What the heck…… why isn’t arm wrestling in the Olympics? They have the one where they toss the metal ball on ice, and sweep like heck with big brooms… but strongest arms aren’t a sport? Not cool
The two most powerful men in arm wrestling history, and my top 2 best arm wrestlers of all time. Mr John Brzenk Jr and Mr Devon Larratt. Keep going until your arm falls off! 😂😂😂
John Brzenk is the father of modern armwrestling.. there is no doubt about it. It's crazy to think how many of the armwrestlers in EvW 14 weren't even born when John was an armwrestling champ. John Brzenk is the absolute GOAT of armwrestling. Every armwrestler worth his/her salt have or should study John Brzenk.
I just can't help but picturing these legends back in time where they first met each other, and yet see what they've accomplished, it's absolutely a pleasure to be witnessing this era
Been following John's career since the mid 80's, I'm a year younger than him, and it's such a joy to see him still out there competing. Regardless of today's outcome, win or lose, I have a weird feeling that he'll announce his retirement after today's event. John Brzenk, the best there ever was.
@@ElaineBlazosek then who is better? 45 years on the top , in the elites...45 years!!! It's not 1 or 2 olympis session :D Now we have a super athlete 5 times Olympis champion 5 in a row... only one man from Cuba...it's 20 +years...still half way!! half way !!! U can't believe how big is John.... I'm 39 this year. born in 85. At 85 John was a professional armwrestler on the top! Started 77 and was a short breat util 80,then 1980-2024 John is ON and not in the bench... John is in the elites! so 45 is not 100% true.. maybe a bit more...I'm not sure...impressive ,no question.
@@ThePityu85 John is awesome for sure no doubt, but Obviously Arm Wrestlers in terms of overall Athletics and Athletic ability are nowhere near in the same realm or category as NFL, NBA , Boxing or UFC MMA , track and field guys etc. Not even remotely close.
@@ElaineBlazosekthen you show me who has done what he has for 45 years and nie john is raked #8 in the world at 60yrs old. So please tell me who's better than him. Oh I got it NOBODY.
Why are the weigh-ins so secretive? We see all sorts of behind the scenes moments but never the weigh-ins. This is something that the fans would like to see. I have my doubts that Devon actually made 231lbs at any point while being in Orlando.
So long as the competitors agree I don't really care about the weight. Unless they are going for a title shot in a weight category then I don't think a catch weight should be allowed.
John Brzenk was alone the reason why i started watching armwrestling. I wanted to find out about the guys from the movie "over the top", and what they do today cause tehy could not all be just actors. Found out the young skinny guy won that real tournament in the movie. It was brzenk. Then i looked in the internet what he does now and he was in his prime armwrestling times. I fall in love with the sport. Years ago. He had no gray hair..at least not much.
SO COOL TO SEE THESE TWO together. I remember the early 2000s. When Arm Wrestling was like the UFC in its early beginnings. So awesome to See @DevLarratt and John still in the GAME, at the HIGHEST LEVEL! PLEASE @EastvsWestArmWrestling -- BRING YOUR VENUE TO "CLEARWATER, FL" (Tampa Bay Area). One, It's one of the GREATEST VACATION SPOTS IN THE UNITED STATES. Two, It draws people from all over the world, and Three it has some of the GREATEST beaches & Hotels you will ever see. Furthermore, this area is home to many retired WWE wrestlers, and Professional Athletes. IN MY OPINION, ARM WRESTLING at the RATE its increasing in VIEWERSHIP and FAN BASE -- will grow exponentially (much like the early days of UFC) and become a POWERHOUSE Sport over the next 10 years. THANK YOU DEVON and JOHN -- for BRINGING THIS SPORT TO THE FRONT PAGE. Very excited for tomorrow. As a 46 year old man myself --- OLD GUYS RULE -- So JOHN & DEV -- KICK THEIR ASS!
"Do you have any regrets?" "No." I knew he was gonna say that. He is the most respected arm wrestler to have ever lived. He totally crushed his life goal. Can't wait to see him pull.
Great job Devon.. when you're interviewing the older guys, I would like to hear some questions about the old style. The usual style of tournaments as opposed to these latest East versus West King of the table type things that came from covid nonsense. Will you guys ever be entering tournaments again? They do still exist, correct?
have you considered opening up your horizons aka "there has to be something im missing" *proceeds to look for things that my not even exist* thats what John did when he was traveling around the world pulling hundreds of different people in all these events
This is such a mismatch from going from fighting the top 3 best armwrestlers like Irakli, Ongabiav, Krasamir to a semi profession like Leonidas feels disrepectful
John getting an obvious Hunchback in his posture. Leonidas has the Youth, energy, endurance, power, size, strength , determination and motivation to win this.
@@ibuk4309 At 60 John definitely defied the odds and did something that was quite amazing and incredible . What he did on that table was indeed very impressive and he earned that victory
Always good to see John and Devon together, 2 legends
Just don't ever quit, John. 😊
John is just the best
Two legends sitting at a table, one THE GOAT and the other the runner up, based upon the body of work. Arm wrestling has the best personalities.
What the heck…… why isn’t arm wrestling in the Olympics? They have the one where they toss the metal ball on ice, and sweep like heck with big brooms… but strongest arms aren’t a sport? Not cool
Absolutely so unfair and injustice to the arm wrestling community!!!
Olympics is corrupt
No drugtesting.
Thing is … the Olympics is such a fucking joke, I almost wish it would never be a part of it 🥵
@@BearGryllsSpoofs true story… nobody wants to see men arm wrestling trans woman.
Could not ask for a better human being! Awesome!!
What a great interview. 2 of the best right there. Imagine all the knowledge at that table. Whew......
1 vid, 2 goats 🐐
John is highly intellegent..and he tranfered that to the table 💪
thanks for letting us know
The two most powerful men in arm wrestling history, and my top 2 best arm wrestlers of all time. Mr John Brzenk Jr and Mr Devon Larratt. Keep going until your arm falls off! 😂😂😂
JOHN “THE PERFECT STORM” BRZENK 💪🏽🔥
John Brzenk is the father of modern armwrestling.. there is no doubt about it. It's crazy to think how many of the armwrestlers in EvW 14 weren't even born when John was an armwrestling champ. John Brzenk is the absolute GOAT of armwrestling. Every armwrestler worth his/her salt have or should study John Brzenk.
The two GOATs of arm wrestling
Been watching John since forever.
I just can't help but picturing these legends back in time where they first met each other, and yet see what they've accomplished, it's absolutely a pleasure to be witnessing this era
Been following John's career since the mid 80's, I'm a year younger than him, and it's such a joy to see him still out there competing. Regardless of today's outcome, win or lose, I have a weird feeling that he'll announce his retirement after today's event. John Brzenk, the best there ever was.
Did you like the outcome ? 😃
Thanks for a beautiful interview Devon, and thank you John for the win. I've so very much missed that. ❤
Wish this was an hour chat. Love listening to john and them both talking to each other in general.
These two are so similar when it comes to their singular love of the sport
John Brzenk is probably the greatest athlete of all time
Greatest Arm wrestler sure , but definitely Not the greatest Athlete , he's far from being that.
@@ElaineBlazosek then who is better? 45 years on the top , in the elites...45 years!!! It's not 1 or 2 olympis session :D Now we have a super athlete 5 times Olympis champion 5 in a row... only one man from Cuba...it's 20 +years...still half way!! half way !!! U can't believe how big is John.... I'm 39 this year. born in 85. At 85 John was a professional armwrestler on the top! Started 77 and was a short breat util 80,then 1980-2024 John is ON and not in the bench... John is in the elites! so 45 is not 100% true.. maybe a bit more...I'm not sure...impressive ,no question.
@@ThePityu85 John is awesome for sure no doubt, but Obviously Arm Wrestlers in terms of overall Athletics and Athletic ability are nowhere near in the same realm or category as NFL, NBA , Boxing or UFC MMA , track and field guys etc. Not even remotely close.
I agree with you@@ThePityu85
@@ElaineBlazosekthen you show me who has done what he has for 45 years and nie john is raked #8 in the world at 60yrs old. So please tell me who's better than him. Oh I got it NOBODY.
Two heroes. So great
this was really good
Love you, John!
Both of these have good chemistry together on and off the table...simply boosegumps❤️😊
10:15 Hi Coach Ray👋
Ray stretching in the background picture reflection 😅
Good disciplined interview there Devon, not every one has that skill.
Why are the weigh-ins so secretive? We see all sorts of behind the scenes moments but never the weigh-ins. This is something that the fans would like to see. I have my doubts that Devon actually made 231lbs at any point while being in Orlando.
they show them most of the time , not every time, but for kott at least every time .
So long as the competitors agree I don't really care about the weight. Unless they are going for a title shot in a weight category then I don't think a catch weight should be allowed.
its because they get naked for the weigh ins… can’t show on camera, you have to the VIP pass.
I do agree about the general Idea, but about the weight of Devon Who cares? Chance Is way over that weight lol.
Because whether you like it or not , athletes get trashed evrytime for the weight factors
John Brzenk was alone the reason why i started watching armwrestling. I wanted to find out about the guys from the movie "over the top", and what they do today cause tehy could not all be just actors. Found out the young skinny guy won that real tournament in the movie. It was brzenk.
Then i looked in the internet what he does now and he was in his prime armwrestling times. I fall in love with the sport. Years ago. He had no gray hair..at least not much.
wow no gray hair (at least not much)
@@florkiler6242 yeaa no gray hair.....(at least not much)
Time to bring arm wrestling to the olympics
Great interview ❤
SO COOL TO SEE THESE TWO together. I remember the early 2000s. When Arm Wrestling was like the UFC in its early beginnings.
So awesome to See @DevLarratt and John still in the GAME, at the HIGHEST LEVEL!
PLEASE @EastvsWestArmWrestling -- BRING YOUR VENUE TO "CLEARWATER, FL" (Tampa Bay Area). One, It's one of the GREATEST VACATION SPOTS IN THE UNITED STATES. Two, It draws people from all over the world, and Three it has some of the GREATEST beaches & Hotels you will ever see. Furthermore, this area is home to many retired WWE wrestlers, and Professional Athletes.
IN MY OPINION, ARM WRESTLING at the RATE its increasing in VIEWERSHIP and FAN BASE -- will grow exponentially (much like the early days of UFC) and become a POWERHOUSE Sport over the next 10 years.
THANK YOU DEVON and JOHN -- for BRINGING THIS SPORT TO THE FRONT PAGE. Very excited for tomorrow. As a 46 year old man myself --- OLD GUYS RULE -- So JOHN & DEV -- KICK THEIR ASS!
Love watching these two
Such a sick interview
love John what a legend... USA baby
Awesome interview!!
Love it, two true sportsman. Legends.
"Do you have any regrets?"
"No."
I knew he was gonna say that.
He is the most respected arm wrestler to have ever lived.
He totally crushed his life goal.
Can't wait to see him pull.
Great job Devon.. when you're interviewing the older guys, I would like to hear some questions about the old style. The usual style of tournaments as opposed to these latest East versus West King of the table type things that came from covid nonsense. Will you guys ever be entering tournaments again? They do still exist, correct?
John is looking jacked and healthy! Would love to see him win
Did anyone else spend half the interview watching Coach Ray chilling in the reflection?
John looking swole.
GOATS
I love golf as much as John loves arm wrestling but I’m still absolutely terrible…
have you considered opening up your horizons aka "there has to be something im missing" *proceeds to look for things that my not even exist*
thats what John did when he was traveling around the world pulling hundreds of different people in all these events
@@Public-jm1cb 😳 what's is that sopposed to mean
The GOAT is on the house!
In
@@marahara7832he’s such a legend, he sits ON the house, above the mortals that sit within 💪
John is a very nice guy
The start: Boys will be boys.
2 legends 💪🏆
Ps. The next video up started with the text 'Trump pulls Barron...' clearly I was confused 😂
Please do the next show in an arena. It was hot in there.
🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
JOHN BRZENK THE GOAT
John got thick for this
John needs unlimited stem cell treatments sponsored. Get that sholder fixed up legend.
the G.O.A.T!!!!
this sport is sacred
Has there been any videos of Devon actually making the 105kg /231lb weight? You would think Devon or someone would show it if it happened.
Goat
This is such a mismatch from going from fighting the top 3 best armwrestlers like Irakli, Ongabiav, Krasamir to a semi profession like Leonidas feels disrepectful
"top 3 best" 😆
Super good
👑
need to edit out window...reflections.
HaHa --- I thought I was the only one who saw that....( You must be a VIDEO / Audio Snob like me? )
wrong they funny
Devon from this angle looks like he's 35 yo
uhhh yea hu have to come on jhon vs devon in 2025 or a Christmas gift still in 2024 omg bro you gys have to
DEVON VS JOHN NEXT
😊👍
John better hope that Scott Norton doesn’t do a comeback and return to East versus West 15
I'd pay to see that
Hahahaha look at devon larratt!!
🥲
🫂
John getting an obvious Hunchback in his posture. Leonidas has the Youth, energy, endurance, power, size, strength , determination and motivation to win this.
but he doesn't have... the perfect storm
But he didn't win ! Old man power !
@@ibuk4309 😆
@@ibuk4309 At 60 John definitely defied the odds and did something that was quite amazing and incredible . What he did on that table was indeed very impressive and he earned that victory
:)
Most successful Olympian is Phelps
... go on
I think Johns secret training is....mmmMotocross!