Should be top 6 this years.
That is a very bold statement. Let's look at the facts, shall we? Who were the top 6 guys at the 2005 Mr. Olympia?
1 Ronnie Coleman
2 Jay Cutler
3 Gustavo Badell
4 Gunter Schlierkamp
5 Victor Martinez
6 Dennis James
It's safe to say that spots I & II are already pre-reserved and going straight to Ronnie and Jay, knowing the history of this "sport", Ronnie will surely walk away with a 9th win. This preordained arrangement leaves spots 3-6 vacant for the taking. This year Dexter Jackson is in the show, so you can most likely expect him to place 3rd (Especially since he didn't go with the PDI, the IFBB might need to grant him a little "gift" placing). Down to slots 4-6 now and I think spot number 4 will go to either Gunter, Gustavo or Victor. Assuming he comes in with an added 10 lbs of muscle, Victor should be number 4, if he doesn't, my next guess is Gunter (via the need for the white hope, magazine sales & WHITE POWER!!), so that's a toin coss. If my prediction for 4th is correct, 5th place would then go to Gunter, followed by Gustavo at 6th place.
The question now lies in whether or not Melvin will beat Dennis James & Branch Warren for 7th place....
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