Mr Olympia 2019 broadcast here

[therealj]

You are NOT wrong. A prime Shawn Ray, Levrone, Flex, Cormier, or even Clairmont would win this show EASILY. You have 2 guys in condition (Hadi & Bonac) and they both have sub-par structures to any of the guys I mentioned above. The rest of the line-up is up for grabs. If Brandon had legs to match his crazy-round torso & arms, he would be an all-time great, but they are not even close to being Mr O worthy IMO.

After further review, I will add that Hadi has a RLS that is on par with Yates or Coleman! His RLS is wider than anybody up there and he is only 5'4.

Thanks, wasn't sure if this was just another thing I look at now in my 40's and say " I remember when....."

I don't really know who any of the guys are these days aside from Dex and Roelly, hoping Hadi can win though...he impressed me.

[Dawgpound_Hank]

What about politics? Ya think they are really going to let an Iranian in his first attempt at the O win it? That would blow if not, but we all k now politics play a HUGE role. If I'm betting, I can't put Hadi as the winner merely bcoz of that. More like a Curry/Bonac first, then Hadi 2nd or 3rd. But like BMJ said, alot depends on tonight and how they all look.

[MR. BMJ]

I hope not either, that would be wrong. I think they'll give it to Curry (unless he is off and Hadi improves...then I think it will be Hadi), and have Hadi 2nd, this way they can give more hype incentative for Hadi the following year. No matter what, 2nd or 3rd, it's more than most thought Hadi would get, even with the hype. I think most had him 3-6th place, so 2nd is better than initially thought with the hype.

Now that said, I just want whoever is the best to win. Last night, some poses were better by curry, and some by Hadi. Hadi has a wide-midsection, but you can still see definition and inter-costals/abs. You don't really get that with bonac, at least last night. Bonac had a good RDB, but I don't have him winning over any of the other 2 unless they are off. Curry is good everywhere but hams...which are a big thing not to have. Whbo knows, all 3 are in the hunt to win. If all 3 are on, I give it to Curry since he was kind of accepted to win...then they can bring Hadi back the next year with even more hype to win for money. The problem with that is that Rhoden, Phil, and Ramy might return too in a year, lol!

I don't know, but another angle is...BB'ing is really growing in the middle east, and a lot of money can be made by having a winner from area like Hadi. So you never know. He will still have a lot of fans here in the USA and Canada to also bring in money. I'm not sure Curry will have as much of an impact for fans outside the USA. I'm just talking out loud now.

The Olympia judges just need to make decisions on who is best, and keep politics and money out...wishful thinking probably, but hopefully it goes that way. They gave it to Rhoden last year, and he was in better shape than Phil, so we'll see. I think a 100% Phil would beat a 100% Rhoden 10 out of 10 though. Who knows if Phil will ever get to his prior pre-gut stage though. If he or kai would have entered this year, they probably would win...at least they would have good odds. They may play it fair this year for who deserves it because next year will be a totally different Olympia.

That all said, I think Hadi will be even more improved tonight...even tighter. I really like him a lot.

I think they should give Rhoden, Akim, and Patrick Moore shots with the top 6...especially if they improve too. Roelly could still blow us away and change things up if he comes in tighter.

It's really all up for grabs this year still...which i'm more excited for.