Ronnie 98 and 01 are basically the same he weighed just under 250 at both and in great condition
Ronnie 98 just barely beat Flex and he's supposed to beat Dorian? not happening
I noticed you do that alot and it doesnt work that way. Consider this, Ronnie going into the show his best placing till then was 6th or 7th. He came out of nowhere, (yes i know he won the NOC but was still not considered a threat.
He beat Flex who back then was the logical next Mr. O and Flex had just looked his best at the AC that year AND, back then when his name held alot more weight, it was Flex fucking Wheeler.
For Ronnie to do what he did and win period says a whole fucking lot. How many other guys. Come from nowhere to win the O? So yes, even though he didnt blow him out, just for him to wim against the Flex Wheeler Machine period is a remarkable feat which in my mind should hold much more weight than you give it.