Hadi Choopan DOMINATES, Arnold's SHOCK Announcement!

Bodybuilding legend Dennis Wolf joins RXMuscle's Dave Palumbo and Siddique Farooqi to break down the 2024 Arnold Classic, which saw Hadi Choopan win the title in dominant fashion. The night also saw Arnold Schwarzenegger end the night with the dramatic announcement that next year's top prize would be $500,000.
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[@stevenmcquade8613]

Sid is the best interviewer. Wolf had a good point about the risk Hadi took.

[@AminYapusi]

Dave looks back in his element at the shows

[@smoke1forthedeadhomies837]

Away from Amander’s tight leash!!

[@4anewdeal190]

@@smoke1forthedeadhomies837dave’s an alpha lion

[@Gains_Monsoon]

Dave The Real Voice Palumbo

[@chezzmaine]

@@4anewdeal190alpha cub?

[@chezzmaine]

Definitely

[@truphhrts3014]

I agree with Dennis, I'm s huge fan of Samson, but Hadi deserves the win. These 2 are going to bring back good competition in bodybuilding for the next few years

[@BodybuildingForLife]

This Hadi is the best Hadi i ever seen , what do you think ?

[@Ksmoove0824]

Dennis looks great!

[@Aw88-]

He does but dave definitely doesn't lol😂

[@ryanr482]

He’s doing it right looking like a very fit middle aged man rather than trying to maintain a BB physique, which is high risk

[@giannismagos]

If you remember when a promoter questioned how Sid how he got a press pass and if he ever lifted a weight at a show you a DEFINITELY oldschool

[@fatboitino2]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@TheUPSviking]

If you remember when Sid made an open challenge to any troll to meet him Bev Francis to see if they can keep up with him then YOU ARE DEFINITELY OLD SCHOOL!!!! 💪💯💪

[@user-qc9rq3vb2z]

@@TheUPSviking i was that troll, sid put me thru a tom platz workout and i threw up everywhere

[@giannismagos]

@@TheUPSviking Let's just say Sid avoids bev Francis gym now.... forever 🤭

[@Gains_Monsoon]

Good to see the prize money getting a major raise. They deserve it.

[@darbyohara]

Arnold is the only one who seems to raise it proactively without having to do in in response to years of complaints

[@SamSalarKing]

Thank you for supporting Hadi choopan ❤

[@U.S.A219]

Incredible Dave & the RX team. Well done. What a weekend ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@JettSterling22]

Next years arnold is gonna be stacked

[@untilyoupuke]

If everyone is healthy and in shape these shows could be insane. Bring back 90s conditioning

[@thejmc4074]

You’d hope, right? No more of this, “I’m too depleted from my Olympia prep to prep again this soon” bullshit.

[@harrynut3044]

Dennis Looks Good.

[@darbyohara]

He’s one of the few pros who after competing downsized and still looks good in terms of shape and condition. Even with the neck injury that sorta forced him into retirement

[@CameronMirza616]

Sid has a great voice and is a great announcer

[@darbyohara]

He’s as good if not better than any ESPN or major sporting announcer

[@rdallas81]

I got chills when Sid said Dennis BIG BAD WOLF 🐺

[@untilyoupuke]

People forget Dennis was on top for a few years

[@VP-eq4nc]

Dennis looks great :) healthy and happy

[@kenwolf6334]

Dennis looking good and healthy

[@JK-ib6qz]

A Very Very Very Well deserved Victory: Congratulations to the Best Bodybuilding Champ "HADI 🏆"... Also Very high Respect to Great ARNOLD SIR, he Continues to be Inspiration to So Many Bodybuilders and fans like ME... !

[@John_Lukas]

Dennis looks awesome and healthy. Sid is a great interviewer. Dave pay lee and Greg! 😂

[@benbower8918]

The fact that Dave palumbo does not have his own booth at these types of events is sacrilegious This guy is the voice of bodybuilding I mean I think there was someone else saying that they were but I forgot his name

[@lennyism9592]

he doesnt need them

[@ChrisRichter-vw4ee]

NO DAVE will not drop DROP 25k for a booth… Half Italian half Jewish ?

[@TheECuse]

Because they pick whoever is the flavor of the year to be in the booth. 1st it was nicks strength and power, then jt was Fouad. They just want the one who currently has the most views and is most popular

[@kiddfamilyfarmllc9962]

Cheaper and easier to do these. I’m surprised they let them do any filming inside.

[@giovannigiorgio8664]

⁠@@ChrisRichter-vw4ee He is 70% jew , not 50%. The fact is his father was not even 100% Italian. His mother was a Jew that makes him Jewish.

[@robertcolacino7310]

Great job guys really enjoyed that and I picked Antione to win best poser before the show and I’m glad you guys saw the greatness , hopefully he gets his due in England, congrats to Hadi

[@vivificateurveridique1420]

Hadi Choopin is the first ex 212 to win both m.Olympia open and the Arnold Classic open.

[@hamedmt_]

We are all proud of Hadi! 🐺 Mr Olympia 2024 is waiting for him.

[@jpthevirgo]

Dave reversed aged putting that size back on! Great to see the team thriving

[@sean2438]

Mr. Chopan, congratulations on your victory. However, would you consider hiring a professional interpreter for the next Arnold Classic or Mr. Olympia? Fortunately, Mr. Hany Rambod quickly addressed the issue and cleverly took over the translation himself. Well done, Mr. Rambod.

[@hitthefootballandthetarget1524]

I think, it was his brother...

[@jonaslinuselfving]

Samson with coach Hani would be mr olympia by now

[@lorrainekentafari8696]

Well deserved Hadi you were amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Tom-V]

Samson needs to hire Hany

[@TheCeiteach]

Looking forward to the Derek, Hadi, Samson, Nick Walker battle at the O!!

[@mastajabudekula4828]

As for my opinion Samson need to work on his middle section he can't control it.and that will cost him a lot of problem.

[@celebratecrypto3693]

He has some of the ugliest split abs I ever seen. Makes Ronnie Coleman abs look amazing and those were some ugly ass abs

[@mje9000]

Great to see Dave back at the shows. Dave and Sid do a great job, I wish Dave could have interviewed Milos Sarcev and addressed the Elephant in the Room! Giant Sets, Insulin 👀

[@kane6529]

Im a 7 year old Russian bodybuilder that just started my first cycle in hopes of one day winning the Arnold classic 😤 hold on Arnold it’s my dream to Be interviewed by you sir! Those of wondering, English is my third language and I’m what some consider a genius. Thank you Sam Sulek for helping inspire me to be a freak!

[@rdallas81]

I always thought Ukrainian bodybuilding was better.

[@markwatson8051]

Interestingly enough, Dave just echoed my sentiment about Samson hiring Hany. Let Sarcev become Federation Historian and continue traveling the podcast circuit.

[@darbyohara]

Milos is great at putting a lot of muscle onto big guys who need the extra size and still maintain condition. He tends to play the fullness game over the peeled conditioning game. It’s not wrong it’s just 2 different approaches

[@user-kg1od9es5d]

It is wrong though - the person who wins the show is always the more conditioned one. same reason why derek won over hadi. Conditioning will always trump fullness. Fullness means losing details. Why was heath so dominant? because he had shit like piano wires in his hammies. come on man cut the crap.@@darbyohara

[@quibblegaze]

0:30: 🏆 Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan makes history by winning Arnold Classic title, impressing with unbeatable condition. 3:50: 🏋️ Hadi Choopan impresses with incredible conditioning and dedication, reminiscent of Arnold Schwarzenegger. 7:27: 💪 Discussion on the potential success of Samson, the importance of intense training, and Hadi's lead in the competition. 10:56: ⭐ Samson's recent achievements and potential for future success despite recent setback. 14:29: 💪 Importance of conditioning in bodybuilding competitions and John Delarosa's impressive comeback. 18:19: 💪 Antoine Vant stood out with an exceptional posing routine, earning praise for his performance and showmanship. 21:56: 🏋️ Bodybuilding event acknowledgements and gratitude expressed, highlighting sponsorship importance. Timestamps by Tammy AI

[@bobguimaz4402]

Great coverage guys. Well done!

[@chrisodongookubasu134]

There's only one thing Samson can do, change Milos. He's given him enough benefit of doubt. Is about to try someone else as a Coach. He needs to reach his ultimate potential. Diced like Ice.

[@untilyoupuke]

Samson needs Hany

[@garrygalloway5043]

Samson and his team only had themselves to blame. Everyone was telling Samson about conditioning. However I get the impression that they believe they can win these top shows while not being in ultimate condition by outshaping the opposition with their structure like Flex Wheeler and Victor Martinez used to do in the past. What they forgot was that both Flex and Victor Martinez had a better ab and thigh pose and a double back bicep pose than Samson currently does. I think that he lost out to Hadi in these two comparisons.

[@hollywood21639]

I was at the show. Samson's gut was out of control. Hadi kept hitting a vacuum every time he was next to him.

[@bootsnframes7626]

Remember Ramy lost his Olympia title and tried to come back at the following Arnold and it didn't work out. Congrats to Hadi, he wasn't going to be denied.

[@Matt-657]

Love seeing Dave back at the big shows. He looks like he's having a ton of fun.

[@poolman20001]

I agree with Denise. I see what he means

[@GurkoKurdo]

The bodybuilding industry doesnt deserve Sid’s high quality interviews!

[@simbanugz2906]

Great interview !!!! Dennis Wolf on killed it !

[@forrestwhichard2862]

The resolution quality is amazing.

[@jeffmorabito10]

Dave looks like a kid who gets a brand new toy he's been wanting for long time. 🧸 On a negative tip : say ain't so. THE PHARMACEUTICAL ADS HAVE STARTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. NOT GOOD 🚫

[@TorontoMuscle]

Dave is lookin good, thanks for the coverage boys

[@Aw88-]

Jesus you looking at the same screen

[@lolololalala8225]

Yes, because everyone wants to look like a turtle taking a shit.

[@jenz1138]

I love Dennis Wolf! He would have been a great addition (or replacement) to the pre-show panel of commentators.

[@latman1]

Hadi was a great competitor before he ever met Hanni Rambod. Does anyone know where he got his knowledge before meeting Hani. He should have beat Flex Lewis the only time he competed against him.

[@ebroydell]

Hadi did not relinquish anything, he lost the Olympia and rightfully so and Derek won't lose to him.

[@Dave-plummers]

Nah

[@ZxrAlienWarrior]

Thanks for all the coverage guys 💪🇮🇹

[@AussieBodybuilder]

What's with the Italian flag

[@ZxrAlienWarrior]

I'm Italian 🇮🇹

[@AussieBodybuilder]

@@ZxrAlienWarrior nobody cares

[@amiralavy4431]

We love Hadi ❤️ he is truly the champion 🏆 ♥️♥️🇮🇷🇮🇷💪💪🏆🏆

[@loves2smooch384]

You already know Dave asks his interviwees how big their package is when the cameras are off

[@jenz1138]

I agree! I feel like Antoine should've gotten best poser.

[@OndrejZuzi]

I just love Dave, je is so good to listen

[@GaryD210]

Great coverage Dave & crew

[@amintalabeygi6226]

What a great interview, thank you

[@watdahel]

The Arnold Classic is the contest of the year

[@Bluehorseshoe4]

Good coverage old Jumbo!

[@fatboitino2]

The Olympia has to step it up

[@darbyohara]

There is no reason it shouldn’t be a 1m first prize. Or at least 750k 1st, 500k 2nd, 250 3rd 150 4th, 125 5th, 100 6th

[@fatboitino2]

@@darbyohara I mean, there is- but, it probably isn't the best reason. They need to be intentional about raising it up. I think what you just said is the sort of break down that should be expected. I'd love to see everyone at least get $10k for qualifying

[@0midsamuel409]

King Fitness Hadi choopan ❤

[@MayorOfBodybuildingTV]

Great work Sid and Dave.

[@KingG516]

Siyabonga Rx muscle for the great coverage

[@vincentcaballero6041]

D Wolf went from covers of Flex Mag and Muscle Mag to GQ Magazines GQ Wolf 🐺 ♥️

[@Jacob-nu4nd]

Dave looks like he has a Helmet on

[@harrynut3044]

It's to hide his real face....Lizard.

[@giannismagos]

robocop hair paint

[@xaviermarroquin4507]

Pee pee head

[@ChrisRichter-vw4ee]

Yes yes hair dyed into a YAMAKA.. Got that box bathroom cheapo Walmart black hair dye. Looks awful

[@dfromcool]

Great wrap up gents!

[@jhop43]

That vein in Dave's neck deserves an interview, as well.

[@hasvucutgelistirme]

eyes are searching chris aceto

[@darbyohara]

Yeah where is he?

[@brittonshupe]

​@@darbyohara His mother died so he didn't go

[@Beats-By-Anthony]

Next years Arnold Classic with Nick Walker, Andrew Jacked, Derek Lunsford hopefully as well!

[@cuprum166]

It gives me a sour taste that they did not raise the Arnold prize a little bit at a time. Not fair for Hadi who only made 300K this year.

[@loho316]

I was really holding my breath when Dave wanted to recreate Cutler's quad stomp pose. I saw another quad tear and ankle fusion coming. 🦵🦵🦶🦶 #RXNewsUpdate#Fiberlyze#Arnold2024#CONDITIONING#500K

[@Justme85857]

Dennis Is a COOL DUDE!

[@thejmc4074]

RIP to Chris Aceto’s mother. I hope he and his family find peace.

[@vincentventura3531]

Let Dennis wolf talk, Dave🤫 not every Aronld classic champion takes that momentum to the Olympia and knock out the Champ the Olympia is a different ball game

[@nimaarya353]

Please dont forget the impact of iranian supporters to promote this sport..look ,first time hadi in ARNOLD CLASSIC and the price will rise next year..i think the other iranian athletes deserve more attention for the good of this sport..this should be a win-win deal!!

[@smoke1forthedeadhomies837]

20:27 lol!

[@adamcool9318]

Hahahaha😂😂

[@mjunior-213]

Hadi was winning from the start to finish!!!. Idk what Samson can do to beat hadi!!!. Now with nick walker coming back!!!!. Thing's in the mr o is going to be interesting!!!!

[@_illmatic]

Dave and his blazer is epic

[@joshm684]

Arnold not caring about showing up the Olympia 😂 good for him!

[@Autumnnss]

Samson should go to ~ 290 lbs. for more crispiness. Does Milos' insulin protocol soften him up too much?

[@ahmadfarrall2097]

That amount of money wow only a fool wouldn’t compete

[@markwatson8051]

Let's address the elephant in the room: If Samson really wants to be the best, with all due respect, he should seriously consider switching coaches. Hire Hany and cut ties with Sarcev, who spends more time on the podcast circuit than with his clients. Before it's too late.

[@chrisa4882]

Samson even if conditioned doesn't have the mass on his back for his frame. He will never have the mass using Milos training philosophy.

[@musclemachine8849]

Two Wolves AOOOOOOOOOOO👑👑💪💪😤😤🐺🐺

[@ardijan5724]

Dennis its right ! Its risky . Next year 500k for MrO. But I think to gona be risky. Every time higher price for Arnold clasic and Mr.O. bodybilders loos thay life.

[@vincentcaballero6041]

There's time for Samson to lighten his skin..Sammy Sosa or Michael Jackson style Or Fire Milos hire Hany

[@irvingzisman3252]

Lmao. It puts the dye on the skin...

[@Mark_MN24]

My opinion Samson Needs a New coach to step up And definitely improve his conditioning but ofter than that he will smash Arnold classic uk 🇬🇧 💪

[@jondo-vh8tx]

nicev interview

[@dejanlazickd]

Isn't Dave the one who said that Hadi should be canceled because he stormed from stage on Mr Olympia

[@ashta1989]

Siddique needs to learn the meaning of the word relinquish. It means to voluntarily give up. Hadi did not give up the Olympia title, he lost it and it was a controversial decision. Don’t use words you don’t understand.

[@tyronebuewly3791]

Hadi won with those fucking shoulders ?

[@chezzmaine]

Oiled up delts for the win

[@yanceyh.1850]

The smaller arm is what had me thinking 🤔 WTF ?

[@xaviermarroquin4507]

HAHA HATER

[@josephajayi3650]

Come on guys, he looked amazing y’all know

[@mje9000]

Samson was Smooth and watery. His back was still weak. Milos filled him up too much again. Also Milos needs to Stop these Giant Sets! They flatten his guys out. Go back to Heavy Free weights! No More Machines! Need ripped and Shredded!

[@judah6152]

Classic Physique 250k.1st place. Make it happen.

[@ypmm53]

I don’t think relinquish is the appropriate term to describe Hadi’s lost or robbery of the 2023 O. He did not give up anything.

[@shane2945]

I hate how Dave kept interrupting Dennis

[@simonkrebs6043]

Hadi should have won the Olympia as well. Derek only won 2 shots plus had those huge lumps under his lats. Mr O not for me.

[@poster4567]

This is complete nonsense. Derek won every pose except the front poses.

[@hitthefootballandthetarget1524]

The Front from Derek was not a Mr.Olympia look, more Mr.Syntolympia

[@simonkrebs6043]

No way Derek beats Samson on the side shots he is too narrow.@@poster4567

[@poster4567]

@@hitthefootballandthetarget1524 He has won all but 2 poses and that counts. Live with it. There was nothing at all with Synthol.

[@Wuestenfuchs47]

Thank God the Olympics is decided by people who have a clue and not by you. Derek won almost all the poses, with the exception of 2 front poses. Hadi, by the way, became Mr. Olympia with shoulders full of oil.

[@danielbaker8142]

Derek has a lot of work to do

[@OscarsTechTalk]

I had Hadi winning, Rafael 2nd, and Sampson in 3rd. Raf was a lot drier.

[@mehdighahani2984]

Love u hadi ❤

[@curtwarner8505]

Rematch in 2 weeks lets see if samson can do it

[@Jedi_MasterGX]

Dave it's time for you to get back to coaching Olympians.. specifically Samson Dauda..

[@ypmm53]

Milos is going to be upset with Dave! I respect and mostly agree with Dave. We were all expecting a conditioned Samson and they dropped the ball.

[@drwhetstone]

Based on his extreme and consistent conditioning, seems like Hadi diets like he's two weeks out all year long.

[@jamesfioriello8741]

He still can't beat Derek

[@psilocybinenthusiast5200]

If he came in 100% he would wipe the floor w derek. Would be like when Ronnie finally came in conditioned in 98. Lights out.