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Everybody has the proper to their opinion. And I need to remember to give SSR his flowers. The man is a bodybuilding legend, and I occur to love and respect him. That mentioned, he\u2019s very outspoken and he\u2019s lived lengthy sufficient (in life and particularly on this trade) to know that his phrase carries weight. He may use it \u201cresponsibly\u201d like different legends and preserve his ideas to himself, or, he might be vocal. Along with being a legend for what he did on stage, Shawn can also be a legend for what he\u2019s accomplished as a media powerhouse. From key posts at MD to Digital Muscle to the Olympia Weekend, Shawn\u2019s voice carries much more weight. I don\u2019t know if Quinton sought out Shawn\u2019s counsel or if Shawn simply supplied up some unsolicited recommendation, however regardless of the context might have been, it\u2019s gone viral.<\/p>\n
It hasn\u2019t even been every week since Beastwood\u2019s first professional win. So, what\u2019s Shawn\u2019s motivation? Is he seeking to merely rain on the man\u2019s parade? I don\u2019t suppose so. I believe the older guys simply come out with it. I don\u2019t suppose Ray was attempting to be damaging, somewhat, in his purview it would make extra sense to attend, enhance, after which compete. It\u2019s form of like getting your professional card. You COULD get your professional card and instantly do a PRO SHOW, however must you? It was once that when an individual gained their card on the USA\u2019s or Nationals, they\u2019d take a full yr (minimal) earlier than making that essential professional debut. I may see the place Shawn is utilizing the identical logic. And if that\u2019s the case, there\u2019s nothing damaging about it. If something, he\u2019s searching for Eriya, and that\u2019s cool. Finally, Shawn is simply expressing his opinion.<\/p>\n
And right here\u2019s my opinion. I disagree with \u201cSugar\u201d Shawn Ray. For me, Quinton didn\u2019t simply stumble into a professional present and have a fortunate day. I don\u2019t suppose Shawn is attempting to take something away from the Toronto win, however this wasn\u2019t Beastwood\u2019s first present is all I\u2019m saying. He had one thing like 4 runner-up finishes in 2025 alone and the man simply stored coming again. HE JUST KEPT COMING BACK! And he\u2019d come again higher. That caught my eye. And it stands to motive that anybody who takes 2nd at a professional present, in all probability had a minimum of a choose or two who thought he ought to have gained. The best way that I take a look at 2nd place is the way in which I take a look at a boxing match with a cut up determination. I imply, that\u2019s just about what it’s, proper? So, would we be having this dialog if we are saying two of these 2nd<\/sup>\u2019s final yr had been wins? In different phrases, what\u2019s the magic variety of wins earlier than you possibly can compete on the perfect stage on the planet? I believe Quinton has greater than ample stage expertise and can be very a lot at dwelling on the Olympia state. I additionally suppose he\u2019s greater than certified. The 2026 Toronto win is what is going to get him there, however I consider the runner-up finishes from final yr show the plain starvation this athlete has.<\/p>\n Each professional who competes in a professional present, does so as a result of they need to compete on the Olympia. Quinton missed the qualification 4 instances in 2025. That\u2019s brutal. I can\u2019t even think about what that does to an individual psychologically talking. And when he qualifies \u2013 a bodybuilding legend publicly advises him to not do the O. That\u2019s surprising. I imply, it\u2019s a variety of issues, and surprising is what got here to thoughts, first. It\u2019s like Fouad Abiad surmised. You may\u2019t ignore Shawn and his phrases carry weight however think about poor Quinton having to learn that. It\u2019s AWKWARD AF to say the least!<\/p>\n For me, Quinton is a part of a crew of tall bodybuilders who’re actually making their presence felt. This might be what so many people expect to be a altering of the guard. Whereas Derek is speaking about his dominance and Hadi trains to regain his title, muscular giants like Samson, Andrew, Krizo and Beastwood might be on their means into the High 6. That\u2019s a no brainer for Dauda and Jacked, however think about having Krizo and Beastwood within the combine as nicely. Derek and Hadi would appear to be their kids. 4 giants and two small-fries.\u00a0What a sight that might be!!<\/p>\n I\u2019m sorry to our vertically challenged readers, however bodybuilding isn\u2019t a brief man\u2019s sport. Us tall folks simply play together with that as a result of we would like y\u2019all to really feel massive, too. It\u2019s the least we may do. However right here\u2019s the deal, I don\u2019t care how vast and freaky a half-pint can get, if a tall man comes equally prepared, I believe most individuals will favor the taller guys. Why? As a result of peak equates to stature and energy. Possibly as a tall particular person, I\u2019m biased, however what seems extra highly effective? Somebody quick and jacked or somebody tall and jacked?<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n