The Most Controversial Mr.Olympia Ever

[@troyloveless3692]

How can Mentzer...who narrowly lost to a best ever Zane in 79’....come back in 1980 looking much improved...place behind a Zane who was injured and 90% of his 79 physique? This Olympia was obviously a political pull to send Mentzer a message because of his being critical of Arnold and weiders training methods. Regardless if you think Arnold won or not this put Bodybuilding a step backwards and did more harm than good. I believe Arnold today admits that it was a mistake to have come back due to the backlash, hard feelings and collateral damage it did.

[@booty121212]

Mike mentzer was a midget if u put him next to Arnold arnold wins come on. Mike mentzer is a bitter fuck who turned to drugs instead of competing more and trying to win that sandow

[@BW-zd6nc]

Arnold decided to compete in 1980 but left his legs in 1974.

[@Chandruibo]

👍👍👍😃

[@jeffreylocke8808]

His legs, though off a bit, matched well to his upper body. And his great calves sealed the completeness deal.

[@phtorres45]

The olympia does have a history of not crowning the real winner.

[@отпирайте]

Phillip Torres actually true

[@dnjj1845]

disagree

[@StjepCro]

Phillip Torres Kevin Levrone

[@Sh3ba5843]

True, it sucks now. Bloated ass abs, to freakish. Blocky, I remember Levrone, looked awesome but he had to crank up the gear, and Dexter Jackson as well.

[@xivwords5448]

Phillip Torres 2014 that black dude kai should have won

[@bblvrbiboy9860]

You weren't even born yet in 1980 but your research was so good it sounds like you were there in person !

[@WarwickkkT101]

Everyone knows we're only capable of knowing things that occurred within our lifetime.

[@jayaybe1]

It's called reading.

[@fluxmuldar]

"If you don't have it, don't hit it" - Arnold in Pumping Iron. He's just following his own advice.

[@marklane4403]

I remember when this took place. Everyone there said Mike Mentzer won with Zane coming in second. Zane was shredded but Mentzer looked especially well prepared that year. It was said Arnold got the win to promote Conan the Barbarian. Sadly, not much changed until the Weider brothers gave up control of the IFBB.

[@lintburger]

Zane wasn't even planning on doing the Olympia after suffering an injury but did so after Arnold talked him into it which was to serve as a buffer against Mentzer. The fallout after the 80 Olympia caused a boycott in 81 in which all the big names stayed home and Columbo wound up taking his second title. Zane commented after Colombo's win "just give the title to anybody"

[@macturner2196]

Franco is a nice guy though. He was my chiropractor.

[@abc456f]

I'm convinced that while he was alive, Joe Weider decided who would win the Olympia. The judges were there to make it look legit but the decision was already made by the self proclaimed Master Blaster. It politics bro.

[@beeleigh23]

srg914 True, Weider didn't want the value and prestige of the title diluted by having too many champions.

[@abc456f]

Yep...didn't matter who was really the best. If you didn't play ball with Weider you had no chance.

[@thechairman74]

Hehe, "play ball".

[@johnrobinson4445]

As Weider was quoted as saying, "If I put Sergio on the cover, I sell X magazines. If I put Arnold on the cover, I sell 3X magazines." Bodybuilding was a predominately white sport and it helped to be a white guy, in those days. A black steelworker/cop was not nearly as exciting as a Nazi-sounding white guy, to the 'base'.

[@treynathaniel4075]

Blah blah, Arnie still beat them. He out classed them. His abs were a little weak but the package was still there. Regardless of the whining, Arnold won because he deserved to win. Frank was never Mr.Olympia quality if you ask me. They were mad because it was "unfair" because they knew that if Arnold was there and in form it was no contest.

[@copegrizz3923]

This is probably one of your best videos to date. So much info in this vid!

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Thanks man. I've got more longer vids like this coming up.

[@SRC267]

Nick's Strength and Power Do you ever sleep?

[@justadude420]

malecat76 - million dollar idea... protein coffee ?

[@brendangroves7931]

Scitec nutrition has it

[@MRSTEEL15]

Cope Grizz They shud adjust the history books

[@LeeThompsonNPCTexasTV]

Arnold was there for CBS as a commentator after jumping into the competition and the controversial outcome CBS pulled the broadcast. Reports have indicated that Paul Graham threatened to disclose the stolen car incident in which he covered for Arnold if he didn't compete. This part of the story is important. The fact that Arnold refused to hit the mandatory poses without be disqualified is also interesting. Under current IFBB rules that where in force in 1980 as well Arnold should have been disqualified or at least had points deducted instead he receives a perfect score. I have sat at the Olympia Judges table for many years and witnessed politics and corruption at play. Great video!

[@grahammarkhorn]

Tom Platz, Ken Waller, danny Padilla and Samir Banout also featuring in the background there...classic line up!

[@ABOUD1]

favoritism, politics, and back room deals exist in every aspect of life..definitely not the outcome that should have been.

[@viralgainz4272]

I can tell you did your research on this one

[@abcsoxx3801]

ViralGainz dude he always does his research!

[@The_Joker_]

Reginald Dove Tell the truth you only said that to follow along 🙂

[@daverikson3795]

Nick please remember me when your channel has become huge. Thanks for the detailed content about lesser known facts about BB, you truly are a student of the game. Great stuff

[@Ubadubarge]

Everyone should read Arnold's Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding. there is discussion about "psychological warfare". As Arnold says, having a world class physique is only half the battle. A true champion should have absolute control over his mental and emotional faculties. indeed, the screenshot for this video was in the book, and Arnold is retelling how he was telling Frank Zane a joke, in order to screw with Frank's concentration. If you want to dog on Arnold, then all the other champions of sport are just as guilty. Read that section in his book, digest it, and you'll understand.

[@bayroncastillo9409]

i have that books i think it is amazing bro

[@Coneman3]

Handicapping your opponent is a poor victory but that was Arnold's way.

[@modern.performer]

Yeah jumping off the stage shouting "I can't believe this" or even RETIRING bc of the outcome is clearly a huge lack of mental control

[@NeonAstralOfficial]

4:00 Mentzer abs and thighs obliterate Arnold

[@p70991]

The reason arnold always won is beacause he knew how he present himself. Many people forget that bodybuilding is to look great and not to be the biggest and arnie exactly knew how he looks big and have a small lokking waist

[@mirceatontiu5385]

hahahahahaha he was a good friend with weider brother`s that`s all

[@metafull]

@@mirceatontiu5385 just like Dorian yates friend was one of the judges and he won an Olimpya with torn triceps and quad.

[@Owiramon123]

Hahahaha so you think mentzer and zane were having big waist? Arnold was ugly as shit. He never looked like a real bodybuilder his body was ver unbalanced big chest small shoulders big biceps with no triceps and chicken legs with no condition.

[@Chandruibo]

yeah yeah... He was Deaf too... when calls for Tricep... he insist on Bicep Boooooooooooo!!!!👎

[@jimmyg4965]

To add to this, during an interview, Dorian Yates, who had trained for a long time with Mentzer, stated that Arnold had been allowed to enter the competition even though the deadline had already passed weeks before, and due to Arnold being a promoter, they bent the rules so that he could compete. The video is on London Real, its got a few million views so it shouldn't be too tricky to find.

[@jesusislord4861]

Joe Weider was Arnold's connection to everything! without him he wouldn't have made it in body building, acting or in politics.

[@PetStuBa]

the thing about arnold is ... his proportions are sooooooooo damn good

[@Emp6ft10in]

The Mr. Olympia has really always been rigged more or less.

[@combinemax]

pulling up a biceps pose instead of triceps pose just because your triceps sucks is amazing. total ownage

[@flwbt]

do a video on the 1990 drug tested Olympia, please.

[@mattg3696]

flwbt great idea that opened the door for Vince to start his body building contest did it not ?

[@TheStones1965]

Rick Rude Vince was facing charges he forced wrestlers to use steroids to look huge and he too tested his second show. That was the end of the WBF.

[@EduardoAReyes]

Really knowledgeable and a good narrative voice!

[@morofronnie]

He didnt out muscle them, he out smarted dem boyz

[@iammohammad123]

Cheated

[@Chandruibo]

with soldout judge😒

[@theopap4672]

The best and most informative video on 1980 olympia on youtube by far!

[@enochroot9438]

Closely followed by Chris Dickerson's dubious win in the London Olympia then Bertil Fox getting shafted in Germany.....the one thing that connected all these results was the malign influence and dealings of the Weider brothers

[@richpinacolada3782]

THE GAY JEWISH IFBB ILLUMANATI !!!

[@richpinata3900]

GOTTA SHIFT THOSE MAGAZINES SUPPLEMENTS & EQUIPMENT WITH THEIR GROOMED AUSTRIAN GOLDEN BOY!

[@TheSpritz0]

According to Ray Mentzer it was BEN Weider that either liked you personally, or hated you and after his judgement was made on you that's how you'd place!

[@enochroot9438]

The IFBB banned Lee Priest for trying to establish more rights and fair play for competitors

[@jaya.2424]

Enoch Root, even worse: it was actually followed by Franco's BS win in '81....

[@Shreddah]

You're destroying Lui Marco in views and content. I've been here since when you had like 1K subs or so, great to see your recent success.

[@hawkeyepierce9794]

I have 2 problems with him. 1. His accent is so thick I can just barely make out what he's saying and 2. He doesn't include a lot of information in his videos. Mostly he's just giving his opinions.

[@Isshehot]

I don't understand half of the shit he says it's repetitive and annoying.

[@chojang0605]

Lui used to be good and informative..but not ever since 2015. Where he screamed "Even tho Ive never competed I still know my shit!! ive been following bodybuilding longer than you on a nightlee" to a fking Mr.Olympia bullshit ..while making tons of mistakes.

[@Shreddah]

Jacob Bonfante i didn't insult him or make any derogatory remarks. I just simply stated facts so deal with it or gtfo.

[@vouvray59]

Than, not then,

[@SmippeHyrst]

Mentzer always maintained in his later years that he'd absolutely no regrets about retiring, saying that there's no way he'd put himself through that level of preparation for a rigged show. Ben Weider was seriously pissed off with him and had words with Joe, after which Mentzer's relationship with the pair was never the same, especially when Mike was training Yates in the 90s and challenging Weider's self proclaimed titled of "Trainer of Champions". According to Mentzer, Yates would eventually steer clear of him for obvious reasons.

[@IronWarrior86]

Loving this stuff. Nick is the best bodybuilding historian on the block.

[@nzshareman]

Frank looks like a Greek God Compared to the others

[@Pinman1973]

It is me or was Arnold still the most impressive that year ?

[@Ulysses6806]

Pinman1973 agree, he wasn't at his best, but don't see anyone looking better myself.

[@phtorres45]

No Way. Arnold's wheels were weak as fuck. And I'm a huge Arnold fan

[@MaJnuN619]

Pinman1973 his size was phenomenal

[@Josue-xz6xq]

my boy, please think before speaking

[@beefenbrudas7169]

Pinman1973 guys in 1980 he weight 230 ish lb on stage but his best year/physic was 1974 where he was 245-250 lb on stage shredded

[@spottss]

it was politics. Serge Nubret didnt work well for the Weiders either.

[@Section8dc]

Great video Nick, I personally would have given it to Frank, but I'm also a huge Frank fan, Arnold's arms looked great, but you were right about him lacking in a lot of key places. I don't know if I would have gave it to Mentzer over Arnold though, they looked pretty close to me.

[@TT_TT-i8p]

A couple of interesting side notes that you left out: Adding to the controversy, Arnold only announced he was competing the day before the competition, which I think pissed a lot of the other competitors off. I believe he was even scheduled to guest judge before he announced he would compete. Zane was also not in peak form. He had also lost some weight from a bizarre injury suffered leading up to the competition, where he basically smashed his penis in a lounge chair at a pool and nearly died from blood loss.

[@fern6978]

Great content... Mentzer was killin it that year. Such a shame

[@davidkurtz1706]

Awesome video Nick, very informative! Imagine if big Lou hadn't retired in 1975 and had competed in this Olympia along with Arnold, Frank Zane, Chris Dickerson, Mike Menzer, and Boyer Coe, possibly would've been the greatest Olympia of all time! After watching your analysis i came to the conclusion that Mentzer and Zane definitely both got screwed as both were leaner than Arnold, perhaps the fix was in!

[@marcush3075]

If you look at 6:03 min....clearly Arnold is still better than the other two. Look at the slightly larger and more defined legs, larger chest, wider and more cut shoulders, and overall symmetry. The ease on the eyes has to paly a role as not only the size nor the definition is all there is to judge the most perfect body.

[@5.0_life30]

Arnold was a very smart dude. Besides working out his muscles he also worked out his brain to work his way through the judges to win competitions.

[@storminboy]

Watch the Total Rebuild video of this Olympia. For me Mike Mentzer was the winner with Frank Zane a close second. Arnie was probably 4th or 5th in my opinion. Competition had improved so much since 1975 and it shows.

[@viktorpetrov5647]

Come on guyz.. i love Frank Zane but he looks like a child next to Arnold...

[@tanhuulusoy]

viktor petrov the height difference

[@viktorpetrov5647]

Tanhu look the picture in 1:30 . Arnold doesn't even need to flex any muscle part right next to Zane who is doing front double biceps and he still look way more muscular then Zane. In this case is not about height which makes the diffrence. Now with Franco Columbo you can say that height did a big favor to Arnold because Franco was really muscular and stronger then Arnold, but he was a simple to short to beat Schwarcenegger...

[@tanhuulusoy]

theres a significant height difference between frank and arnold. genetics too. arnold looks completely out of shape, 8 weeks of training for an olympia and winning? haha dont make me laugh. Mike looked the best, most solid and best quality of muscle.

[@crisnally6273]

+victor petrov look at the size of Roger Walker , massive and easily comparable to Arnold

[@jakobklemm2381]

actually he is in a better shape than arnold this year. I like arnold but look at his legs, shoulders, abs are ridicolous. he is probably in the worst shape of all competitors

[@emmanuelhappy9454]

Dude you nail it...great job!!! I knew about this Mr Olympia and Controverse surrounding Arnold not as clear as you put it...Great Work

[@johnlatour1156]

I think that it's hilarious that Frank Zane threw his trophy against the wall. I guess because it's hard to imagine. He's one of my all time favorites and showed that bodybuilding is brains as well as brawn. Thanks for another great video.

[@ErnestResendes]

Great video(s) man ! Thanks

[@robertsuhrer5604]

They said that Arnold was only at 60 percent of what he was the Olympia before. But even at 60 percent, he was still better than the the rest.

[@hernantuquero5969]

Robert Suhrer then you are an idiot

[@michaeld2519]

+Robert Suhrer I haven't heard as low as 60 %. I've heard 80 to 85 % which I believe is more accurate. At that percentage or even less he was definitely still better than the others, as can be seen in the stills from the video, especially the one at 0:08.

[@AngelOliva302]

Not by a mile my friend!

[@Jeroeniepoen]

No he was not, not by far!

[@xtrariter]

Great video Nick, and very informative. I had no knowledge about a lot of this stuff. Thank you!

[@fonzem2589]

menzter and Zane looked insane!

[@_mktrejo]

Favorite video by far, and I've watched a lot of them. Getting to know the deeper story is always interesting.

[@texashistorian7966]

I thought Arnold still had it to barely win that year fair and square. Arnold was not as muscular or ripped as he was in previous competitions, but he was most proportional with the best physique on stage after a careful analysis. He reminded me a lot of Lee Labrada in the late 80s with the same strategy to win. Proportion and physique over mass and definition to be the perfect man.

[@jimmypopp2695]

They all looked Awesome. These were the "classic" physiques!!! Just awesome my friend Nick.

[@rimetime6423]

Zane still looks the most amazing to me in the photos

[@nicolasclementehowze1415]

I'm so happy I've found this channel, I'm learning a lot of things. Thanks man

[@rodneysettle8106]

I have to say Arnold doesn't look that bad next to the other guys but he was not in the best condition.

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

More controversial only because it was Arnold, 1981 was a complete joke compared to this one, at least Arnold still looked pretty good with no gyno and two legs.

[@catyear75]

I remember this Olympia, Mentzer clearly deserved to win. This was one of many Weider/IFBB debacles that demeaned the athletes and kept body building from gaining wider mainstream acceptance. This video was well researched, great presentation. Thanks for posting this

[@booty121212]

Yes please tell me how mentzer with protruding abs, small arms and no chest should win next to arnold

[@getabhirup]

Whoa! I didn't know about this controversy till today. I knew the contestants but not this. Thanks a ton for enlightening us.

[@KLRGT500KR]

Not the most controversial Olympia since Arnold even at 75% shape, was still better on-stage than all others. 1981 Olympia and 1996 Olympia were more controversial. Dorian won the 1996 Olympia without any biceps (as they were both torn) and without a proper chest. Both of his hip muscles were torn. Still, he won only based on back and legs. Nasser deserved to win.

[@armanghasemi2138]

That was 1997

[@dazzaMusic]

KLRGT500KR it was controversial because he co promoted the event a year prior and he didn't listen to the judges instructions when calling out poses

[@theorpig4925]

Man, are you following my search history? I just read up on this one and the 1981 Mr. Olympia last week. Great stuff. I love hearing you cover it. Would love for you to follow this up with the 1981 Mr. Olympia. Some fascinating stuff.

[@ActionNoJackson]

Ill take Arnold or Zane over any of today steroids users.. Yes i know Arnold and Zane are using also

[@iordaniskaravasilis]

Always Enjoy these.

[@christopherloureiro6197]

Yeah Man, you nailed this! Mike did go onto great things, teaching other; what a amazing man he was too. Frank and Boyer were outstanding. I also really missed Tom Platz; and Lou should have taken the title away from Arnold before! Keep lifting!

[@michaeld2519]

Even though Arnold was by no means at his best at the '80 Olympia, he was still good enough to beat the others, including Mentzer. Look at Arnold at 0:08 and it's easy to see that he was superior to everyone else on stage. Bigger shoulders, pecs, arms, even his thighs didn't look significantly worse (if at all) than the other competitors. Look at their faces - all miserable... maybe not so much that they thought the judges would be biased, but because they knew that even in less than optimum shape, Arnold was still good enough to beat every one of them. I think what happened at the '80 Olympia is that everyone was so used to seeing the early seventies Arnold on stage, and that is what they expected to see again, that they were surprised that he was not in that shape. Still, his physique was so superior in those years that even in 1980 he was still good enough to win. In my opinion, people exaggerate as to the condition Arnold was in '80 - it wasn't that bad, about 85% of his best, and still great, as can be seen in the photos.

[@Emp6ft10in]

Arnold still had the best arms and chest which are sort of the bodybuilders staple.

[@nminskey]

It's interesting that you mention that, because he was obviously not nearly as conditioned as the others and the arms and chest don't show fat like the abs and legs do.

[@Jarlemoore1]

Not to many could beat Arnold's arms especially that peak in his biceps.

[@SyBabyProductions]

I don't know much about bodybuilding, but even I had heard of the 1980 Mr. Olympia competition, it was just that scandalous. This video was very informative and well-researched, and upon seeing your other videos, you just got yourself a subscriber. Keep up the fine work.

[@joebrevado747]

Arnold's muscles had the most def"to them they were well defined..chiseled and sand that's the difference genuinely what you really need and want. Judge looks for that

[@abhisheklal2491]

Most interesting bodybuilding channel on KZbin. Loving the content, keep up the good work!

[@toecutter1015]

When they show the back pose Arnold looks small and soft compared to almost everyone else and his legs were even smaller than usual, not enough ab def.and the triceps? I can see what the controversy was all about, he should have been 4th at best

[@frankzito1660]

All your videos are fantastic. All,of them.

[@kimbye1]

Holy shit! just look at Zane, real life David statue.

[@jacobcrowley3602]

Dude this video is so well made. Nice work!

[@MKD1101]

at 3:56 mentzer looks better than Arnold Schwarzenegger. just saying.

[@KneeoGeeo]

M.K.D. yeah by far

[@efilperpenfuhrerjunioroffi6051]

Great video. Enjoyed tremendously and learned a few things.

[@tommyjones1891]

Overall Arnold deserved the win. But compared to his former self he looked mediocre. Also this shady circumstances surrounding Arnold didn't help the publics perception

[@Emp6ft10in]

You are right. Arnold past conditioning haunts him here more than the competitors. Forgetting about that it's not like he looked horrible this night like so many people are saying.

[@motomehanicar459]

tommy jones You talk shit dude! He didn't deserve to be in top 5 that year.

[@spanishh2001]

tommy jones agree...that contest was between Zane and mentzer

[@ricardorivera6543]

tommy jones He didn't deserve this man.

[@tapolna]

By saying, "Arnold deserved the win" you're saying the judges didn't judge fairly among the standing competitors at the match. The judges have a very specific job and it isn't to compare lifters' bios

[@bubba195776]

Nick, you should do a video on Lance Dreher. He competed from the early 70s to the early 90s, he was an IFBB pro and had huge 23 inch arms. One of my favorite bodybuilders, the last I knew he was living in Arizona and he goes by Dr. fitness. He's a chiropractor working with seniors for anti-aging and general health. He still looks pretty good.

[@dubbled7286]

Mike Mentzer never recovered from this, the "Sydney Screwjob"

[@lgb4788]

Frank Zane looked simply amazing

[@prankman49]

Could you do a story about Mike Matarazzo (November 8, 1965 - August 16, 2014) This guy was one of my favorite bodybuilders. He died August 16 while awaiting a heart transplant. His story would make a really good story for you to talk about, from the beginning till his death.

[@dono1829]

Arnold looked the best plain and simple. His ab shot also looked fucking amazing in my opinion his entire upper body was ripped and while raising his arms he still maintained his iconic V- taper. He deserved it

[@samwilkinson4790]

All Ur videos are interesting & u know what Ur on about mate, another fine topic,good job Nick!!

[@zzman5306]

Always liked the balanced look of Frank Zane.

[@TonyWhackJr]

Good video, good research on this one! It was also widely reported that Mentzer & Schwarzeneggar came close to physically fighting too bcus of how pissed Mentzer was.

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Yeah I read some stuff about that but it sounded more like a rumor to me lol

[@555goahead2]

These guys look like bodybuilders but why are their stomachs so small ? they all must have forgotten about insulin and HGH .

[@revengebaits]

In the early 80's I was really good friends with Mike Mentzer and worked for his brother Ray in Redondo Beach California.

[@raymondervin1596]

JUST LIKE PRO WRESTLING you who is going to win

[@UCRM2010]

Of course Arnold had a political advantage, but I don't think he looked worse than the other competitors even tho he wasnt in his best condition. His physique was just very aesthetically pleasing... It sucks for the other competitors that Arnie could snatch the win so easy, but honestly think they were bad sports to act like they did

[@Theorcman2008]

Arnold = The GOAT PERIOD

[@t5kcannon1]

Excellent video. As you make clear Nick, it was not only Arnold's winning that was controversial but the other placings too. This latter fact is often not much commented on, and it's great to see it considered here. Boyer Coe should have been ranked higher in my view.

[@simeonmyers9268]

LOL Arnold was still better, Ive watch this O many of times and I still think Arnold was way better than anyone on stage. I don't agree with the placings after 1st though

[@chefmastershake]

Simeon Myers And that's the real answer. A lot of people forget that the 80's kinda sucked. Arnold at a little less than 80% compared to 1975 kicked their asses. And 1975 wasn't even close to Arnold's best year.

[@josephdelledonne2098]

I don't see controversy at all. They think just because he didn't train all year out he shouldn't have won, but guess what? He still looked the best. He had great abs and arms. Mentzer had a little gut, and Zane was too small. If 2 guys look the same I'm going with the bigger guy. Arnold was the best on stage period, and I'm a Frank Zane fan.

[@booty121212]

@@josephdelledonne2098 mentzer looks like a little kid next to Arnold come on

[@Vmallapu1]

Brilliant Share! I have always felt Arnold has been hyped by the media as there are better body builders during his time in early 70's.

[@daledrakewriter4912]

So basically Arnold out thought them all lol. What you call shady I call out thinking your enemy!

[@iammohammad123]

Cheating

[@BabakPA]

Even an Arnold at %80 was still far ahead of anyone on that stage! But Dickerson winning second spot was a joke! In my opinion he should not have even been Mr. Olympia period! Thanks for the video!

[@joeyrock5360]

Um sounds to me like a lot of whining... We're supposed to feel bad cuz Mike cried waaaa Its not fair and quit? Like it was Arnold who held a gun to his head or "bullied" him out of the profession? Cmon man. Arnold was king and the differences were nominal if there were any. When Jordan came back I guarantee some of the ref's gave him breaks that the up and coming players didnt get because he earned it, because he's Michael Fucking Jordan. In other words, if you get a Raw Deal (pun intended) do you tuck your tail and run off stage crying, or do you come back stronger next year and show how tough you are? By the way Arnold has lost many competitions as well. He paid his dues. AND lets not forget, he actually had one of the best physiques of all time up to and through 1980 so.. This is a pretty weak argument.

[@CarterTristan]

Great video - well researched and pretty seamless delivery, nice one!

[@rouser301]

Despite politics or anything else in the background, Arnold looked like he deserved to win, and he did win and no amount of whining and stupid conspiracy theories are going to change that.

[@shittofit3465]

Great vid nick!

[@ViralKiller]

thought this was nick wright's channel for a moment...

[@TheSpritz0]

My God you make great videos!!!!!

[@americanpatriot-usaf]

A rigged bodybuilding competition, no way!!!! ;--)

[@kevgh3869]

I admit it was close, but Arnold look better in 70 percent of the poses than anyone else. Nick was saying how the Abdominal/thigh shot was Arnold's worst pose, but i thought Mentzer looked even worse in the same shot standing right beside Arnold. I agree with Mentzer placing 5th ( he only looked good in a few poses and relaxed he doesn't look good at all. He chest is way too small) . I thought Zane should of placed 2nd, Boyer third. Look at Roger walker and Roy Calendar tho they looked amazing that year!!!!