It seems that if certain "strongmen" are aligned with the "Inner Circle", their accomplishments are not to be questioned. Do not ASK FOR PROOF. They have earned their respect.
Most recently this was evident with the Brookfield thread. The Inner Circlejerkoffs dismissed his accomplishments. Sadly the legendary gripmaster from Britain also joined in the chorus. Richard Sorin got a pass because he was going to compete years ago but something came up (He's also a GB member and sponsor - we can't piss him off).
BUT question Slim the Hammerman - watch out. As far as I know Slim has never competed.
BUT question Bud Jeffries - again watch out - This guy has a history of backing out of strongman contests when real competition signs up and he has NOT won a major powerlifting event. And how in the hell do you prove you are "lifetime drug free"?
NOW without a doubt, if the Inner Circle Guru was selling the Brookfield DVD, then of course he would be the BEST. ;)