The INCREDIBLE World's Strongest Man Legacy of Brian Shaw

[@Lickmabumbum]

41 and still top 10 in the world in by far the most competitive era, full of younger lads... nuff said.

[@jonathanspears3484]

In 25 years saying "Brian Shaw is the WSM GOAT" will be like saying "Michael Jordan is the NBA GOAT" now. (ie, open to debate, but a defensible position.)

[@fangiscool1]

@@jonathanspears3484 not a good comparison. Most people think Jordan is the GOAT. Can't say the same for Shaw, though many think Shaw is best. Big Z is probably #1 for a plurality of people, followed by Shaw and Kazmier

[@DavidVirtanen]

The Most Competitive Era Was The 2010's

[@schonecks]

Crazy to hear some of the stories from him about how WSM back in a day. His story about WSM trophies and fighting for #2 and #3 actually getting a nice trophy instead of some lame plaque. Dude had such an impact on the sport. In front of the camera and behind the scenes.

[@TheEvilWithinKevin]

Past his best and still better than most. Hell of a career Brian. 🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@REDSHlFT]

And on top of all that, he seems like a genuinely great guy, husband and father. Brian is amazing and I wish him all the best going forward, whatever he does…he deserves it.

[@glorytoukraine5524]

Now that his strongman career is mostly over, he can hopefully spend more quality time with his kids

[@leonmunt6244]

Just finished Brian's video and now I have this. Thank you!!

[@wouldbecoach4581]

Brian is and will continue to be one of the greatest ambassadors of the sport of strongman for years to come. I wish him the best at the Shaw Classic and in retirement after that. He's a class act and they're getting hard to find these days.

[@arthurguillaume5977]

Thanks guys for this great tribute to the best ever competitor in WSM history. You did a fantastic job, and I sincerely hope that Brian watches this video.

[@brandonbaldwin6845]

End of an era! But what an era it was! It's crazy to think how dominant him or Z may have been without the other. Though, you can never truly know because they definitely pushed each other.

[@davidb1975a]

Enjoyed this breakdown of Brian's WSM career.

[@rickiovine2170]

Thank you so much for this great tribute to our hero. He is the reason that so many Americans now follow Strongman. You have always shown him the utmost in respect, and I love you both (I hope that doesn’t sound corny). Not only because of Brian, but how you are the channel for all things Strongman. I depend on you both for keeping track of all Strongman competitions.

[@majdee.9937]

Marius is better .... Mariouf beat Brian Shaw when Marius weighed only 132 kilograms while Shaw weighed 183 kilograms. This is a superstitious and difficult thing.

[@rowancooper4622]

I agree mate. A guy who's 6ft 8 380 against a guy 6ft 270 massive headache.

[@bruceborneman]

My favorite by far! The definition of a gentle giant

[@The_Libationist]

Brian was the person who got me into strongman I didn’t even know about the sport until I watched the strongest man in history and Brian made it look so cool. It’s unfortunate I only became a fan after his prime but I’m still so happy that this legend of a man existed.

[@jamesburrell677]

I've been watching many of your old videos where you interviewed guys like Kaz, Samuelsson and Pfister and learning about people that I'd only heard of before. Your channel is a unique source for new fans to learn about the sport.

[@Joe___R]

Brian Shaw's record number of event wins, record straight finals, record number of total finals, record number of straight WSM appearances, and record number of group wins will never be beaten. On top of all that, he has been the biggest advocate for the sport. He seems like he will end up being an incredible mentor for all the young guys coming up in the sport like he did this year before WSM.

[@simenandersen3262]

I don't think Mariusz Pudzianowski would've won 5 if it wasn't for the WSM IFSA split up. His static strength weakness clearly got exposed in the 2004 wsm competition. But no one can take away from his 2008 win with his calf injury

[@Bigramt]

I agree with this Not just his win in 08 with the calf injury, but taking second the following year was also a great result, as the lineup was immense Maruisz may not be the strongest guy ever, but imo the most competitive athlete in strongman history. The man had no quit

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Mariusz has done well in the static events. He’s placed high. Not heavy comps such as ASC though

[@maticsimonic9673]

@@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw But even at Arnold classic he done very well in few events especially Apollon’s wheel, but he did poorly at few others so his placing wasn’t very good

[@TheBcoolGuy]

Yeah, I always feel that his wins were wins in a competition that's very hard to compare to what WSM was during Brian's time. Pudz was great at the moving events and maybe mediocre at the static events. While it's undeniable that he won 5, which Brian didn't quite manage (but just imagine how close he was, especially in 2021 and 2010!), but if Pudz had been competing in 2010-2023 or so, he would not have gotten 4. Maybe 2, at most 3. Not that he's bad, but that's the reality of it. Putting Brian's accomplishments into perspective. It must be unbelievably frustrating to be so close to a 5th and not get it. I think he feels, or felt, that he was destined for a 5th and if he couldn't do it, he was failing something he was supposed to be able to do. What he did was incredible, though. Astounding. What a warrior. Like Loz pointed out, the man kept showing up over and over again, and he never did worse than 7th after his first year. He was expected to come top 5 at least every year he was there, even if he fell short twice. After his rookie year, he always made the final and almost always won the group stages. From 2009 to 2023, he was one of the 7th strongest men on the planet, with no interruption, often being top 3 or THE strongest.

[@simenandersen3262]

@@TheBcoolGuy Seems like the 5th title is cursed. We have 4 guys having 4 titles now 😅 I think the level is too high. Brian had to face peak Savickas, Hafthor, and Eddie Hall. After that he had to face Tom Stoltman. And out of nowhere comes Mitchell Hooper and wins 4 events in the final. I'm sure Stoltman or Hooper will win 4, but they will also prevent eachother from getting a 5th title

[@markhoughton4308]

Brian will be missed, the complete lack of ego has made him well loved. He has left an amazing legacy and with the like of Tom and Mitch it's in good hands

[@mattdagger1480]

I pray he can transition well for his family’s sake. And hope he gets his health in order now🙏

[@chadweirick]

Good on you two for showing Brian some love. The man is a force of nature. His wins are legendary, but also the fact that he's been in the finals so consistently for so long is just impressive. Then to put on top of that just how much of a sweetheart he is in person, and he really is the definition of a gentle giant. I'm sure like everyone, he makes mistakes and has his off days, but I just think the world of him.

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

A great man. He has and is doing a lot for strongman

[@Lonewolf__00000]

Still think Big Z is greatest ever, but Brian have gained my total respect ✊ for him, not just as a great strongman, but as a humble human being.

[@fredmann5019]

Thank you guys for doing this! Brian is my favorite, but loved watching Loz and his furious competitive way of fighting for the win! Keep up the great work!

[@charliehurst9273]

Such a legend. Great video, so thanks, Liz and Loz!

[@KerboOnYT]

A fitting tribute, great job!

[@chrismouton1985]

Thanks for this tribute. Brian is one of my strongman heroes. Been a fan of his since the beginning and will always remain a fan. He's such a class act and the fact that he kept going for so long is just admirable!

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

He is definitely one of the greats, if not the greatest. "An amazing career" would be the understatement of the year.

[@steveferro5091]

Brian Shaw, without a doubt, THE greatest strongman to ever compete to date. I'll miss seeing him at the comps. He did and gave so much to the sport of strongman and I'm sure he will continue to. A huge thank you to Brian Shaw!!!

[@SinisterSkip]

Excellent video, thanks for the high quality lookback on Brian's carreer! Nice refresher too

[@Patrick_H.]

I've had tickets to this years Shaw Classic since 3 hrs after they became available. Taking my youngest son with me for the 3rd year in a row - we've only missed the one in Brian's gym with no audience. I think it has become one of the Premiere Strongman events in the world - because it is *Heavy* - and most of the best athletes have been there every year.

[@RubbishGimpy]

Because it pays well, if it didn't most strongmen would pass it up.

[@cyclonesfan9169]

You two are awesome. Brian is awesome. This video was awesome.

[@shanellepace2313]

Great video. What a career Brian has had. Cannot wait to see him grow the Shaw Classic even more

[@laurenangelet-rohacik793]

Big Brian ! Living Legend!

[@chrismurphy7320]

My pitch to pass along to WSM as an alternative to last-man-standing. Make the last event in the group stages a seeding event across all groups for the first event of the finals. Makes more sense if first event of finals isn’t a loading race

[@Bexar2204]

Huge respect to you for dedicating an entire video to Brian. He is most absolutely one of the goats.

[@davidshaw8846]

The greatest.

[@dlgh2697]

Big B is definitely the GOAT of Strongman, facing adversity, and overcoming it !

[@jtzr1]

Awesome video. I was there to see Brian's first WSM win in 2011 here in North Carolina.

[@DRUMNERD]

He's just the best of all time. Most respected, loved and kind man/athlete. Thanks for this Loz. Be well.

[@Maddolis]

Oof interesting thumbnail! I guess taking only WSM into consideration there's a good debate between Shaw and Z. I started watching around the time Mariusz had 4 but started watching more closely around Brian's rookie pro year (2008?) so it's been fun watching him fulfil his potential. The first year he and Thor appeared at Worlds, the hype was serious!

[@Rocker3829]

they mentioned in other videos that Big Z is the "All of Strongman" Greatest but when it comes to WSM, Brian is (and it's not really close with regards to strictly WSM).

[@jedinxf7]

​@@Rocker3829 not rly a fair comparison... during the period big z was winning IFSA instead of WSM, had he chosen to compete in WSM instead big z would have 5+ WSM wins (probably 6+ realistically) and Mariusz would not have 5.

[@Maddolis]

@@Rocker3829 How's it not really close? Brian has 4 wins, two silvers and four bronze (+5 other non-podium final appearances), Zydrunas as 4 wins, 6 silvers (+2 others)... I could see an argument for Brian's competition being tougher late career than Z's early but measuring each as a product of their respective era(s) I don't see how it's decisive even only taking Worlds into account, and for my money 4.6.0 is more impressive than 4.2.4. Not sure I agree with Jedi that Z would have 5 or 6, much more likely another 2 silvers but the IFSA split definitely affected his WSM medal total.

[@ashleycondon2670]

Thanks. This was great. There was a lot that I did not know about Brian Shaw. I appreciate your recapping the WSM Tournaments each year. It was always very clear and precise. Thanks for all you do.

[@bmac318]

It’s was a great thing you did for Brian here. Maybe now people will stop calling you guys Brian haters lol.

[@thecannonballkid1312]

One of the greats Big Brian Shaw seems a legit great guy and humble which makes you an even bigger fan

[@B-rad303]

Great job guys! This was put together so good!

[@clyde1855]

Had the pleasure of being the announcer at the 2000 and 2010 WSM event's at Sun City. I remember that drop bag event with Brian.The silence for a split second was deafening.

[@mswilladsen]

Great video, great throwback to when I started following strongman back in around '00.

[@fredkemp1444]

Awesome coverage! What a career!👋👋👋

[@Anthonyz19]

Great video guys. Love watching Every time!!

[@thermomeds]

Thank you Brian and thank you Loz and Liz

[@markoconnor959]

Very well said. Well done Brian!

[@woodwizard6167]

3:10 Crazy amount of accomplishment in that picture.

[@wheelmanstan]

Great video from you two! Thanks! And no more stone-offs, please!

[@sorkeror]

I think that the stone-off is a cool event, but it should probably just be the final event of the finals, to decide the first and second place.

[@Micheldied]

Undoubtedly the greatest of all time at WSM. He didn't just win 4 times, but was close several other times, and lasted so long.

[@ti8864]

BigZ????

[@spikeyspike79]

Strictly at WSM Pudzianowski is the GOAT: 5 titles (one year missed due to prison sentence) last two years he competed was 1st and 2nd so finished on top instead of dragging his career overly long. Also the highest rate of won events.

[@Micheldied]

@@ti8864 at just WSM Brian has done more, just by a little. Z is imo the GOAT not just counting WSM though.

[@Micheldied]

@@spikeyspike79 he didn't have the longevity Brian did, and was winning when half the best guys went to IFSA. He stopped competing when his greatest threat came back to WSM. Don't get me wrong, 5 wins is amazing, but Brian and Z have just done more in general when you compare all their WSM careers.

[@spikeyspike79]

@@Micheldied What longevity? Brian last title was in 2016. he simply dragged it for too long, slowly but gradually decaying. Mariusz left in his prime after winning 5 times. He got some of his titles before the split and the last one afterwards with Big Z and the rest back. In the final year only came second after an equal battle with Big Z. He didn't force anyone to run to another federation and stayed with WSM like others could have done.

[@wheelmanstan]

and his last year there he was still capable of getting on the podium this year if he hadn't made just a few mistakes, mainly not doing a tiny bit more and getting that .5 points to keep him out of the stone off, on paper he at least makes the podium, that potential is still there, not that I think he should go for 1 more, but I think he still has a couple more shaw classics in him, I think he'll win this last one, how cool would that be

[@spikeyspike79]

If he had wheels we would be a cart

[@anmolsachdeva1879]

Now this video is my new pre workout

[@cpt.charisma]

Big B is the GOAT. God bless him and his family and God bless you and your family!!!!!

[@cardinalsfanforever4484]

I'm definitely watching the Shaw Classic. I know he won't be competing anymore after this Shaw Classic, but I'd be willing to bet, that competitive passion will still be there, in the form of trying to make the Shaw Classic a premier event in strongman. It's going to be a lot of fun, to watch it evolve more over the years to come.

[@timzawisza7649]

Unc & Auntie Excellent video. Thx again

[@tomphelan6223]

I got into SM because of Brian and Eddie. Larger than life. Won’t be the same now.

[@jimot3]

Love your show, extremely informative !

[@jocpowell1]

This was awesome, cheers dudes

[@mikerothwell2880]

Hats off to Brian!!! Hope to see him and Eddie Hall collaborate on things in the future!!! No disrespect at all to Brian but Marius and Kaismeyer have to be the GOATS as well pound for pound! I love watching all of them!! Marius now in UFC at his age and still looks amazing!

[@rickysreviewsandhowtos]

Great video, Brian is absolutely a legend and I’m thankful I was at the 23 world strong man to see his last wsm. He was so close to winning the fingers event (I have the full video of him vs Tom in that event on my channel if anyone wants to see that event) but he just couldn’t get it over. Still what an amazing career!

[@brandonaustin7213]

Love, Brian Shaw Father Time is undefeated

[@ShadowMorg]

What a legend. Much respect.

[@patthis]

One of the nicest guys in strongman too. I heard he spent hours signing autographs and talking to fans on the last day

[@corey4109]

Man I wasnt expecting this video to make me emotional

[@brandofowler]

Brian is the athlete that brought me deeper into strongman than merely watching wsm once a year. It is the ONLY sport that i follow this closely.

[@Scorpiondethbite]

Y'all did such a wonderful and amazing breakdown of Brian and his career! Excellent job 👍. Absolutely love your channel and content 💪

[@ljh45s]

Thank you for all this on the Big man Brian , 4 times world champion, take care,

[@wifflebat14]

I suspect he will continue to compete in the Masters division, maybe after taking a couple of years off to focus on his businesses and the Shaw Classic. He's just such a warrior and competitor that I can't imagine him not being involved.

[@tylergash3175]

I believe he’s said that he’s not interested in masters titles, but I hope he does

[@berzerkbankie1342]

He won't.

[@RubbishGimpy]

I suspect The Shaw Classic might introduce a Master category at some point.

[@gavinotheshitpostartist5586]

I dont think he will compete in the masters category but if he did then would absolutely dominate. If Mark felix is the strongest 50+ year old alive then Shaw is the strongest 40+ year old alive

[@vikroy3777]

Sadly the whole Eddie Hall drama overshadowed Brian's contribution to strongman. Brian and Thor working together would have propelled strongman's public exposure

[@jeffolson3166]

Thanks you two. Been a big fan of your channel for a few years now. This is where I come to get the facts, true is true.😅 Great piece on Brian. Love the man and remember as a kid (completion which).

[@Cyverion]

Sad to see Big B go. Mariuz got me really into the sport but Brian has kept me going over the last 10 or so years.

[@nollaigire2367]

A great ambassador for the sport

[@geoffreykeating8172]

My vote for best of all time , BIG Z , no one even close to him !

[@bige311]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing.

[@LaughingLiftingGaming]

Big Z has always been my favorite from back in the day, but Brian’s stake for GOAT is HARD to argue against.

[@Rocker3829]

0:30 - 0:38 for all of you who don't want to pay attention to what they are actually talking about.

[@jonathandawe7900]

What a great man! Absolute legend

[@westt9030]

We sure do love him here in South Dakota he is a Black Hills State University graduate

[@EM-sx3xc]

Thanks, guys! Very well put together!

[@robertc2515]

Brian Shaw is definitely a once in a life time person and competitor. He will forever be the greatest man to ever compete in strongman.

[@PhillipCalvin627]

You already knew seeing him in 2008 he was something special. In a different group he would have thrived but that's just how it goes sometimes. 2009 looked great and the fact that he was a threat at all his first time through to the 5x WSM and Z who was at the time a 3x 2nd place finisher, 2x IFSA winner, and 6x Arnold winner. That last one alone tells you how incredible Z was at the time. I do have to say if he had won 2010 on the current Last Event Rule I would have thought Z would have been robbed considering he did technically have the better overall competition, even if it was by 1 event. Likewise with 2014 which, like Liz, is one of my all time favorite years... I'm not sure it would have been if he won off of the last event as well. But it does tell you how ridiculously consistent and how incredibly strong Brian is. He'd have 6 titles under his belt if those two things would have happened. I'm actually pretty happy they didn't. In 2010 it showed how one slip up can cost you the title, and in 2014 honestly watching Hafthor beat Brian and Z just pretty much coast though the Final and then to have only won off of half a point is probably the reasons that is one of my favorite years. It may have very well been undone by the Atlas Stones. His winning years were incredible. 2011 he got a title he absolutely deserved, and likewise in 2013 where he looked untouchable. 2015 and 2016 no question, Brian was the Worlds Strongest Man even with some serious contenders nipping at his heels. I never thought I'd be annoyed with talk of stones on a career overview of Brian Shaw but lets be real. Double points for an event is bullshit, as is the stone off, and IMO so is Atlas Stone winner being the tie breaker. I'm probably also a little shitty still having absolutely known when Brian didn't win his group that a Stone Off was going to greatly reduce his chances of a podium finish. After the results of 2023, I don't think he would have made the podium anyway, but maybe he would have at least been 4th or 5th which is still a lot better than such a great competitor and hero of the sport to go out on a 7th place finish. Alongside of Terry Hollands going out on a Stone Off in 2020, Oleksii Novikov missing out on 2019 on a Stone Off, and even watching Robert Oberst unnecessarily getting injured on a stone off after already not placing in the Top 2 of his heat.. I think I'm officially a Stone hater in WSM and I even lift natural stones for fun myself.

[@Chris-po5sw]

One of my favorite history vids you guys have done

[@ropemancometh]

Nice video. Well done!

[@jaredmercer392]

Great video, thanks.

[@TheBobes]

Brian is a great ambassador for the sport. His videos of messing around with Eddie Hall are comedy gold. Those got me really interested in WSM. Love the sport for the insane feats of strenght but also the camaraderie despite the fierce competition.

[@lm-usmc]

Sad to see Brian go, but even he knows it's time. Too many young studs out there like Hooper. Such an amazing career and a much more amazing person. Best of luck in your retirement, but I know it's not the last we will see of you. Thank you Loz and Liz for covering this and for all that you do. Cheers!

[@seany32]

He really is the GOAT

[@brutalbrital]

Brian is the modern eras GOAT glad to see him leave healthy and happy

[@DarrinHouse-ic3eo]

Great video!

[@mcfarvo]

Brian Shaw is up there with Big Z for GoAT conversation surely

[@erikenqvist9081]

We can argue if Brian, Z, or Pudzianowski is goat until the sun goes supernova. But Brian will always be one of the truly great in the sport and we will miss seeing him compete.

[@BigBoii1369]

Brian is my spirit Animal I may be Brian’s biggest fan l and we have the same exact background of playing basketball and lifting weight to be better at basketball

[@ti8864]

Big Z is the undisputed GOAT

[@ryanpage65]

Thank you. It will be different not seeing him next year in a world strongest man event. Much less a final.

[@jamesharrito0504]

Brian and Z battled for years

[@Jackson-pu7gd]

6:37 that photo of brian and big z is awesome. That would make a good poster

[@Welshwarrior85]

Superb video yet again! Don't forget to like and subscribe guys. This is the best Strongman channel on KZbin!

[@jeremyjarvis8100]

Brian Shaw is arguably the G.O.A.T.

[@77slate]

Brian is a legend!