How does the 2023 Open Olympia play out?

[Bestia]

Here's who we have qualified so far...
2023 MR OLYMPIA

Brett Wilkin (USA)
Hadi Choopan (Iran)
Derek Lunsford (USA)
Nick Walker (USA)
Brandon Curry (USA)
Mamdouh Elssbiay (Egypt)
Samson Dauda (United Kingdom)
Behrooz Tabani (Iran)
Tony Burton (USA)
Ross Flanigan (USA)
Iain Valliere (Canada)
Michal Krizanek (Slovakia)
Phil Clahar (USA)
Andrea Presti (Italy)
Hassan Mostafa (Egypt)
Justin Shier (USA)
Roman Fritz (Germany)
Hunter Labrada (USA)|
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (UAE)

It's possible we will have either Regan or Nathan also in the mix if one wins Italy. Not sure how many other shows there are but looks like the odd man out will be Blessing (oh darn).

So with the above, how do these placings play out? Easy to say someone could be Top 10 but when you look at the names, you realize that probably means 10 people fighting for 2 spots.

I almost don't want to predict because I'm going to want to put Hunter lower and guys like Krizo and Presti higher and I know the judges won't allow that

[1Patrick]

Jacked will move up from the last year no doubt .

[1Patrick]

Regan - Nathan -Vito in Italy .

[Bestia]

I forgot about Vito. All 3 of them have underwhelmed me onstage vs social media pics so I'll go in with an open mind.

[1Patrick]

Could Carlos tighten up and pay extra $$$ to travel to Europe and qualify??
3-4 more shows /Italy ,Spain and France /

[Bestia]

Could Carlos tighten up and pay extra $$$ to travel to Europe and qualify??
3-4 more shows /Italy ,Spain and France /

Not sure if he is ready yet beyond the conditioning. If it's me, I'm getting with a top prep coach and sticking with him for the entire year plus to next year's Olympia. During that time, I am prioritizing my back to make it as freaky as his legs.

[1Patrick]

IMG_0821.jpeg IMG_0822.jpeg It’ll be definitely interesting to see them next to each other .
Regan 3 weeks out

[Bestia]

So that back shot is CRAZY if and only if it is unfiltered and untouched. It is is "the real him" and that shows up onstage - stuff gets interesting

[Griff11]

1. Derek
2. Hadi
3. Samson
4. Andrew
5. Hunter
6. Nick
7. Brandon
8. Presti

[bigmikecox]

IMG_0821.jpeg IMG_0822.jpeg It’ll be definitely interesting to see them next to each other .
Regan 3 weeks out

yall sleeping on this kid. He is bigger and that shape is damn good!

[Bestia]

yall sleeping on this kid. He is bigger and that shape is damn good!

Only if he comes in shape Mike. The kind of condition we haven't seen him achieve yet. Otherwise he's another big round dude

[bigmikecox]

1.) Derek
2.) Hadi
3.) Samsoon
4.) Jacked
5.) Nick
6.) Brandon
7.) Hunter
8.) Krizo
9.) Presti
10.) Iain/Regan/Roman

Not including Ramy since we dont know if he will enter.

I think after the top 4, its really up for grabs.

[Bestia]

1.) Derek
2.) Hadi
3.) Samsoon
4.) Jacked
5.) Nick
6.) Brandon
7.) Hunter
8.) Krizo
9.) Presti
10.) Iain/Regan/Roman

Not including Ramy since we dont know if he will enter.

I think after the top 4, its really up for grabs.

Iain is doing a Michael Jackson moon walk in the placings. Np.top 10 for him.

[Griff11]

1.) Derek
2.) Hadi
3.) Samsoon
4.) Jacked
5.) Nick
6.) Brandon
7.) Hunter
8.) Krizo
9.) Presti
10.) Iain/Regan/Roman

Not including Ramy since we dont know if he will enter.

I think after the top 4, its really up for grabs.

Forgot about Krizo

[lifepulse]

I think both Griff and BMC pretty much nailed it -- both factoring in their physiques (in an "objective" sense), plus factoring in "IFBB storylines and how judges like to do things".

I could see Samson higher, Hadi lower -- 'cause he's not a feel-good story compared to Samson and Derek -- unless he comes in peeled out of his mind.

I could see Jacked challenging for 3rd, depending on the condition he brings compared to the others.

Everybody in 4th and after -- true grab-bag. I could see Nick getting pushed down lower (6th) -- Brandon falling off the map (7th or lower, being officially ushered out) -- Krizo pushing up and challenging Hunter.

Vito/if Carlos made it, not top 10.