Cutler believes Andrew Jacked “has all the tools” to become the next great.
Bodybuilder Andrew Jacked has quickly moved up the ladder in the Men’s Open division. Following the 2025 Olympia, where he finished in the top three, Jacked is gaining even more attention within the bodybuilding world. This includes from bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler, who picks Jacked as the favorite during the biggest shows in 2026.
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“I don’t ever make predictions because I cheer both these guys on. Andrew Jacked is Mr. Olympia all the way. He has all the tools so, is he going to be the next? If I was a betting man, I’d probably favor Andrew to come in and win the Arnold and Olympia in 2026, just because of his momentum right now.”
Jacked is coming off a third-place finish on the Olympia stage. He finished behind Lunsford and Hadi Choopan, who was the runner-up once again. Jacked was able to jump Dauda following their battle on stage in Columbus. It will be interesting to see the full group at the Arnold and who commits to the show overtime. Either way, it is likely to be a loaded group in Men’s Open and Jacked will be part of the mix to come out on top.
| Full Name: Chinedu Andrew Obieka (Men’s Open Bodybuilder) | ||
| Weight | Height | Date Of Birth |
| 266 lbs | 6’2″ | 1985 |
| Division | Era | Nationality |
| Men’s Open Bodybuilding | 2020 | Nigerian |
Is Andrew Jacked Next Mr. Olympia?
It has been a steady climb for Andrew Jacked during the Olympia. After emerging into the top five last year, he came in even better in October and was a top-three finisher. Cutler believes there is even more room for Jacked to grow this offseason and into 2026.
“I think Andrew still can get a little better. I think he’s motivated, success motivates the hell out of people, but when someone has an unlimited structure, like an Andrew Jacked, it’s endless.”
The Arnold Classic Ohio and UK will hand out a combined $1 million in prizes this year. This is another driving factor behind competitors taking the stage and Andrew Jacked could win both.
“I feel like Andrew, if he improves a little bit, he wins that $750. He could go to UK and win $250 more, win a million. A million dollars motivates the sh*t out of a lot of people.”
Since winning his first-ever show at the EBBF Ajmaan Bodybuilding and Physique Contenst in the UAE in 2021, Jacked has been a star in Men’s Open. He was able to earn his Pro Card and jump into the pro ranks. Jacked competed at the Arnold Amateur that year and added one more victory before taking the next step. He won the 2022 Texas Pro and qualified for his first Olympia competition. Jacked won three consecutive Texas Pro titles and has improved on his Olympia standing each year.
Now, could Andrew Jacked be considered the favorite heading into the 2026 season?
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