If there ever was a chance to beat Arnold for everyone except Sergio, then 1980 was the year.
Zane got injured just before the contest and lost a valuable 10 pounds.
Chris had elbow problems that affected his arm size.
Mike didn't have the size he needed on the day.
Roy looked better just one year earlier.
Danny was huge but a tad smooth.
Dennis had everything but couldn't pose well enough to win.
Boyer was the master poser but didn't fare well in the comparisons.
Roger was huge but had some gyno. Not as aesthetic as the other top guys.
Arnold didn't look so great in the lineup. However when he did those quarter turns he looked the winner.
Arnold was mates with Paul Graham, Brendan Ryan and several of the judges. All those friendships
eventually paid off for him. He was a political animal even then. We all underestimated the guy.