Shawn Rhoden - Guest Posing 15 weeks out of 2019 Mr Olympia

[Matt]

He's entitled to his opinion. Thanks. I will say I agree with him with the exception of his health. Things have changed since the days of Dallas McCarver and the others that passed before him even the younger bodybuilders are much more cautious and with Shawn’s age (44) I don’t see him being that reckless especially with as old school as Aceto is. If he was being coached by Milos, Nichols, etc I’d be more concerned. That’s my opinion

The_Coach:

Are mercurial diuretics still a thing?

[honest]

Fair enough, yet Shawn and even Lee Priest (other than once) always showed up in great shape at shows no matter what their offseason. I don't see why anyone think Rhoden won't drastically change in 3-4 weeks let alone 15. He looks like he's on low dose and eating a bit, 2-3 weeks of cleaning his diet will change him drastically.

That respectfully is a lie in shawns case, I have seen him turn up in a booked guest posing and look like crap, not far of Rhoden, I will try and find some pics. All guys look like him at some point during their off season with the exception of maybe Jay who really did try to stay in shape year round, Ronnie even when  out of shape was still a freak. Rhoden just doesn't have that type of genetic gift. Even Dorian looked huge offseason.

Theres no doubt he's giving his body a good rest and in doing so most likely prolonging his time in the sport, I don't think the transformation is that taxing on the body when you have been doing it year in year out.

[Bevo]

That respectfully is a lie in shawns case, I have seen him turn up in a booked guest posing and look like crap, not far of Rhoden, I will try and find some pics. All guys look like him at some point during their off season with the exception of maybe Jay who really did try to stay in shape year round, Ronnie even when  out of shape was still a freak. Rhoden just doesn't have that type of genetic gift. Even Dorian looked huge offseason.

Theres no doubt he's giving his body a good rest and in doing so most likely prolonging his time in the sport, I don't think the transformation is that taxing on the body when you have been doing it year in year out.

Rhoden is mr O, not Shawn, which he was trying to make, rhoden wanted more money in another event and the promoter declined him and hired Roelly instead

[illuminati]

Frankly, not since Arnold's era have I seen a Mr. O winner that was both radiant and outgoing when off the stage. All of them, with the exception of Arnold, have been as exciting as watching paint dry.

Although not a Mr Olympia Winner ( Robbed in 81 )
Tom Platz always came across well - Had Some Charisma About Him.

[Matt]

Three weeks and 5 Anadrol 50 tabs and a high protein diet and I can look like Mark Wahlberg in FEAR, sans the abs.

I could NEVER look that good without drugs.

Yeah, steroids work.

[Tha Grim Lifter]

Doesn’t matter what he’ll look like in 15 weeks. He’s already disgraced his title. This is like Usain Bolt showing up 15 weeks prior to the Olympics and getting beat by a high school girl. Or Brian Shaw getting outlifted by a fat boy 15 weeks before the WSM competition.

Bolt peaks for events too with both training and juice. The same as Rhoden is doing.

[Bevo]

I see Brandon Curry winning

Rhoden is going to be Dickerson 2.0 and dexter, one hit wonders

[tres_taco_combo]

I see Brandon Curry winning

Rhoden is going to be Dickerson 2.0 and dexter, one hit wonders

that is a good call.

[Coach is Back!]

Going back to the very first thread after he guest posed at the Pittsburgh Pro, Shawn (Rhoden) just underscored everything I said in his defense about what his year was like with protecting his health, being with family and putting them and his health first and especially his travel schedule throughout the year right up until he started his prep. People (including Shawn Ray) said he wasn’t training, I said I was there everyday watching him train, I also said because of his busy travel schedule (with Stan Longeaux aka: Stanimal in most) that he was doing an excellent job as a representative as Mr. Olympia.

But no, the “experts” on here (in true getbig fashion) as well as other platforms including that putz that calls himself an “expert” Nick Trigili Who, like you guys and Shawn Ray would rather shit all over the guy without one bit of critical thinking or at the very least take into consideration that this is what he’s always done in the off-season. It only counts the day of the show.

Most wont take the time to watch this 34min interview

[pellius]

Certainly had a good personality, but not the type of presence that would make a dent in places like say late night talkshows. Arnold would own those shows and make himself the director leading the event. Ronnie would simply be fed questions.

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Good point.

[AbrahamG]

Going back to the very first thread after he guest posed at the Pittsburgh Pro, Shawn (Rhoden) just underscored everything I said in his defense about what his year was like with protecting his health, being with family and putting them and his health first and especially his travel schedule throughout the year right up until he started his prep. People (including Shawn Ray) said he wasn’t training, I said I was there everyday watching him train, I also said because of his busy travel schedule (with Stan Longeaux aka: Stanimal in most) that he was doing an excellent job as a representative as Mr. Olympia.

But no, the “experts” on here (in true getbig fashion) as well as other platforms including that putz that calls himself an “expert” Nick Trigili Who, like you guys and Shawn Ray would rather shit all over the guy without one bit of critical thinking or at the very least take into consideration that this is what he’s always done in the off-season. It only counts the day of the show.

Most wont take the time to watch this 34min interview

Shawn "1 & Done" Rhodent

[Coach is Back!]

Shawn "1 & Done" Rhodent

But that’s not the point

[JuicedKangaroo]

Who cares, I will wait to judge him come Olympia Day.

[SF1900]

Phil destroys Rhoden in every way besides mid section.

If Phil comes in with a better mid section, it should be lights out for Rhoden.

Out of all the Mr. Os, Rhoden is by far the worst.

[Fortress]

This Rhodent fool is completely and thoroughly underwhelming.

And Heath(er) is a remarkably narrow balloon-boy flake who nightly sleeps with an Alien-style Face Hugger plugged onto his face (judging by his gut bloat).

The Olympia has devolved into a showing of faceless and who-cares neegar gasbags. 

[Bevo]

Phil destroys Rhoden in every way besides mid section.

If Phil comes in with a better mid section, it should be lights out for Rhoden.

Out of all the Mr. Os, Rhoden is by far the worst.

Phil is more impressive, would like to see him win another

[IronMagazine.com]

Anyway, the absolute worst Mr. Olympia. Extremely underwhelming and over-rated.

Agreed.

[Matt]

Anyway, the absolute worst Mr. Olympia. Extremely underwhelming and over-rated.

Also the oldest Mr. Olympia.

He beat Chris Dickerson's 1982 record.

[pellius]

Phil destroys Rhoden in every way besides mid section.

If Phil comes in with a better mid section, it should be lights out for Rhoden.

Out of all the Mr. Os, Rhoden is by far the worst.

No way. Some may not like him but he looked great that night. Who do you think looked better?

Chris Dickerson was worse and there were several there that night that should have beat him.

[Matt]

Chris Dickerson is 80 this year, and has a lifetime qualification to the Mr. Olympia.

He should enter.

[Bevo]

No way. Some may not like him but he looked great that night. Who do you think looked better?

Chris Dickerson was worse and there were several there that night that should have beat him.

People often call Cormiers physique boring but rhoden takes the cake, Cormiers physique was much better and would have won him multiple O’s in today’s bbing

[JuicedKangaroo]

Going back to the very first thread after he guest posed at the Pittsburgh Pro, Shawn (Rhoden) just underscored everything I said in his defense about what his year was like with protecting his health, being with family and putting them and his health first and especially his travel schedule throughout the year right up until he started his prep. People (including Shawn Ray) said he wasn’t training, I said I was there everyday watching him train, I also said because of his busy travel schedule (with Stan Longeaux aka: Stanimal in most) that he was doing an excellent job as a representative as Mr. Olympia.

But no, the “experts” on here (in true getbig fashion) as well as other platforms including that putz that calls himself an “expert” Nick Trigili Who, like you guys and Shawn Ray would rather shit all over the guy without one bit of critical thinking or at the very least take into consideration that this is what he’s always done in the off-season. It only counts the day of the show.

Most wont take the time to watch this 34min interview

Great post Coach, you seem to be one of the few around these traps who can actually deploy some level of critical thinking and fair judgement.

[Matt]

People often call Cormiers physique boring but rhoden takes the cake, Cormiers physique was much better and would have won him multiple O’s in today’s bbing

His 1999 Ironman physique would have beaten Rhoden in 2018.

I don't think he would have beaten any 2011 to 2017  versions of Heath though.

[Bevo]

His 1999 Ironman physique would have beaten Rhoden in 2018.

I don't think he would have beaten any 2011 to 2017  versions of Heath though.

Chris’s 1999 third place Olympia would have beaten every version of rhoden a long with his 2004 Arnold classic form

I agree with you about Phil though, that’s a tough call

[Soul Crusher]

Phil is more impressive, would like to see him win another

Everyone loves a great comeback story.