Texas, the Lone Star State, conjures up images of vast prairies, rugged cowboys, and the untamed spirit of the Wild West. Texas hosts some of the biggest and most exciting rodeo events in the world that attracts millions of visitors who come to witness thrilling events such as bull riding, bronc riding, and steer wrestling.
Ever since tearing his pec?a while ago, Strongman giant?Thor Bjornsson?has been trying his best to recover as soon as possible. During his recent visit to Texas, Bjornsson went to witness a rodeo event in Texas and posted an Instagram reel hinting that he might try the sport himself.?
What did Hafthor Bjornsson say exactly?
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With its rich history and deep-rooted cowboy culture, it’s no wonder that Texas is renowned for its association with Wild West sports. ‘Thor’ on the other hand is no stranger to trying different things as well. From his domination in strongman competitions to his foray into boxing, Bjornsson has captivated audiences with his incredible strength and Herculean achievements.
Even beyond the realm of sports, he has made an epic appearance as ‘The Mountain’ in the popular TV series ‘Game of Thrones.’ Given his past ventures, one can not rule out the possibility of him participating in rodeo events after his recent Instagram post.?
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Followed by a peak of the rodeo event, Hafthor Bjornsson stated in the video, “Holyshit, they were just telling me that I?m next.”?The caption of the post read,?“I visited the Wild West in Texas with team @thorsskyr!”?He continued by suggesting checking the full video out on his YouTube channel.?
Spoiler alert: He did not. But the fans commenting on the Instagram reel were not aware of this at the moment. Many of the fans suggested ‘Thor’ to not try the sport as it is extremely dangerous and requires years of practice.?
Fans react to Bjornsson’s video
As the colossus of strength jokingly mentioned his possibility of exploring this new venture, fans seemed to be worried about his well-being. While most of them understood that he was not serious, a few of them concerningly pointed out the consequences of engaging in such an unsafe sport.?
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One of the users jokingly stated,?“He didnt mean he is next to ride the bull, he meant that hes the next one to be rode,”?whereas another fan wrote,?“Not unless you want to tear like 10 other muscles off the bone.”?A person in the comment also pointed out,?“There?s a reason why most bull riders are under 5?8? tall big dudes do not do very well on Bowles,”?whereas another fan hilariously said,?“The only thing I should worry about is the horse.“?Many of the users also appreciated the background music selected for the video,?“Love the Zelda music lol.”
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What are your views about ‘Thor’s little joke about trying Wild West Sports? Do you think he can excel in this sport as well? Let us know in the comments.?