3 different Mr. Olympia winners in 3 years, is the Open division actually wide open now?

[dannyfromqueens]

Dauda in 2024, Lunsford in 2025, and now Walker. I can’t remember the last time there was no dominant champ. Is this healthy for the sport, or is it just a sign that nobody has the full package anymore? Who do you guys think takes it in 2027?

 

[crunchtime247]

i think it’s healthy tbh. my 2027 pick is Walker, he came in sharp and fixed the waist. but if Hadi’s healthy and back, he’s the one i’d worry about if i were Nick.

 

[Pnut]

I actually think it's good for bodybuilding. Having a different champion every year makes Olympia a lot more interesting than watching the same guy win over and over. Doesn't mean nobody has the full package, just that the competition is getting closer.

If I had to pick someone for 2027, I'd go with Samson. He was only two points behind Nick this year and actually won the finals. If he shows up on Friday looking as good as he did on Saturday, I think he takes it. Wouldn't count out Hadi either if he makes it back.

 

[dannyfromqueens]

I actually think it's good for bodybuilding. Having a different champion every year makes Olympia a lot more interesting than watching the same guy win over and over. Doesn't mean nobody has the full package, just that the competition is getting closer.

If I had to pick someone for 2027, I'd go with Samson. He was only two points behind Nick this year and actually won the finals. If he shows up on Friday looking as good as he did on Saturday, I think he takes it. Wouldn't count out Hadi either if he makes it back.

Well, this is a good perspective.
Btw why the hell I am talking to a peanut lmaof.