Eddie "The Beast" Hall
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Eddie Hall is the world's strongest man, a record-breaking lifter of 500 KGS and a swimming champ. Yet the relentless pursuit of accolades to conquer inner demons leads him into uncharted waters, setting the stage for the greatest battle of his life.
Synopsis:
After winning the World's Strongest Man title in Botswana in 2017, Eddie Hall returns to Stoke-on-Trent, fulfilling his promise to his late nan on her deathbed. To his surprise, the achievement leaves him feeling empty and plunges him into a deep depression. In search of inspiration, he embarks on a pilgrimage to Graz, Austria, the hometown of his childhood hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger. As Eddie explores Arnold's museum and reflects on his journey, he decides to follow in Arnie's footsteps and pursue a career in Hollywood. He takes acting classes but realises that this new endeavour demands a different set of skills. Determined to achieve his goal, Eddie travels to the Arnold Classic in Ohio, USA, to get career advice from his hero. When Eddie finally secures an interview with Arnold, he gets to walk alongside him, which fills him with renewed inspiration and determination. |
Back in the UK, Eddie's aspirations face a new obstacle as the global pandemic forces a lockdown. Battling COVID-19, he confronts his own mortality and turns to social media to stay relevant. Through YouTube, he connects with his fans and reveals a lighter side of his personality.
When his Strongman rival, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, breaks his 500 KG deadlift record in Iceland and taunts Eddie, his legacy is at stake. Their friendship-turned-rivalry escalates as Hafþór accuses Eddie of cheating during his world strongman victory in Botswana. The incident gets a lot of media attention. Eventually, it leads to a lucrative boxing contract to fight Hafþór in Dubai, offering him a chance to settle the score and support his family financially.
When his Strongman rival, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, breaks his 500 KG deadlift record in Iceland and taunts Eddie, his legacy is at stake. Their friendship-turned-rivalry escalates as Hafþór accuses Eddie of cheating during his world strongman victory in Botswana. The incident gets a lot of media attention. Eventually, it leads to a lucrative boxing contract to fight Hafþór in Dubai, offering him a chance to settle the score and support his family financially.
Eddie begins his boxing training in his home gym but suffers a bicep injury while sparring, which causes him to delay the fight. During his recovery, he gets a business opportunity to run Arnold UK and collaborate with Arnold himself.
In the lead-up to the showdown with Halfthor, Eddie and Halfthor engage in heated public debates, and the fight is dubbed 'the heaviest boxing match in history.' Although Eddie dominates the initial rounds, his bicep injury takes its toll, resulting in Halfthor's victory by unanimous decision.
The loss reminds Eddie of the importance of his family, who stood by him in his biggest defeat. Through this experience, Eddie undergoes a transformative journey, realising that no accolade or external recognition can fully alleviate his inner mental health struggles. As Eddie learns to embrace his own mental health journey, he finds a newfound sense of inner peace. This change not only positively impacts his own life but also propels him into a role as an ambassador for mental health awareness, providing other men with guidance toward healing and self-acceptance.
In the lead-up to the showdown with Halfthor, Eddie and Halfthor engage in heated public debates, and the fight is dubbed 'the heaviest boxing match in history.' Although Eddie dominates the initial rounds, his bicep injury takes its toll, resulting in Halfthor's victory by unanimous decision.
The loss reminds Eddie of the importance of his family, who stood by him in his biggest defeat. Through this experience, Eddie undergoes a transformative journey, realising that no accolade or external recognition can fully alleviate his inner mental health struggles. As Eddie learns to embrace his own mental health journey, he finds a newfound sense of inner peace. This change not only positively impacts his own life but also propels him into a role as an ambassador for mental health awareness, providing other men with guidance toward healing and self-acceptance.