Can Evan Singleton FINALLY Fulfil His Potential at The World's Strongest Man 2023?

[@electricsheepdream]

After watching his 10 mins with Mitch, I think Evan will get to the final this year, he’s been working with a sports psychologist and sounds much more grounded in reality 🦖

[@hedgehog1965uk]

Yeah, that was a good talk with Mitch. It sounds as though Evan is doing everything right with his prep.

[@nicolakibble]

❤ I agree Jane…he seems much less intense this year, hopefully he will make the final ❤❤❤

[@christinetassone3156]

I thought the same thing and then someone else said that they thought he was full of 💩 so who knows.

[@Lee-ic2yn]

He's too immature imo

[@petershortland478]

​@@Lee-ic2yn not that immature it's more he is entertaining

[@FatHulkRideEbike]

Fans Perspective: I think it would be good for Evan to train with Martins some. I think Martins experience with injuries could help Evan.

[@harleyross664]

I love evan he is one of those athlete the history books will remember due to his stagemanship. I really hope he gets to put on a performance this year.

[@sammcclure1553]

Evan probably has the highest disparity between the results of his best and worst performance. There aren't many guys who could just as easily challenge for a podium spot vs. not make the final. I think the only person who's even close in that category is Wide Pavlo.

[@republicjim120]

Novikov might disagree.

[@republicjim120]

@Nuke Is-Rah-Hell Oh, I know. And in 2019 he was screwed by having to do the stone-off against Trey, even though he was seven points ahead of him. It's just crazy that in four years he has placed first and third, but failed to reach the finals two times. I'm really hoping he doesn't get screwed again this year.

[@danoeb-g418]

As a Canadian the way Liz says festival duh hummus makes me laugh everytime. Never change Liz!

[@tcgtpl]

Does the winner get a lifetime supply of naan? 😁

[@danoeb-g418]

@@tcgtpl the naan are supplied by the organizers but it is BYOVT (bring your own veggie tray)

[@charliehurst9273]

I really want Evan to do well. He's had such bad luck at World's, but you're right - if he can learn to turn his aggression on and, crucially, off, he's going to be a real threat to the other competitors. He won't be seeded highly, I should imagine, and NOBODY will want him in their group!

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

I’d imagine every group will have at least 3 legit finalist caliber athletes. Evan without any issues is the type of athlete that could win his group.

[@oceanbanana4341]

​@@anthonyproffitt5341 yeah it's gonna be wild

[@aeis3007]

I would want him in my group because he has 100% bad luck rate at wsm taking him out. Now a healthy Evan, heck no he could beat anyone.

[@charliehurst9273]

@@aeis3007 True, but I have a feeling his luck is about to change!

[@aeis3007]

@@charliehurst9273 agreed

[@branominal]

If he performs well, Evan could win pretty much any contest honestly

[@thestrongestnerd4284]

Very true- he has a lot of strengths that he can beat about anyone at the world at and very few weaknesses

[@gotzvonunentberlichingen1452]

@@thestrongestnerd4284 , Evan had the most event wins at the Shaw Classic 2 years ago. He had like 3 or more wins, beating guys like Trey Mitchell at dumbbell. E just had as many bad events as good events which made him place somewhere in the upper half in the end.

[@martinnilsson5295]

​@@thestrongestnerd4284 his dedlifr is not world class top 5

[@thestrongestnerd4284]

@@martinnilsson5295 I’d say it’s world class, he’s done 1000 in comp before and has looked great in training in for reps lately now that’s he’s back to 100% health

[@ribses]

@@martinnilsson5295 don’t know about top 5 but he’s world class still. Not being top 5 just shows how many incredible deadlifters we have in strongman, nothing against Evan

[@garydunn7213]

Great video again. I save all of these when watching as well as Mitch's 10minute talks. So that week-of, I watch and listen to all of the build-up again.

[@mickkelly7048]

Love Evan, so entertaining to watch as a fan. Hope he gets to the final. I will be cheering him on

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Has an intensity of Bill Kazmier but Kaz had strategy and focus

[@Munter27]

3:20 Probably because he had an anaphylactic shock during the event!

[@misterc5783]

Trains so explosively he keeps exploding. But hey, the guy should be free to train in a way that makes him happy.

[@dadimadh4528]

Coach Evan, Loz! Imagine an "all-Loz" podium! 👍

[@FatHulkRideEbike]

A healthy Evan is a threat to win. Huge potential there.

[@wifflebat14]

Loz's final thought sums Evan up perfectly: "He could cause problems for a lot of people, or he could cause problems for himself" Hope he makes the final though; the man has serious potential

[@michaels.2331]

Before Mitch came around Evan looked to be one of the best movers out there. He also was really good at dumbbells for reps.

[@republicjim120]

Never rule out a deadlift group of death after what they did with Group Two last year. Hooper, Thompson, Peña, Felix, Shaw, and Janashia in one group? Crazy!

[@kppk5077]

Maybe he will make it this year. I think his chances are 30% to perform and 70% to be allergic to WSM again.

[@crispiernuggets7971]

There’s a saying that I think comes from the US Navy Seals. “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast” I feel like that’s the mentality Evan needs to adopt to really succeed

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Hope he makes it to the finale. Good Luck T-Rex

[@mitchellcullinan5696]

I hope Evan can at least have a complete attempt at WSM. He needs it so he can settle in. Once he has a good go he will make massive gains I'm sure.

[@SarahSavilleMusic]

I REALLY hope so! I will probably cry! Such a deserving athlete.

[@alc4117]

I’m just praying he ACTUALLY gets to properly compete this year. Dude has been having a shit go for a long while.

[@sarahstorr]

Thank you Auntie Liz. We love this series ❤

[@BlastBeats1]

Really hope he gets to the finals this year and breaks the streak. That alone will help him so much on future WSMs. But he def has the potential to finish in the top 5 if he executes. His training is looking really good.

[@nikijordon2831]

Sums it up perfectly: could cause problems for other competitors or cause problems for himself

[@jonnylieberman]

I had T-Rex on the podium last year. Why the hell not this year? Go crush ‘em all, Evan!!

[@linkrm75]

Love Evan and I think if he learns the old adage “slow is smooth and smooth is fast” that he would do really well.

[@TL13579]

Unless he faces more bad luck, I just can't see him placing any lower than 2nd in the group stage. And easily a top 5 finish in the finals, quite possibly podium as well. He is insanely talented and hard-working, hope he has a good showing this year.

[@chantzwilson9377]

I really wish you both were going to be there for WSM. This will be my first big event to be there live. I really want to see you guys.

[@leonmunt6244]

This video has made me realise how strong these events are for Evan this year!

[@mikemac687]

Evan is gonna do big things this year. I'm really looking forward to seeing him out there.

[@ryantracy1531]

Watching his videos has given good insight to his progression with mental growth. He is aligning the stars. Can’t wait to see T Rex this year.

[@beardeddiabolus]

I think Evan is one of the athletes in the strongest position for a podium finish, provided he's healthy and doesn't make mistakes. He should be placing consistently towards the top in nearly every event.

[@frederickknapp5340]

Would love to see Evan on the Finals podium but we all know a T-Rex has small arms so over head won't work right.

[@maartenn2217]

16 minutes of "he might win it, he might Rumble" 😂 Evan's a true wild card

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

From his training videos, he looks insanely strong. If he makes it to the finals watch out. To me is the American version of Eddie Hall

[@markrowbotham222]

lookin forwad to watching him, a great showman aswell as strongman

[@leeblowers9783]

I personally think Evan will be a big threat this year !! His training is looking awesome, the same with his conditioning !! Podium for sure !!!

[@danbirks8633]

Definitely got an outside chance of a podium finish for me. Underrated and been unlucky. Not many weaknesses really

[@adamcroker_hg]

Evan Singleton will be the next US-born WSM!!

[@papatom692]

I’m very excited to see him push everyone. He’s definitely a good potential winner in my opinion if he gets his mindset right!

[@Pile_of_carbon]

Evan is fun and it always makes me sad when he, or any athlete for that matter, has to withdraw because of some injury.

[@Callum_Lifts]

I’m a really big fan of Evan just hope he doesn’t have any issues/injuries as I think he will make the final and will be trouble for everyone else.

[@George_Bland]

I wouldn't be too surprised to see Evan on the podium this year, I think the final is pretty much guaranteed if nothing goes wrong.

[@carlh296]

Best of luck to him, just love to see him go through the whole WSM without messing an event up.

[@SaulFemm]

Love watching Evan compete, hope he crushes it

[@baldmanstrength]

Loving the series!

[@PaulFellourisStrongman]

Could really depend on his groups. Hes gonna have some stiff competition and getting first in his group is more than likely what he’s going to need. A couple guys can relax in the heats for sure because they’re monster stone lifters, evan won’t have that fortune.

[@ElReyGarcia11]

Are you going to make a group prediction video? And how to organize the groups? Maybe 6 tiers of athletes with 1 from each tier in each group?

[@Munter27]

Honestly think you're underestimating him, saying the best he can do is 4th. I wouldn't be surprised if he won - he has no weaknesses. Then again, it could go horribly wrong...

[@charles-mp9nt]

It definitely won't be from lack of confidence

[@Jakawak]

I like Evan, but I hope Brian wins his last one. No disrespect to Tom for a 3-peat

[@petershortland478]

They are great events for him, but Brian needs to quick off the blocks consistently because Oleksii, Even are quick and Tom IF FIT will not be easy to beat Kieliszkowski and Trey won't slacking off either

[@branominal]

I don't think he'll win, but I'd bet on Brian over Tom this year, Tom is way off his best

[@thomasrosendahl2783]

Mitchell Hooper looks like the favourite since he won the Arnold Classic, Tom has zero chance based on his poor 7th place finish Arnold Classic, wsm starts with 30 competitors, kind of laughable that Tom stated he can win 4-5 wsm titles.

[@oceanbanana4341]

​@@thomasrosendahl2783 I wouldn't underestimate someone who won 2 titles in a row

[@Jakawak]

@@thomasrosendahl2783 He and Luke are both trying to start families, but I'd imagine their supplements change around WSM

[@ADedLSpn]

What I wouldnt give to know the groups right now 😫😫😫

[@NARushton]

From watching Mitch's "10 minutes with" series I've now found out that you have at least 4 athletes going to WSM. How about doing a video of just your athletes? Even if it's just to give them a bit of additional publicity?

[@mikesbbody]

I don't think anyone actually "hates" Evan I think he's great and I hope this is his year he has all the potential to (IMO) maybe be a top 5 finisher all the best Evan!

[@Lee-ic2yn]

I wouldn't say hate but I find him very annoying

[@Kamyen316]

Lol. Doing a tiger roar while doing Evans T Rex move 😅

[@GregClarkMusic]

I think a podium for Evan

[@danmoyer4650]

I would follow Auntie Liz anywhere!!!

[@FatHulkRideEbike]

I have a question for Loz. Does it make sense to have these athletes compete in high heat? I think for guys that big it is actually a bit dangerous and bad for their health to compete in very hot conditions.

[@TL13579]

You have a point. However, Tom has said that he prefers the heat as being warm is good for performance and there's reduced risk of cooling down (which is a cause for injuries). As long as the athletes are hydrated and stay in the AC tents they will be provided, everything will be perfectly fine.

[@lonestar2495]

Weather shouldn’t be to hot that time of year but heat 100% better then cold I’ve competed in both n I’ll take the heat

[@barbwyatt414]

I was just thinking that Liz, he doesn’t do 90%, another Travis Ortmayer all or nothing. Imagine being in the training facility when Travis and Evan are doing there thing at the same time, what a buzz that would be!

[@cantilever]

Would I be surprised if he won the gold...? No. Would I be surprised if he failed to make it to the finals...? No. Evan is a gigantic question mark. All the potential in the world, but he seems snakebit at WSM...

[@anders5646]

nice video

[@PhillipCalvin627]

Evan is a bit of a Travis Ortmeier where he's extremely capable but he's crazy high energy, and I love the Texas Stoneman so I really mean that as a compliment but where his head is at is going to determine if he's in the top 5 or if he collapses in on himself. Evan has had bad luck at Worlds, but I think if he can clear his heat his bound to be midtable at least in the Final.

[@PetonIsVeryBloody]

Loz struggling to remember to say "Stay strong" at the end of each video 😂

[@brutalbrital]

Trex is coming up fast

[@strengthcoachlondon]

I've always felt that if he tempers his agression a bit and thinks athlete first, entertainer second, then (with out an illness or medical problem) he could be on the World's podium.

[@ZenithAngel]

Doesn't really have a bad event / weakness

[@Markymark1993]

As long as he doesn’t run into any health problems I don’t see why not. But I don’t see him taking the podium

[@sokjeong-ho7033]

1:28 mark likes what he sees...

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

I recently watched him on Brian's channel. I will say one thing, that guy looks like he could destroy the fickle fingers

[@markevans4088]

Thanks, enjoying the series. I'm not sure Evan is all that controversial, he just wants to show what he can do. I also think you are being a bit conservative about Evan's chances, he is doing some very big numbers in training and is one of the fitter strongmen at Worlds. I also, sadly, have a feeling Brian and Tom won't be at their best. And with no Martins, I think we could see a new champion. Evan is in with a good shout, certainly for the podium.

[@jacksarebetter]

If he would leave the WWE wrestler mentality at home and use strategy in these contest , he would do much better

[@timlarson9193]

It will come down to if he focuses on the work or his "performance".

[@jlalonde1000]

His still trains crazy Always saying he misgroves a lift so don't think he can hold a good technique that long

[@jameschristy9966]

I'll be at wsm I'll try coach him on 90 %

[@marybuster5349]

🦖🔥🦖🔥🦖🔥🦖

[@finditmakeitliftit]

The way I see it, he's had so much bad luck with the injury, sickness and allergic reaction. Anyone of these could happen to any of the competitors. It's just crap it happen to the same one three years on the trot. So if he stays healthy he can take on the best and beat the best.

[@hulkthedane7542]

👍👍

[@petershortland478]

These are definitely Evans events, he will be dangerous, people put Evan down just because he has had bad luck

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

Anybody know who Evan’s coach and nutritionist are?

[@magnitorfasson9238]

Adam derks is his coach and naythan payton his nutritionist

[@dlgh2697]

I hope he has a therapist. I think he has bit his head against the wall 1 too many times. Regardless, he is a great athlete.

[@janoycresva276]

Probably not because there’s only a few guys who are in contention for the title & he’s definitely not one of them given his record compared to the others. That & he also overestimates himself too much, he’s way shorter than he claims (190 cm at most not 199 cm) & he couldn’t win WSM or even podium if he were competing in the past because the weights then actually weren’t extremely light, a 160 kg log press in 1980 isn’t light, especially when considering it was extremely unbalanced.

[@Wicked6189]

Why isn’t Iron Biby ever at world strongest man

[@magnitorfasson9238]

He was invited in 2018

[@bonniebryan6216]

😊

[@tcgtpl]

Best of luck to the Great Value Brian Shaw. 😁

[@SuzJim99]

The guy is good for sure, but I don't think he will be a top contender. Too inconsistent in prep, injury and even personality/approach. At a time I thought he could be the second coming of Eddie H - the talk was there, and it seems like the strength was too, but whilst the talk has remained, his strength hasn't really backed up his words. He seems like a bit of a clown.

[@Alex-yu3wg]

Singlton can/could do it - he has the fire power, but lacks the focus and belief. If he just focused and went for HARD training he would be up there.

[@scotttinney6523]

Evan "Eddie Hall lite" Singleton... I hope he never makes a final. 😂

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Diet Hall 😂

[@Lee-ic2yn]

All I see is a big injury

[@welshexile1963]

I can't bare him! No doubt he's strong but his "act" turns me off.

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Same here, he's draining to watch

[@marcoghiotti7153]

Too many 'if", unfortunately for Evan

[@gym-kneecrickets6294]

There are two possibilities for those that think Evan won’t make the final this year. You can get over it and like it or be miserable.

[@odetotove]

Fairly sure there are more choices than this, but, thanks broh

[@gym-kneecrickets6294]

@@odetotove 🤔 ive been wrong before. Like that time I doubted myself. Bahahaha

[@mastereddie6139]

He won't make the final. He'll be injured and end up in last place again.

[@alanrastelli]

No.

[@MrJ-we7hz]

Not a huge fan of Evan. He plays to the immature crowd with his antics instead of focusing on his athletic performance.

[@oceanbanana4341]

​@@patrikboij7560 they give personality to the sport. That's how a sport grows faster

[@MrJ-we7hz]

@@patrikboij7560 true. I'm not saying it doesn't help some individuals make money. I'm just not a fan of that type of behavior or the influence it has , especially on kids. When Hall lost to Thor in the boxing match, I had several kids come to me and say I was right and his antics

[@atodaso1668]

@@MrJ-we7hz You hang around with kids?

[@oceanbanana4341]

​@@MrJ-we7hz I'd argue Eddie took then win well but his buildup was pretty toxic

[@dontyouworryaboutit_]

Nope

[@kppk5077]

Silly

[@torringtonstonekeeper]

T-Rex