I cant wait for this years competitions, I hope Mitch doesn't dominate fully again, nothing against him, hes a one off freak , but I remember when Schumacher was dominating F1, it became boring, and it shouldn't be, watching someone perform to perfection, i just want to see the other guys pick their game up now which I'm sure they will. Mitch has given Strongman a huge shake up and its only going to get better from here. I hope Luke Richardson stays injury free and Lucas Hatton is a very dangerous guy, especially in the overhead stuff. Loving the channel Terry, all the best.
@@baldymagoo I think this could be a breakout year for a few guys. Mitch raises the bar at the end of last year so some will have to and I’m sure will step up
Great list. Agree with them all. I personally reckon wide Pav will need some time to really get back into it but if he can go injury free for a year or two, that guy is a monster and could wreck havoc on the current strongman pecking order. Richardson is finally getting into that kind of shape where he could cause problems in 2025 to the elite guys. Think Evan has a similar issue as what you had back in the day with Brian and Big Z which is, how do you beat two of the very best ever to do it? He has that with Tom and Mitch. I think he always comes in second to at least one of them at WSM and he is a bit older than both of them too.
Really enjoy these types of videos Terry, I think Lucas Hatton could have a good year getting close to Mitch if he continues to improve, Tom too if he can lock in hard for some of the other comps.
@@TobyLifelyis he officially qualified? Gonna be tough for the Americans to get in this year. He’s got some events he’s exceptional at so if they fall his way he has an outside chance I’d say but across the board not sure he’s quite there yet. Hopefully proves me wrong
@@terryhollands Good point yeah, I think itll depend on how he performs at the Arnolds. 3rd Place at SMOE will put him in good stead though. Hopefully we will see him at giants live as well. Certainly with the right set of events he has a good chance. I think you covered the main guys with the best chance though.
@ it’s difficult for the guys now! We’re hearing less athletes this year so unlikely more than one American in each group, trey is qualified, Evan has to have an invite after coming 3rd, Licis gets a space if he competes so that’s 3 spots gone for the us guys
You made a good point about Thor. He is sponsored by Rogue and Reign. Both of which sponsor Worlds so I'm sure there will be talks between WSM, Those sponsors and Thor. Just a podium with money for his personal endorsements on top would make good business sense for all parties. Personally I want to see him back at world's as it would be great for the sport in general
I truly hope wide pavlo comes back well as I would love to see Luke’s rivalry start up again as they both pushed each other through junior power lifting. If they take that psyche and push it on other people it will be really interesting providing they are both at 100% 🤞
They all can challenge him, and if Mitch gets injured others could win......but my money is on the Moose....he just knows how to heal up fast and keeps improving in all his lifts.....
Looking at 2024 Hooper is the man to beat, but it will be hard to stay at that leval, stay injury free all year round ,stay motivated . like alot of things its an easy game when your winning, i think things are going to get tougher for Mr. Hooper in 2025 but he's still the man to beat.
I've got a feeling Tom will be on a different level this year. I think he comes 2nd at the Arnold's and wins world's. And podiums at both the rogue and SMOE
Evan Singleton has the best energy of the strongman. Hes always comes up with new ideas after his performances like john cena's "you can see me" or undertaker. I think Novikov is also a top contender for 2025.
I’d agree on novikov if he’s 100%. I hope he can get back to his best as he’s incredible when he is firing on all cylinders and you’re right could definitely challenge
Totally agree regarding Thor. This standoff between them is only hurting them both. When Thor's career is said and done, he'll regret not competing again at world's strongest man and giants live events.
Definitely looking forward to see Luke this year !! Like you say incredible athlete who has had some shit luck with injuries but battled through them again & again !! This could be Luke's this year & I hope it is ❤ See how Britain's go 🎉
i also think hatton should be om the list/ Maybe not for 2025 necessarily but in the next year or two he'll have more experience and hes already shown he has more than enough strength on everything except a little more needed on his deadlift
@@cwinz789 Lucas, Trey and Mateusz are all right there with the right set of events or with some slight improvement on weaknesses. Won't be surprised to see Andrade entering the conversation soon either.
@@maslakarkhus8673 the americans have a whole crop of guys that just need a little time and improvement. If Andrade can get more experience, Lucas brings his deadlift a little higher, and trey catches Mitch on the right day with the right events, any one of them can potentially beat Mitch. That still isnt to say Mitch isnt the undisputed #1 and you need to do something pretty special to get a win against him at a major show
I don’t think its who can beat Hooper more than who can take points away from Hooper. I think at the comps Mateusz Kieliszkowski competes at might be able to take points away from Hooper and could allow others to over take him. I think Thor is gonna be more solid this coming year. I don’t see Hooper being as dominate this coming season.
Think your pretty Bang on TBH really going to be a crazy season not just at WSM I truly believe we’re going to see different winners for different shows too this year still think Mitch will take a few wins but going to be a lot closer than last year. Arnold’s going to be Brutal hoping Big Tommy back on the podium 💪🏼
I love wide pav coming back and agree he could be a great strongman in the future although I think it will take at least a year after that level of horrific accident. I find it interesting who wasn't mentioned - Mateusz Kieliszkowski who if he's fit is a massive threat, and probably the strongest man never to have won a major title - Is there something I'm not aware of that he's had another injury? For 2026 I think Ondrej Foijtu is also a major consideration.
Good review! This looks like its going to be a great year of competition. I agree with your top guys who can challenge Mitch. I would add one more possibility , what about Tom Evans? Seems to have not nearly reached his potential but could he be a surprise this year? Will you be at the Arnold this year in Columbus? Any predictions for that show?
My money is on Hooper, Thor, Trey(in that order). That being said...I would love to see Tom come back strong and healthy and show everyone why he's won 3 WSM's. But back injuries are tough to come back from.
@ I hope you’re right. Tom was unbeatable at last years WSM. But that’s just going to make Hooper more hungry for his Grand Slam of wins. Can’t wait for the battle!
@ if he can get back to his best he has a great chance, they are improving and he’s been peppered with injuries over the last few years. I still don’t see him beating Mitch as he always loses too many points on deadlift. He is a guy that can match or beat Mitch on moving events but loses a few points on overhead and loads on deadlift
@@terryhollands he is sure not in the top form, but Evans or Mitchel are no match for Kieliszkowski in my opinion. I predict that Kieliszkowski will be 3rd. We will see at Arnolds 😊 I always root for Mateusz, such a shame he did not won Armolds at least once, he deserves it 😉 Also nice to exchange opinions with a MAN like You! Greetings from Poland! 👋💪
@ I’ve always been a massive fan of mateusz. He has a similar problem to what I did in my prime (mine was overhead where he’s is deadlift) you can’t drop too many point on a press or deadlift as they’re always in shows, they’re the worst areas to have a big weakness! He could win 5 events and still not win the show. Evan at wsm last year was awesome hence his 3rd place, if he brings that again imo mateusz struggles to beat him just because of the deadlift. I think trey has proved by winning shaw classic twice can deliver on the big stage and yes he has a couple of weaknesses but he may not get those events at wsm
@@douglasnisbet1189 I’d have to go back and watch it to see the scores. I know they tied on axle and keg toss, Mitch beat Tom by 1 place on Conans, Tom bear much by a few spots on stones. You could argue deadlift is effected by tearing hands but with straps (I’ve done it) it doesn’t really make a difference, I think tom still wins tbh
Thor improves his pressing to his 2018 levels he wins WSM. Mateusz Kielieskowski is also a threat if he's at his best, he's a machine and can still make up lost points on the deadlift
@@markovasil1608 I just feel mateusz would have to win every event to stand a chance but definitely a podium possibility. Thor could definitely win if he can be mid table or higher on pressing event
I hope that Hooper has been doing hard work and has just decided to not put it out on social media. He is active on RUclips but putting out non strongman videos rather than the workout videos that he use to. Lots of athletes have changed their training programs. He could be in a lot of trouble and have to work so much harder this year.
@@TheSledge77 doing a hypertrophy block to build some muscle and recover is a smart way to go! Hit an 8 week strength block with peak on the end with a higher capacity to get stronger due to greater muscle size is pretty common place. You can’t be flat out strength training all year round
@@terryhollands I understand that a person can't be training all year long, they will burn themselves out and or cause themselves to get injured. No one wants to see any of these amazing men get injured. Maybe he is just keeping things under wraps and he will blow our minds again this upcoming year. I sure hope so. I was watching a video that Loz and Liz put out about the dead lift record and the prize money for it. Do you see anyone breaking 501kg?
I don't like Hooper, but I think he'll probably win the 4 majors. Mateusz is my favorite strongman but in his interview with Liz, he sounds like he's not confident at all in his behind the neck press, has no power in his leg that he tore his achilles for the Timber Carry, and as usual will lose deadlift points. At this point, I doubt Mateusz will ever win a big show, even though I still hope he wins one eventually. Poor guy has had the worst luck. When Mateusz, Novikov, and Licis don't compete, Hooper has a pretty unobstructed view of the win for every big comp. We'll see how Thor's pressing recovers.
I can't belive you didnt mention pick up number one which is Mateusz Kieliszkowski. He literally beat all the guys U mentioned. I get it that he is after injury and have weak deadlift but that didnt stop him in 2024 to get second in Arnold and beat all dudes U mentioned. Its insult that U didnt mention him.
@@mateuszgawlik5528 it’s purely based on his run of injuries. It’s not an insult at all! Aside from Thor all the other guys I mentioned are still progressing. We are yet to see if mateusz can get back to being as good as he once was! I hope he can and proves he can challenge. Stop getting offended! I’ve not said anything bad about anyone! Get your oestrogen in check
@terryhollands He already proved that injuries are not problem for him. He got second on 2024 Arnold after injury, recently he won some competition in Island. It wasn't any high level but he literally still in rehab and wasn't even in his prime shape and still won. So so far he showed that injuries are not stopping him. So Ur argument about injuries imo it's not valid. Dude I'm not offended, I think its just insult to the sport not mentioning someone like him but mention guys that he can beat no problem that's all. Ur comments about estrogen level, weak shot. I have enough of my own testosterone and don't need to supply one from outside like U buddy.
@ it’s not a weak shot! You’re getting offended like a teenage girl about something that’s not even there! Yes he won in Iceland and as you said the standard wasn’t highest! I have nothing but respect for mateusz and he knows that! I just don’t think he’s one of the guys that can challenge hooper! The other guys I named are all on the up, mateusz is very good but imo can’t challenge Mitch mainly because even if he wins every other event he loses too many points on the deadlift. the guys I believe can improve enough to get there. Novikov has won wsm and I didn’t include him either for the exact same reasons as mateusz! Don’t see a load of Ukrainians crying that I didn’t mention oleksi, just you doing that.
If you could get Evan to take technique seriously, be a bit more cerebral about winning rather than just pure aggression and stop sand-bagging squats, I think he could win anything. Biby probably has the most potential of anyone but he seems like such a nice guy, I just don't think he has that competitive spirit. I think he's happier doing the odd single event. Lucas Hatton probably won't challenge the top 3 too often. Most of the time he'll be vying with Evan and Trey for 4th/5th. At the heaviest shows though and with the right events, he can podium.
Another good video I'm a big fan of Luke Richardson and you have to feel for him injury after injury he has all the potential. Now where I differ is your views on Thor on WSM in 2016 and 17 he showed a lack of class and respect to Shaw then 17 Hall then after he wins 18 he talks about corruption etc but this year he seems more humble in his comps then I saw that interview of Shaw and Thor and Thor hasn't changed he still thinks its corrupt so if any apologies are required it's from him to Bryce not Colin apologizing also on the same topic of that interview i was disappointed to see Shaw's true colours another complaining of corruption and bitching and moaning cause he had to do a stone off before the final well that's his fault for not winning his group he just comes across as bitter cause he never got WSM 5 title so he changed his comp name to strongest man on earth won his comp with events all favouring him and was training on such equipment which others may not have access. Both of them are brilliant strongmen no doubt but have really showed a lack of class in my opinion.
@@user-my2se7sn3s you have to remember the guys are human! They can have opinions and doesn’t mean they’re bad people. Thor I’ve seen a few times since his comeback and he’s super chilled these days and seems more about enjoying it than anything. Brian may feel there’s some corruption (I don’t agree) so he put his money where his mouth is and put on a big show. We don’t all have to agree but both Brian and Thor are decent guys.
@terryhollands I'm not saying bad people as I dont know them as well as yourself but from a viewers stance and this may be just my opinion it's not being a good sportsperson and I believe if Thor is still in the opinion of corruption in WSM then the comp is better off without it sends a bad message to other young athletes and as for strongest man on earth I think it's great getting more money to the athletes WSM has a long long way to go in that respect but I dont think it's just about the money I think Shaw is bitter towards WSM and wants them fazed out. But anyway the future is looking bright some good young athletes coming up looking forward to this year and to see if anyone can knock Hooper down a peg or 2 and I think he wants that he wants the challenge so here's hoping they all step up this year.
@@user-my2se7sn3s wsm is the biggest payout of the strongman contests, it’s just split among more athletes. Only one person can win! Everyone at wsm even down to last in group gets paid. The kudos of winning wsm in terms of sponsorship and appearances is way beyond the others at the moment as well
@ you’re right, the winner gets more! I’m talking about total prize money. Rogue and Arnold only have 10 guys, smoe pays really well top to bottom and has 16 athletes. The prize money at wsm is going up this year
Thor is bigger than WSM and doesn’t need that organization to cement his legacy. I’m sick of WSM being considered the premier show when it is just one of the many. The organization ignores the fan base and they will never make a dime from me
@@goldilox811 it it’s not just one of many! It’s the Olympics of our sport! How do they ignore the fan base? If you say live stream I will scream! Contracts can’t be broken, it’s not they don’t want to live stream it’s they have to see out a very long tv contract, aside from that please enlighten me
@ Terry, I respect everything you’ve done in the sport however, if I were to select one thing that caused me to make that comment I would say it was the audio of Luke Stoltman that was leaked where he described how in exchange for competing on retainer at giants live shows him and his brother were offered favorable events at world’s strongest man. That audio is still on RUclips and it’s a factual matter. Not to mention the no live stream yes, I understand the contracts, but other smaller organizations have made it clear that it’s possible to do a live stream or a pay-per-view system and they continually refuse to do that or innovate whatsoever 2024 world strongest man was literally rubber mats set up on a beach with no other effort put into create an immersive environment I could keep going honestly
@ they don’t refuse to do that, their hands are tied for another couple of years. When the contract was signed wsm nearly lost all tv, the deal was done to guarantee wsm stays on tv for 50 years. The wsm team would live stream it tomorrow if they could. I will say, the viewing figures of rogue are currently sitting at less than wsm gets for 1 show just in the uk. There are an insane amount more views of wsm than any other show so without that our sport wouldn’t be close in popularity as it is. The whole Luke Stoltman recorded phone call I could go into detail about but don’t want to throw anyone under the bus, it’s not as sinister as a few seem to think. Lots of guys get retainers and appearance fees for shows if they’re popular or essentially put bums on seats, also if you do an official qualifier for a contest it’s a given that you will get a better group seeding for the contest you’re trying to qualify for, all sports work this way
@ so the vip tent where guys came in after every event to meet and greet and do a chat with fans, guys came on the stage by the big screen after every event to chat with the fans and do a w and a and bleacher seating doesn’t make it more immersive?
@@terryhollands that is an immersive experience but I just feel like that competition is not promoted as it should be and the athletes are paid less than world level armwrestling athletes and given the audience and stats of WSM you'd think they could at least pay more than other shows or armwrestling events. No show is spared from criticism
I'm a bit surprised you didn't mention the work Mitch has been doing over the winter. He's been putting the effort in and will be coming into 2025 better than he was before.
@@jlalonde1000 I’m not sure what you’re talking about? Tom Evan’s has been at wsm last couple of years. I dunno if you’re getting confused. I said Arnold’s and rogue don’t have all the best guys there! There are guys at those shows that’s can’t crack top 10 at wsm, not the other way around
@@goldilox811and? Wsm is strongmans version of bodybuildings Mr. Olympia, or a gold medal at the Olympics. It's the only title a strongman can monitize forever
Anyone can challenge him. He isn’t that good. It’s not real strongman in today’s era. It’s a hybrid of what strongman really is. There are plenty of beasts out there who would destroy him. Unfortunately the sport has evolved into half static movements and half cardio movements and I don’t believe that’s genuine strongman. He is a phony. Terrible ambassador for the sport.
@@Lineman22705 I’d tend to disagree! He wins the static events mostly and strongman has always had moving events! I wouldn’t consider them cardio events personally. I think the weights now are up there with as heavy as they’ve ever been
@ I don’t know. When I think of Zydrunas, and Mariusz and Shaw in his prime……..he doesn’t even come close competing back then. I understand the sport has evolved and it’s naturally changing……but, in my opinion, the events are lighter and geared more towards endurance rather than brute strength. And I will also admit…….i don’t like him. His personality and arrogance bother me. I appreciate your feedback though…….you are a legend!! Love your content.
@ you don’t have to like everyone! I’d agree with heavy weights Brian and z would be great to see but the mariusz era (obviously I was a part of that too) the weights were light. I actually used to moan about this myself! I knew my top end strength was higher than mariusz but conditioning wise and speed with lighter weights he used to beat me comfortably. A 320 deadlift he’d beat me all day, if it’d have been 400 for reps he wouldn’t have got close to me. Hooper I’d argue has it all unfortunately
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I am so excited to see Wide Pavlo coming back
Thanks for the 2025 breakdown Terry. Hope the lat is healing well💪💪
I cant wait for this years competitions, I hope Mitch doesn't dominate fully again, nothing against him, hes a one off freak , but I remember when Schumacher was dominating F1, it became boring, and it shouldn't be, watching someone perform to perfection, i just want to see the other guys pick their game up now which I'm sure they will. Mitch has given Strongman a huge shake up and its only going to get better from here. I hope Luke Richardson stays injury free and Lucas Hatton is a very dangerous guy, especially in the overhead stuff. Loving the channel Terry, all the best.
@@baldymagoo I think this could be a breakout year for a few guys. Mitch raises the bar at the end of last year so some will have to and I’m sure will step up
Agree with the Luke Richardson talk ... If he stays completely fit he's up there with Tom/Mitch ... 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Great list. Agree with them all. I personally reckon wide Pav will need some time to really get back into it but if he can go injury free for a year or two, that guy is a monster and could wreck havoc on the current strongman pecking order. Richardson is finally getting into that kind of shape where he could cause problems in 2025 to the elite guys. Think Evan has a similar issue as what you had back in the day with Brian and Big Z which is, how do you beat two of the very best ever to do it? He has that with Tom and Mitch. I think he always comes in second to at least one of them at WSM and he is a bit older than both of them too.
Really enjoy these types of videos Terry, I think Lucas Hatton could have a good year getting close to Mitch if he continues to improve, Tom too if he can lock in hard for some of the other comps.
@@TobyLifelyis he officially qualified? Gonna be tough for the Americans to get in this year. He’s got some events he’s exceptional at so if they fall his way he has an outside chance I’d say but across the board not sure he’s quite there yet. Hopefully proves me wrong
@@terryhollands Good point yeah, I think itll depend on how he performs at the Arnolds. 3rd Place at SMOE will put him in good stead though. Hopefully we will see him at giants live as well. Certainly with the right set of events he has a good chance. I think you covered the main guys with the best chance though.
@ it’s difficult for the guys now! We’re hearing less athletes this year so unlikely more than one American in each group, trey is qualified, Evan has to have an invite after coming 3rd, Licis gets a space if he competes so that’s 3 spots gone for the us guys
Lucas is a top 3 guy. Would be a big hit to not have him there. Font think martins is competing @terryhollands
@ top 3 at wsm? I’m not saying impossible but would be a big ask in his first appearance. Hopefully we will find out
You made a good point about Thor. He is sponsored by Rogue and Reign. Both of which sponsor Worlds so I'm sure there will be talks between WSM, Those sponsors and Thor. Just a podium with money for his personal endorsements on top would make good business sense for all parties.
Personally I want to see him back at world's as it would be great for the sport in general
Tom at WSM, Evan at a Giants show, Hafthor, Trey at SMOE . Mitch is favourite for Arnold’s he could sweep the board of the Big Four .
Solid honest breakdown, I did notice Rogue a bit top heavy then there was ones who you couldn’t predict to podium.
I truly hope wide pavlo comes back well as I would love to see Luke’s rivalry start up again as they both pushed each other through junior power lifting. If they take that psyche and push it on other people it will be really interesting providing they are both at 100% 🤞
@@karlrichardson471 I think both are incredible. They both just need to stay healthy for a year or 2
They all can challenge him, and if Mitch gets injured others could win......but my money is on the Moose....he just knows how to heal up fast and keeps improving in all his lifts.....
Looking at 2024 Hooper is the man to beat, but it will be hard to stay at that leval, stay injury free all year round ,stay motivated . like alot of things its an easy game when your winning, i think things are going to get tougher for Mr. Hooper in 2025 but he's still the man to beat.
I've got a feeling Tom will be on a different level this year. I think he comes 2nd at the Arnold's and wins world's. And podiums at both the rogue and SMOE
Love Evan hope he progresses , would be great to see Trey and Bish get on podium. Tom all the way
Evan Singleton has the best energy of the strongman. Hes always comes up with new ideas after his performances like john cena's "you can see me" or undertaker. I think Novikov is also a top contender for 2025.
I’d agree on novikov if he’s 100%. I hope he can get back to his best as he’s incredible when he is firing on all cylinders and you’re right could definitely challenge
Totally agree regarding Thor. This standoff between them is only hurting them both. When Thor's career is said and done, he'll regret not competing again at world's strongest man and giants live events.
Definitely looking forward to see Luke this year !! Like you say incredible athlete who has had some shit luck with injuries but battled through them again & again !! This could be Luke's this year & I hope it is ❤
See how Britain's go 🎉
I’d throw mateusz and novikov on this list as well if they’re 100 percent but even then I think Mitch is on another level at the moment
@@johnyoung5413 if they can both get fully healthy they’re dangerous but that remains to be seen
Great Video Terry I Love It 🤗❤️💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I think Lucas can give problems for Mitch in the future even in the Arnold’s that’s happening this year he could really make Mitch work.
@@strengthrelated1205 we shall see! I don’t think so yet but I hope he proves me wrong. He’s a good dude
i also think hatton should be om the list/ Maybe not for 2025 necessarily but in the next year or two he'll have more experience and hes already shown he has more than enough strength on everything except a little more needed on his deadlift
How's he at moving events and deadlift?
@@cwinz789 Lucas, Trey and Mateusz are all right there with the right set of events or with some slight improvement on weaknesses. Won't be surprised to see Andrade entering the conversation soon either.
@@maslakarkhus8673 the americans have a whole crop of guys that just need a little time and improvement. If Andrade can get more experience, Lucas brings his deadlift a little higher, and trey catches Mitch on the right day with the right events, any one of them can potentially beat Mitch. That still isnt to say Mitch isnt the undisputed #1 and you need to do something pretty special to get a win against him at a major show
I don’t think its who can beat Hooper more than who can take points away from Hooper. I think at the comps Mateusz Kieliszkowski competes at might be able to take points away from Hooper and could allow others to over take him. I think Thor is gonna be more solid this coming year. I don’t see Hooper being as dominate this coming season.
Think your pretty Bang on TBH really going to be a crazy season not just at WSM I truly believe we’re going to see different winners for different shows too this year still think Mitch will take a few wins but going to be a lot closer than last year. Arnold’s going to be Brutal hoping Big Tommy back on the podium 💪🏼
@Danny-h4g hooper really set the bar high last year so let’s see who steps up
I love wide pav coming back and agree he could be a great strongman in the future although I think it will take at least a year after that level of horrific accident. I find it interesting who wasn't mentioned - Mateusz Kieliszkowski who if he's fit is a massive threat, and probably the strongest man never to have won a major title - Is there something I'm not aware of that he's had another injury? For 2026 I think Ondrej Foijtu is also a major consideration.
@@Storlocktroll with mateusz it remains to be seen if he’s back to 100% and it’s always gonna be that deadlift that costs him
Good review! This looks like its going to be a great year of competition. I agree with your top guys who can challenge Mitch. I would add one more possibility , what about Tom Evans? Seems to have not nearly reached his potential but could he be a surprise this year? Will you be at the Arnold this year in Columbus? Any predictions for that show?
@@Adam-r6h5c I won’t be there I’m afraid! Should be a great contest though.
My money is on Hooper, Thor, Trey(in that order). That being said...I would love to see Tom come back strong and healthy and show everyone why he's won 3 WSM's. But back injuries are tough to come back from.
@@odysseusnissan Tom always brings it at wsm
@ I hope you’re right. Tom was unbeatable at last years WSM. But that’s just going to make Hooper more hungry for his Grand Slam of wins. Can’t wait for the battle!
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Mateusz?
@@jahubee6027 if he can get back to his best and there is no deadlift then yes maybe
Mateusz has much bigger chance than Mitchell or Evans...
@ if he can get back to his best he has a great chance, they are improving and he’s been peppered with injuries over the last few years. I still don’t see him beating Mitch as he always loses too many points on deadlift. He is a guy that can match or beat Mitch on moving events but loses a few points on overhead and loads on deadlift
@@terryhollands he is sure not in the top form, but Evans or Mitchel are no match for Kieliszkowski in my opinion. I predict that Kieliszkowski will be 3rd. We will see at Arnolds 😊
I always root for Mateusz, such a shame he did not won Armolds at least once, he deserves it 😉
Also nice to exchange opinions with a MAN like You!
Greetings from Poland! 👋💪
@ I’ve always been a massive fan of mateusz. He has a similar problem to what I did in my prime (mine was overhead where he’s is deadlift) you can’t drop too many point on a press or deadlift as they’re always in shows, they’re the worst areas to have a big weakness! He could win 5 events and still not win the show. Evan at wsm last year was awesome hence his 3rd place, if he brings that again imo mateusz struggles to beat him just because of the deadlift. I think trey has proved by winning shaw classic twice can deliver on the big stage and yes he has a couple of weaknesses but he may not get those events at wsm
This does assume that Mitch isnt progressing past gis 2024 shape which was virtually unbeatable
@@bronchoped he was definitely getting better through all of last year so you’d assume this year he’ll be better
@terryhollands will be hard to beat. Should be a great strongman season
No 1 apart from tom can keep wiv hooper. If tom can focus on matching hooper on every event then tom will win cuz of the stone off . Simple!! .
Only Tom Stoltman and he will almost certainly win WSM but Arnolds is Mitch
Trey Mitchel is coming in hot, he never stops improving, even when he has various niggles
Unless Thor gets his pressing back, I can't see anyone beating Mitch. If Mitch hadn't torn his hand, he'd have won WSM 2024 as well.
@@douglasnisbet1189 I’d have to go back and watch it to see the scores. I know they tied on axle and keg toss, Mitch beat Tom by 1 place on Conans, Tom bear much by a few spots on stones. You could argue deadlift is effected by tearing hands but with straps (I’ve done it) it doesn’t really make a difference, I think tom still wins tbh
Thor improves his pressing to his 2018 levels he wins WSM. Mateusz Kielieskowski is also a threat if he's at his best, he's a machine and can still make up lost points on the deadlift
@@markovasil1608 I just feel mateusz would have to win every event to stand a chance but definitely a podium possibility. Thor could definitely win if he can be mid table or higher on pressing event
I'll beat mitch in 2065. I mean, neither of us will be at wsm but i swear ill be able to beat him in 40 years
I hope that Hooper has been doing hard work and has just decided to not put it out on social media. He is active on RUclips but putting out non strongman videos rather than the workout videos that he use to. Lots of athletes have changed their training programs. He could be in a lot of trouble and have to work so much harder this year.
@@TheSledge77 doing a hypertrophy block to build some muscle and recover is a smart way to go! Hit an 8 week strength block with peak on the end with a higher capacity to get stronger due to greater muscle size is pretty common place. You can’t be flat out strength training all year round
@@terryhollands I understand that a person can't be training all year long, they will burn themselves out and or cause themselves to get injured. No one wants to see any of these amazing men get injured. Maybe he is just keeping things under wraps and he will blow our minds again this upcoming year. I sure hope so. I was watching a video that Loz and Liz put out about the dead lift record and the prize money for it. Do you see anyone breaking 501kg?
I don't like Hooper, but I think he'll probably win the 4 majors. Mateusz is my favorite strongman but in his interview with Liz, he sounds like he's not confident at all in his behind the neck press, has no power in his leg that he tore his achilles for the Timber Carry, and as usual will lose deadlift points. At this point, I doubt Mateusz will ever win a big show, even though I still hope he wins one eventually. Poor guy has had the worst luck. When Mateusz, Novikov, and Licis don't compete, Hooper has a pretty unobstructed view of the win for every big comp. We'll see how Thor's pressing recovers.
Your right thor could win wsm
I can't belive you didnt mention pick up number one which is Mateusz Kieliszkowski. He literally beat all the guys U mentioned. I get it that he is after injury and have weak deadlift but that didnt stop him in 2024 to get second in Arnold and beat all dudes U mentioned. Its insult that U didnt mention him.
@@mateuszgawlik5528 it’s purely based on his run of injuries. It’s not an insult at all! Aside from Thor all the other guys I mentioned are still progressing. We are yet to see if mateusz can get back to being as good as he once was! I hope he can and proves he can challenge. Stop getting offended! I’ve not said anything bad about anyone! Get your oestrogen in check
@terryhollands He already proved that injuries are not problem for him. He got second on 2024 Arnold after injury, recently he won some competition in Island. It wasn't any high level but he literally still in rehab and wasn't even in his prime shape and still won. So so far he showed that injuries are not stopping him. So Ur argument about injuries imo it's not valid. Dude I'm not offended, I think its just insult to the sport not mentioning someone like him but mention guys that he can beat no problem that's all. Ur comments about estrogen level, weak shot. I have enough of my own testosterone and don't need to supply one from outside like U buddy.
@ it’s not a weak shot! You’re getting offended like a teenage girl about something that’s not even there! Yes he won in Iceland and as you said the standard wasn’t highest! I have nothing but respect for mateusz and he knows that! I just don’t think he’s one of the guys that can challenge hooper! The other guys I named are all on the up, mateusz is very good but imo can’t challenge Mitch mainly because even if he wins every other event he loses too many points on the deadlift. the guys I believe can improve enough to get there. Novikov has won wsm and I didn’t include him either for the exact same reasons as mateusz! Don’t see a load of Ukrainians crying that I didn’t mention oleksi, just you doing that.
@ an insult to the sport hahahahahaha, you can’t make this shit up
If you could get Evan to take technique seriously, be a bit more cerebral about winning rather than just pure aggression and stop sand-bagging squats, I think he could win anything.
Biby probably has the most potential of anyone but he seems like such a nice guy, I just don't think he has that competitive spirit. I think he's happier doing the odd single event.
Lucas Hatton probably won't challenge the top 3 too often. Most of the time he'll be vying with Evan and Trey for 4th/5th. At the heaviest shows though and with the right events, he can podium.
@@timbeech2056 I agree to an extent with Evan! He was brilliant at wsm, calm and focused and it paid off for him.
Another good video I'm a big fan of Luke Richardson and you have to feel for him injury after injury he has all the potential. Now where I differ is your views on Thor on WSM in 2016 and 17 he showed a lack of class and respect to Shaw then 17 Hall then after he wins 18 he talks about corruption etc but this year he seems more humble in his comps then I saw that interview of Shaw and Thor and Thor hasn't changed he still thinks its corrupt so if any apologies are required it's from him to Bryce not Colin apologizing also on the same topic of that interview i was disappointed to see Shaw's true colours another complaining of corruption and bitching and moaning cause he had to do a stone off before the final well that's his fault for not winning his group he just comes across as bitter cause he never got WSM 5 title so he changed his comp name to strongest man on earth won his comp with events all favouring him and was training on such equipment which others may not have access. Both of them are brilliant strongmen no doubt but have really showed a lack of class in my opinion.
@@user-my2se7sn3s you have to remember the guys are human! They can have opinions and doesn’t mean they’re bad people. Thor I’ve seen a few times since his comeback and he’s super chilled these days and seems more about enjoying it than anything. Brian may feel there’s some corruption (I don’t agree) so he put his money where his mouth is and put on a big show. We don’t all have to agree but both Brian and Thor are decent guys.
@terryhollands I'm not saying bad people as I dont know them as well as yourself but from a viewers stance and this may be just my opinion it's not being a good sportsperson and I believe if Thor is still in the opinion of corruption in WSM then the comp is better off without it sends a bad message to other young athletes and as for strongest man on earth I think it's great getting more money to the athletes WSM has a long long way to go in that respect but I dont think it's just about the money I think Shaw is bitter towards WSM and wants them fazed out. But anyway the future is looking bright some good young athletes coming up looking forward to this year and to see if anyone can knock Hooper down a peg or 2 and I think he wants that he wants the challenge so here's hoping they all step up this year.
@@user-my2se7sn3s wsm is the biggest payout of the strongman contests, it’s just split among more athletes. Only one person can win! Everyone at wsm even down to last in group gets paid. The kudos of winning wsm in terms of sponsorship and appearances is way beyond the others at the moment as well
@terryhollands I thought the winner didn't get as much as at Rogue, SMOE, Arnold's my mistake
@ you’re right, the winner gets more! I’m talking about total prize money. Rogue and Arnold only have 10 guys, smoe pays really well top to bottom and has 16 athletes. The prize money at wsm is going up this year
Evan over Mitch? Are you drunk
@@brady67123 did I say that? Did you even watch the video?
@@brady67123 I will add he is one of very few that have beaten him in recent times
Thor is bigger than WSM and doesn’t need that organization to cement his legacy. I’m sick of WSM being considered the premier show when it is just one of the many. The organization ignores the fan base and they will never make a dime from me
@@goldilox811 it it’s not just one of many! It’s the Olympics of our sport! How do they ignore the fan base? If you say live stream I will scream! Contracts can’t be broken, it’s not they don’t want to live stream it’s they have to see out a very long tv contract, aside from that please enlighten me
@ Terry, I respect everything you’ve done in the sport however, if I were to select one thing that caused me to make that comment I would say it was the audio of Luke Stoltman that was leaked where he described how in exchange for competing on retainer at giants live shows him and his brother were offered favorable events at world’s strongest man. That audio is still on RUclips and it’s a factual matter. Not to mention the no live stream yes, I understand the contracts, but other smaller organizations have made it clear that it’s possible to do a live stream or a pay-per-view system and they continually refuse to do that or innovate whatsoever 2024 world strongest man was literally rubber mats set up on a beach with no other effort put into create an immersive environment I could keep going honestly
@ they don’t refuse to do that, their hands are tied for another couple of years. When the contract was signed wsm nearly lost all tv, the deal was done to guarantee wsm stays on tv for 50 years. The wsm team would live stream it tomorrow if they could. I will say, the viewing figures of rogue are currently sitting at less than wsm gets for 1 show just in the uk. There are an insane amount more views of wsm than any other show so without that our sport wouldn’t be close in popularity as it is. The whole Luke Stoltman recorded phone call I could go into detail about but don’t want to throw anyone under the bus, it’s not as sinister as a few seem to think. Lots of guys get retainers and appearance fees for shows if they’re popular or essentially put bums on seats, also if you do an official qualifier for a contest it’s a given that you will get a better group seeding for the contest you’re trying to qualify for, all sports work this way
@ so the vip tent where guys came in after every event to meet and greet and do a chat with fans, guys came on the stage by the big screen after every event to chat with the fans and do a w and a and bleacher seating doesn’t make it more immersive?
@@terryhollands that is an immersive experience but I just feel like that competition is not promoted as it should be and the athletes are paid less than world level armwrestling athletes and given the audience and stats of WSM you'd think they could at least pay more than other shows or armwrestling events. No show is spared from criticism
I'm a bit surprised you didn't mention the work Mitch has been doing over the winter. He's been putting the effort in and will be coming into 2025 better than he was before.
@@SomeRUclipsGuy why surprised? I thought it was a given? I wouldn’t expect him not to be working hard
You are nuts wsm it's only Tom Evan thor doesn't do wsm
@@jlalonde1000 I’m not sure what you’re talking about? Tom Evan’s has been at wsm last couple of years. I dunno if you’re getting confused. I said Arnold’s and rogue don’t have all the best guys there! There are guys at those shows that’s can’t crack top 10 at wsm, not the other way around
Well Tom whooped him at the WSM
Mitch won every other comp
@@goldilox811and? Wsm is strongmans version of bodybuildings Mr. Olympia, or a gold medal at the Olympics. It's the only title a strongman can monitize forever
I hope he dont win everything its boring watching strongman with same winner
Anyone can challenge him. He isn’t that good. It’s not real strongman in today’s era. It’s a hybrid of what strongman really is. There are plenty of beasts out there who would destroy him. Unfortunately the sport has evolved into half static movements and half cardio movements and I don’t believe that’s genuine strongman. He is a phony. Terrible ambassador for the sport.
@@Lineman22705 I’d tend to disagree! He wins the static events mostly and strongman has always had moving events! I wouldn’t consider them cardio events personally. I think the weights now are up there with as heavy as they’ve ever been
@ I don’t know. When I think of Zydrunas, and Mariusz and Shaw in his prime……..he doesn’t even come close competing back then. I understand the sport has evolved and it’s naturally changing……but, in my opinion, the events are lighter and geared more towards endurance rather than brute strength. And I will also admit…….i don’t like him. His personality and arrogance bother me. I appreciate your feedback though…….you are a legend!! Love your content.
@ you don’t have to like everyone! I’d agree with heavy weights Brian and z would be great to see but the mariusz era (obviously I was a part of that too) the weights were light. I actually used to moan about this myself! I knew my top end strength was higher than mariusz but conditioning wise and speed with lighter weights he used to beat me comfortably. A 320 deadlift he’d beat me all day, if it’d have been 400 for reps he wouldn’t have got close to me. Hooper I’d argue has it all unfortunately