Flex Lewis discussed what would make him return to the stage.
Bodybuilding legend Flex Lewis has not competed on stage in years and has been enjoying retirement. Lewis opened a gym and began a podcast called Straight Outts the Lair. In a recent episode, the 212 legend discussed what it would take for him to return to the stage and the answer was a massive payday.
Lewis is considered one of the best 212 bodybuilders of all-time. Beginning in 2012, Lewis totaled seven 212 Olympia titles before his final defense in 2018. There were talks of Lewis competing in Men’s Open but decided to call it a career instead.
During his retirement, Lewis continues to be active in the gym. He has shared physique updates and different knowledge of the sport via social media. There is nothing set in stone on a return but Lewis certainly has a price in his head and it is upwards of seven figures.
Flex Lewis Would Need Seven Figures To Be Lured Out Of Retirement
The complete rosters for the 2023 Masters Olympia were released on Tuesday. The conversation of a return came up in discussion about the upcoming show. According to Flex Lewis, the return would have to make it worth it for him to walk away.
“Obviously, my name has been thrown in the mix this year, and I said, ‘Eh!’ Let me dispel this right now, I’m on my own journey, it’s definitely back to the stage. I said this though, if there was a monetary draw for me – I’m all in. For me, it has to be a seven-figure monetary draw. It has to be because for me to walk away from what I’m doing right now.”
With the return of Masters Olympia, this has brought up the conversation of many bodybuilding legends. Legends like Jay Cutler and Dexter Jackson continue to improve their physiques in retirement but have no plans of returning as of now. Cutler shut down the idea of a return to Masters Olympia but he will be present for the show.
Phil Heath is another legendary bodybuilder that has improve his physique over the last year. Once the calendar turned to 2023, Heath set his sights on areas that need more improvement. He has continued to build a shredded physique and could find himself on stage soon. Once again, there is no timetable as of now.
Flex Lewis has thought about the idea of a return and has put a price tag on it. Will any show offer that return? It is hard to say as of now but it will be interesting to see if these comments move the needle a bit.
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