World's Strongest Man 2024 Predictions

WSM 2024 IS JUST ONE WEEK AWAY! Here are MY 2024 predictions! What do you think? Let me know below!
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00:00 Introduction
00:20 Athlete's Competing
03:50 Events & Heats
06:55 Finals Top 10
09:04 Finals Events

[@kenlay9366]

Mitch is selling worlds better than world's is 😂

💯 😂 Edit: I honestly see The Shaw Classic / Strongest Man on Earth show overtaking WSM in popularity in the next few years unless WSM organizers get better.

[@jtf2dan]

With an almost 50 year run of being the premier show with a pedigree of former winners such as Kazmaier, Sigmarsson, Magnusson, Ahola, Pudzianowski, Novikov, Licis, Stoltman, Shaw, Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson and now Mitch Hooper....World's doesnt have to sell anything...it is the leader by default. Mitch has won all the other contests, so there is no doubt who is the best overall. WSM already has the largest following and is best known around the world as the Premier Strongman event. The other shows are newer, therefore have to stream them for free, as they wouldnt get the pay per views to make any money and ticket sales wouldnt be that large for them. Live streaming will increase their number of watchers, but I doubt they will ever get more paying fans down the road. Holding the event outside is smart as they can allow moire people to attend, it costs less and they dont have to worry about damage to stages from the equipment or pay the huge rental fees. People know its outside so bring umbrellas for rain or shine. April/May in the carolinas isnt too unbearable either. Good time of year to hold events there.

[@alleks5253]

World's sucks, because it will be televised months later in the US and the rest of the world is even worse. That is so stupid. Ppv online live stream is the way to go.

[@williammccallum4760]

​@jtf2dan That's like saying I had a terrible childhood and it was hard for me, so everyone else should have the same experience. Let me explain; strongman doesn't have to be a shitty experience, for fans and athletes. People at wsm were baking in the sun for hours last year. Many people needed ladders to see anything. No live stream for people who couldn't be there. Reading off of bullshit spreadsheets to figure out what the placings are. This isn't a DnD campaign, I want to see the events with my eyes; not imagine what's happening. I don't want to wait 8 months to see half of one event. Compare this to Brian's event. It has gotten bigger and better literally every year. With new and interesting events. He lets the athletes know what they're doing, months in advance, and he doesn't fuck with them by changing it on the fly; because he is an athlete and he knows that sucks. There is a large prize pool, because winning trophies is nice, but it doesn't pay the bills. Rogue and Brian's strongman events are very quickly overshadowing wsm. TL:DR- it's 2024, strongman events don't have to be a shitty experience anymore. The barriers to becoming a fan don't have to be so high anymore

[@siffoine]

That is not exactly a high praise

[@Fuyudo]

Ive never been more excited to look at a spreadsheet for two days.

[@bronchoped]

For some reason it's the most exciting strongman content of the year!

[@hardchooligan]

Can't wait for the day shaw classic replaces WSM as the top strong man event in the world. Worlds doesn't promote, doesn't stream, and we constantly hear former athletes saying its run like crap. Pulling for mitch and glad its helping your family,but as someone else mentioned you're promoting worlds better than worlds is

[@OISEAUQUE]

Yeah, and so far it seems like Shaw's gonna have a better lineup too :D I like having multiple shows run by different people. I just hope WSM starts live streaming events cause right now it seems like they don't want money.

[@914Rocky]

It’s been run like crap forever. It’s embarrassing. 😊

[@timbeech2056]

World's is the biggest by far because it's on TV and the title is a good draw for viewers. That's also why they don't hype it at the time of the competition, because what's the point when you can't watch it for months? They may even be required not to by agreements with the TV companies, because of their delays in broadcasting. TV is the reason it's the biggest but it's also the source of most of its problems.

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

No reason for them to promote an event you can’t see until it gets close to the time of its broadcast. Until they steam it live they won’t promote the live event much at all. They sold out tickets for the event without much promotion at all.

[@Viktor14485]

Just wanted to comment that the comment above is very true!!

[@daviesugo7641]

Rooting for you man. Praying for no injuries

[@realm_nathanial]

Tristain Hoath is for sure a sleeper too. I know he's capable of nearly all events and weights you listed! I assume this was recorded before him and Adam Roszkowski accepted their invites!

[@anders6383]

Super excited to watch. I went back and watched the videos from 2020-2023 and it was great to see everyone pushing themselves and each other so hard. The camaraderie is by far my favorite part.

[@joshyrj]

Excited to be there in person again! Best of luck Mitch!

[@rumblerumble2276]

Good luck, Mitch. Rooting for you, Matt, Evan, Bobby, and Trey.

[@HankWollman]

Moose, I was at WSM last year, and will be there next week to watch you repeat...you set the standard for great human being!

[@danielmerriman8118]

It is going to be a battle, can’t wait to watch the spreadsheets!!

[@MarkoObradovich]

Wish you success brother 💪 And also wish good health to all, that nobody gets injured, and all the best.

[@nathanj9544]

Stay healthy mate! Rooting for you!!

[@daviesugo7641]

Jaco schoonwinkle. The greatest south American

Jaco is from South Africa 🇿🇦 And yeah, he had an impressive rookie year (not unlike The Moose).

[@daviesugo7641]

I know but Mitch referred to him as a South American here

​@daviesugo7641 Right, just had a brain fart and said South American when he probably meant South African. Mitch knows he's from South Africa (he's competed against him and has interviewed him).

[@acceptablecarrot173]

Jaco is so strong he pulled South America and Africa back together 😂

@@acceptablecarrot173 😆

[@jeremiahgriffin9428]

Go get em Moose! #LHBK

[@waynedignard-ds7ts]

Keep up the positive energy. Enjoy the moment. Cheers

[@TheEpicMMO]

Good luck my man! Rooting for you but would love to see you and Tom battle it out on a close battle. Best thing to see, by far! Let's crush it!!

[@beepyou34]

I will be surprised if you don't win. Go Moose!

Same. I think Mitchell Hooper is the new Brian Shaw in terms of how nice he is as well as his talent and what he is doing for strength athletics all up. Shaw elevated strongman big time and I see Hooper doing the same thing. That said, anything can happen and The Moose 🫎 has some stiff competition to beat at WSM this year, it'll be fun to watch!

[@beepyou34]

If I had to guess podium just knowing what I know, I'd have 1. Hooper 2. T. Stoltman 3. Singleton

[@goblinguard4833]

I think Brian and Hooper have extremely different vibes. Brian is clearly quite clever when it comes to strongman and business, but he seems a lot more... spiritual when it comes to his approach to the sport ("be great") whereas Hooper constantly stresses the importance of what he is doing beyond Strongman.

[@ad905]

I think you and Tom are both legends, so would be happy to see you take out the top spots 💪💪

[@fitzchivalryfarseer9646]

Good luck Mitch at WSM!!

[@MBSchultz311]

"DO BUTT STUFF AT THE GYM"

[@neal520]

very strange lol

[@johngoncalves2842]

It says I only do butt stuff at the gym

[@architecturaldefect]

It is: I only do butt stuff at the gym.

[@TimCaruana]

Great hype up video. I'm predicting that like last year, you won't need to put up the last stone to win it. But you will, just because you can. Good luck!

[@ashleyhooper23]

I’ve been waiting for this video !!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

👊🏼💪🏼

[@zeratul8372]

Good luck mitch!

[@justinhall3073]

Can't watch to see what we can while you're competing. Just remember to show up wanting it more than those other top guys!

[@kizzmitten1]

Nice work.

[@benforde3579]

Let’s goooompoosooose LHBK🔥🔥🔥

[@Stevelangdon93]

Definitely depends a lot on who gets to the final with you and Tom. Who takes points away from the two of you will be the deciding factor

[@Hamzasrsu]

I am waiting world record for Deadlift for Reps,Axle Press,Knaack Medley this 3 events from you Mitchell. You are better than all but never lost your confidence and push hard.

[@dannywolfstrongman]

good info

[@Dan-kh2qu]

Good luck Mitch, we all know your going to dominate. Just a shame none of us will be able to watch it, gotta wait til xmas in the UK so will be relying on your daily updates

[@jordonainscow9753]

Good luck brother

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thanks brother ☝🏼

[@BMGrilla60]

Good luck Mitch!

[@mbockasten1]

Rooting for You as Number 1 again =) Big Respect from Sweden! 🦾

[@MaxwellOwusu-gn8mp]

This is another win for you Moose

[@mathiasstorm205]

I just hope you all have fun, go sports!

[@blizzyblakeyoppa]

I'll see you there bro

[@57Jimflynn]

I like that Mitch is a fan as much as a competitor. He gives his competition their due

[@mathewshewchuk3081]

As a fellow Canadian, do us proud! It’s amazing seeing our country at the top of the strong man stage.

[@Stephen-tm7td]

You know the axle record is in the bag moose or youd havd said. Am not hotting them numbers good lock from the uk cant waitto see you i think youll win by 8 points or more big up from the uk🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@liftheavyhunthard09]

Massive fan of the sport, and I can't put a finger on a favorite you and Tom are both great representatives of what the sport should be. I'm just stoked to see you and Tom get after it. Good luck!

[@onslaughtofterrorJW]

I would Pay good money to watch Live.

I'll be there for day 1 of the Finals on Saturday, it'll be my first time at WSM in person. I can't wait, gonna hit up the beach while I'm there too.

[@warlordmel]

You and a few thousands more.. Rogue may do some stuff weird but they deliver it Live.. PAY THEM to show WSM live as well😅

[@blakekuhlmann4581]

That’s normally how live events work😂

[@gabrielhbarletta]

See there are these things called “tickets 🎫” which you can actually “Pay good money” for. And with said purchase you are allowed to the actual event. Incredible I know

[@onslaughtofterrorJW]

@@gabrielhbarletta i live in alaska

[@qpsdrago8616]

all cards for moose. and maybe wake up your people with that win too

[@justinuwaezuoke]

GOOD LUCK AT WORLD'S STRONGEST MAN! YOU GOT THIS!!!

[@loganpoliti101]

Imagine wanting to use the horizontal row machine and Mitch is just filming an entire KZbin video sitting there lol 🤣

[@pokerboyfakerish3266]

YOU GOT THIS MOOSE!

[@sheboman19]

I think in most WSM you could put down viking press, its just hard to get it back going after that and looses a lot of time. But I've seen people drop it down and pick it back up for some more reps. Famously Eddie Hall vs Thor in 2017

[@beauregardfiegel8067]

You’re right about Andrade…group and finals if he gets there. His stone run at Shaw open last year would’ve been good for about 4th place in the final pro show…and that was a year ago.

[@digga95]

Bilton and Heinla will be hungry for big showing at deadlift ladder too. If they make it through...both are good at stone offs

[@Hwd371]

Best strongman and best content

[@poorfatman5317]

Good luck

[@nickgettins6606]

I think it is yours this time.Realy wish we could watch it live.

[@hulkslayer626]

HAHAHAHAHA "I only do butt stuff at the gym" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Skinnyfatstrongman]

I think it'll be very tight between you and tom. But I think you will take it 💪

[@calumdalton5511]

Tom Stoltman will win his 3rd WSM 2024 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MovieMuscle]

Events suit Hooper more than Tom unfortunately. The format also hurts Tom some due to qualifiers first.

[@fynlairobertson5801]

I hope so...

[@silverbackgorilla2112]

Go Big Tom!!! 🌶🌶🌶

[@hughphillips5129]

i think tom drops too many points on the wheel. Everything else theyre very even. Depending on who gets into the final they could both points on the deadlift, will be an interesting comp!

[@MovieMuscle]

Tom has got smart and changed his training. He's running now and has dropped some weight and improved his cardio. This will make him more competitive now.

[@Fortress333]

Good luck and have fun.

[@monkeyslaye]

I won't wish you luck like everyone else is because you don't need luck.. You've trained hard and your dedication will yield victory!

[@AndusDominae]

I really want to see Gav do well. He seemed to be knackered before even getting to the Arnolds UK.

[@samdc97]

Top 5: 1st Mitchell Hooper 2nd Tom Stoltman 3rd Matt Ragg 4th Evan Singleton 5th Trey Mitchell (Personal guess on how everyone is looking)

[@idk13539]

Yep

[@aeis3007]

Worried about Trey because it's his first show back from the achilles injury also the stone carry is a horrible event for him in the groups so he might be stuck in a stone off which could tire him.

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

Trey will be glad to be in the Final. On the deadlift ladder workout with the other Americans, his heaviest pull after the injury was there at the gym, and it was 800 lbs. That's not 100%. He'll need another year to get back to form, and that's a maybe.

[@steffenmass]

is the event televised or streamed anywhere?

[@user-ky8pl3yx9d]

Depending on how the heats line up, it’s going to be Mitch, Tom and Evan.

[@mattystewart8]

Where can we watch worlds? Here in the UK it is on the TV but only at christmas. 6 months has passed by then

[@nonbiasedgoblin1431]

Nice bideo

[@martinnilsson5295]

Glad you have plans to go to iceland train with the mountain

[@jasonschlake8098]

Brian's stone off last year was beyond epic

[@McWhatevs]

Gotta say I'm not a fan of WSM's structure. Get second in heats, and you have you tire yourself out in a stone off. Oh, then there's another stone off. And oh yeah, don't forget the Atlas stones to finish it all up. Why don't they just call it the infinity stone(s) off and be done with it.

[@michaelscott_aka_db_saf]

Best of luck Mitchell #lhbk

[@williamshine1346]

Looking forward to the axle

[@PubGeniusOfficial]

Is it gonna be televised?

[@Krackerz92]

I think it's going to come down to who gets between you and Tom on certain events

[@staleycameron]

As a proud Scotsman I really want Tom to win but damn dude you are doing so much for this sport! Lift heavy be kind is such an amazing message! I hope the best for you at worlds! Good luck!

[@silverbackgorilla2112]

Go Big Tom!!! 🌶🌶🌶

[@mufinmakesmusic1210]

Good luck buddy!

[@alexgee75]

I think you win every event this year heats and final

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Groups will play an important role in who makes the finals. Tom, Mitch, Trey, Evan, Matt. Will win their groups I think, 2/3 will be a battle.

[@RitterRundown]

Good luck Mitch. I think the 🫎 is gonna tear it up.

[@shane.jensen.strongman5785]

Mitch. Jaco Schoonwinkel is from South Africa bud. Not South America.

[@bobbob5255]

Adam Bishop is such a good strongman but nobody seems to be talking about him. Definitely someone to watch out for

[@markjonesstrongman]

We are witnessing this Era's greatest rivalry between hooper & stoltman!

[@martinhansen6802]

I look forward to watching WSM in 2026 when the show and episodes eventually air... (This is the reality of WSM...)

[@gabrielpichorim8191]

Marcus Crowder will be making the final this year. Look at OSG events and than look at heats events, he will go through.

[@WeTryMotorsports]

this is what i'm hoping as well. been watching marcus for years, he's super strong, super fast. i want him to go under the radar here since not many people know about him but he's got more than it takes to at least get to the final. these events are tailor made for him

[@andrewlangelaar]

Waiting for Tristan Hoath to make a splash. Late addition who's going to make some waves. I'm just glad it pulls him out of my July competition 🤣

[@bencornish6910]

Really enjoy watching you & the way you go about your business Mitch but as a Brit my allegiance has to be with Tom & I have been a fan of his since he first came on the science. That said I wish you a great tournament.

[@t6c756]

Luke Stoltman, currently Europe's Strongest Man, may do very well given he seems fit, quick, and his deadlift has come up so much.

[@hjewkes]

Theres going to be fewer points between the top competitors on their mediocre lifts, so one bad event is going to be really hard to come back from

[@PontiacLS]

My prediction is the moose..Canada ❤

Same.

[@alanESV2]

Markus Crawler looks like Jeff Nippard after a few bulks

[@regharman1]

Go get 'em Mitchell .

[@Fred-n-Seb]

Adam Bishop, deadlifts for reps

[@erichrust1747]

Jaco schoonwinkel is Southafrica

[@jackbarraclough3142]

Hey Mitch, or anyone reading this with some expertise in strength training. I noticed I can do 3 times more reps on a bar than a sandbag. If I use a sandbag to press for 5 reps instead of an equivalent weight bar for 15, what would be the benefits? Is it better for increasing strength?

[@rhyslong2030]

It’s always going to be harder pressing a sandbag than a bar, it depends what you’re training for, if you’re training stone pressing then sandbag but pressing a bar will be more applicable for most things

[@jackbarraclough3142]

@@rhyslong2030 diolch Rhys. if I want to increase strength and I am using my own equipment so can't get the bar any heavier, am I better off doing the bag?

[@jetsum]

To all those who keep calling strongman fans consodering the Rogue Invitational, Arnold's, or the Shaw Classic as better shows 'childish' - maybe you can consider more facts than simply state that WSM is the oldest comp. WSM may not have to sell anything now - but if they keep going as is - they will fall behind other shows Why - here are some big reasons: The other shows (Rouge, Arnold, Shaw Classic) will attract the top athletes more - because these shows are fair to the athletes, they'll get more money, more sponsorships etc. The growing core strongman fan base wants these top athleetes to be treated well and will pay in tickets and other ways for this reason as well as for the bigger entertainment value (like any other sport). If you think this is childish thinking - you are not accounting for many variables like (1) the amount of money and effort that's going into strongman now that wasn't the case when WSM was the only 'big' show. (2) There's more interest in strongman now than ever before and most of that is being created by institutions like Rogue or athlete-influencers like Shaw, Hooper, and definitely Big Loz. (3) Many core strongman fans have for a long time thought of ASC as a better strongman comp than WSM, it's just that WSM had more viewership. While it is true that WSM has the biggest reach in general population - the strongman fan base is rapidly growing and comps like Rogue, ASC, and the Shaw Classic are catering to these actual strongman fans who are willing to pay for live stream and top fan experience - this is a big factor driving the change because at the end of the day financial objectives tops other considerations.

[@rolandmaatz5627]

I think all the competitors are going to get moose droppings

[@PaulThePretendLifter]

Moose is gonna win

Most likely, especially considering all the athletes that got injuries and withdrew from the competition. That's always sad to see because you want the champ to beat all contenders at their best (and it's just fun to watch the world's strongest men perform incredible feats of strength). But injury prevention is part of being an athlete as well so remaining injury free while contenders drop like flies due to injuries is another way to achieve back-to-back championships 🏆 And at least Tom and Jaco haven't dropped out.

[@benjaminsillence8278]

Why does the sign behind you read "Do butt stuff gym"?

[@MovieMuscle]

Win this Mitch. Win.

[@robertofilipe8605]

what about thor?😊

[@espenstoro]

We're guaranteed to have a new athlete on the podium this year, no matter what. I have a feeling it's Singleton's turn. Top 2 is obvious. 😁

I agree. And I think Singleton has (for possibly the first time in his pro career?) not fried his CNS weeks before competition. My prediction is Mitch 1st, Tom 2nd, Evan 3rd.

[@ballsdeep5491]

You and tom gotta hangout a bit after the comp

[@reyniercampher3815]

Watching this, prior to wsm, I thought mitch was way too dismissive of the rest of the field. Watching this after wsm, huge respect. My view of him has gone from "cocky" to "confident". Great strongman, big respect.

[@drip369]

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSE!