THE greatest Mr Olympia ever

[James28]

13 men have won the most coveted prize in bodybuilding. Their names will always be synonymous with their victories

If all 13 men had to step on stage in their best ever shape (e.g, Ronnie '98, Dorian '93, Haney '89), who'd be the greatest of them all? Forget favoritism,  achievements outside bodybuilding, etc.

Who, in your opinion, rules them all? No need to enter into lengthy debates. I only want the name from you.

[kh300]

Dexter 'the blade' Jackson

[G_Thang]

when phil's career is said and done, that bitch, chepanzee, will be posting his name non-stop. 

[Shockwave]

Today's judging standard? Probably Ronnie circa 98'.

[King Shizzo]

Of the 13, Ronnie was the most impressive.  I would still rather look like Arnold though.

[James28]

In my opinion I'd say the Dorian would probably JUST edge out Ronnie, who'll come second. Third place I'm undecided.

[Shockwave]

In my opinion I'd say the Dorian would probably JUST edge out Ronnie, who'll come second. Third place I'm undecided.

I think if the original juding standard was adhered too, Dorian would probably come out on top.
Todays judging criteria, Id go with Ronnie 98.

[FitnessFrenzy]

Ronnie

[SF1900]

phil

[Oly15]

In my opinion I'd say the Dorian would probably JUST edge out Ronnie, who'll come second. Third place I'm undecided.

How can you say this when dorians biggest and best was never as good as ronnies?

[Dr Dutch]

What kinda question is this ?

 

[OTHstrong]

I don't think 93 was Dorian's best so I think a 98 Ronnie would edge him out but I think the 96 Garnd prix dorian will smoke any competitor that has ever jumped on stage period, he was full beyond belief with the deepest lines ever, especially his back, dry as fuck, this would destroy a 98 Ronnie. Someone post the video please

[Hulkotron]

Ronnie is the most impressive by the "how did a live human manage to look like that??" criterion.

Zane is the physique I'd most like to have.

[JasonH]

Based on today's judging standards and taking into consideration their best ever condition I reckon it would be something like this:

1. Dorian Yates
2. Ronnie Coleman
3. Phil Heath
4. Jay Cutler
5. Dexter Jackson
6. Lee Haney
7. Samir Bannout
8. Arnold Schwarzenneger
9. Sergio Oliva
10. Frank Zane
11. Franco Columbu
12. Chris Dickerson
13. Larry Scott

Pretty chronological really as the winners tend to get better as the years go on.

[dr.chimps]

Based on today's judging standards and taking into consideration their best ever condition I reckon it would be something like this:

1. Dorian Yates
2. Ronnie Coleman
3. Phil Heath
4. Jay Cutler
5. Dexter Jackson
6. Lee Haney
7. Samir Bannout
8. Arnold Schwarzenneger
9. Sergio Oliva
10. Frank Zane
11. Franco Columbu
12. Chris Dickerson
13. Larry Scott

Pretty chronological really as the winners tend to get better as the years go on.

This list isn't gonna start any fights.   

[Hulkotron]

I think it's pretty accurate in light of the "today's judging standards" qualifier.  The earlier guys would get massacred today for "missing half their body"

[OTHstrong]

Based on today's judging standards and taking into consideration their best ever condition I reckon it would be something like this:

1. Dorian Yates
2. Ronnie Coleman
3. Phil Heath
4. Jay Cutler
5. Dexter Jackson
6. Lee Haney
7. Samir Bannout
8. Arnold Schwarzenneger
9. Sergio Oliva
10. Frank Zane
11. Franco Columbu
12. Chris Dickerson
13. Larry Scott

Pretty chronological really as the winners tend to get better as the years go on.

The list is pretty good except you can't possibly think the 2011 Heath beats 09 Cutler, do you? other then that, spot on.

[Wiggs]

Ronnie 98. But id rather look like Haney.

[_bruce_]

Ron, an ab(d)omination, but looked superhuman.

[Wiggs]

Based on today's judging standards and taking into consideration their best ever condition I reckon it would be something like this:

1. Dorian Yates
2. Ronnie Coleman
3. Phil Heath
4. Jay Cutler
5. Dexter Jackson
6. Lee Haney
7. Samir Bannout
8. Arnold Schwarzenneger
9. Sergio Oliva
10. Frank Zane
11. Franco Columbu
12. Chris Dickerson
13. Larry Scott

Pretty chronological really as the winners tend to get better as the years go on.

Get the fuck out. Youre off your rocker if yout think Yates best beats Colemans best..hahahahbaaha oh brother.

[Adam86]

[OTHstrong]

Get the fuck out. Youre off your rocker if yout think Yates best beats Colemans best..hahahahbaaha oh brother.

how can he be of his rocker when 4 others on this thread alone believe Dorian beats Ronnie. Correct me if I am wrong doesn't "off your rocker" mean you are in the 1% end of unstabled brain, so there are 4 people in the first page of this thread that are "off there rocker" obviously not. I think the average bodybuilding fan thinks Dorian over Ronnie more the 50%, it's a close 50 50 but Dorian still tallies up more votes.

[Shockwave]

how can he be of his rocker when 4 others on this thread alone believe Dorian beats Ronnie. Correct me if I am wrong doesn't "off your rocker" mean you are in the 1% end of unstabled brain, so there are 4 people in the first page of this thread that are "off there rocker" obviously not. I think the average bodybuilding fan thinks Dorian over Ronnie more the 50%, it's a close 50 50 but Dorian still tallies up more votes.

Its changed quite a bit since Ronnie isnt on the throne anymore.
He was the "it" guy on the boards for quite a while.

[JasonH]

The list is pretty good except you can't possibly think the 2011 Heath beats 09 Cutler, do you? other then that, spot on.

Yes, that was the hardest one to call - it's basically a coin flip.

[WOOO]

Haney.