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Title: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: Body-Buildah on September 19, 2020, 08:28:33 AM
Events announced, list is vague:

Loading Medley
Squat
Truck Pull
Deadlift
Log
Stones

No Hafthor, No Martins.

Who will take it?

T. Stoltman?? Mateusz (coming off of surgery)? Shaw for a 5th? Trump?? Biden?
Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: Obvious Gimmick on September 19, 2020, 08:49:09 AM
If matuesz is even 90% then him, otherwise Shaw. Those other guys are dreaming
Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: Humble Narcissist on September 19, 2020, 11:16:40 AM
What city?
Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: Body-Buildah on September 19, 2020, 11:59:06 AM
What city?

Same place as last year, Brandenton FL.
Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: BIG AL MCKECHNIE on September 19, 2020, 04:36:07 PM
If matuesz is even 90% then him, otherwise Shaw. Those other guys are dreaming

Tom Stoltman beat Shaw last year so don't talk shite wee man.
Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: Matt on September 19, 2020, 04:41:00 PM
Hasn't Brian Shaw been hovering around the top five in the past couple of years?  No disrespect to the man, but he's 38 now - not old by any means, but probably not at an age where he is still getting stronger.  I assume he peaked, but that with the 10-year younger Mateusz, I don't see Shaw winning again.

That might depend on how Mateusz recovers from his injury though.
Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: Methyl m1ke on September 20, 2020, 01:18:26 AM
Hasn't Brian Shaw been hovering around the top five in the past couple of years?  No disrespect to the man, but he's 38 now - not old by any means, but probably not at an age where he is still getting stronger.  I assume he peaked, but that with the 10-year younger Mateusz, I don't see Shaw winning again.

That might depend on how Mateusz recovers from his injury though.

I think strength athletes are only really limited by injuries and overall health. At 38 shaw could still improve in theory. Thing is he could already be maxed out genetically but who knows. Maybe he just likes doing it.
Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: Body-Buildah on November 02, 2020, 06:22:15 AM
Top 3 from last year are all out this year. (Mateusz just backed out, Tricep re-injury).

Thor - Retired
Martins - Car accident
Mateusz - Tricep Re-Injury

Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: Mr Anabolic on November 02, 2020, 06:53:46 AM
I think strength athletes are only really limited by injuries and overall health. At 38 shaw could still improve in theory. Thing is he could already be maxed out genetically but who knows. Maybe he just likes doing it.

I wonder if these guys have a plan B in life?  Strongman careers are very short and can end very abruptly.  When it does, bye bye endorsements.   Their insurance premiums must be high due to the risks they take.
Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: Body-Buildah on November 02, 2020, 07:21:31 AM
I wonder if these guys have a plan B in life?  Strongman careers are very short and can end very abruptly.  When it does, bye bye endorsements.   Their insurance premiums must be high due to the risks they take.

A few are well-off. Shaw (Just bought 2 houses) Thor (Very well off) but most are just hobbyists who have jobs. Eddie just bought a huge house, is into acting now. (I guess).

I dont think most are as brain-dead, lazy and delusional as bodybuilders. Most work for a living.
Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: BB on November 02, 2020, 09:11:49 AM
This is a toss up. Shaw isn't out of it even though he was off last time. He has the home field advantage, etc.... Also, who knows what the whole Covid situation did to their training, etc.....


Title: Re: WSM 2020 - NOV 11th (FL) - Events
Post by: Body-Buildah on November 03, 2020, 03:20:44 AM
This is a toss up. Shaw isn't out of it even though he was off last time. He has the home field advantage, etc.... Also, who knows what the whole Covid situation did to their training, etc.....

Shaw hasn't looked good in the last couple, looks to be in great shape and has been training all along in his great gym (and outside).

He has a great shot for a 5th,especially w/ these 3 out now.