On Episode 283 of The Threat Podcast, host Dennis “The Threat” James, Milos Sarcev, and Jose Raymond took an early take a look at those who have already certified for the 2026 Mr Olympia tournament in Las Vegas, and whilst Martin Fitzwater is slated to hit the degree, The Threat felt that he must take a seat this one out.
Fitzwater had a forged 2025 season, discovering 5th position on the Olympia after which profitable the EVLS Prague Professional for a 2d instantly yr, however 2026 has been extra bodily and mentally difficult. At this yr’s Arnold Vintage in Columbus, Ohio, the person they name “The Martian” was once criticized for unsportsmanlike conduct towards towards Nick Walker after refusing to shake his hand. Whilst Walker made runner-up, Fitzwater discovered fourth position.
When Episode 283 of TMP was once recorded, 13 bodybuilders had already certified for the 2026 Mr Olympia ultimate in Las Vegas, together with remaining yr’s winner Derek Lunsford, Andrew Jacked, Mohamed Foda, and Tonio Burton. Every other legitimate entrant is Martin Fitzwater, however Dennis James solid doubt on whether or not he’d be treading the forums. “I don’t suppose he’s doing any display this yr,” stated the host, including, “I don’t suppose he must. I believe he must simply take a seat again and let the frame relaxation, get some, you recognize, get his thoughts proper.”
Dennis James says Martin Fitzwater’s Time is Coming
Whilst Jame’s recommendation that Fitzwater must take a seat the 2026 Mr Olympia ultimate out would possibly appear harsh, the recommendation was once given with affection. “You don’t need to pressure your self,” urged James. “You don’t want every other unhealthy appearing. You wish to have to simply let the frame get better, get some relaxation, come again subsequent yr, and simply kill it.”
James feels that if Fitzwater can put a ways between the hot controversy round him, and go back with the most efficient conceivable body, the bodybuilding international may just nonetheless be his for the taking. “His time is coming evidently,” stated James. And, at simply 29 years of age, time is surely on Fitzwater’s aspect. Nonetheless, having certified for bodybuilding’s maximum prestigious display of the yr, it’ll be fascinating to look what Fitzwater does subsequent.
To observe this complete episode of The Threat Podcast at the Muscle & Health YouTube channel, the place the men additionally mentioned Blessings Awodibu, Jordan Hutchinson, and delved into different breaking bodybuilding information, see under.
