Magnús Ver Magnússon, ‘Big Z’ Žydrūnas Savickas and ‘Kaz’ Bill Kazmaier are just giant stalwart ambassadors to this sport. And embody the good and the bad. Strongman Royalty. I’ve heard Big Z before talk about this win and now Magnus Ver… just really possessing that true sportsmanship and respect.
The moment I saw Brian cry, my heart broke. These guys are the strongest men on our planet, but they all have feelings. Great documentary with great people
It's because he wanted to be the greatest ever - and to be honest, he should be. If he didnt drop that bag back in the older competition, he'd have had another title. Poor Brian. He's definitely the greatest ever non-goat.
Brian Shaw was crying because he KNEW he had lost that title chance himself. No one lost it for him and he wasn’t cheated - he just wasn’t on top in that competition and he knew it - and that’s a tough pill to swallow after so much hard, painful and dedicated work. Thor was looking for anyone else to blame - and may have a point to an extent. Two different mindsets. One looking inward. One looking outward.
Magnus truly is strongman personified. So impartial and fair. Even when it came to his own countryman he didn’t hold any favouritism. He is right, in strongman you don’t try and question another persons lift. You will always argue your own but never against another competitor. In strongman you don’t wish another competitor to do badly, you just want to do better! Very poor sportsmanship from Thor and lost a lot of respect from everyone. Clearly from Magnus also from what he said.
Eddie has done nothing but diminish his opponent's 501kg WR deadlift. So it's kinda ironic that Magnus Ver Magnusson emphasizes that you should never do that in this documentary. Yeah Thor acted unsportsmanlike, but so has Eddie - and Eddie did it more recently.
@@mr1337viking Well the counter argument would be that you dont question another "competitor" as said above, however Hafthor's lift wasn't in a competition. Again there's understandable extenuating circumstances, and he likely also wouldve managed it in a legit comp, but it's still true to point out that it never happened.
@@mr1337viking it wasn't an official world record in official settings, its only in the Guinness book of records, it was not commissioned right thors dad did the weights etc etc
Watching this really shifts the whole 'Thor Vs Eddie' hype that 2017 was built around, because it was never 'Thor Vs Eddie' it was 'Eddie Vs Brian' at the end of the day. Thor made it about himself with his whole 'i was robbed I deserve this ' routine which really diminished both Brian and Eddie's performance, making the real rivalry a sideshow to him being petty basically
And not only that, but you see when the top 3 took their spots on the pedestals, Eddie actually assisted an injured Shaw up onto the 3rd place ramp. Thor didn't bother to even look in that direction, and Eddie was the first one to reach out a hand to Thor afterward. You could tell Thor's mind was already thinking about calling foul, even though the video evidence clearly points to him doing several poor reps. I know he's the tallest competitor, so it's much more difficult for him to do pressing movements, but Brian didn't complain and he's almost as tall as Thor.
@@maxxxmodelz4061 the man felt like he was fouled and that he lost due to being cheated, so I don’t really blamr him for not being happy at the podium… Also, Yes Eddie helped Brian up which was a very good thing to do, but Thor was nowhere near him so he couldn’t help and was probably feeling all the emotions. Which might be Why he didn’t notice
@@Teddy-se8qb Yeah because "boxing" means anything in a strength or strongman competition. What's next? Maybe they can just shoot each other and whoever lives will for sure be the better strongman. 🤣
At the end, Magnus summed the whole situation up - you don’t diminish your fellow competitors achievements as they go through exactly the same things as you. You could feel his disappointment in Thor, which is a shame and I’m sure Thor finds hard to deal with.
Lmao that's rich considering Eddie has actively diminished Thor's achievements over and over and over again with multiple videos over the last couple of years. Thor's 501kg is being diminished by Eddie but Tom Stoltman's atlas stone or Biby's Axle press aren't even tho they happened under the exact same circumstances. Also, you really REALLY need to have your head up your ass, or Eddie's, take a pick, to not realize the blatent cheating Eddie made use of in WSM2017. Ever since Pre 1970s, the WSM events have always been 3 moving and 3 static events. Everyone and their dog knew that Eddie excels in static events and is mediocre at best at moving events. Why did WSM 2017 suddenly have 4 moving events and 2 static events when that hasn't happened for more than 5 decades? Interestingly enough, it's back to 3 moving and 3 static events again in 2018 - 2021.
"Thors 501kg deadlift doesn't count, he probably cheated, my record still stands, Thor is a cheater and his family members probably helped him cheat, I don't beleive it it doesn't count!" Yeah. You shouldn't diminish others achievements. And I'm sure Eddie DOESN'T find it hard to deal with. Ever. No matter how much shit he talks! XD
@@mgu-vx4ib did you say that wrong? You said they had less static events the year Eddie won, I'm assuming you meant it the other way around but I figured I'd ask.
@@mgu-vx4ib You sure that's exactly true? The first WSM competition was held in 1977, not pre 1970. And if Eddie won world's "strongest" man because of an intentional or unintentional advantage that made the competition heavier and less mobile... yes it might have been dirty dealing from the organizers, but the title is still hard to argue with in that case.
I appreciate Magnus contributing to this and being up front about what happened. Given his closeness to Thor I've often wondered about his take on this but I was relived to hear his acknowledgments of some of the more troubling aspects of the lack of sportsmanship on display that year. Honestly it was just a very very competitive year and the best man won it.
I felt the same way, major respect to magnus for speaking unbiasedly. Says alot about Thor when Magnus 4x WSM fellow icelander speaks out on behalf of Eddie in defense.
Eddie and Brian have always been tight, but competition is competition. However, having seen Eddie help Brian up to the podium after his injury shows just how much class he truly possesses. A well-deserved win and Thor should have admitted the same. Edit this post from a few weeks ago. While I have always been a fan of The Beast, I think that he has been far from professional. Eddie is a great athlete. He just needs to know when to shut his mouth. I still prefer Eddie as opposed to Thor.
@@m1noladea if Eddie knew all the details before WSM that year, why did he train on a different type of tyre? Why did he argue with Colin about the deadlift weights?
Thor could have disagreed with referees decision but saying Eddies winning was not by his own abilities and class but cheating was absolutely garbage! till this date he hasn't apologized for that.
@@m1noladea bro don't try act like you like eddie then say he cheated for the most part of you stupid comment. Eddie won that hands down. Not to be rude but Eddie was the guy who lifted 500kg that's it he didn't hold that much weight in terms of power in 2017 where he would be able to make those decisions behind the scenes shaw and thor could have as they were much more popular and regulars at WSM so your conspiracy is stupid. Makes no sense.
True enough, but these two are actually friends. They'd compete against each other then go for dinner and hang out. If you watch vids of the two together it's clear they have a brotherly love thing going on. And that's pretty cool of two ruthless yet honourable competitors.
Eddie and Brian showed class throughout the entire competition. I think Hafþór just let his emotions get the better of him, which made him bitter and sour, thinking that he got screwed by a British referee. The fact he took his loss out on Eddie was really shitty of him to do. If anything, he should've complained at the event organisers if he genuinely felt that he got screwed, because Eddie literally did nothing wrong.
Someone who gets it. I think he did have some complaints about the organisers(colin), but for a heat of the moment he acted out after viking press. Which could happen to everyone and especially strongmen as they are all full of testosterone and all have a alpha male complex. I believe with the events there eddie won hands down. My problem is the events and how they were presented that looks kinda shady/favourable(which is the organizers fault).
Or maybe he just wanted to diminish his achievements so he could remain the “biggest fish in the pond,” so to speak. You can’t assume motive. Just because they are from the same country doesn’t mean they are buddy buddy. That doesn’t prove anything necessarily
Hearing Magnus speak about the disappointment of losing is truly inspiring. The man lost in his home country at the event that Iceland made, yet he didn’t let that destroy his determination or defame his competitors victory and went on to win 3 more times. That’s a true champion!
@@alexzan1858 And there is a good reason behind that. Thor’s acted like a pussy…A true winner should be able to manage losses and admire the ones ahead of him -.-
@@Joaoromanobarbosa That's true! However, when you go public and accuse someone of cheating. That's a different story, its an accusation and a false one as well. What that does is stir up the topic and start a debate to ruin someones victory. You don't accuse an innocent man for something he hasn't done, simple as that. You put your ego aside and accept the truth.
It’s such a shame how Eddie couldn’t live in as much glory as others before him who won the title due to a complete lack of respect and sportsmanship of some people around him. He’s such a great competitor and an amazing man and the title was truly, truly deserved. Thor should be ashamed of his behavior at the games.
Winning WSM is an enormous achievement, but I feel like winning it once is not really that impressive these days. And that's not to disrespect anyone(!!!!), but throughout the years there are many that have won the title once, but when people talk about the GOATs of the sports, they always talk about those who won multiple times. In a sense I feel like Eddie has blown it out of proportion and in general that year (2017) would've been just "another year" if the whole issue between Eddie and Thor didn't happen. Almost no one remembers or cares about past victories of people who won the competition once. Yes, it's always something the winners will be proud of and happy about, but none of those guys are considered the GOATs of the sport and with time will be forgotten. (as sad as it is to say) I feel like the only reason people are talking so much about 2017 is just because of what happened - if none of it would've happened, it would've been "just another year".
@@martyrofgrenth2136 Hard to win it more than once with that level of competition . Big Z didn't even make the podium that year . Says alot . Thor and Eddie weren't gonna win it peak Brian shaw and big Z years . They had to scrap it out a bit later and neither of them looked healthy . I can see why they retired .
@@terryloker2585 Thor came 2nd losing by half a point to Big Z in 2014 and came 2nd in 2016 2 point behind Brian. He definitely had a very good chance to get the win more than once. He actually made it to podium 8 times, 8 years in a row, with of course 2018 being his win. On the other hand, Eddie has gotten podium only twice in his career with of course 2017 being his win. And in Thor's case in all of those podiums he lost to either Big Z or Brian, 2017 to Eddie and 2019 to Martins (regardless of whether he was 2nd or 3rd tbh). So if anything, Thor had a great chance to win, losing sometimes by half a point to 1st place, but it is what it is I guess :P
@@bobdylan3933 nah Eddie kind of whent to far with the whole eating thing so he was pushing it far harder than the other guys. Not to say the others did not push their bodys just that nobody took it as far as Eddie did.
I think that’s the problem with Eddie. Because he did that and achieved WSM 2017 it gave him a massive superiority complex and he just can’t let it go.
the man lifted half a tonne off the ground, i saw it with my own eyes, the blood shooting from every orrifice in his face, he went to the darkest place to pull that weight in 2016, the man is a hero. I love the guy.
@@bremnersghost948 Yeah, I think Eddies advantage comes from his mindset. In some of those WSM events he just refused to give in and it'll stand him in good stead.
The interviews with Magnus and Kaz are what the world needed to hear to get off of that Thor-train. They're both spectacular athletes, no matter who won in what year. The difference is that one of them can show respect for the other without receiving reciprocation. When the elite like Brian, Magnus and Kaz are all showing respect to you, you know you've made it. Bravo, Ed.
Amazing finale to a brilliantly executed 3 part documentary. Very well done to Andrew B Quinn and the team for putting this together and sharing the truth. I thoroughly enjoyed watching these.
What i respect most about Eddie is his ability to truly give every last ounce of everything that he's got. Alot of people can push themselves really hard, but very few people can truly push their limits to the degree that Eddie can. The fact that he has needed medical attention after some of these extreme feats of strength and dedication are a testament to that.
The fact that Eddie is 5'3 and ate 5000-8000 calories a meal was a testament to that. He pushed his body to the extreme. Not many people can do that and survive. I'm glad Eddie won WSM, but I'm even more grateful that he's retired. Now I can enjoy the personality that is Eddie. Especially when he's hanging out with "the guys" (Brian Shaw, Nick Best) and his family.
much respect to Kaz in this as he gives credit where it is due and really gives the contestants their time to shine and makes them feel extra special in that moment.
These videos are just getting better and better. WSM is great but I wish there was more of this kind of behind the scenes and suspense on the actual TV shows, great production, thanks for sharing Eddie
Kaz and Magnús, (Legends) having been Beasts themselves, knowing a thing or two, what it takes to win WSM. Fair play to them for saying their peace on the matter, Well done Eddie Hall, very well deserved
Kaz would have won another few titles if he didn't get shafted by the WSM organisers, there's never been or never will be anyone as utterly dominant as Kaz was in his prime
Seeing Eddie in his recent videos as a reporter at WSM 23 makes me happy. He looks 10 years younger now and much healthier than in '17. Guess that's what it takes to win the title. Congrats on winning, Beast!
I was always with Eddie on this but after watching every event it makes it even clearer that he won fair and square. Did you see his deadlift? incredible.
@@S-AI6 I honestly find thor behavior pretty inmature and lost the admiration I had towards him and even more when I saw how everyone backed him up when he was being so inmature and salty about losing
@@BulkierEmu050 they didn't show it here, but he also said that he swears on his daughter's life that it was not double dipping. Who the fuck says something like that?
Eddie my family and I always enjoyed watching the strongman competitions. What you guys put yourselves through to be the best is just insane on the dedication you guys all put into it. You deserved it in 2017 and no one should take away from that. All of you put your heart,soul,and blood into the amount of training it took to get to be there. Hats off to you for winning it and having that feeling of accomplishment of chasing a dream. I can't imagine what it would be like to be able to even have the ability to compete in something like that let alone be crowned the world's strongest man. Hats off to you eddie, with much love and support to you and your family. I wish you all the best because you deserve it. ❤️
@@deanishere7237 core sport got people to remove it, he went into a gym where Thor was and they squared off and Eddie spat in thors face screaming he will tear his head off
@@UncleEggnog I just searched it and found the video I don't know if that's him spitting though can't see much you just hear what sounds like spitting - might just be to HYPE the fight up ???
These guys are all legends to me. Magnus, Big Z, Eddie and Thor. That being said, Brian is undoubtedly the heart and soul of modern Strongman. Edit: and who can forget Kaz? He was so far beyond the others in his own day. Didn't know much about Nick's competitive days, but after watching The Strongest Man In History show, he has shown that he has heart above and beyond, which is saying something because all these guys have massive heart
Eddie's eyes were filled with tears of joy and he shouted in front of people louder and said I am the strongest man in the world 2017 wsm and he has already fulfilled his dream and really deserved the gold cup for me that he worked hard to achieve this amazing thing. All love and respect to the legend. Eddie Hall The Beast remains a star in the sky 27:44💪🏻🏆🥇🇬🇧❤
Man, for what it is worth Eddie your title has never been diminished in my eyes. I’m sure I speak for a lot of people when I say I wish I could have been there supporting you and celebrating the accomplishment with you. You earned it and worked your ass off to get there
Brian really is the people's champion. He might not go down in history as the greatest strongman of all time, but he'll definitely go down as as the people's favourite. I don't know a single strongman fan that has anything but love for Shaw.
What a fantastic 3 part documentary! Always had so much respect and admiration for Eddie but this has taken it to the next level! Passion and determination and pushing to the max, bringing it home!! And for magnus to be so impartial and say it how it is, says it all really!
Other than the obvious takeaway from this film. My other big takeaway is what a lovely person Caz is. I kind of new from the all the times we see him on camera anyway. But this film showed him as such a lovely man. Clearly just has a prolific love and respect of the sport and the competitors, regardless of who they are. Each feet of strength or round win to him, is a right of passage in its own right. Really enjoyed watching this. I think we need more well produced “behind the scenes” documentaries on WSM…
In Victory or defeat Eddie, you truly are a great motivation and inspiration to the younger generations like myself being 21. We Brits are proud of the dedication and perseverance that you have based your entire adult life around within your chosen field and done so exceptionally. Just know ill be cheering you fight night and all other endeavors you shall follow in life.
@Freedom of Speech . GTFO!!! Eddie is a complete Ass!! He even left a note on Hafthors Gym in Dubai saying...."Keep dribbling. I'm going to straighten and fix your face on Saturday night." Eddie showed his true colours. Taking the piss out of Hafthors disability is well out of order. You should NEVER take the piss out of ANYBODY with a disability. I really hope Hafthor knocks him out.
"We, Brits???" Obviously, you don't speak for everyone in the UK. Eddie is a complete arrogant KNOB-EDD!! And you really think everyone in the UK likes him?? Then, you're obviously delusional. 🙄
Absolutely loved this documentary and my heart broke a little seeing Brian so emotional! Eddie Hall is a absolute Warrior and deserved to win it in 2017, excuses don't win you WSM and unfortunately it diminishes Thor's reputation a little. What a pity..
Regardless if he wins or not, he still won wsm that year. He holds that title. Since then he's in the best shape of his life, lower body weight, well off in every avenue. Dudes crushing it!
Fair play, there’s no argument. Eddie categorically won that competition. He could of done more reps on the squat if he had a squat suit, he could of done at least one more rep on the presses and he could of pulled 480kg dead that day no problem. He was the strongest man there.
Watching you win the 2017 Worlds Strongest man again.. as a tough Glaswegian, I totally admit I shed a tear or three. When I saw you win it way back in 2017, I was jumping around my living room!! I had tears in my eyes and I'm so happy that a UK citizen won again. I've been watching since Geoff Capes.. and was lucky to meet many of (now)bygone era heroes at a Highland games here in Scotland. Myself and three friends attempted a caber toss and we just managed to toss it two feet 😂 it shows how strong you truly all are. You're a legend mate!
You can really tell Eddie got extremely emotional when yelling at Thor due to the colour of his voice, it got very high pitchy lol haha...never heard Eddie talk like this...
@@adamrutherford4759 another video which is deleted posted by someone else of Eddie arriving at Thor’s gym, they shout at each other and Eddie loses his head and spits on Thor as theyre pulled apart
There isn’t any better more sportsmanship than seeing Eddie help Shaw up on the podium with that hamstring injury. That’s real class and competitive sportsmanship’s ❤️❤️ hearts out to you Eddie Hall
2017 was maybe my favorite deadlift setup: bumper plates like we all use but a bar long enough to hold them all. Hall pulling 1000lbs for a speed rep, Thor and Shaw doing admirably. Those are still some of the biggest numbers ever pulled in a comp. Epic stuff.
Man this mini-series is such a smart strategic move. Re-contextualizing for everyone why this fight is so personal for Eddie in the first place. Showing the world, without a shadow of a doubt, why theres bad blood, how he was the one who was the victim of a great injustice and, as a result, why he is the one who is far more emotionally invested in the fight because this fight is, for him, getting justice for the wrong that was committed against him by Thor: the attempted invalidation of Eddie's proudest athletic accomplishment. And that's why Eddie will win this fight, because he has a real reason to fight. Thor doesn't. The narrative for people who know the history has always been clear, and now the people that didn't know can see for themselves. Brilliant. I've never been more excited for a fight in my life, good luck Eddie!
smart, strategic move... dude your intellect is gone. this is a boxing match. a strategic move would be to prove how much better his boxing is than thors' and eddie hasn't done that. I don't care who wins because I'm not a brainless sheeple, but eddie looks like a stiff armed wwe wrestler
I hope Andrew is going to continue this & include behind the scenes of the fight would love to see this released as a complete documentary he’s done an amazing job with it
Thor felt aggrieved by a few decisions, which he’s entitled to his view on. However, I think Eddie had more in the tank on the press and deadlift events, so it wouldn’t have mattered anyway. Both excellent strongmen - in an era with of Shaw, Big Z, etc.
I think Eddie winning WSM 17 might actually have save his life. Looking at Eddie now vs then, I don't think his body would have been able to continue much longer.
@@terryloker2585 You can have a heart attack at 14 from playing football. Wake ur a$$ up fella. When you’re lifting heavy weights like that and getting nose bleeds, bloodshot 👀 and collapsing. Any single one of them could have their heart go bang.. The ❤️ is a muscle…
@@See-through-The-Veil WTF are you on about ? LOL 14 year olds dying playing football ?? What so you should stop playing football at 13 for health reasons then ?? What a retarded comment . Loads of sprts require struggle and strain . I collapse everytime i finsh a triathlon and i'm 45 . Eddie Hall was mid 20's . Unless he had a heart defect he'd of been fine . Ronnie coleman was Mr Olympia in his 40's . Well known for lifting some heavy arsed weights . Not saying eddie could of gone on forever , no one does but to say he was close to death after just winning fIrst WSM in his mid 20's is dense
When you realize Brian and Eddie are friends 🤯 thanks for all the sacrifices big guys, you're all an inspiration. I'm certain that had to hurt real bad and I couldn't even hardly load your plates.
Brian's sportsmanship will always amaze me, hugging Eddie after he won the deadlift because he knew what it meant for him and accept that Eddie would win. Thor's behavior was awful in 2017 and again in 2018. And for that I will never go for him.
i'm less hyped for it because the documentary shows how unnesseccary all this is. I really like Thor but 2017 was a dick move by him and a lack of respect. With a simple and honest apology they could have still be friends and we could have seen some great collabs in the future
You’re delusional 😂 he’s been sparring his mate in his home gym getting ready too fight a bloke who’s actually been doing real boxing using his reach and sparing real boxers not getting little weird you tubers too let him punch them or try punch him like a 14 year old
Honestly that put me to tears seeing you win and you had no one to share it with... You are a true Great in the sport of Strongman. You inspire so many people all over the world. All you need to do now to top off this journey you have shared with us is to Knock him out... Go get him brutha. Sending support all the way from New Zealand. Tu kaha.
Very well done! Hopefully this finally puts an end to all of the absurd claims and conspiracy theories about WSM 2017. Eddie won fair and square. He was the better and stronger man. He knows it, Thor knows it, and even the greats like Kaz and MVM know it too. Really nice seeing Kaz and MVMs point of view. Never really got to see that before. Huge thumbs up 👍
@@countofst.germain6417 sure you could argue that, but when Magnús Ver Magnússon, 4x WSM and a fellow Icelander to Thor, and one of the head referees of not only WSM 2017 but also nearly every strength contest held in the last 10+ years from WSM to the Arnold to Giants Live and so on, clearly states in this video that Eddie won fair and square, that’s a bit harder to argue with lol Sorry 🤷🏻♂️
@@dragon81heart no one except Eddie gives a fuck about the viking press. The real question is why did the tire flip & chain drag became just the tire flip and the stone platforms were lowered? Decisions made just before those events.
@@adrianpap1374 excuses excuses and more excuses... lol That’s all you Eddie haters have, lame ass excuses Lets discuss Even if they added a chain pull or raised the stone platforms to give Thor an extra advantage he still would not have won. Just as Big Loz had clearly explained, it was the squat that made the difference and cost Thor the chance at the title, not the Viking press. Thor simply did not do enough reps on the squat, and as a result of his performance in the squat he put himself in a deficit that he was unable to come back from. Also, since you brought, it up even if Thor would have gotten the precious extra point on the Viking Press it would not have changed the outcome. Eddie clearly had enough left in the tank to do another rep or two to still get the win in that event. Sorry but that one point wouldn’t have made any difference in the finishing order Same goes for the Atlas stones and the height of their platforms. As was literally shown on part one of this video series Eddie was nearly as fast as Thor on a higher set of Atlas stones just a few months prior to WSM 2017, so obviously Eddie more than had the ability to do the stones faster and get even more of a lead by finishing higher than 4th place on them if he had to. But he didn’t have to. There was no need to rack up any more points than he needed to secure the win. And like most professional strongman, he only exerted as much energy to win than required. So yeah, sorry to burst your bubble but none of what you claim would have made any difference whatsoever. Eddie still would have won. Got any other shady excuses you like to try?
Gotta say... I've only ever half paid attention to WSM and strongman in general at best; but this series is absolutely riveting. Well done indeed guys! I love this sort of behind the scenes documentary style. Hope to see more of it from these kind of sports
I'm really happy this is finally here. Thor deserves a beating for his childish ways during 2017 wsm... and Eddie deserves a beating for his childish and egotistical behavior ever since Thor lifted 501
What they did to Eddie was horrible not coming to congratulate him on his victory. He even told Kasmire that no one has come to congratulate him. Win Lose or Tie always have sportsmanship and class. Congratulations to Eddie on his victory even with all the health problems he faced. The Man is a Beast!
Brian Shaw is such an incredible competitor. He won the title FOUR TIMES before this and you can tell this one meant as much or more than any of the others.
You won it fair and square Eddie! You won 3 events out of six, the viking press, squat for reps and max deadlift, while Thor only won the Atlas stones, so there's no doubt you were the strongest man on the planet that day! 💪
It all started when I watched Eddie go into the uks rudest restaurant.I had no clue that he is a warrior.I liked him as a person , but now I'm stunned.I will think of Eddie Hall any time I feel tired and broken from work.A true Viking Warrior !!
Hi Eddie I’m sure you probably won’t see this but I’m absolutely loving this series so good to finally see some light shed on this, I’ve been following your career for an awful lot longer than you might think. I watched you at the uk strongest man contest in Belfast in 2011 and I’ve been following you ever since. Can’t wait to see you settle the score with Thor and put this all to rest
Man I truly respect every single one of them. The amount of dedication and discipline you need to have to even compete at wsm is outrageous. But at the same time Brian and Eddie stayed humble, polite and always respectful and that is what makes a Champion.
absolutley brilliant documentary, enjoyed every second of it, shows exactly how two faced Thor really is and how humble Brian is. well done Eddie, representing UK with honour, hope there’s a part 4 to come and you knock his ass out!
25:22 Breaks my fucking heart.. If I had been there I would have been shouting your name like crazy Eddie, you deserved the win and you deserved to be treated with respect and class by the other athletes
Heart feels for Eddie in that. When he’s in the tent afterwards and congratulated he should be surrounded by people wishing him well. He’s just won the WSM and he’s celebrating almost on his own. I sure hope he was welcomed and celebrated properly when he came back to England.
You can tell Eddie has the most pound for pound strength out of all of them. He can outbench, outdeadlift anyone. Unbelievable to defeat Thor. Its remarkable. Thor is an absolute beast as well.
It’s heartbreaking seeing you so upset in the tent after your win. That should of been one of the best moments/feelings of your life but you looked and sounded deflated. A great achievement Eddie, we all know you won fair and square!!
After watching this series, I can confidently say, that one must be a jerk, an idiot, or in one case, butthurt to say Eddie cheated or didn't deserve this. What a freakin legend! All three of them are legends, honestly. Apart from the controversy, this was a truly amazing documentary to watch, huge congrats to the creators, and also thanks a lot for it!
When Bill came by to congratulate Eddie and welcome to the "club", I felt really sad when Eddie replied that he was the "only one to congratulate him". I know there is a lot of competition, but I just wish the rest of the field came by to congratulate Eddie. Either way, there is no doubt who the strongest man on the planet was in 2017. And when you see him standing between the 2 towering monsters flanking him on the podium, you realize just how big a heart he has as an athlete. Well deserved!
@@tylereaglesham9290 when you have the second place guy being a sore loser claiming the whole event was corrupted against him …….. even went as far as to say they picked the exercises for Eddie. Just man up, if you get second be proud of second and go for first next one.
I don't think anybody can be normal after watching Brian cry. He is such a gentleman and a great ambassador for the sport.
Brian Shaw will forever be the best ambassador for WSM. He's like the dad of the sport. What a lovely man.
I'll forever cheer for Brian Shaw to get his 5th WSM title, but he'll always be a LEGEND regardless.
@@Qtipz123I think this is his last year isn’t it? Hope the dude gets it but even if he doesn’t he’ll still be a legend to me!
I can’t say enough good things about Brian, he is an absolute legend, just an extremely nice guy.
1,000,000% shaw is “GREAT” 😝😂
Magnus is such a treasure and we're lucky to have him still involved in the sport so closely.
He’s probably my all time favorite. Him and Jon Pall.
Magnús Ver Magnússon, ‘Big Z’ Žydrūnas Savickas and ‘Kaz’ Bill Kazmaier are just giant stalwart ambassadors to this sport. And embody the good and the bad.
Strongman Royalty. I’ve heard Big Z before talk about this win and now Magnus Ver… just really possessing that true sportsmanship and respect.
Why did Eddie hurt someone in Dubai?
Magnus was my favourite growing up, watching WSM on ITV in the 90s.
Used to watch Magnus back the the day. He was my favorite strong man followed by Kazmair. I think TSN used to broadcast it here back then. Good times.
The moment I saw Brian cry, my heart broke. These guys are the strongest men on our planet, but they all have feelings. Great documentary with great people
I cried a bit. He is such a sweet guy
It's because he wanted to be the greatest ever - and to be honest, he should be. If he didnt drop that bag back in the older competition, he'd have had another title. Poor Brian. He's definitely the greatest ever non-goat.
It was super hard to see Brian so upset, guy worked so hard
Brian Shaw was crying because he KNEW he had lost that title chance himself. No one lost it for him and he wasn’t cheated - he just wasn’t on top in that competition and he knew it - and that’s a tough pill to swallow after so much hard, painful and dedicated work.
Thor was looking for anyone else to blame - and may have a point to an extent.
Two different mindsets. One looking inward. One looking outward.
Well being physically strongest doesn’t mean you’re emotionally the toughest lol. Most these guys are big teddy bears with big hearts.
Magnus truly is strongman personified. So impartial and fair. Even when it came to his own countryman he didn’t hold any favouritism. He is right, in strongman you don’t try and question another persons lift. You will always argue your own but never against another competitor. In strongman you don’t wish another competitor to do badly, you just want to do better! Very poor sportsmanship from Thor and lost a lot of respect from everyone. Clearly from Magnus also from what he said.
Eddie has done nothing but diminish his opponent's 501kg WR deadlift. So it's kinda ironic that Magnus Ver Magnusson emphasizes that you should never do that in this documentary. Yeah Thor acted unsportsmanlike, but so has Eddie - and Eddie did it more recently.
@@mr1337viking Well the counter argument would be that you dont question another "competitor" as said above, however Hafthor's lift wasn't in a competition. Again there's understandable extenuating circumstances, and he likely also wouldve managed it in a legit comp, but it's still true to point out that it never happened.
@@mr1337viking it wasn't an official world record in official settings, its only in the Guinness book of records, it was not commissioned right thors dad did the weights etc etc
@@mr1337viking there is no respect anymore. they are enemies now. all is fair in war.
@@mr1337viking maybe he did it cause thor started it. And ofc because he did it in home gym.
Watching this really shifts the whole 'Thor Vs Eddie' hype that 2017 was built around, because it was never 'Thor Vs Eddie' it was 'Eddie Vs Brian' at the end of the day. Thor made it about himself with his whole 'i was robbed I deserve this ' routine which really diminished both Brian and Eddie's performance, making the real rivalry a sideshow to him being petty basically
And not only that, but you see when the top 3 took their spots on the pedestals, Eddie actually assisted an injured Shaw up onto the 3rd place ramp. Thor didn't bother to even look in that direction, and Eddie was the first one to reach out a hand to Thor afterward. You could tell Thor's mind was already thinking about calling foul, even though the video evidence clearly points to him doing several poor reps. I know he's the tallest competitor, so it's much more difficult for him to do pressing movements, but Brian didn't complain and he's almost as tall as Thor.
@@maxxxmodelz4061 the man felt like he was fouled and that he lost due to being cheated, so I don’t really blamr him for not being happy at the podium… Also, Yes Eddie helped Brian up which was a very good thing to do, but Thor was nowhere near him so he couldn’t help and was probably feeling all the emotions. Which might be Why he didn’t notice
doesnt matter. thor beat his ass
@@Teddy-se8qb Yeah because "boxing" means anything in a strength or strongman competition. What's next? Maybe they can just shoot each other and whoever lives will for sure be the better strongman. 🤣
Correct me if I am wrong, but Thor was better at more events than Brian, right?
At the end, Magnus summed the whole situation up - you don’t diminish your fellow competitors achievements as they go through exactly the same things as you. You could feel his disappointment in Thor, which is a shame and I’m sure Thor finds hard to deal with.
Lmao that's rich considering Eddie has actively diminished Thor's achievements over and over and over again with multiple videos over the last couple of years. Thor's 501kg is being diminished by Eddie but Tom Stoltman's atlas stone or Biby's Axle press aren't even tho they happened under the exact same circumstances.
Also, you really REALLY need to have your head up your ass, or Eddie's, take a pick, to not realize the blatent cheating Eddie made use of in WSM2017.
Ever since Pre 1970s, the WSM events have always been 3 moving and 3 static events. Everyone and their dog knew that Eddie excels in static events and is mediocre at best at moving events. Why did WSM 2017 suddenly have 4 moving events and 2 static events when that hasn't happened for more than 5 decades? Interestingly enough, it's back to 3 moving and 3 static events again in 2018 - 2021.
"Thors 501kg deadlift doesn't count, he probably cheated, my record still stands, Thor is a cheater and his family members probably helped him cheat, I don't beleive it it doesn't count!"
Yeah. You shouldn't diminish others achievements. And I'm sure Eddie DOESN'T find it hard to deal with. Ever. No matter how much shit he talks! XD
@@mgu-vx4ib did you say that wrong? You said they had less static events the year Eddie won, I'm assuming you meant it the other way around but I figured I'd ask.
@@donovanbishop5811 Yes he said it wrong, by the looks of it he probably has his head up his or Thor´s ass.
@@mgu-vx4ib You sure that's exactly true? The first WSM competition was held in 1977, not pre 1970. And if Eddie won world's "strongest" man because of an intentional or unintentional advantage that made the competition heavier and less mobile... yes it might have been dirty dealing from the organizers, but the title is still hard to argue with in that case.
I appreciate Magnus contributing to this and being up front about what happened. Given his closeness to Thor I've often wondered about his take on this but I was relived to hear his acknowledgments of some of the more troubling aspects of the lack of sportsmanship on display that year.
Honestly it was just a very very competitive year and the best man won it.
Yeah what i get from it is that thor seemed to not really have his technique down while his yes men just keept on yesing instead of correcting him
@@rampage3337 yeah basically
Eddie Hall competed against MOST of the greatest of all time in 2017 and beat them all
I felt the same way, major respect to magnus for speaking unbiasedly. Says alot about Thor when Magnus 4x WSM fellow icelander speaks out on behalf of Eddie in defense.
Agreed mate 👍
You can hear the disappointment in his voice when he's talking about Halfthor diminishing Eddie's victory.
Eddie and Brian have always been tight, but competition is competition. However, having seen Eddie help Brian up to the podium after his injury shows just how much class he truly possesses. A well-deserved win and Thor should have admitted the same. Edit this post from a few weeks ago. While I have always been a fan of The Beast, I think that he has been far from professional. Eddie is a great athlete. He just needs to know when to shut his mouth. I still prefer Eddie as opposed to Thor.
And Eddie says Brian is an inspiration of his. I'm sure he felt that way about Thor at one point, too. He liked all those guys.
@@m1noladea if Eddie knew all the details before WSM that year, why did he train on a different type of tyre? Why did he argue with Colin about the deadlift weights?
Thor could have disagreed with referees decision but saying Eddies winning was not by his own abilities and class but cheating was absolutely garbage! till this date he hasn't apologized for that.
@@Rover200Power 100%
@@m1noladea bro don't try act like you like eddie then say he cheated for the most part of you stupid comment. Eddie won that hands down. Not to be rude but Eddie was the guy who lifted 500kg that's it he didn't hold that much weight in terms of power in 2017 where he would be able to make those decisions behind the scenes shaw and thor could have as they were much more popular and regulars at WSM so your conspiracy is stupid. Makes no sense.
At 24:50 My heart broke. Poor Brian. I just wanted to cheer him up. Absolute legend and a treasure. These men give it their all.
Eddie is a stand up guy! Helping Brian up on the stand proves what kind of a guy he is! Much respect! Glad he won it he’s a beast!
Eddie is one helluva stand up guy to help another guy up on a stand. Come on guys lets all stand and give the guys a standing ovation.
True enough, but these two are actually friends. They'd compete against each other then go for dinner and hang out. If you watch vids of the two together it's clear they have a brotherly love thing going on. And that's pretty cool of two ruthless yet honourable competitors.
He went to help him off the floor after the deadlift event too.
Eddie and Brian showed class throughout the entire competition. I think Hafþór just let his emotions get the better of him, which made him bitter and sour, thinking that he got screwed by a British referee. The fact he took his loss out on Eddie was really shitty of him to do. If anything, he should've complained at the event organisers if he genuinely felt that he got screwed, because Eddie literally did nothing wrong.
He did not take his loss out on eddie, but the event organisers
Someone who gets it. I think he did have some complaints about the organisers(colin), but for a heat of the moment he acted out after viking press. Which could happen to everyone and especially strongmen as they are all full of testosterone and all have a alpha male complex. I believe with the events there eddie won hands down. My problem is the events and how they were presented that looks kinda shady/favourable(which is the organizers fault).
Disappointing from Eddie yesterday.
@@deanshields8031 that message was funny
@@Noprogoprohero2 he did not shake eddies hand and that’s why they are going to box each other
Magnus calling out a fellow Icelander in Thor for being in the wrong really tells you all you need to know.
Exactly!
Yep
True
Or maybe he just wanted to diminish his achievements so he could remain the “biggest fish in the pond,” so to speak. You can’t assume motive.
Just because they are from the same country doesn’t mean they are buddy buddy.
That doesn’t prove anything necessarily
@@Psychonaut165 it has been well established he was in the wrong .So on this evidence it's more than likely he was just doing what was right .
Hearing Magnus speak about the disappointment of losing is truly inspiring. The man lost in his home country at the event that Iceland made, yet he didn’t let that destroy his determination or defame his competitors victory and went on to win 3 more times. That’s a true champion!
Yes, that small segment where he said he was disappointed in Thor and how he acted really should be enough to stop any debate on the subject.
28:10 this is the handshake Eddie has been crying about past 5 years lmao
@@alexzan1858 And there is a good reason behind that. Thor’s acted like a pussy…A true winner should be able to manage losses and admire the ones ahead of him -.-
@@semerkosa A true winner shouldn't care if the loser says or does not says well done
@@Joaoromanobarbosa That's true! However, when you go public and accuse someone of cheating. That's a different story, its an accusation and a false one as well. What that does is stir up the topic and start a debate to ruin someones victory. You don't accuse an innocent man for something he hasn't done, simple as that. You put your ego aside and accept the truth.
Brian is such a gentle giant. So sad to see him cry. Feels guilty.
It’s such a shame how Eddie couldn’t live in as much glory as others before him who won the title due to a complete lack of respect and sportsmanship of some people around him. He’s such a great competitor and an amazing man and the title was truly, truly deserved. Thor should be ashamed of his behavior at the games.
Dude if Eddie is pissed fine, but he is possessed with it, which is so fukn crazy that Thor apears to be the good guy. facts
Winning WSM is an enormous achievement, but I feel like winning it once is not really that impressive these days.
And that's not to disrespect anyone(!!!!), but throughout the years there are many that have won the title once, but when people talk about the GOATs of the sports, they always talk about those who won multiple times.
In a sense I feel like Eddie has blown it out of proportion and in general that year (2017) would've been just "another year" if the whole issue between Eddie and Thor didn't happen.
Almost no one remembers or cares about past victories of people who won the competition once.
Yes, it's always something the winners will be proud of and happy about, but none of those guys are considered the GOATs of the sport and with time will be forgotten. (as sad as it is to say)
I feel like the only reason people are talking so much about 2017 is just because of what happened - if none of it would've happened, it would've been "just another year".
@@martyrofgrenth2136 Hard to win it more than once with that level of competition . Big Z didn't even make the podium that year . Says alot . Thor and Eddie weren't gonna win it peak Brian shaw and big Z years . They had to scrap it out a bit later and neither of them looked healthy . I can see why they retired .
@@terryloker2585 Thor came 2nd losing by half a point to Big Z in 2014 and came 2nd in 2016 2 point behind Brian. He definitely had a very good chance to get the win more than once. He actually made it to podium 8 times, 8 years in a row, with of course 2018 being his win. On the other hand, Eddie has gotten podium only twice in his career with of course 2017 being his win.
And in Thor's case in all of those podiums he lost to either Big Z or Brian, 2017 to Eddie and 2019 to Martins (regardless of whether he was 2nd or 3rd tbh).
So if anything, Thor had a great chance to win, losing sometimes by half a point to 1st place, but it is what it is I guess :P
@@seife41 it's Thor that's escalated though. He accused people of cheating (on camera now), he brought up the boxing match
The way eddie was built in 2017 WSM was something else he literally put his life on the line to win
I think every man there put there life 9n the line but I do like it that Eddie represents Britain
@@bobdylan3933 Not to take anything from the other competitors, but Eddie is like the epitome of pushing your body to its true limits.
@@bobdylan3933 nah Eddie kind of whent to far with the whole eating thing so he was pushing it far harder than the other guys. Not to say the others did not push their bodys just that nobody took it as far as Eddie did.
I think that’s the problem with Eddie. Because he did that and achieved WSM 2017 it gave him a massive superiority complex and he just can’t let it go.
Eddie has said he couldn’t maintain that weight because it’d kill him. But he knew he had to get to Brian and Thor size to have a chance.
The speed of the 472.5kg deadlift was crazy, makes you realise how strong Eddie was at his peak strength
Yepp, peak Eddie never ceases to amaze me
the man lifted half a tonne off the ground, i saw it with my own eyes, the blood shooting from every orrifice in his face, he went to the darkest place to pull that weight in 2016, the man is a hero. I love the guy.
@@sadippers6168 Yeah with that dramatization of the lift i can sure see why you love Eddie.
That's how he hurt someone in Dubai so easily
Yeah
Watching Eddie consistently look to other athletes whilst competing against them is so humbling, helping Brian onto the podium, just pure class
The Compassion that Eddie Hall and Brian have for each other is amazing
eddie's eyes are so bloodshot after the deadlift event, he really full sends everything so proud of the fellow potter!
Same mate lived in newcastle didn't he lol. I would love him to pull it off saturday.
@@skeptical1705 If I was a Gambling Man, My Bet would be going on Eddie, Winning the Fight in the 2nd with a Body Shot.
@@bremnersghost948 Any particular reason you think that bud or just a hunch? ... Might not be a bad shout though.
@@skeptical1705 Hunch more than anything, I see Eddie ducking under Thors Punches and smashing him in the Liver repeatedly.
@@bremnersghost948 Yeah, I think Eddies advantage comes from his mindset. In some of those WSM events he just refused to give in and it'll stand him in good stead.
The interviews with Magnus and Kaz are what the world needed to hear to get off of that Thor-train. They're both spectacular athletes, no matter who won in what year. The difference is that one of them can show respect for the other without receiving reciprocation. When the elite like Brian, Magnus and Kaz are all showing respect to you, you know you've made it. Bravo, Ed.
yeah, Eddie has truly been the pinnacle of respect for the past half a decade...
Total respect for Magnus for his comments... 👊🏻
Amazing finale to a brilliantly executed 3 part documentary. Very well done to Andrew B Quinn and the team for putting this together and sharing the truth. I thoroughly enjoyed watching these.
I would genuinely Watch these behind the scene bits every year. So interesting getting the broader picture of the events.
Big Loz didn't like it. What a Thor bumboy he is.
@@punisher5845 well he is just being objective like all of you should.
What i respect most about Eddie is his ability to truly give every last ounce of everything that he's got. Alot of people can push themselves really hard, but very few people can truly push their limits to the degree that Eddie can. The fact that he has needed medical attention after some of these extreme feats of strength and dedication are a testament to that.
The fact that Eddie is 5'3 and ate 5000-8000 calories a meal was a testament to that.
He pushed his body to the extreme. Not many people can do that and survive.
I'm glad Eddie won WSM, but I'm even more grateful that he's retired. Now I can enjoy the personality that is Eddie. Especially when he's hanging out with "the guys" (Brian Shaw, Nick Best) and his family.
@@Qtipz123 you mean 6'3
much respect to Kaz in this as he gives credit where it is due and really gives the contestants their time to shine and makes them feel extra special in that moment.
Kaz showed class, honour and respect. He's a true legend of the sport.
This was a great documentary series, it makes me feel like i'm experiencing that WSM year all over again
These videos are just getting better and better. WSM is great but I wish there was more of this kind of behind the scenes and suspense on the actual TV shows, great production, thanks for sharing Eddie
Kaz and Magnús, (Legends) having been Beasts themselves, knowing a thing or two, what it takes to win WSM. Fair play to them for saying their peace on the matter, Well done Eddie Hall, very well deserved
Shaw as well. He’s always stood up for Eddie about 2017, and he lost to Eddie too.
Kaz would have won another few titles if he didn't get shafted by the WSM organisers, there's never been or never will be anyone as utterly dominant as Kaz was in his prime
You can see the sadness in Eddie's eyes when he goes back to his tent and no one has congratulated him. Poor sportsmanship Thor.
Seeing Eddie in his recent videos as a reporter at WSM 23 makes me happy. He looks 10 years younger now and much healthier than in '17. Guess that's what it takes to win the title. Congrats on winning, Beast!
I was always with Eddie on this but after watching every event it makes it even clearer that he won fair and square. Did you see his deadlift? incredible.
He should've agreed to the 480kg, he still would have lifted it and Thor still would have failed, Thor is a baby backed by Yes men.
@@S-AI6 Eddie is backed by TH-cam soy boys sucking him off🤣
@@S-AI6 I honestly find thor behavior pretty inmature and lost the admiration I had towards him and even more when I saw how everyone backed him up when he was being so inmature and salty about losing
@@BulkierEmu050 they didn't show it here, but he also said that he swears on his daughter's life that it was not double dipping.
Who the fuck says something like that?
Coming out from him is not a surprise, he thinks he is never wrong and needs all his team cheering him up just so that he doesn't feel bad
Eddie my family and I always enjoyed watching the strongman competitions. What you guys put yourselves through to be the best is just insane on the dedication you guys all put into it. You deserved it in 2017 and no one should take away from that. All of you put your heart,soul,and blood into the amount of training it took to get to be there. Hats off to you for winning it and having that feeling of accomplishment of chasing a dream. I can't imagine what it would be like to be able to even have the ability to compete in something like that let alone be crowned the world's strongest man. Hats off to you eddie, with much love and support to you and your family. I wish you all the best because you deserve it. ❤️
What Eddie has done, and still is doing, is frigging inspiring
110%
He embarrassed himself yesterday by spitting at people.
@@deanshields8031 Show proof ?
@@deanishere7237 core sport got people to remove it, he went into a gym where Thor was and they squared off and Eddie spat in thors face screaming he will tear his head off
@@UncleEggnog I just searched it and found the video I don't know if that's him spitting though can't see much you just hear what sounds like spitting - might just be to HYPE the fight up ???
Magnusson is an absolute beast. Honest and respectful, he is also still so strong even now it's crazy.
These guys are all legends to me. Magnus, Big Z, Eddie and Thor. That being said, Brian is undoubtedly the heart and soul of modern Strongman. Edit: and who can forget Kaz? He was so far beyond the others in his own day. Didn't know much about Nick's competitive days, but after watching The Strongest Man In History show, he has shown that he has heart above and beyond, which is saying something because all these guys have massive heart
Eddie was completely on the end of the spectrum of humanity in 2017. As far as it can be taken with his frame. It was insane. Glad he survived it
Eddie's eyes were filled with tears of joy and he shouted in front of people louder and said I am the strongest man in the world 2017 wsm and he has already fulfilled his dream and really deserved the gold cup for me that he worked hard to achieve this amazing thing. All love and respect to the legend. Eddie Hall The Beast remains a star in the sky 27:44💪🏻🏆🥇🇬🇧❤
Man, for what it is worth Eddie your title has never been diminished in my eyes. I’m sure I speak for a lot of people when I say I wish I could have been there supporting you and celebrating the accomplishment with you. You earned it and worked your ass off to get there
Brian really is the people's champion. He might not go down in history as the greatest strongman of all time, but he'll definitely go down as as the people's favourite. I don't know a single strongman fan that has anything but love for Shaw.
What a fantastic 3 part documentary! Always had so much respect and admiration for Eddie but this has taken it to the next level! Passion and determination and pushing to the max, bringing it home!!
And for magnus to be so impartial and say it how it is, says it all really!
Other than the obvious takeaway from this film. My other big takeaway is what a lovely person Caz is. I kind of new from the all the times we see him on camera anyway. But this film showed him as such a lovely man. Clearly just has a prolific love and respect of the sport and the competitors, regardless of who they are. Each feet of strength or round win to him, is a right of passage in its own right. Really enjoyed watching this. I think we need more well produced “behind the scenes” documentaries on WSM…
In Victory or defeat Eddie, you truly are a great motivation and inspiration to the younger generations like myself being 21.
We Brits are proud of the dedication and perseverance that you have based your entire adult life around within your chosen field and done so exceptionally.
Just know ill be cheering you fight night and all other endeavors you shall follow in life.
Any Brits who don't cheer on Eddie can just get out
👏👏👏
@@intheplums nah mate he’s a knobhead
@Freedom of Speech . GTFO!!! Eddie is a complete Ass!! He even left a note on Hafthors Gym in Dubai saying...."Keep dribbling. I'm going to straighten and fix your face on Saturday night." Eddie showed his true colours. Taking the piss out of Hafthors disability is well out of order. You should NEVER take the piss out of ANYBODY with a disability. I really hope Hafthor knocks him out.
"We, Brits???" Obviously, you don't speak for everyone in the UK. Eddie is a complete arrogant KNOB-EDD!! And you really think everyone in the UK likes him?? Then, you're obviously delusional. 🙄
Seeing the emotion on Eddie’s and Brian’s faces at the end - just shows what this means to them.
The comments from Bill and Magnus are what makes this documentary. Huge respect to both of them for that.
Absolutely loved this documentary and my heart broke a little seeing Brian so emotional! Eddie Hall is a absolute Warrior and deserved to win it in 2017, excuses don't win you WSM and unfortunately it diminishes Thor's reputation a little. What a pity..
Regardless if he wins or not, he still won wsm that year. He holds that title. Since then he's in the best shape of his life, lower body weight, well off in every avenue. Dudes crushing it!
Fair play, there’s no argument. Eddie categorically won that competition. He could of done more reps on the squat if he had a squat suit, he could of done at least one more rep on the presses and he could of pulled 480kg dead that day no problem. He was the strongest man there.
100% no doubt
No cap
@@axelkutz cap
The lockout was soft
This was an amazing 3 part documentary. I love all this behind the scenes and different point of view shots we didn’t get to see in the final cut.
Man I just about cried. I love how you help Brian up. True gentleman
Watching you win the 2017 Worlds Strongest man again.. as a tough Glaswegian, I totally admit I shed a tear or three. When I saw you win it way back in 2017, I was jumping around my living room!! I had tears in my eyes and I'm so happy that a UK citizen won again. I've been watching since Geoff Capes.. and was lucky to meet many of (now)bygone era heroes at a Highland games here in Scotland. Myself and three friends attempted a caber toss and we just managed to toss it two feet 😂 it shows how strong you truly all are. You're a legend mate!
You can really tell Eddie got extremely emotional when yelling at Thor due to the colour of his voice, it got very high pitchy lol haha...never heard Eddie talk like this...
The video hasn't played yet so what are you talkin about?
@@adamrutherford4759 another video which is deleted posted by someone else of Eddie arriving at Thor’s gym, they shout at each other and Eddie loses his head and spits on Thor as theyre pulled apart
@@Freddiewgbs oh s***, thanks for the info man.
@Ugly giant bag of mostly water obviously Thor’s gym Dubai the gym where hes training before the fight lol
In Animal behaviour, that's a result of fear and intimidation.
Great series so far, can’t wait for this one!
Its just 2017 wsm footage , nothing new
@@700lbsripped7 it's nice to see more of an incite behind the scenes
@@700lbsripped7 Didn’t know that its 2017! Thanks for the clarification mate
Crazy to think both Eddie and Thor have retired and Brian is still going. Shows why he is such an inspiration to Eddie
But he should. He's way past his prime.
@@Asiansxsymbol even if he is it still shows he’s got drive like no one else
@@Asiansxsymbol he took second place last year? And Big Z won when he was 39! You clearly don’t understand strength gains.
@@Asiansxsymbol dunno, placing second at wsm kind of shows he is still world elite....
Old man strength is a thing. Just like ….uuuh…. “mentally-disabled” strength is a real beast too.
There isn’t any better more sportsmanship than seeing Eddie help Shaw up on the podium with that hamstring injury. That’s real class and competitive sportsmanship’s ❤️❤️ hearts out to you Eddie Hall
22:35 I melted when world strongest man Brian crying😓.
I love how Brian is always late, even for the ceremony at the end
🤣🤣 Eddie always makes it a point to point out Brian's ' excellent timekeeping' skills whenever they've been in videos together in the past lol
The late teens was a golden era for strongman and we didn't even realize it at the time. Hall, Bjornsson, Shaw, Savickas and a load more. Unreal.
And Kieliszkowski
Seeing all the newer rising names makes me excited for the future of strongman.
Nah, if the records are still being broken, it's still the golden era.
Can we all just take a moment and appreciate what a man Brian Shaw is ❤
He`s the best❤️
2017 was maybe my favorite deadlift setup: bumper plates like we all use but a bar long enough to hold them all. Hall pulling 1000lbs for a speed rep, Thor and Shaw doing admirably. Those are still some of the biggest numbers ever pulled in a comp. Epic stuff.
Man this mini-series is such a smart strategic move. Re-contextualizing for everyone why this fight is so personal for Eddie in the first place. Showing the world, without a shadow of a doubt, why theres bad blood, how he was the one who was the victim of a great injustice and, as a result, why he is the one who is far more emotionally invested in the fight because this fight is, for him, getting justice for the wrong that was committed against him by Thor: the attempted invalidation of Eddie's proudest athletic accomplishment.
And that's why Eddie will win this fight, because he has a real reason to fight. Thor doesn't.
The narrative for people who know the history has always been clear, and now the people that didn't know can see for themselves. Brilliant.
I've never been more excited for a fight in my life, good luck Eddie!
smart, strategic move... dude your intellect is gone. this is a boxing match. a strategic move would be to prove how much better his boxing is than thors' and eddie hasn't done that. I don't care who wins because I'm not a brainless sheeple, but eddie looks like a stiff armed wwe wrestler
I hope Andrew is going to continue this & include behind the scenes of the fight would love to see this released as a complete documentary he’s done an amazing job with it
Eddie says he bought the rights to it so I'm sure he's going to do something to make it worth his while.
Thor felt aggrieved by a few decisions, which he’s entitled to his view on. However, I think Eddie had more in the tank on the press and deadlift events, so it wouldn’t have mattered anyway. Both excellent strongmen - in an era with of Shaw, Big Z, etc.
I think Eddie winning WSM 17 might actually have save his life. Looking at Eddie now vs then, I don't think his body would have been able to continue much longer.
He was only in his 20's . He wasn't going to die .
@@terryloker2585
You can have a heart attack at 14 from playing football.
Wake ur a$$ up fella.
When you’re lifting heavy weights like that and getting nose bleeds, bloodshot 👀 and collapsing.
Any single one of them could have their heart go bang..
The ❤️ is a muscle…
@@See-through-The-Veil WTF are you on about ? LOL 14 year olds dying playing football ?? What so you should stop playing football at 13 for health reasons then ?? What a retarded comment . Loads of sprts require struggle and strain . I collapse everytime i finsh a triathlon and i'm 45 . Eddie Hall was mid 20's . Unless he had a heart defect he'd of been fine . Ronnie coleman was Mr Olympia in his 40's . Well known for lifting some heavy arsed weights . Not saying eddie could of gone on forever , no one does but to say he was close to death after just winning fIrst WSM in his mid 20's is dense
From a long time watcher and subscriber. Big fan but this series has been world class. Big props to whomever put this together. They deserve a raise!
When you realize Brian and Eddie are friends 🤯 thanks for all the sacrifices big guys, you're all an inspiration. I'm certain that had to hurt real bad and I couldn't even hardly load your plates.
Brian's sportsmanship will always amaze me, hugging Eddie after he won the deadlift because he knew what it meant for him and accept that Eddie would win. Thor's behavior was awful in 2017 and again in 2018. And for that I will never go for him.
This is an insanely well-put-together Documentary, Really hyped for the fight. Thanks for being an inspiration to us all Eddie
i'm less hyped for it because the documentary shows how unnesseccary all this is. I really like Thor but 2017 was a dick move by him and a lack of respect. With a simple and honest apology they could have still be friends and we could have seen some great collabs in the future
I have 100% faith Eddie will win this fight . Stay hydrated beast let’s go champ
You’re delusional 😂 he’s been sparring his mate in his home gym getting ready too fight a bloke who’s actually been doing real boxing using his reach and sparing real boxers not getting little weird you tubers too let him punch them or try punch him like a 14 year old
@@perkosherrigh7243 You're*
@@FapToMySkill you happy now can you sleep
@Perko Sherrigh thor has been training on the heavy bag so much he is one .
Lights out beast!
Honestly that put me to tears seeing you win and you had no one to share it with... You are a true Great in the sport of Strongman. You inspire so many people all over the world. All you need to do now to top off this journey you have shared with us is to Knock him out... Go get him brutha. Sending support all the way from New Zealand. Tu kaha.
Get goose bumps on that lost stone. Crazy. Very inspiring.
Very well done!
Hopefully this finally puts an end to all of the absurd claims and conspiracy theories about WSM 2017. Eddie won fair and square. He was the better and stronger man. He knows it, Thor knows it, and even the greats like Kaz and MVM know it too.
Really nice seeing Kaz and MVMs point of view. Never really got to see that before.
Huge thumbs up 👍
Yes, a video made and edited by eddies team, shows Eddie won fair and square lmao
@@countofst.germain6417 sure you could argue that, but when Magnús Ver Magnússon, 4x WSM and a fellow Icelander to Thor, and one of the head referees of not only WSM 2017 but also nearly every strength contest held in the last 10+ years from WSM to the Arnold to Giants Live and so on, clearly states in this video that Eddie won fair and square, that’s a bit harder to argue with lol
Sorry 🤷🏻♂️
@@dragon81heart no one except Eddie gives a fuck about the viking press. The real question is why did the tire flip & chain drag became just the tire flip and the stone platforms were lowered? Decisions made just before those events.
@@adrianpap1374 excuses excuses and more excuses... lol
That’s all you Eddie haters have, lame ass excuses
Lets discuss
Even if they added a chain pull or raised the stone platforms to give Thor an extra advantage he still would not have won. Just as Big Loz had clearly explained, it was the squat that made the difference and cost Thor the chance at the title, not the Viking press. Thor simply did not do enough reps on the squat, and as a result of his performance in the squat he put himself in a deficit that he was unable to come back from.
Also, since you brought, it up even if Thor would have gotten the precious extra point on the Viking Press it would not have changed the outcome. Eddie clearly had enough left in the tank to do another rep or two to still get the win in that event. Sorry but that one point wouldn’t have made any difference in the finishing order
Same goes for the Atlas stones and the height of their platforms.
As was literally shown on part one of this video series Eddie was nearly as fast as Thor on a higher set of Atlas stones just a few months prior to WSM 2017, so obviously Eddie more than had the ability to do the stones faster and get even more of a lead by finishing higher than 4th place on them if he had to. But he didn’t have to. There was no need to rack up any more points than he needed to secure the win. And like most professional strongman, he only exerted as much energy to win than required.
So yeah, sorry to burst your bubble but none of what you claim would have made any difference whatsoever. Eddie still would have won.
Got any other shady excuses you like to try?
@@countofst.germain6417 a child could see Thor was double dipping, he even got pulled up on it in the equipment test.
Gotta say... I've only ever half paid attention to WSM and strongman in general at best; but this series is absolutely riveting. Well done indeed guys! I love this sort of behind the scenes documentary style. Hope to see more of it from these kind of sports
I'm really happy this is finally here.
Thor deserves a beating for his childish ways during 2017 wsm... and Eddie deserves a beating for his childish and egotistical behavior ever since Thor lifted 501
fucking thank you been saying this for the longest of time
Heh
The 501 is a bit stupid though. Doesn’t prove he’s any better or stronger than Eddie, just the same
I started out rooting for Eddie, now I wanna see both of them knock each other out
@@scalychannel5897 I mean, it literally proves he is
"Im not hurt..." ...but still crying about it 5 years later...
What they did to Eddie was horrible not coming to congratulate him on his victory. He even told Kasmire that no one has come to congratulate him. Win Lose or Tie always have sportsmanship and class. Congratulations to Eddie on his victory even with all the health problems he faced. The Man is a Beast!
Brian Shaw is such an incredible competitor. He won the title FOUR TIMES before this and you can tell this one meant as much or more than any of the others.
You won it fair and square Eddie! You won 3 events out of six, the viking press, squat for reps and max deadlift, while Thor only won the Atlas stones, so there's no doubt you were the strongest man on the planet that day! 💪
Did anyone else shed a tear watching this? Wow.. Eddie was the strongest man there and the well deserved winner. Unbelievable 👏
It all started when I watched Eddie go into the uks rudest restaurant.I had no clue that he is a warrior.I liked him as a person , but now I'm stunned.I will think of Eddie Hall any time I feel tired and broken from work.A true Viking Warrior !!
Brian's crying face made me so sad. the two best friends up there
Hi Eddie I’m sure you probably won’t see this but I’m absolutely loving this series so good to finally see some light shed on this, I’ve been following your career for an awful lot longer than you might think. I watched you at the uk strongest man contest in Belfast in 2011 and I’ve been following you ever since. Can’t wait to see you settle the score with Thor and put this all to rest
What a series bro. This stuff is so bloody interesting. LET'S WIN THIS FIGHT!
I like how eddie took his time at the stones, failed and pulled himself back together just in the nick of time.... truelly inspiring!
he would've won it even if he didn't lift up the last one but it's nice that he just did it for the sake of it to show whats up!
Man I truly respect every single one of them. The amount of dedication and discipline you need to have to even compete at wsm is outrageous. But at the same time Brian and Eddie stayed humble, polite and always respectful and that is what makes a Champion.
Eddie helping Brian up was a touch of class!!
This was incredible to watch. It made me feel emotional. I really feel for Eddie and Brian too.
Incredibly intriguing series! Well done, in both WSM 2017 and the post production!
Glad you enjoyed David
That 1043 lb deadlift by eddie was insane. The way he just walked it off. Jesus man. 💪
Wholesome watching eddy help Brian on the the podium
Kaz, Magnus, Z, Brian - all legends and all super nice and humble. Champions with grace.
absolutley brilliant documentary, enjoyed every second of it, shows exactly how two faced Thor really is and how humble Brian is.
well done Eddie, representing UK with honour, hope there’s a part 4 to come and you knock his ass out!
its a video from Eddie you should consider that there is a Thor possessed man behind this lol
25:22 Breaks my fucking heart.. If I had been there I would have been shouting your name like crazy Eddie, you deserved the win and you deserved to be treated with respect and class by the other athletes
Heart feels for Eddie in that. When he’s in the tent afterwards and congratulated he should be surrounded by people wishing him well. He’s just won the WSM and he’s celebrating almost on his own. I sure hope he was welcomed and celebrated properly when he came back to England.
This was surprisingly well executed / filmed. +1
This has been the best thing I've watched in a while. What a well made series thank you for posting
You can tell Eddie has the most pound for pound strength out of all of them. He can outbench, outdeadlift anyone. Unbelievable to defeat Thor. Its remarkable. Thor is an absolute beast as well.
I'm really hyped for this,...
It's like a world title match with so much bragging rights at stake
interesting for the hype but in no way comparable to a real world title fight
It’s heartbreaking seeing you so upset in the tent after your win. That should of been one of the best moments/feelings of your life but you looked and sounded deflated. A great achievement Eddie, we all know you won fair and square!!
Eddie Hall is a compassionate, classy man. Also super fun when him and Brian Shaw get together
After watching this series, I can confidently say, that one must be a jerk, an idiot, or in one case, butthurt to say Eddie cheated or didn't deserve this. What a freakin legend! All three of them are legends, honestly.
Apart from the controversy, this was a truly amazing documentary to watch, huge congrats to the creators, and also thanks a lot for it!
When Bill came by to congratulate Eddie and welcome to the "club", I felt really sad when Eddie replied that he was the "only one to congratulate him". I know there is a lot of competition, but I just wish the rest of the field came by to congratulate Eddie. Either way, there is no doubt who the strongest man on the planet was in 2017. And when you see him standing between the 2 towering monsters flanking him on the podium, you realize just how big a heart he has as an athlete. Well deserved!
I thought Eddie didn't need Yes Men
@@tylereaglesham9290 he clearly doesn't need them, but some sportsmanship would be nice
@@tylereaglesham9290 when you have the second place guy being a sore loser claiming the whole event was corrupted against him …….. even went as far as to say they picked the exercises for Eddie. Just man up, if you get second be proud of second and go for first next one.