Brian Shaw All-In on Arm Wrestling

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So Brian Shaw is getting into arm wrestling in big way, not just in training to become great, but on the business side as well.

Recently he was on stage in Chicago for one of the, if not THE, biggest armwrestling events of all time. He announced that he’d be partnering with the East Vs West organization (a current powerhouse of super match style arm wrestling PPVs) and would be hosting a high level arm wrestling competition at his Shaw Classic this year in partnership with EvW. Although the event had some serious production difficulties, some would say disasters, the arrival of Shaw with the deeper commitment to the sport really shook up what you would THINK would be nothing but good stuff.

But, then suddenly a day later, the shit hits the proverbial fan, and respected athletes are letting the dirt fly about not being paid, among other things. Brian isn’t at all specifically named, but the old founder/owner has resigned from his already odd position in the company and it’s getting a little ugly.

Shaw will be great long term for the sport, and as much as I think it’s a tough uphill battle for him as a puller, I think he might be able to get NEAR the top of North America, and I fully expect to pull him one day. Regardless, his money and exposure is a huge plus for this niche little sport.

 

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I saw (YouTube) Devon Larratt helping mentor/train him a few weeks ago.

 

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I saw (YouTube) Devon Larratt helping mentor/train him a few weeks ago.

Not only that, but Brian is also giving Devon a lot of help on overall strength and quality weight gain. They’re becoming good buddies and that’s only going to help them both, which is scary for everyone.

 

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So Brian Shaw is getting into arm wrestling in big way, not just in training to become great, but on the business side as well.

Recently he was on stage in Chicago for one of the, if not THE, biggest armwrestling events of all time. He announced that he’d be partnering with the East Vs West organization (a current powerhouse of super match style arm wrestling PPVs) and would be hosting a high level arm wrestling competition at his Shaw Classic this year in partnership with EvW. Although the event had some serious production difficulties, some would say disasters, the arrival of Shaw with the deeper commitment to the sport really shook up what you would THINK would be nothing but good stuff.

But, then suddenly a day later, the shit hits the proverbial fan, and respected athletes are letting the dirt fly about not being paid, among other things. Brian isn’t at all specifically named, but the old founder/owner has resigned from his already odd position in the company and it’s getting a little ugly.

Shaw will be great long term for the sport, and as much as I think it’s a tough uphill battle for him as a puller, I think he might be able to get NEAR the top of North America, and I fully expect to pull him one day. Regardless, his money and exposure is a huge plus for this niche little sport.

Heal up from that tricep injury, then go beat Devon and Brian Shaw. Make sure to give TID a shout out on the winners stand!!

 

[Lizard King]

Shaws a big dude, gonna be hard to stop his press. Devon practicing with him made for some good videos.
Devon packed on massive amount of weight, some solid muscle.

 

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Heal up from that tricep injury, then go beat Devon and Brian Shaw. Make sure to give TID a shout out on the winners stand!!

Tricep is coming along very nicely and I’ve been pulling light-moderate with it. No real pain.

I need 5 years for Devon, and I’d need those 5 years to be injury free.

Brian I beat now, and I HOPE I can stay ahead of him.

 

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Shaws a big dude, gonna be hard to stop his press. Devon practicing with him made for some good videos.
Devon packed on massive amount of weight, some solid muscle.

Per private conversations with Devon (not me, a good friend), Brian will never beat Levan, but he will give most of North America significant trouble for as long as he does it.

 

[rAJJIN]

What is your opinion on Travis Bagent?
And have you had the chance to arm wrestle w him?

 

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What is your opinion on Travis Bagent?
And have you had the chance to arm wrestle w him?

I pulled Travis right handed in the after pulls at the EvW challenger series about 2 years ago and I couldn’t feel him. But then, he’s not a righty and he had just pulled a supermatch lefty. Travis just doesn’t have the discipline to continue to be great left handed. He relied on explosiveness, technique, and a fair bit of cheating back in the day, to be as dominant as he was. I don’t think a comeback is ever in the cards for him.

But he’s fun to listen commentate for these last 4 years, and he’s not an ass in real life, only when the cameras come on.

 

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Not only that, but Brian is also giving Devon a lot of help on overall strength and quality weight gain. They’re becoming good buddies and that’s only going to help them both, which is scary for everyone.

They are pretty funny together on their YT vids. Always a good watch

 

[ccpro]

Enjoying this thread, been watching arm wrestling for years and up to date on the current action. I can't leave out the Goat, yes...John Brzenk. Love watching the big personalities though, it pushes the sport forward. I have a lot of favorites...can't get enough of the old vids. Do we know how long Levan has been training? Brian could be the next guy but will take time. Devon has pushed the sport farther than anyone in my opinion and he's not my favorite. His kid is coming up fast too! I remember as a kid going to arm wrestling matches and everyone only had one gigantic arm!...funny how the sport has grown.

 

[DukeNukem]

Devon is going to beat Levan vicariously through Brian haha

edit. *try to