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 certified for the 2026 Mr Olympia occasion 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 strong 2025 season, discovering fifth place on the Olympia after which profitable the EVLS Prague Professional for a second straight 12 months, however 2026 has been extra bodily and mentally difficult. At this 12 months’s Arnold Traditional in Columbus, Ohio, the person they name “The Martian” was criticized for unsportsmanlike conduct towards towards Nick Walker after refusing to shake his hand. Whereas Walker made runner-up, Fitzwater discovered fourth place.
When Episode 283 of TMP was recorded, 13 bodybuilders had already certified for the 2026 Mr Olympia closing in Las Vegas, together with final 12 months’s winner Derek Lunsford, Andrew Jacked, Mohamed Foda, and Tonio Burton. One other official entrant is Martin Fitzwater, however Dennis James solid doubt on whether or not he’d be treading the boards. “I don’t suppose he’s doing any present this 12 months,” mentioned the host, including, “I don’t suppose he ought to. I believe he ought to simply sit again and let the physique relaxation, get some, you realize, 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 seem harsh, the recommendation was given with affection. “You don’t should pressure your self,” suggested James. “You don’t want one other unhealthy exhibiting. It’s good to simply let the physique get well, get some relaxation, come again subsequent 12 months, and simply kill it.”
James feels that if Fitzwater can put far between the current controversy round him, and return with the absolute best physique, the bodybuilding world may nonetheless be his for the taking. “His time is coming for positive,” mentioned James. And, at simply 29 years of age, time is actually on Fitzwater’s facet. Nonetheless, having certified for bodybuilding’s most prestigious present of the 12 months, it will likely be fascinating to see what Fitzwater does subsequent.
To look at this full episode of The Menace Podcast on the Muscle & Health YouTube channelthe place the boys additionally mentioned Blessings Awodibu, Jordan Hutchinson, and delved into different breaking bodybuilding information, see beneath.
