Well my friends seem to think these new group of guys coming up are going to start building their fan base come next season. A lot of the old guys are still hanging on but I'm sure as they fade out to black i guess the newbies will start to gain some steam.
I think Kai is generally more Likeable but I agree the s&m role play is too much. He should stick with the stripper stuff. that's more marketable and more enjoyable than the weird masks, whips, and chains.
The new guys are not that impressive. Akim Williams needs to get in condition and back detail. Corey (Ronnie's younger brother) has good arms, chest, and a solid muscle base, but again, the conditioning and back detail. Kuclo can't find his conditioning even if was on fire. Neither can Brandon Curry. Cedric is hit or miss. That cat that won the wings of strength 212 division is promising. Roelly needs to make up his mind, he could be a serious threat. So could Big Ben. And there are others. Beyeke and Ramy seem promising...as they have height and weight on their sides.
I don't see Justin Compton and that other kid making that much of dent. He may win some smaller shows...again conditioning, plus Justin has this unhealthy look to him---too much too fast. Has legs the are too small for his upper body, and has the Wolf T-back.
All in all, the better bodybuilders are in MuscleMania and the men's physique Division, imagine that.