Prime Thor VS Rookie Hooper | Mock Contest - WHO WILL WIN??

With ‪@Hafthorjulius‬ coming back, let's see how I'd stack up against him.
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[@Hafthorjulius]

Nothing but respect to you. Can’t wait to compete against you!🫡

[@Argold80]

This duel will be one to watch for sure. 2 freaks of nature getting head to head. This will be epic!!!

[@thatguyfrommars3732]

The man himself

[@daikirai1]

thor and hooper are my favorite strongmen ever

[@scottharrison5734]

Dount forget Tom stoltman he one best in world and can improve Of king stones Hopefully marquis from Poland comes back so many good guy Thor if he gets 95percent he will domainate

[@JulesLife]

Yooooo so happy this is the pinned comment.

[@gotzvonunentberlichingen1452]

Hooper being a class act as always! Really hope Thor can get back to his best without ruining his health and give Mitch a run for his money.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

💪💪

[@paulcox2447]

Those 2 things are mutually exclusive.

[@electricsheepdream]

Love how disappointed you were with your loading race time compared to Thor! 😆 Can’t wait to see you two battle it out 🤩

[@melvinbengtsson8652]

For those that dont know, Hafthor still has the world record with Giants live's heavy set of castle stones(120-200kg), only a second slower than Toms world record time with the lighter stones(100-180kg).

[@therambunctiousrobloxian9323]

i actually didn't ever notice that there are two sets. good info

[@jedinxf7]

The crazy thing about Thor's competitive record is that he overlapped so heavily with Brian's, and also came up when Big Z was a guaranteed spot on the podium, AND had a peak Eddie Hall to contend with for a bit. was an amazing time for strongman fans but it means he never had a chance to consistently dominate the field for a while (the way, say, Mariusz in a fractured strongman era got to show up without Big Z to worry about in an ostensible "world's strongest" anything). it looks like the new crop is also developing into something spectacular, maybe a little more agile than that era (and pound for pound, Mitchell and Novikov are already rewriting the rules of nature), but I don't know if I'm prepared to compare them to Thor's competition yet. at the end of the day that is why I like this type of comparison, based on event achievements, not win loss records. fact is, even if you come in second in a deadlift or axle press event in the Thor - Brian - eddie - big z era, you're a champion of that event in any era. and being against stronger competition tends to bring out higher numbers from everyone on the podium or close to it.

[@jamesstone123]

I love the complete lack of ego in this video. its really hard to avoid bias when it comes to judging your own performance, my respect for you has somehow increased even more. A proper class act, Hoop!

[@SeyaDiakite7]

I’ll say it again: thank you a whole lot for existing pal ;) 💪💪💪

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

💪💪

[@Danny_S.]

Two competitors like you and Thor can do nothing but make Strongman better. Even if neither of you win. As a longtime Thor fan I have nothing but respect for you both.

[@magnustoxvrd3890]

Tbh, Prime Thor is most likely the best strongman of all. Not arguing who is the goat, but I do believe Thor has had the highest peak of all time. Yet 😉

[@rajmondlifting]

eddie hall?

[@magnustoxvrd3890]

@@rajmondlifting Static strength Hall might just barely surpass Thor, but Thor was SO much better at moving events it's not really close, to me, atleast

[@felixfischer4158]

Id say Prime Eddie was staticly a bit stronger, but Prime Hafthor was the better strongman overall... hes just a freak of nature.

[@beepyou34]

2018 Thor was the 2008 Phelps of strongman tbh

[@rajmondlifting]

@@magnustoxvrd3890 what eddie has done at strength asylum is insane

[@matthasahand5495]

Love the video, respect Mitch for keeping it mostly humble. I must say tho, nobody is beating peak Thor in a loading race, unless the implements are very small.

[@reverendterminator]

you both can push eachother to be better! Stay strong and safe.

[@basstwelve]

Thor coming back is great for the sport, even if he doesn't immediately come back at full strength it's gonna push everyone else that much harder

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Next year will be fun!

[@Callum_Lifts]

Awesome video and Thor in his prime was a monster. Next year or year after will be very interesting seeing Thor coming and battling with yourself & Tom🤯. Of course you have a chance you have already done amazing & will only get better 😊

[@mulltothree4375]

Mitch is great and becoming a great ambassador for strongman. I think prime Thor was the strongest human to ever walk the earth.

[@HenDiesel]

Thor’s speed and athleticism to go along with his monstrous size and unbelievable strength is what made/makes him so good. It’s a deadly combination.

[@jamesmaitlandstewart08]

Nobody in history ain't messing around with prime Thor, he is the strongest man to have ever walked the planet.

[@markrowbotham222]

big z, brian shaw, eddie hall, tom stoltman

[@topdoge2632]

Eddie hall? He has beaten Thor ONCE in his carrer, needless to say it wasn't even a prime Thor. For the rest of them, prime Thor is still better realistically.

[@appa609]

​@@topdoge2632Shaw has won 4 times

[@DavidVirtanen]

BS Prime Big Z Smokes Prime Thor Anyday

[@jamesmaitlandstewart08]

​@@DavidVirtanen Prime Thor is the best strongman of all time. It's big loz who said that.

[@Damascus5350]

Loving the content! Nice job of putting in the work.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Glad you’re enjoying!

[@brandonk1287]

YOURE A TANK, young man! God bless. “The Ox”

[@Hazii2018]

Prime 2018 Thor was arguably the best strongman ever - he was unbeatable and he finished 2018 with a 1100KG total in powerlift. Insane performance.

[@u04pww2]

He was only unbeatable because Hall retired let's be real here.

[@adaptiveandroid2685]

@@u04pww2I hope this is a sarcastic comment cause 2018 Thor would have swept Eddie 😂

[@u04pww2]

@@adaptiveandroid2685 you must be using some fucked up logic to come to that conclusion son.

[@RockoBam1]

​@u04pww2 catch a hold of yourself mate. Eddie had about 5 international podiums his whole career, Thor had about 30, Thor had more WSM podiums than Eddie had for every international competition combined. They aren't even in the same conversation when it comes to accomplishments.

[@Fabriziofilms]

​@@u04pww2Eddie was a strong mf but comparing his strongman career vs Hafthor's you gotta be joking hes not even close to Hafthor

[@michaelarchambault217]

He's past his prime (not from age but from his absence and injury) and you'll be a lot stronger next year. I think you can probably beat him... it's sure gonna be fun to watch! I'd love to see a bunch of video collabs with you and him until that!

[@topdoge2632]

I think if Thor doesn't have any other problem with injuries, he most likely will became the very best again. I mean he placed fourth after coming from retirement and injury, he still has it in my opinion.

[@Gorger12]

Fun video series. One of the exciting things about strongman is there are a lot of events, so you get to see athletes compete with their best events, or sometimes only their bad events. The best athletes usually don't fall out of the top few spots on any event, and that's how Mitchell has been performing in contest.

[@stevelee3144]

Great video! It will be interesting to watch the two of you.

[@hulkthedane7542]

I am keen to see you in any and every competition, and to see Halfhor head to head with anyone. I expect you to beat him in his first competition back, but if he finds his top form/shape... who knows. Train hard, stay safe!

[@NickSrp1]

The moose vs. The mountain. 2024 is going to be an exciting year!

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Agreed 💪💪

[@SouthrnKoala]

I think just the knowledge that Thor’s building himself up again is gonna spur the entire field to push even harder. Great thing for the sport and Im excited to see how it unfolds

[@WillTrott94]

You and Thor are absolutely my personal favorites in the Strongman world... I CANNOT wait to see you guys go head to head.

[@peterjohnson1495]

Hooper's a blueprint for how to become a great Strongman and a great content creator. Given how quickly he's improving, it'll be really interesting to see how he and Thor place in 2 year's time. I'd have liked to have seen peak Z, Eddie and Shaw in the comparison. Maybe one for another video.

[@Danimal77]

The thing with Thor is that he just steadily improved. He was a beast of a man. That being said, I saw you compete in person Mitch at the World's in Myrtle Beach and you make it look so much easier than it is and you too will improve on your times the longer to stick with it (injury free).

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Thor has been my sports hero for a while now. You took over that role since he retired. I can't wait to see you both compete against each other. It'll be tough to know who to root for but it'll be super exciting seeing my 2 idols on the same stage.

[@carpentrycoach2204]

Great lineup of guys at top and Thor coming back will add to it even more.

[@daebreaker6212]

Hafthor, Stoltman, Hooper face offs. Oh i'm excited for the future.

[@Anonymous-sb9rr]

Can't wait to see you compete against the mighty Thor. I think he will be faster than previously, but less strong. Considering his age and how long he's been doing strongman, I think he's past his peek. He will still win competitions, but with slightly lower numbers than in 2018/2019. Maybe he'll be as good as in 2016.

[@septembersilvers]

Fun little comparison! Can’t wait to watch you two compete against each other

[@smuir6104]

His peak vs. your rookie year! That is mental!!! How are you so good, so fast?

[@fazer12779]

We'll see next year!

[@Jack000222]

Cant WAIT to see yall compete. He was one of my favorites over the last few years and you are now. Ill feel like a NFL fan that just enjoys watching the sport. Id cheer for both! Ill have an LHBK tattoo and Thor shirt on. From a health perspective, I know thats why he left. But I really think its in his blood and has alot left in the tank to show. Brain was able to dominate for quite a stretch. Thor deserves more titles but having a competitor like you to make him his best.

[@leathalkizzle935]

Thor , Tom, Mitch and Noverkov!! If they're all at the same event , its going to epic !!

[@1vootman]

I am biased, because im a huge Thor fan, and his announcement that hes returning to SM is awesome, but respectfully prime Thor beats you every day, and twice on Sunday, hes just flat out stronger than the current crop, and the greatest strongman ever when he was in his prime.

[@topdoge2632]

Agreed. I might be biased too, but to be fair I think there's not much of a doubt about that, and it is more obvious since every year it passes more people acknowledges it. As of today prime Thor is the best strongman we've seen, and I don't see any of the current top contestants becoming better than his 2018 version.

[@richardbright3826]

Be amazing to see you both go head to head!

[@PatrickQT]

Holy Cow Thor 2018 is an absolute monster

[@bogisimonsen471]

I´am fully aware the you won´t read this post but I still won´t to write a few words to you showing my admiration to for and your team for makeing this amazing vid. As I sad this was real a world class vid bro. You grew with at leat 10cm in my book MH after this. The way you showed Thor the respect I think he deserves tells me what a great sportsman and person you are, and kudos to you for that. I´am from the Faroe Island, there is a good chance you never heard about the faroes. We are a groop of 18 very small Islands with pop. of only 55.000. Beeing that we only are a stone throw away from Iceland, that is if you throw the stone, and that we also descent from the vikings, our culture are very much alike. We have a very strong bond with iceland and we consider them our brothers and sisters as they do with us. Bearing all this in mind I of course root for Haftór to win evry comp. that he takes part of. But after seeing this vid. where you very respectfully compare the two of you, I now have become one of your new fans, even if I still have Haftór as my number one. When to two of you finelly will compete you I realy hope you get on the podium as the runner up. Even do I know that you won´t read this I wan´t to tell you to that you now have become my second most favorit strongman witch isen´t all that bad considering the you where a the low end before I saw this amazing vid and thank you for that.

[@coachmikaellaakso]

You are umbelievable champion!

[@adamotuama8710]

This is the first time I’ve been excited about strongman in a long time. If Thor beats Mitch, Mitch will level up and come back the best the next year. And if Mitch beats Thor, I see Mitch leveling up anyways. Thor vs Mitch will be the best rivalry strongman’s seen.

[@nembor]

Can't wait to see you compete vs Thor!!

[@julianhernandez6457]

Between you and martins and thor next year is going to be insane at the big shows. I watch all the strongman i can really. But the bigger more popular shows are gonna draw some extra viewers if all 3 of you compete. LHBK😊

[@bigslimdog1350]

Looking forward to seeing you and Thor head to head next year. I'm backing Hooper for the win.

[@RateMyRestaurantYEG]

Amazing as always Mitch. Martin 💪😀

[@MarkoObradovich]

Just keep up the good work bro. I think you have all qualities to he one of the best ever. I wish you all success and all the best.

[@gibsonatorhb6691]

You'll get your chance to battle him in the near future!!

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Can’t wait!

[@sebdal494]

This was really intertaing moose !!🎉. Very refreshing to see someone being very objective like this and you are an absolute monster yourself. Very cool 😊

[@leo99991]

Man thor at his prime was something never seen before.

[@fitch6052]

I honestly think you’ve got the potential to be the best to ever do it

[@YannMetalhead]

Can't wait to see you two competing!

[@Jon-lv8dc]

2018-2019 Thor is probably the strongest man ever.

[@Gndlf_TheOrange]

Absolute monster. No shame in not beating him. Nobody else could 😂

[@Cov930]

Scary lol . I sometimes see old videos of him an what a freak my god

[@tinymahuta]

@@Cov930 That Iceland gym deadlift video with Larry is one of my favorite strength videos ever.

[@sharpestbulb]

the 2020 Arnolds Thor looked like he wasn't even trying. Mateusz won most of the events and it just didn't matter to Thor because he knew he'd be consistently placing high.

[@billj4525]

In strongman he might be, but strongest man ever is so subjective. Eddie Hall was definitely stronger than Thor in powerlifting lifts. Brian Shaw as well. In fact Brian Shaw has more titles than Thor in strongman. Strongest overall is impossible to determine. Most think that Thor in his prime was the best strongman competitor ever. I don't know if that's definitely true.

[@PertinentApe]

"If we get any of this wrong... just deal with it, idk" 😂😂

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Exactly 😂

[@thoughtsuponatime847]

2020 Thor is the only person that could beat 2018 Thor.

[@DavidVirtanen]

Thor Himself Said Once That He Was Stronger In 2020 Than In 2018 And 2019

[@DavidVirtanen]

But TBH Prime Big Z Smokes Prime Thor 😏

[@SvenAlfred]

Interesting video. I don’t see Thor being at peak strength by the time the Arnold’s come around so I think you’ll beat him. Give him another 6-12 months after that, say for the Rogue 2024, then I’m seriously excited to seeing who comes out on top. Tom Stoltman, Thor and the Moose altogether is like a dream come true!

[@forteka81]

If you both stay healthy, it will be a great contest. You and Big Tom and Evan is the new rivalry though I think

[@grizzlymoogs1662]

I dont know about all time, but look I actually love Thor's content but I firmly believe you'd smoke him in Strongman. I think Stoltman and you are another level. Your are the WSM and I think you'll do it again. MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE!

[@stokiemanbrent4200]

Lol

[@paolodelsante1425]

This is the most humble and honest thing, great. Thank you Mitchell for being that human being

[@johnyoung5413]

Will be great to see you go up against Thor

[@Mrpouletdu33]

You are great man.

[@sammygmartinistheman]

I love humble beast athletes like you dude!!!

[@johndepinto1597]

You’re Mitchell Hooper! No shame at all. Bro you’re the man!

[@EvolvedDeath]

Been waiting for this my 2 favorite strongmen.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

🫎

[@bragipallbragason6588]

Love your contend best recards from Iceland

[@joeysaks6516]

Gonna be crazy with you, evan, tom and thor

[@kcolbert4540]

Love these kind of videos! Would love to see something similar of seeing how you might stack up against other top tier strongmen at their prime that you haven't gotten to compete against much like Eddie Hall

[@pichynuchen2053]

I think no one within 10 years will get to prime Thors level, and neither do I think Thor himself will get back to it. However based on his recent development, I dont think he could beat you next year, you are outstandingly good and you will win

[@15blackshirt]

Can't wait for next year's Shaw Classic

[@craigyboy4770]

Thor has unreal static strength, he doesn't clean and jerk the log press at all. That generation didn't use the rest of there body for momentum, just pure powerhouses pushed to the absolute limit ; Eddie, big z, Brian, thor to name a few These days it anyone's to run home with, with underdogs winning quite frequently and an old Brian shaw coming out on top. Best of luck to you all ❤

[@fans-of-the-goat-uk]

Nobody in history beats prime Thor, not even Z, Brian, Kaz, Mariusz or anyone else. Prime Thor is the strongest man to have ever lived!

[@Wonderkid44]

Yeah right

[@wildwilie]

The most exciting thing about Thor returning for me is hopefully seeing more Tom Stoltman vs Thor Stone loading races.

[@Hybridknfgrowchannel]

*501 i agree with shaw gotta be in competition environment period

[@stevebull17]

Only 1 thing to say about a true champion mindset doesn't make excuses knows and respects when somebody is better at something and just makes him wanna work harder and strive to be better hooper what a guy

[@smbrumbaugh]

Any way you slice it, if Thor's able to get back his chops it's going to make for some great comps for us fans!

[@johnflanagan6984]

Love your videos and would really like to see a video on heat and cold therapy if there are benefits I did see the cold tub video and just asking for a more in-depth video

[@lukebbuff]

I think you’ve got a long way to go to get to the level Thor reached in 2018 but given your I do think you are one the few all time that could challenge that Thor with the right events. A lot of other modern era greats have similar strengths to Thor which makes it harder to imagine they beat him at his ungodly peak.

[@ArnoldLarsen90]

I see you progressing to equal power in all those given you stay healthy. Good luck.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

💪💪

[@WorldsStrongestFan]

That trophy room is the biggest flex ever!😜💪🏼

[@richgibbs4731]

Thor has an amazing mindset. He hasn’t been sat in his sofa the last three years eating crisps, he’s maintained his fitness all be it in pursuit of different things. Anyone thinking he’s coming back just to make the numbers up is massively underestimating Thor. I think his return will be extremely interesting and I think he will soon return to the podium. Great news for the sport…

[@Martingrelland]

Nice content Mitch i really like it. i have my first comp September 30 i will do my best!💪🏆

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Best of luck, but most importantly, have fun! 💪

[@hardchooligan]

It really depends on the events. Old WSM where its more pure strength thor wins, in modern WSM with a lot more speed and cardio mixed in mitch wins. Just my opinion, I love and respect both and am stoked thor is coming back

[@Adumah77]

To be sincere with you guys the only advantage thor had over mateusz kieliszkowski was his deadlift despite that he will win mateusz with a small margin of about 2 to 3 points imagine if mateusz achilis tendon was not injured

[@Bjorn_R]

You only mentioned his wins. Something that annoys me when Thor is compared to the other greats, is that he might not have as many "World strongest man" wins, but the amount of podium placings he has secured is just insane.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

I agree, however, I haven’t missed a podium since my first professional competition, WSM 2022. I haven’t had the chance to contend with his podium streak so what is the point in comparing it 🤷‍♂️

[@mattmccaughen7371]

U sure your canadian your head sure geting big@@mitchellhooperstrongman

[@OrthodoxAtheist]

I can see Thor getting back to being top 5, but not to peak 2018 Thor. In some ways though, he can be better. Hard to replicate the strength he had at his highest weight, but after getting lean and doing all that boxing, his cardio is going to be noticeably improved. Not former marathon-runner level, but still in the top tier of strongman. I hope he realizes he doesn't have to win, just compete, and give us more enjoyment. Big Z wasn't winning when he has entered a few comps recently with the regular top strongmen, and nobody forgets he is still arguably the GOAT. Some more longevity in the sport is only going to help Thor's legacy. FMM, he can still podium pretty regularly.

[@espenstoro]

Random fact for the algorithm: Quite fittingly, the first CD made in the United States for commercial release was Bruce Springsteen's 1984 album, "Born in the U.S.A." But it wasn't the first commercially available CD ever. That title belongs to Billy Joel's "52nd Street," which was released on CD in Japan in 1982.

[@willman43]

Prime Thor, Shaw, and Savickas. My goat list. Hooper best currently.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Ill keep working to make the GOAT list! What would it take?

[@willman43]

@@mitchellhooperstrongman You’re well on your way! If you keep winning consistently like you’ve been you might be the goat all by yourself. Shaw and Savickas did it for yrs. Keep kicking ass, I’m rooting for you!!!

[@willman43]

@@mitchellhooperstrongman consistency and longevity will make you the best ever. I feel that you’re the best athlete to ever compete in strongman.

[@grumk1ll655]

My honest opinion, I agree with you, You're not as good as peak Thor yet, at the rate you're going you definitely have the potential and if Thor comes back and does really well he "could" beat you in some comps depending on events but sadly I think just as he starts to gain confidence, strength and sheer size he had before age will start to become a factor for him!

[@beepyou34]

The Arnolds are gonna be crazy next year.

[@fitch6052]

It would be interesting for you to compare on the events that the athletes won the worlds. Eddie 2017. Thor 2018 and see how you would do

[@fredkemp1444]

Hi Mitch, that was cool. I have pretty solid plans on being at the Arnold again in 24. It would be great to see you guys competing there. A healthy Mateusz would be awesome also. But between you and Thor he would have to 1st on all other events after deadlift.

[@Tim_flips]

Honestly, I'm a fan of Thor but I think you would beat him pretty solidly next year if he comes to the Arnolds. I just don't think it's likely he could get back to his top shape that quickly. That said, Watching the two of you compete would be amazing!

[@SuperStutube]

Thor has a lot of coming back to do, I'd say, so Mitch would be favourite!

[@nicholassmith7048]

I know, right? Not only is Thor a mountain of a man, but he's really athletic for his size as well. A true genetic freak. Im excited to see him back and going against you and the rest of the newer guys.

[@TheVanillatech]

THOR. Hands down. Probably, highly likely, the strongest guy ever to live so far. Had it all - atheltiscism, work ethic, genetics ... and for someone who is close to 7 feet tall, INSANELY good at statics. For someone as tall as him with that pretty normal ape index to smash 501kg off the floor with obviously more in the tank is just mental.

[@brianholland5447]

This COULD be the next great rivalry that strongman needs to get to the next level in terms of popularity. Throw Evan Singleton and T Stoltman into the mix, and things get really exciting!

[@Feens_404]

I think you can be at Thor's level. He is a true sportsman with 110% dedication to the sport. I do think you can be at least as good as he was in his prime of the sports. Will take a lot of hard work obv, but I do believe in your capabilities.

[@jannikarne2199]

I think throwing should be mentioned as a Strongmen staple

[@jedinxf7]

Thor is quite good at those overhead tossing events too

[@chrism45]

The sport is bigger and better just from his presence. It doesn't matter whether he'll ever peak again.