In a surprising revelation during the press conference for his upcoming arm wrestling match against Brian Shaw, Eddie Hall disclosed that he received a contract offer to face Polish MMA legend Mariusz Pudzianowski in KSW.
Hall, who has previously ventured into boxing when he fought fellow strongman Thor Bjornsson, appears to be garnering interest from various combat sports organizations. However, specific details about the potential KSW contract, including the proposed date and terms, were not disclosed during the press conference.
The news adds another interesting layer to Hall’s combat sports journey, as he prepares to face four-time World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw in their upcoming arm wrestling match. The match represents both athletes’ debut in professional arm wrestling, marking a new chapter in their long-standing rivalry from their strongman days.
“I literally just got sent a contract yesterday to fight Mariusz Pudzianowski. It looks like it will be in April, May, or June—early to mid-next year. There are still a few details to sort out. I need to talk it over. It’s most likely going to be with KSW.”
” We’re just finalizing the finer details and getting everything locked in.”
“We’re still discussing the terms now. He wants to fight, and I want the fight. Let’s make it happen. Everybody just needs to meet in the middle and agree to it.”
The potential matchup with Pudzianowski would pit two former World’s Strongest Man champions against each other in the MMA cage, though it remains to be seen if the fight will materialize.
Joe Rogan recently addressed the interesting career trajectory of Pudzianowski in JRE #2242:
“You know one of those guys is fighting MMA, he’s been fighting, Mariusz Pudzianowski… He went from being a strongman to being a really good MMA fighter. In the beginning he was getting f**ked up but he tried to dive in right away… He fought Tim Sylvia like really early on…He fought Tim Sylvia in his third pro fight.”
Strongmen Eddie Hall and Brian Shaw are about to compete in Arm Wrestling
Eddie Hall and Brian Shaw, are set to face off in a highly anticipated arm wrestling match at King of the Table. The unique contest pits these powerhouse athletes against each other in unfamiliar territory, as both make their competitive arm wrestling debuts.
During a lively press conference ahead of the match, Hall surprisingly took an underdog stance, expressing doubts about his chances against Shaw’s imposing physique. “I care a lot, I just think I’m going to lose,” Hall admitted. “Look at the size of the man – he’s ginormous. His arms are massive, his chest massive, his back power, his arm strength, his wrist strength, his grip strength – everything about Brian is just top tier.”
Shaw, known for his measured approach, acknowledged the unique challenge of transitioning from strongman competitions to arm wrestling. “It’s different for sure,” Shaw explained. “This is a strength sport but it’s also a combat sport. We’re actually going to grab each other and somebody’s going to win and somebody’s going to lose.”
Despite the playful banter and mind games during the press conference, both athletes expressed deep respect for the sport of arm wrestling. Hall particularly emphasized how his perspective changed after training: “I thought arm wrestling was just this, and then you get on the table and it’s like a magician’s pocket of techniques and nooks and crannies.”
The match represents a fascinating crossover event, bringing two strongman legends into the world of competitive arm wrestling. With both athletes having only six weeks of specific training, the outcome remains unpredictable as these titans prepare to test their strength in an entirely new format.
