2026 Olympia - Official Mr. Olympia Thread

[NaturalWonder83]

I think Nick is going to win.

I also think Derek pissed off the higher ups when he told Andrew that he’ll never win. Very trashy. What happened to Derek and his family man, church going image? This is how the current Mr. Olympia speaks to a fellow competitor? Ronnie, Jay, Dorian, Samir, Priest, Paris…none of the older pros would act like that.

[illuminati]

If they dropped all the water to get the look Dorian had they would weigh in about 40lbs less

Yep Exactly & lose all there so called mass & likely still not
look as good as Dorian did.

[falco]

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Kriziek obliques are out of control. They have love handles status by now.

[SF1900]

I think Nick is going to win.

I also think Derek pissed off the higher ups when he told Andrew that he’ll never win. Very trashy. What happened to Derek and his family man, church going image? This is how the current Mr. Olympia speaks to a fellow competitor? Ronnie, Jay, Dorian, Samir, Priest, Paris…none of the older pros would act like that.

NW, I agree. The Mr Olympia should represent the image of an angel.

[NaturalWonder83]

NW, I agree. The Mr Olympia should represent the image of an angel.

Aren’t dwarves historically angry and spiteful? If I’m not mistaken, Guy Cisternino and Branch Warren are the 2 other dwarves and they always seem to be gruff and bitter.

Are dwarves and hobbits angry?

In fantasy literature (primarily J.R.R. Tolkien's universe), dwarves are often portrayed as hot-tempered and quick to anger, while hobbits are famously peaceful, easygoing, and rarely angry.

Here is a direct comparison of how anger and temperament differ between the two races:

Dwarves: Intense and Quick to Anger

Stubborn and Proud: Dwarves possess fierce pride and a long memory. They rarely forget a slight or an injury, which can fuel long-lasting anger or vendettas.

Battle-Ready: When provoked, they are aggressive, fierce warriors who express their fury through battle.

*** (Mr. Olympia Contest)

The "Gold-Sickness": Their intense passion can turn into greed or obsession over treasure, making them defensive, suspicious, and hostile to outsiders.

*** (Derek’s Sandow Trophy, Guy getting angry at the lads laughing by the hack squat, Branch flipping out on cell phone use in the gym)

[falco]

NW, I agree. The Mr Olympia should represent the image of an angel.

Leave Mark Dugdale out of this.

[Never1AShow]

Is 6 hours enough more time to brace for impact for the finals?

[NaturalWonder83]

Is 6 hours enough more time to brace for impact for the finals?

Yes. Should be enough time for you to cook enough chicken and rice to eat while watching the battle.

[Hulkotron]

Will be great to see a Nick Walker victory

[6 Reps]

I think Nick is going to win.

I also think Derek pissed off the higher ups when he told Andrew that he’ll never win. Very trashy. What happened to Derek and his family man, church going image? This is how the current Mr. Olympia speaks to a fellow competitor? Ronnie, Jay, Dorian, Samir, Priest, Paris…none of the older pros would act like that.

I’ve seen Lunsford several times in person.  My impression of him is that he’s a  prick.  At 5’6”.

[Methyl m1ke]

Will be great to see a Nick Walker victory

He looks grear

[Never1AShow]

Only the true European Thong Warriors are up in the middle of the night to watch this.

[Coach is Back!]

I’ve seen Lunsford several times in person.  My impression of him is that he’s a  prick.  At 5’6”.

I’m 5’6. He’s 5’5 at best

[Never1AShow]

I’m 5’6. He’s 5’5 at best

Wow his calves look shitty there. 

Didn't realize this thing started with a bunch of silly jumping fitness chicks.  Honestly that stuff should be on earlier days or in the morning.  It's been years since I've been at the O in Vegas, but don't recall that being part of the show.