So Nasty At Armwrestling, They Made A Sylvester Stallone Movie About Him
The god father of armwrestling, John Brzenk got his own semi-autobiographical movie called Over The Top with Sylvester Stallone playing the famed armwrestler. He is known for crushing opponents twice his size in matches. At his prime, his inside hooking technique was one of the best in the sport–ever.
John Brzenk Stats:
Nickname: “The Perfect Storm” or “The Giant Crusher”
Age: 60 (Born July 15, 1964)
Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
Weight: 227 lbs (103 kg)
Place of Origin: McHenry, Illinois, USA
Occupation: Armwrestler And Mechanic At Delta Airlines
Arch Nemesis: Alexey Voyevoda and Devon Larratt
John Brzenk’s Bicep, Forearm, And Hand Size
Bicep Size Measurements: 17″ (43 cm)
Forearm Size Measurements: 17″ (43 cm)
Hand Size Measurements: 11.4″ (29 cm)
*These measurements were taken from John Brzenk’s peak shape in 2004 when he was very active in armwrestling*
John Brzenk Technique And Style
John Brzenk has been armwrestling for decades and is a powerhouse for technical armwrestling. He has a masterful hook technique and toproll technique—and can even switch to a press technique when needed. What makes him so dangerous in a match? Not only is he adept at three techniques, but he can deploy them at a moment’s notice.
This adaptability consistently forces opponents out of their comfort zones to armwrestle the way Brzenk wants the match to be done.
John Brzenk: A Quick Bio
John Brzenk, widely regarded as the godfather of armwrestling, has dominated the sport for decades. Brzenk has insane strength with technical prowess to match. Born on July 15, 1964, in McHenry, Illinois, Brzenk began armwrestling at 13, inspired by his father, who was also an avid armwrestler. His career took off in 1986 when he won the Over the Top tournament, earning him the nickname “The Perfect Storm” and a reputation as a formidable competitor. While he is semi-retired from the sport, he still is known to make comebacks and compete to this day. He is known for his ability to adapt to armwrestlers twice his size and overcome them with his toolbox of abilities.
His skills have granted him full-time access to the armwrestling halls of Valhalla.
Summarized Armwrestling Record
| Year | Opponent | Event | Result | Hand | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Leonidas Arkona | EAST VS WEST 14 | Won | Right | 3 – 0 | John Brzenk |
| 2024 | Krasimir Kostadinov | EAST VS WEST 11 | Loss | Right | 0 – 3 | Krasimir Kostadinov |
| 2023 | Sasho Andreev | EAST VS WEST 10 | Loss | Right | 0 – 5 | Sasho Andreev |
| 2023 | Alexey Voevoda | King of the Table 8 | Won | Right | 4 – 2 | John Brzenk |
| 2023 | Todd Hutchings | AWC Fight Night II | Loss | Right | 0 – 4 | Todd Hutchings |
| 2023 | Denis Cyplenkov | King of the Table 6 | Loss | Right | 0 – 6 | Denis Cyplenkov |
| 2023 | Irakli Zirakashvili | EAST VS WEST 6 | Loss | Right | 2 – 3 | Irakli Zirakashvili |
| 2022 | Oleg Petrenko | EAST VS WEST V | Won | Right | 3 – 0 | John Brzenk |
| 2022 | Kydyrgali Ongarbaev | EAST VS WEST IV | Loss | Right | 1 – 3 | Kydyrgali Ongarbaev |
| 2022 | Corey West | Monster Factory Armwrestling 2 | Won | Right | 3 – 2 | John Brzenk |