On Episode 283 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis “The Menace” James, Milos Sarcev, and Jose Raymond took an early take a look at those who have already qualified for the 2026 Mr Olympia event in Las Vegas, and whereas Martin Fitzwater is slated to hit the stage, The Menace felt that he ought to sit this one out.
Fitzwater had a stable 2025 season, discovering fifth place on the Olympia after which profitable the EVLS Prague Professional for a second straight yr, however 2026 has been extra bodily and mentally difficult. At this yr’s Arnold Basic in Columbus, Ohio, the person they name “The Martian” was criticized for unsportsmanlike conduct towards in opposition to Nick Walker after refusing to shake his hand. Whereas Walker made runner-up, Fitzwater found fourth place.
When Episode 283 of TMP was recorded, 13 bodybuilders had already certified for the 2026 Mr Olympia closing in Las Vegas, including last year’s winner Derek Lunsford, Andrew Jacked, Mohamed Foda, and Tonio Burton. One other official entrant is Martin Fitzwater, however Dennis James forged doubt on whether or not he’d be treading the boards. “I don’t suppose he’s doing any present this yr,” mentioned the host, including, “I don’t suppose he ought to. I feel he ought to simply sit again and let the physique relaxation, get some, you understand, get his thoughts proper.”
Dennis James says Martin Fitzwater’s Time is Coming
Whereas Jame’s suggestion that Fitzwater ought to sit the 2026 Mr Olympia closing out could appear harsh, the recommendation was given with affection. “You don’t need to pressure your self,” suggested James. “You don’t want one other dangerous displaying. It’s good to simply let the physique recuperate, get some relaxation, come again subsequent yr, and simply kill it.”
James feels that if Fitzwater can put far between the latest controversy round him, and return with the absolute best physique, the bodybuilding world might nonetheless be his for the taking. “His time is coming for certain,” mentioned James. And, at simply 29 years of age, time is definitely on Fitzwater’s facet. Nonetheless, having certified for bodybuilding’s most prestigious present of the yr, will probably be attention-grabbing to see what Fitzwater does subsequent.
To observe this full episode of The Menace Podcast on the Muscle & Fitness YouTube channel, the place the boys additionally mentioned Blessings Awodibu, Jordan Hutchinson, and delved into different breaking bodybuilding information, see beneath.
