Answer: strongmen

AnswerCrossword Clue
STRONGMENBrawny circus performers
STRONGMENDictators
STRONGMENSome circus performers
strongmenSTRONGMAN, a person who performs feats of strength, in a circus etc
strongmenA leader who rules by the exercise of threats, force, or violence
strongmenA man of great physical strength, esp. one who performs feats of strength as a form of entertainment