what happened to brian shaw

Brian Shaw, a renowned professional strongman, retired officially after winning his last competition, the Shaw Classic in August 2023, where he was crowned "Strongest Man on Earth." Despite retiring from strongman competitions, he transitioned to arm wrestling professionally in December 2024, winning his debut match. He also faced a significant health scare in 2023 with a severe cellulitis bacterial infection in his right leg but recovered in time to compete in his final events. Regarding his involvement with the Shaw Classic and the Strongest Man on Earth event, as of 2025, Brian Shaw has expressed uncertainty about the future of the competition, citing financial challenges and the need for bigger sponsors. He and his family have been involved in organizing these events but have not made a clear decision on continuing them beyond 2025. In summary, Brian Shaw has retired from competitive strongman events after a celebrated career, survived a serious leg infection, moved into professional arm wrestling, and is contemplating the future direction of the strongman events he organizes.