Hype around Keone Pearson ‘s eventual move to the Men’s Open has cooled. On Oct. 30, 2025, Shawn Ray and Bob Cicherillo discussed his future in the sport. They agreed that he should focus on winning as many 212 Olympia titles as possible and tie the record of former champion Flex Lewis.

“I personally don’t think it’s time for Keone to go in the Open. There’s Open shows he can win, but you have to be strategic. In the meantime, don’t bother. Flex Lewis wasn’t out there competing in a bunch of Open shows,” said Shawn Ray.

Heading into the 2025 Mr. Olympia , fans and veterans weren’t just labeling Pearson as a potential 212 Olympia winner; they were adamant he had the toolset to win the Open Mr. Olympia title. After securing his third 212 Olympia victory, Pearson finally revealed his p

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