Dennis James Casts Doubt on Martin Fitzwater Getting into the 2026 Olympia

On Episode 283 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis “The Menace” James, Milos Sarcev, and Jose Raymond took an early take a look at people who have already certified for the 2026 Mr Olympia occasion in Las Vegas, and whereas Martin Fitzwater is slated to hit the stage, The Menace felt that he ought to sit this one out.

Fitzwater had a stable 2025 season, discovering fifth place on the Olympia after which profitable the EVLS Prague Professional for a second straight yr, however 2026 has been extra bodily and mentally difficult. At this yr’s Arnold Traditional in Columbus, Ohio, the person they name “The Martian” was criticized for unsportsmanlike habits towards in opposition to Nick Walker after refusing to shake his hand. Whereas Walker made runner-up, Fitzwater discovered fourth place.

When Episode 283 of TMP was recorded, 13 bodybuilders had already certified for the 2026 Mr Olympia closing in Las Vegas, together with final yr’s winner Derek Lunsford, Andrew Jacked, Mohamed Foda, and Tonio Burton. One other official entrant is Martin Fitzwater, however Dennis James solid doubt on whether or not he’d be treading the boards. “I don’t suppose he’s doing any present this yr,” mentioned the host, including, “I don’t suppose he ought to. I believe he ought to simply sit again and let the physique relaxation, get some, , get his thoughts proper.”

Dennis James says Martin Fitzwater’s Time is Coming

Whereas Jame’s suggestion that Fitzwater ought to sit the 2026 Mr Olympia closing out could appear harsh, the recommendation was given with affection. “You don’t should drive your self,” suggested James. “You don’t want one other unhealthy exhibiting. You want to simply let the physique get well, get some relaxation, come again subsequent yr, and simply kill it.”

James feels that if Fitzwater can put a long way between the current controversy round him, and return with the very best physique, the bodybuilding world might nonetheless be his for the taking. “His time is coming for certain,” mentioned James. And, at simply 29 years of age, time is actually on Fitzwater’s aspect. Nonetheless, having certified for bodybuilding’s most prestigious present of the yr, it will likely be fascinating to see what Fitzwater does subsequent.

To look at this full episode of The Menace Podcast on the Muscle & Health YouTube channel, the place the boys additionally mentioned Blessings Awodibu, Jordan Hutchinson, and delved into different breaking bodybuilding information, see under.