The internet can paint a pretty rough picture when only part of the story goes viral.
That’s what former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall is saying after a video of him yelling and chasing after a car outside his home in Staffordshire exploded across social media.
But now, Hall is speaking up—sharing his side of the story and insisting the footage doesn’t tell the whole truth.
In a series of social media posts and a detailed YouTube video, the retired strongman-turned-MMA fighter explained what really happened that night.
Footage Goes Viral After Heated Incident Outside His House
The clip in question shows Hall, 37, shouting threats at the driver of a blue BMW, yelling, “I’ll rip your head off,” as the car pulls away.
Many online were quick to label him as aggressive and unstable, but Hall insists the moment was the result of a prolonged and stressful standoff.
The footage, filmed by someone in a nearby car, also included a child’s voice crying in the background—something Hall says he didn’t even realize at the time due to the vehicle’s blacked-out windows.
What Set It All Off: Hall Claims His Family Was Harassed
According to Hall, the video shows only the last 30 seconds of what was actually an 18-minute ordeal.
He says three blacked-out cars arrived at his home around 9 p.m., revving their engines, honking horns, and staring into the property.
“They were circling my kids’ home, disturbing their peace,” he said. “We asked them to leave nicely. They didn’t.
We asked again—still nothing. That’s when I stepped in.”
Hall says he had just returned from a fight in Poland and was trying to enjoy some quiet time with his son in the garden.
Instead, he found himself trying to defend his home and family from what he describes as targeted intimidation.
The Confrontation Caught on Camera
As the situation escalated, Hall approached the vehicles to demand they leave.
That’s when things got heated.
In the now-viral video, Hall can be heard shouting, “I’ll f***ing rip your head off.”
But in his YouTube post titled “DON’T VISIT MY HOUSE”, Hall says he wasn’t trying to be violent—he was simply reacting out of frustration and concern for his children.
“The guy filming was provoking me,” Hall said. “He told me he was going to knock me out.
I saw red. I wasn’t trying to hurt anyone—I just wanted them to leave.
I might have clipped the door, but I didn’t hit anyone.”
Police Involvement and Hall’s Statement on Instagram
Following the incident, Hall shared that the police came to interview him.
He says the driver, whom he identified only as “Callum,” tried to press charges for assault and damage to his car.
But according to Hall, police found no injuries and no vehicle damage.
“There’s no mark on his face, no scratch on the car,” Hall wrote on Instagram.
“He was using his phone while driving—that’s what I pointed out.”
Claims from the Other Side and Hall’s Rebuttal
Callum later posted on social media, accusing Hall of punching him in the jaw and terrifying his kids.
He claimed they were in the area to show his cousin—who was celebrating his 10th birthday—where Eddie Hall lives.
Hall didn’t hold back in his response.
“Did you see any of that in the video?” he asked. “If I had punched him, he would’ve said ouch.
He’s lying to suit his narrative.”
He even shared CCTV footage showing the cars outside his house and confirmed that his wife, Alex, had politely asked the group to leave long before things escalated.
Hall Gets Personal About the Impact on His Kids
What clearly hit a nerve for Hall was how the whole episode affected his children.
He explained that the incident turned their peaceful home into a spectacle, and he didn’t appreciate being blamed for scaring someone else’s children when his own were frightened too.
“He wanted me to care about his kids’ emotions—but what about mine?” Hall asked.
“You were scaring my family. That’s why I reacted.”
Hall Clarifies What Really Happened at the End
In his YouTube explanation, Hall recounted the moment when he sprinted toward the car after being provoked.
“He was filming while driving, no seatbelt on, and trying to stir me up.
I tried to grab his phone and toss it in a bush—I didn’t touch him.”
He even added a bit of humor to lighten things up: “My Crocs flew off while I was chasing the car. Lucky I didn’t fall flat on my face!”
Attempting to De-Escalate and Clear His Name
Despite the drama, Hall says he doesn’t want any further trouble.
In fact, he blurred the face and name of the man who filmed the video to avoid vigilante retaliation.
“I don’t want anything bad to happen to him—just wanted to share my side of what happened.”
Still, he didn’t hold back in pointing out the inconsistency in Callum’s story, especially his claims of violence and vehicle damage.
Hall Offers Apology—But Stands His Ground
While Hall did apologize for “upsetting your children,” he made it clear that he doesn’t regret standing up for his own family.
“I’m sorry I lost it. I just saw red,” he said. “But if you come outside my house, rev your engines, and disturb my kids for 18 minutes, what do you expect?”
Hall says he’s now letting the police handle the matter as “Callum” prepares to give his own statement.
But as far as Hall is concerned, the truth is already out there.