Deen the Great approached Wheels and his wife on a livestream and was not greeted kindly.
There has been another slap heard ’round the world within the fitness community.
A heated exchange between Larry Wheels and influencer Deen the Great ended with the powerlifting star delivering a slap after his wife was hit on during Rampage Jackson’s double-date livestream.
Deen, who’s real name is Nurideen Shahid Shabazz, appeared intoxicated, according to those who viewed the livestream, when he approached Wheels and his wife, Sheyla. Shabazz then began acting in what has been described as an “inappropriate manner” toward Sheyla Wheels, to the point where even Jackson stepped in.
Wheels has made waves in the fitness world for years now. He burst onto the scene as a popular powerlifter who frequently moved massive amounts of weight. Wheels also competed as an amateur bodybuilder prior to earning his Pro Card in 2025 during the Musclecontest Bullman Pro Qualifier. Wheels made his initial push for his Pro Card in 2023. He finished as the runner-up at the Amateur Olympia and came close to accomplishing his final goal. Wheels was on his way to becoming a pro but announced that he would be ending his time as a bodybuilder after a relapse on steroids. He went back to training like a powerlifter and pursuing other goals, such as deadlifting 1,000 pounds.
Larry Wheels’ Viral Moment With Deen the Great
The interaction, which took place on Monday, began cordial with both sides speaking calmly. It continued to intensify until Deen asked if he could give Sheyla a hug, which Larry Wheels took offense to. According to viewers, Jackson stepped in to warn Deen not to cross boundaries but the influencer continued on.
Deen continued to pursue Sheyla and this led to emotions getting higher and higher. Eventually, Wheels had enough and delivered a slap. After, Jackson told Deen to leave after laughing about the initial slap.
The moment quickly went viral online as multiple outlets shared the video, including Wheels on his personal X account.
Was this a staged interaction? Or was it a legitimate moment where one man went too far with another man’s wife? If it is any indication, this is not the first time that Deen the Great has been involved in a similar controversy.
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In December 2025, Shabazz attended a Misfits Boxing press event ahead of his fight with Amado Vargas. Deen allegedly insulted Vargas’ mother from the stage and this caused plenty of backlash following his comments. Vargas would go onto defeat Shabazz unanimously in what was his last fight.
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