In a surprising and exciting turn of events, legendary Strongman athlete Brian Shaw revealed the addition of arm wrestling to the 2023 Shaw Classic. As one of the most celebrated Strongman competitors in the bodybuilding world, the Gigantor announced this news via an engaging video on his YouTube channel, sparking great excitement among fans.

The retired Strongman’s choice to incorporate arm wrestling met with immense delight from his loyal followers. In the video, he conveyed his aim to establish gripping contests that would captivate both Strongman fans and arm wrestling enthusiasts. Additionally, he disclosed that this event might boast the largest live audience ever seen for an arm wrestling match, amplifying the anticipation for this announcement.

Shaw Classic 2023: Unveiling the formidable lineup of competitors

In his video, the 41-year-old strongman announced the list of 16 competitors set to participate in the 2023 Shaw Classic. Among the formidable lineup were notable names such as Shaw himself, the reigning 2023 Strongman winner Mitchell Cooper, two-time Shaw Classic Strongman champion Trey Mitchell, 2020 World’s Strongest Man winner Oleksii Novikov, and 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man Pavlo Kordiyaka.

As excitement soared, one fan enthusiastically exclaimed, “That lineup is so ridiculously stacked! Every single competitor is a contender. I can’t wait to witness the intense battles that will unfold.” The arrival of arm wrestling at the event has ignited immense excitement among enthusiasts. Numerous fans eagerly anticipate witnessing their top two sports unite in an impressive showcase of power and expertise.

Arm wrestling excites fans as it joins the Shaw Classic.

The response to Brian’s video was overwhelming, as supporters expressed their joy and eagerness for the approaching event. An excited fan remarked, “My favorite two sports coming together. This is exciting news. Hope Brian gets into more competitive grip stuff and armwrestling after his strongman retirement.”  Another follower agreed, saying, “Very excited for you to bring arm wresting into your portfolio. The whole arm wrestling community is looking forward to your debut”

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Moreover, admirers applauded the 4-time World’s Strongest Man Champion for promoting arm wrestling and expanding its reach. In addition, they acknowledged his potential in this field and expressed their desire for him to seriously pursue it. In the words of an encouraging fan, “This is awesome you’re adding arm wrestling and helping spread the sport. Many would love to see you get serious about arm wrestling because you have good potential and a great guy.”

Incorporating arm wrestling into the Shaw Classic, Brian Shaw has delighted fans and boosted the sport’s popularity. As the event nears, excited fans await remarkable athletes showcasing their incredible talents in a competition likely to be unforgettable and important.

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