2022 Mr. Olympia - I believe the it has the potential to be the best since 1999!

[Wiggs]

We hear every year (and I always ignore it), "This is going to be the best Mr. Olympia ever!" And every year it never lives up to the hype because of a weak lineup, a non competitive line up and or guys not coming "in shape".

I think this year is different because the people qualified and competing this year make the show replete with parity. These guys are very competitive against each other. Ramy is not a dominant Mr. O like Phil or Ronnie. That's first. He's missing half his lower back because the insertions and origins for his attachments aren't ideal for bodybuilding. It hasn't stopped him from winning 2 Mr. Os but he's winning without a dominant back double which is not common. Also, his conditioning was shit last year and if it happens again this year, I don't see them giving him another nod. Obviously he's still the favorite but not a shoe in like Phil or Ronnie.

The guys from 2-12th place can be put in 20-30 various orders speculatively, and it not be out of the realm of possibility. This doesn't happen often in the big show which makes it rife with anticipation. I've gone over the line up a dozen times and each time I change my picks which makes it fun for me because the surprise element makes it fun.

Obviously there will be guys that are off during prejudging or improve during the nightshow but I see this almost as a battle of the mids (no disrespect) when comparing them to the 99 line up. It's going to be very interesting and I can't wait to see how it looks when the dust is settled.

[njflex]

We hear every year (and I always ignore it), "This is going to be the best Mr. Olympia ever!" And every year it never lives up to the hype because of a weak lineup, a non competitive line up and or guys not coming "in shape".

I think this year is different because the people qualified and competing this year make the show replete with parity. These guys are very competitive against each other. Ramy is not a dominant Mr. O like Phil or Ronnie. That's first. He's missing half his lower back because the insertions and origins for his attachments aren't ideal for bodybuilding. It hasn't stopped him from winning 2 Mr. Os but he's winning without a dominant back double which is not common. Also, his conditioning was shit last year and if it happens again this year, I don't see them giving him another nod. Obviously he's still the favorite but not a shoe in like Phil or Ronnie.

The guys from 2-12th place can be put in 20-30 various orders speculatively, and it not be out of the realm of possibility. This doesn't happen often in the big show which makes it rife with anticipation. I've gone over the line up a dozen times and each time I change my picks which makes it fun for me because the surprise element makes it fun.

Obviously there will be guys that are off during prejudging or improve during the nightshow but I see this almost as a battle of the mids (no disrespect) when comparing them to the 99 line up. It's going to be very interesting and I can't wait to see how it looks when the dust is settled.

I can see that ,,,bonac/curry are a given place ,then you have lunsford/labrada/walker

[Matt]

We hear every year (and I always ignore it), "This is going to be the best Mr. Olympia ever!" And every year it never lives up to the hype because of a weak lineup, a non competitive line up and or guys not coming "in shape".

Yeah, lol. This needs to stop.

IMO, bodybuilding is one pro career [I can't call it a "sport"] that has maxed out.

No one has yet to outperform Ronnie in 2003, IMO. Neither size nor conditioning has surpassed previous levels already achieved.

Not that I follow many other such things...but in MMA, the fighters are absolutely getting better still. In Strongman, there are events at local contests that are heavier than previous World's Strongest Man contests. For example, Farmer's Walk with 250-300+ pounds.

I can't speak for football or other pro sports, since I don't watch them.

I'm not sure if any hockey players or boxers have ever surpassed Wayne Gretzky or Mike Tyson. That's hard to say though.

A bodybuilder would have to be 320-lb with striated glutes at 5'10" to clearly outdo Ronnie's level of development.

If Big Ramy focuses strictly on conditioning, it could really be a look that blows people away. Derek Lunsford is perhaps even freakier pound for pound.

As for Ramy - honestly, I can forgive his back more than that lack of pop to his physique which I would assume is because of oil. I have no idea why any coach would have him focus on size. Just reduce his diet by one cup of rice a day, lol. But seriously, the man doesn't need more size.

If he nails his conditioning, things could be very interesting.

I'm going to see if I can get my passport renewed in time for the Olympia. It's like $700 USD to fly to Vegas and stay there for the week. That's fuck all. Vegas is very cheap if you don't gamble.

[MCWAY]

Yeah, lol. This needs to stop.

IMO, bodybuilding is one pro career [I can't call it a "sport"] that has maxed out.

No one has yet to outperform Ronnie in 2003, IMO. Neither size nor conditioning has surpassed previous levels already achieved.

Not that I follow many other such things...but in MMA, the fighters are absolutely getting better still. In Strongman, there are events at local contests that are heavier than previous World's Strongest Man contests. For example, Farmer's Walk with 250-300+ pounds.

Speaking of which, check out my thread on Christopher Oketch, Kenya's/Qatar's Strongest Man and PNBA World Natural Bodybuilding Champion. I'll bump it.

I can't speak for football or other pro sports, since I don't watch them.

I'm not sure if any hockey players or boxers have ever surpassed Wayne Gretzky or Mike Tyson. That's hard to say though.

A bodybuilder would have to be 320-lb with striated glutes at 5'10" to clearly outdo Ronnie's level of development.

If Big Ramy focuses strictly on conditioning, it could really be a look that blows people away. Derek Lunsford is perhaps even freakier pound for pound.

As for Ramy - honestly, I can forgive his back more than that lack of pop to his physique which I would assume is because of oil. I have no idea why any coach would have him focus on size. Just reduce his diet by one cup of rice a day, lol. But seriously, the man doesn't need more size.

If he nails his conditioning, things could be very interesting.

I'm going to see if I can get my passport renewed in time for the Olympia. It's like $700 USD to fly to Vegas and stay there for the week. That's fuck all. Vegas is very cheap if you don't gamble.

The Olympia is just too expensive, PERIOD!! I didn't go last year or in 2020, when it was here in Orlando. Granted, the move to Orlando from Vegas in 2020 was a last-minute maneuver.

Prejudging was $150? I spent less going with my son to WrestleMania.

[Humble Narcissist]

Speaking of which, check out my thread on Christopher Oketch, Kenya's/Qatar's Strongest Man and PNBA World Natural Bodybuilding Champion. I'll bump it.

The Olympia is just too expensive, PERIOD!! I didn't go last year or in 2020, when it was here in Orlando. Granted, the move to Orlando from Vegas in 2020 was a last-minute maneuver.

Prejudging was $150? I spent less going with my son to WrestleMania.

$150 for prejudging?  How many people showed up?

[GymnJuice]

Yeah, lol. This needs to stop.

IMO, bodybuilding is one pro career [I can't call it a "sport"] that has maxed out.

No one has yet to outperform Ronnie in 2003, IMO. Neither size nor conditioning has surpassed previous levels already achieved.

Not that I follow many other such things...but in MMA, the fighters are absolutely getting better still. In Strongman, there are events at local contests that are heavier than previous World's Strongest Man contests. For example, Farmer's Walk with 250-300+ pounds.

I can't speak for football or other pro sports, since I don't watch them.

I'm not sure if any hockey players or boxers have ever surpassed Wayne Gretzky or Mike Tyson. That's hard to say though.

A bodybuilder would have to be 320-lb with striated glutes at 5'10" to clearly outdo Ronnie's level of development.

If Big Ramy focuses strictly on conditioning, it could really be a look that blows people away. Derek Lunsford is perhaps even freakier pound for pound.

As for Ramy - honestly, I can forgive his back more than that lack of pop to his physique which I would assume is because of oil. I have no idea why any coach would have him focus on size. Just reduce his diet by one cup of rice a day, lol. But seriously, the man doesn't need more size.

If he nails his conditioning, things could be very interesting.

I'm going to see if I can get my passport renewed in time for the Olympia. It's like $700 USD to fly to Vegas and stay there for the week. That's fuck all. Vegas is very cheap if you don't gamble.

Tyson was exciting to watch but I wouldn't put him as the greatest.

[oldschoolfan]

Tyson is not even close as the best hw he is not even in the top 10

[bhank]

Tyson is not even close as the best hw he is not even in the top 10

Tyson before or after Gus Damato died? Because it was not the same guy

[Rambone]

Tyson before or after Gus Damato died? Because it was not the same guy

Cus D'Amato #mensa

[oldschoolfan]

Tyson before or after Gus Damato died? Because it was not the same guy

tyson with cus was good but you cant rank him in the top 10 he was never in a tough fight.  look what happened when he was in there with guys who woudl fight him, douglas, holyfield, lewis.

he didnt exactly blow out tony tucker either. 

[sway]

I agree it’s going to be a stacked show. But there’s to many guys who have no chance. Should limit it to the top 15-20 at most. They don’t pay much past the top 5 or 6 anyway. Should be harder to qualify than just winning a show too.

[GymnJuice]

Tyson before or after Gus Damato died? Because it was not the same guy

I think when you're ranking for the greatest boxer you have to take the entire body of work into consideration not just a certain timeframe.

[Darren Avey]

Mile tyson aged 20-23 would have beaten anyone

[Royalty]

Pics from Saturday....  Is this enough 3D muscle to take the Title?

YES

[ChristopherA]

Yeah, lol. This needs to stop.

IMO, bodybuilding is one pro career [I can't call it a "sport"] that has maxed out.

No one has yet to outperform Ronnie in 2003, IMO. Neither size nor conditioning has surpassed previous levels already achieved.

Not that I follow many other such things...but in MMA, the fighters are absolutely getting better still. In Strongman, there are events at local contests that are heavier than previous World's Strongest Man contests. For example, Farmer's Walk with 250-300+ pounds.

I can't speak for football or other pro sports, since I don't watch them.

I'm not sure if any hockey players or boxers have ever surpassed Wayne Gretzky or Mike Tyson. That's hard to say though.

A bodybuilder would have to be 320-lb with striated glutes at 5'10" to clearly outdo Ronnie's level of development.

If Big Ramy focuses strictly on conditioning, it could really be a look that blows people away. Derek Lunsford is perhaps even freakier pound for pound.

As for Ramy - honestly, I can forgive his back more than that lack of pop to his physique which I would assume is because of oil. I have no idea why any coach would have him focus on size. Just reduce his diet by one cup of rice a day, lol. But seriously, the man doesn't need more size.

If he nails his conditioning, things could be very interesting.

I'm going to see if I can get my passport renewed in time for the Olympia. It's like $700 USD to fly to Vegas and stay there for the week. That's fuck all. Vegas is very cheap if you don't gamble.

100% on Ramy. Maybe you have to see him in person? I don't understand the buzz over him. Nothing happens when he poses. He flexes and nothing happens

[oldschoolfan]

100% on Ramy. Maybe you have to see him in person? I don't understand the buzz over him. Nothing happens when he poses. He flexes and nothing happens

He is an oil filled turd and he fucks goats

[myt1]

I agree this will probably be one of, if not the best top 10's ever.  However, unless they put it on Amazon Prime for like 10-20 bucks, I won't see it.  Got tired of hooking up my computer the last few years once they started charging, as the picture quality gets shitty when transferred onto the tv.  And I'm not going to spend an entire day watching a 17" screen in a desk chair all day until late night now that it's back in Vegas.

What is there like 32+ qualified in the Open now?  Add all these other classes with a shit ton of competitors that I don't care about, and the show might be over until Sunday.  Wellness = I'm pretty, but too lazy to work out.  Men's physique = skinny everyday gym rats that don't train legs so they have to wear board shorts.

[ChristopherA]

He is an oil filled turd and he fucks goats

Yup

[Wiggs]

Pics from Saturday....  Is this enough 3D muscle to take the Title?

YES

It looks like he's going to have that prime Kai conditioning. He looks fantastic. I said it before, I can easily see him.taking the show. We'll see.

[robcguns]

He is an oil filled turd and he fucks goats

This.

[ChristopherA]

It looks like he's going to have that prime Kai conditioning. He looks fantastic. I said it before, I can easily see him.taking the show. We'll see.

His legs came back. Usually don't see that happen as guys get older. Look at that side leg! Like a horse

[MCWAY]

$150 for prejudging?  How many people showed up?

I don't know. I didn't go. Again, I didn't find out the Olympia has been moved to Orlando until two weeks before the event was to occur. When I saw the prices, I said no thank you and watched it online for free.

[MCWAY]

I agree this will probably be one of, if not the best top 10's ever.  However, unless they put it on Amazon Prime for like 10-20 bucks, I won't see it.  Got tired of hooking up my computer the last few years once they started charging, as the picture quality gets shitty when transferred onto the tv.  And I'm not going to spend an entire day watching a 17" screen in a desk chair all day until late night now that it's back in Vegas.

What is there like 32+ qualified in the Open now?  Add all these other classes with a shit ton of competitors that I don't care about, and the show might be over until Sunday. Wellness = I'm pretty, but too lazy to work out.  Men's physique = skinny everyday gym rats that don't train legs so they have to wear board shorts.

Are you serious? Those Wellness girls have legs and behinds that are HUGE, especially for their frames. Some are almost as ripped as female bodybuilders.

Basically, the Wellness girls have hips as wide as their shoulders, if not wider.

[Mothballs]

tyson with cus was good but you cant rank him in the top 10 he was never in a tough fight.  look what happened when he was in there with guys who woudl fight him, douglas, holyfield, lewis.

he didnt exactly blow out tony tucker either.

You sound like the kinda guy who knows his way around a boxing ring!

[oldschoolfan]

You sound like the kinda guy who knows his way around a boxing ring!

i was a hardcore fan in the 80's and 90's   and also read a few books back in the day on the history of boxing i was a huge tyson fan when younger, but as i have gotten older he is nowhere near top hw's of all time not even close