I would go along with your statement, if Vince entered his contest in shape. Many others, including myself, have been in the shape you were in, when you competed.
The facts are, we were all smart enough to not care about going on stage, or to know that we shouldn't be on stage.
You thought you were Lee Haney. I'm so proud of you.
Here is what I did today 5 am. Hint - I'm in sick FNG shape right now still.
45 minutes Shoulders, calves, and supersets with step ups, etc.
30 minutes 40 sec work - 20 sec rest
5 Sets
Thruster with Medicine Ball as high as possible to ceiling
Landmine Press
Tire Flip
Kettlebell Swing
Squat + Curl + Press w 40lb DBs
Wheelbarrow Walk w Sorinex Roller
30 Min
50 sec work 10 sec rest
6x
Jump Rope
Assault Bike
Air Runner
Ski Mill
Knee Ins on Sorinex Roller