achilles takes time to recover) wide pavlo probably won’t be healthy yet Luke might retire after wsm

@dantethunderstone2118

24 күн бұрын

@@jaket2274Tom evans is more proven at the top level than gav

The Shaw Classic is going to be the premiere show of the year soon if not already. This year it will have the top stongmen of the world! I can't wait, already have my tickets. Me and my son are so excited!

@TheJBSFamily

25 күн бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯

Absolutely awesome Thor will definitely break his deadlift record

This is going to be the best comp and will display who the strongest man is.

Personally I'm excited by the developing story-arc of Liz figuring out how to sort out the lighting for filming. I thought this one looked much better 👍

Thor definitely has a strong chance at winning and I think will definitely podium for sure. With the events and if Tom competes... it will be a really close battle I think between Tom, Mitch, and Thor. Even if Thor's overhead isn't top notch... he's so strong in pretty much all the other events. Mitch's work capacity though I think is what will make him contend for first place. His ability to push through 8 events over two days and perform at a top 3 level at each of them with the chance to win a couple (power medley and fingers into stairs I think are his to win)... he could very well pull out a first place even if he isn't the strongest in every event.

The Shaw Classic is obviously going to be GREAT!

Aivers. Did great on the stones and power stairs last year. Last year I was a bit disappointed Hix dropped out to concentrate on the deadlift but I'm not sure he has done enough recently to get an invite this year unless he is just there to concentrate on the deadlift and to push Thor on the record

Can someone remind me which shows had Tom vs Thor on atlas stones? Only one I can remember off the top of my head is WSM 2019. I'd also point out that Tom never beat Thor's record on the old heavy set of Giants Live's stones. IMO they're tied for best stone lifters of all time

@BigLozOfficial

25 күн бұрын

2018 WUS Dubai 2019 Europe’s strongest man 2019 WSM

@andrewgilbertson5356

25 күн бұрын

Plus Hafthor is better at natural stones.

@flovin123

25 күн бұрын

@@BigLozOfficialdid Hafthor need to push himself in the stones or did he already have enough points to win the show ?

@DeadLifter-rl9en

25 күн бұрын

@@flovin123Didn't need to push himself & at WSM 2019 he was injured

@cisrael468

25 күн бұрын

@@flovin123 jus googled the show results. 2019 ESM Thor went in with a 9.5 point lead and only did 3 stones, so without watching footage I'm assuming he just did enough to secure the comp win. At 2018 WUS he went into stones with a 5.5 point lead and although I don't specifics for the number of stones or times I'm assuming he pushed it a little more since he was 3rd behind brian and tom. Again without watching the footage tough to say. On paper 2019 WSM seems like the only matchup where thor was really gunning for it but he had also been competing all week with a torn plantar fascia so definitely not at his best. So IMO i'd call them tied on atlas stones but Thor has the clear edge on natural stones

You two have by far the best strongman reports on KZread. Looking forward to Tom, Mitchell and Thor going at it again!

IF Trey is OK he will do well at Shaw. Oleskii if fit has a couple of good events. T Rex is better at Giants Live shows. However, Mitch, Hafthor, & Tom for the podium must be a good bet. Not sure about the order. If Tom wins WSM ? Will he be fav? If Mitch wins WSM he only needs Strongestman on Earth to claim the BIG FOUR in a 12 month period. He would also be the first to hold all 4 at the same time. It certainly makes for a better show having Thor back.

The Classic is getting better and bigger.Happy for Brian and the athletes

0:50 "more than a lot of the big names will probably do this year" Initially sounded like "will probably do this shit" for a moment. I got whiplash

Glad to see other big comp could dethrone WSM's old fashioned events and broadcast

Fantastic news. This competition is going to be unbelievable. Really hoping Thor can get his pressing power back in time!

WSM could learn alot from Brian

@antoniocenteno1483

24 күн бұрын

They had years to learn from the Arnold´s, saddly i don´t think they will try anything new

Auntie Liz and Uncle Loz need to be invited!! Let's get that commentary going LIVE from the event!!

Best competition of them all. Best events and weights to truly determine the strongest.

Tbh wouldve loved to see brian on the max deadlift last year cant wait to see Thor Smash it 🔥

You got your dream trio. Tom is now signed up for the shaw classic

Hattan for the Shaw! Him and Thomas Evans are my favorite newbies

I would also love to see Uncle Loz as the commentator at the show also.

Will u all be announcing at the Shaw Classic

Lucas Hatton has been overlooked alot

I’m all set to go

Usually Brian already puts out full athlete lists early in the year, but it's a good idea to wait and watch some more shows to make sure you'[ve got the best and don't have half the field being injured in the next 4 months.

@nolan564

25 күн бұрын

My guess is hes finding replacements. Licis and Kielskowski both are being replaced(I think both said next competition is Rogue) and potentially a few others.

@TheJBSFamily

25 күн бұрын

He is putting names out daily now it seems

Lucas!!

That is exciting!

Thor has been out for a while. These shows will let him know where he is at. I have no doubt he will come back. He is getting bigger and stronger. his peck tear makes a difference. He will get there. He looks way bigger and stronger.

I like the no Figure 8 straps, people can hold the weight with their fingertips and artificially cut the range of motion. Also, I would think that if somebody passed out while lifting with the Figure 8 straps that they would be propelled headfirst into the platform.

Im excited to see if Luke is also going. What a showing at Europe's. Lets not forget Hooper is the WSM, Rogue winner, Arnold's winner AND second place at Shaw's last year.

I'm more excited for this than WSM,

Remember Loz, height and weight isn’t always a guaranteed thing on Fingal’s Fingers… Last year at WSM Brian actually failed to finish them, which is surprising given that he made it look so easy in training. We can probably blame Rauno for that, but who’s to say it won’t happen Thor this year if he too gets pushed in earlier events

love u 2

The Shaw Classic is quickly becoming the premier event in strongman

Tom just has been confirmed!

Tom got confirmed as well today. Can’t wait for this comp 👍 My pick for the lineup would be Mitch hooper Tom stoltman Thor bjornson Evan singleton Trey Mitchell Luke stoltman Oleksii novikov Pavlo kordiaka Matt ragg Bobby Thompson Lucas Hatton Maxime boudreault Avairs smaukstelis Austin Andrade Adam bishop Gavin Bilton Mateusz if he’s fit by then Probably forgetting some obvious ones

HELL YES

Looking forward to this show more than WSM to be honest, going to be epic! 💪💪💪

Just remember not to count out Trey Mitchell right now only two people have won the Shaw Classic and he will be the only one there this year. The big heavy contest suits Trey's strengths.

@BigLozOfficial

24 күн бұрын

Looking forward to seeing Trey back

Shaw classic is to see who is the strongest, wsm is to see who is well rounded

@gabrielpeterson3991

24 күн бұрын

The strongest is the most well rounded. The events for Shaw are way better than for WSM.

@TheJBSFamily

24 күн бұрын

Shaw has events that test every aspect. SMOE for the win.

I'd like to see more of Fojtu. He was very impressive at Europe's.

I think there should be six or so events world wide on which stats are kept on as many competitions as possible. Stats should help seed athletes like in tennis. Invites should be 70% stats and 30% draw cards and wild cards. I’d also like all mixed comps with coverage left to the media. Want women’s results, then measure them like in a marathon? But I’m a novice, even as a fan. What do you reckon is probs more relevant and better informed❤

The three big Canadians need to be there. Boudreault , Caron and Hooper 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in any order. Hooper came in 2nd last year.

Hooper - Tom - Thor.. EPIC battle

Thor is the GOAT, he will win this competition.

@Ryan-wx1bi

25 күн бұрын

Only if his pressing power is back

@ben1ben2ben1

25 күн бұрын

@@Ryan-wx1bi He doesn't need it to be back. Just improved. He has two events he is a lock to win already. He just needs to be middle of the pack or better in the pressing

Tom also announced that he will be there as well. This realllllly is going to be the superbowl of strongman shows🎉

I think Lucas Hatton will get a call from Brian. Some of the guys that have been, but fizzled each year are probably gonna get to watch the event.

If Thor lifts 505 in competition in front of Eddie, he’d be the first to shake his hand. He’d consider it a matter of pride

I wonder if Thor would do DB right handed? I know he's lefty, but that's where his pec tear was. Very much excitement!

@Hesher93

23 күн бұрын

At the Arnolds UK he did it with his left hand

The best laff was when Thor smashed Eddie the gob💩 in that boxing match 🤣🤣

Cant wait for strongest man on Earth. Yes WSM is important for strongman and the OG of strongman. But year after year. Its losing fans by how they run it. Yes its still great for strongman for sponsors, social media etc. But little by little....rogue and brians show will start to really be the top and arnolds

@ben1ben2ben1

25 күн бұрын

It doesn't help WSM that Thor wont compete either

@Kamyen316

25 күн бұрын

@ben1ben2ben1 it's fine. He's better off not competing in that and just focus around rogue, arnolds and shaw classic

By the way, Big Loz is Mitchell's coach

Can't wait to see Thor deadlift 3.1 Eddie Halls with no suit.

Both Luke stoltman and hatton would be deserved invites imo

@sutton_trout

25 күн бұрын

@@orlandopockets6372 you don’t thing Europe’s strongest man should be at worlds? I understand what you’re saying, but this year wouldn’t be a charity year, Europe’s champion is more than deserving of a spot.

@AbsoRuud76

23 күн бұрын

@@sutton_trout Europe's Strongest Man without Tom, Matteusz and Thor competing.

This is going to be good.

I think the bad blood between Thor and Eddie settled reasonably well after the fight. They hardly talk about each bother anymore but I would respect Eddie so much if he was willing to present Thor with his prize if he breaks the world record.

Thor, Lucas, Bobby, T-Rex, Luke, Tom, Oscar, Maxime, Mitch, Oleksii, Trey. I think those are all a given. Maybe Matteusz, Gavin.

@AbsoRuud76

23 күн бұрын

Oh and we also need Grizzly there!

Jesus loz you look like part man part 🐻 I never thought you were so hairy. Great video as always loving the content

Nice! Im still rooting for Mitchell.

Random question that has nothing do with shaw classic but how come we not see alot of Eythór Melsted has he been injured or not performing well to get invites

@Hesher93

23 күн бұрын

He retired strongman got to expensive for him, he worked all day, just so he could buy food, supplements etc.. And with a child coming he wanted to be with his family and be financially stable for them.

I think someone should be looking at TOM HAVILAND...

Hafthor beat Tom at the natural stones when Tom and Luke were guest lifters at a Icelands strongest man comp.

Why is there no video talking about what went down in Europe strongest man other then the behind the scenes??

Loz & Liz should be invited

I respect the Shaw Classic as the top competition in the world(I mean the planet). WSM is still probably considered number 1(for now) with Rogue, Arnolds, and Giants next. Having Thor compete will motivate Hooper to workout that much harder(and smarter). I know theres fat chance of it happening...but I would love to see Brian surprise everyone and compete in his show again.

Shaw Classic is the new World’s, in my opinion

Providing all is fit, I see Mitch winning everything.

I think it is to early to say but the 16 should be: No questions asked: Mitch, Tom, Thor, Andrade and Evan. If healthy and recovered: Trey and Novikov. If they don't underperform on their next few competitions: Luke, Aivars, Ragg, Hatton. Other names that could all be a threat, but still early to say who is the best: Crowder, Hoat, Bobby, Max, Derwinsky, Fojtu, Oskar, Bilton, Shane, Bishop

It might come down between Tom and Thor, with Mitch in 3rd. I expect Mitch to do well on every event bar Keg Toss and Dumbbell (let's just say refereeing at Shaw won't be as lenient as WSM 2023). Having said this, Tom might lose some points on the deadlift so this very well could be a three-horse race.

As much as id love to see thor go for 501+, id rather see him aim to win the show and not risk injuries. Ofc if he does both then..wow

Lucas, Matt ragg, tom, Mitch, Thor, trey, Evan, aivers, ondra, pavlo, Luke, Gavin. Not sure about the last 4

Heres who I suspect Brian will invite, 1. Mitch 2. Thor 3. Tom Stoltman 4. Luke Stoltman 5. Oleksii 6. Trey 7. Bobby 8. Evan Singleton 9. Aivars 10. Tom Evans 11. Austin Andrade 12. Matt Ragg 13. Gav 14. Kevin 15. Maxime I think a podium spot at Britain's might be enough for Gav and I can't imagine Brian not involving Maxime and Kevin. My list would probably be the same, except Kevin would be out for Hatton, and Gav and Maxime's spots would go to whichever two of Gav/Max/Bish/Flowers/Kordiyaka do the best at Worlds

Go Liz, saying Fingles Fingers perfectly twice....unless the bloopers reel tells a different story

I'd like to see Shane Flowers compete at it. We haven't seen his full potential yet. He's got massive and still young 💪

The 16 athletes I think should be there are - Thor Mitch Tom Luke Evan Pavlo K Novikov Matt Ragg Bobby Austin Lucas Hatton Aivars Tom Evans Trey Big Gav Rauno (Part of me would love for Hicksy to get an invite too as it’s the sort of comp that would’ve suited him in previous years, especially last year)

@JohnDuffy-bq8wg

25 күн бұрын

Ii think hicksy will need to do well at world's to get an invite, I hope he does

@gregscannell

24 күн бұрын

He’s not invited to WSM unfortunately John - just focusing on deadlift championship in Vegas later in the year it seems

Tom confirmed!! The Stone-Battle is gonna be insane... Show of the Year.

Tom Stoltman & Luke Stoltman, 1st & 2nd ❤

I still want to see Rauno get an invite... and maybe that would be when Brian adds a stone-off event to the mix. LOL!

@sammcclure1553

25 күн бұрын

I don't think Rauno would do it that close to deadlift championship. I'd love to see what he could do on deadlift and stone, but I'd be surprised if he does it.

I hope Thor keeps getting better and starts to push Mitch, he is so dominant right now imagine what he could do when he is really pushed

@ben1ben2ben1

25 күн бұрын

Mitch is so good because he keeps pushing himself no matter how much he wins. Thor getting back to 2018 Thor won't change how Mitch pushes himself

Tom is the obvious next invite, but after that it's got to be Bobby Thompson and Evan Singleton. They have been neck and neck this year at the Rogue and Arnolds.

@TheJBSFamily

25 күн бұрын

Tom confirmed today

With this being the last of the current big 4 shows that Mitch and Thor havent won, (with Tom having never won Arnolds or Rogue as well as the Shaw) this show is a legacy builder for certain.

The Shaw Classic goes to show how good something can be when the promoters give a crap. It has already left WSM in the dust.

Get Lucas there !! Still upset WSM haven't invited him !! Come on guy's 😢