One man’s loss is another man’s gain.

Bodybuilding almost broke the internet yesterday when the #2 bodybuilder in the world, Kai Greene, announced that he will not be allowed to compete in this years Mr. Olympia. While I think it’s safe to say that the bodybuilding community as a whole was dumbfounded, shocked, and surprised it’s also as equally safe to say that there were some smiles out there.

Pumping Iron is such a iconic movie not just because of Arnold’s Physique and personality but because it shows the politics and inner workings of bodybuilding. Not just the big lugs people thought of  before for the first time bodybuilders became thought of as political, cunning, and dare I say intelligent. With that being said it’s hard to imagine there weren’t some competitors licking their chops at the very thought Kai’s demise. Who exactly? Well I’m glad you asked, we’ve comprised a list below of who is most likely to give Phil a run for his money now that Kai is out of the picture.

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Shawn Rhoden

A seasoned vet in the game placing in the top 3 , in 2 out of 4 of his Mr. Olympia appearances, Rhoden knows exactly what it takes to win. Bringing near-perfect like aesthetics to the bodybuilding weight class, Shawn Rhoden is someone to look out for in the new era of the slimmed  down athletic look. Previously criticized for his lack of mass he may have the last laugh if this years title falls right in his lap, and he knows it. With Kai out of the way there’s no one standing between himself and Phil and we can’t wait to see the face off.