Justin McBride didn’t just ride bulls. He outlasted them. With two PBR World Titles, 32 Premier Series wins, and more than $5 million in career earnings, Justin McBride became one of the most dominant bull riders the sport has ever seen. In 2023, he was officially ranked as the greatest bull rider in PBR history. But just how GOOD was Justin McBride actually? In this documentary, we break down the full career of Justin McBride, from his Texas roots and early PBR breakthrough to his brutal injury setbacks, historic comebacks, and the seasons that defined an era of professional bull riding.
McBride rode the rankest bulls in the world with a style built on control, aggression, and absolute fearlessness. Time after time, injuries tried to stop him. Time after time, he came back stronger.
This video explores:
• Justin McBride’s early life and rodeo background
• His rise through the PBR ranks
• The riding style that made him dangerous
• His two PBR World Championship seasons
• The injuries that nearly ended his career
• His legacy as a coach and leader in bull riding
Timecodes:
0:00 When a New Kind of Champion Emerged
0:27 Texas Roots and Early PBR Breakthrough
1:44 The Riding Style That Made McBride Dangerous
5:54 The Injury That Nearly Ended Everything
6:32 Winning Two PBR World Titles
Justin McBride isn’t just a champion.
He’s a symbol of what bull riding becomes when discipline meets courage.
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