We all respect Ronnie and seeing him up there, getting beaten by fridge cutler and the other substandard mass monsters doesn't entertain.
All you're talking about is hope, hope that he'll dominate again. When that doesn't happen, you'll be disappointed like the rest of us.
Those who talk about him being washed up are just being practical.
I beg to differ, I think every show is entertaining regardless of who wins as long as the competitors come in shape and give it thier all, I happen to like the physique Jay Cutler has put together over the years as well as Ronnie and I would be no less entertained if my favorite competitor doesn't win as long as the winner is in shape. Regardless of placings which can be argued till we are all blue in the face these guys are up on stage for a reason and that is what is entaining to see, many great competitors putting thier hard work on display for us fans to see. I think every competitor on stage is a winner in some way and deserve alot more $ and respect for thier efforts.
I would be more dissapointed in watching a competition where the winner isn't in peak condition versus the second or third place guy, Ronnie is one of my all time favorites but in the 2000 Olympia (I think I have the date right??) I truly feel that Kevin Levrone brought a leaner more impressive physique and should have won but he didn't and I didn't enjoy the show any less.
Stating someone is washed up is not practical, it is judgemental and if you consider any competitor that doesn't place first or second every single show "no matter how many they have previously won" washed up then why have competitions at all? These guys love what they do and bust thier asses to get to where they are and competing is a way for them to show case the work the put into it regardless of placings. But hey, just my opinions and what do I know. Just how I see things as a fan.