From triumphs to heartbreak, the 2025 Mr. Olympia left fans with plenty to talk about in its aftermath. On October 14, coach Kyle Wilkes took ownership of Nick Walker ‘s drop to sixth place, stressing that it was due to a mistimed peak.

Heading into the Mr. Olympia , Walker was among the favorites to win. His momentum was scorching hot before the competition, having pushed Derek Lunsford in a sudden-death tie-breaker at the Pittsburgh Pro. To stamp his entry for the Olympia, Walker won the New York Pro for a third time.

Despite his strong season, bodybuilding veterans still expressed doubt about Walker’s chances. At best, Shawn Ray saw “The Mutant” taking a spot in the top six, whereas Bob Cicherillo, who MC’d the Olympia, insisted all season that he’d finish seventh or eighth .

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