In episode 283 threat podcast, hosts Dennis “The Threat” James, Milos Sarcev and Jose Raymond to those who have already He qualified for the Mr. Olympia-2026 event in Las Vegas and while Martin Fitzwater was due to take the stage, The Menace felt he had to sit out the stage.
Fitzwater had a successful 2025 season, finishing fifth at the Olympia and then winning the EVLS Prague Pro for the second straight year, but 2026 proved to be more challenging physically and mentally. At this year’s Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio, a man they call “The Martian” was criticized for unsportsmanlike conduct toward Nick Walker after he shook his hand. While Walker finished second, Fitzwater finished fourth.
When episode 283 of TMP was recorded, 13 bodybuilders had already qualified for the finals of the 2026 Olympia in Las Vegas. including last year’s winner Derek Lunsford, Andrew Jacked, Mohamed Foda, and Tonio Burton. Another official contender is Martin Fitzwater, but Dennis James doubted whether he would tread the boards. “I don’t think he’s going to do any shows this year,” the host said, adding, “I don’t think he should, I think he should just sit down and let his body rest, take a little, you know, get his mind right.”
Dennis James says Martin Fitzwater’s time is coming
Although Jaime’s suggestion that Fitzwater should sit out the 2026 Olympia final may seem harsh, the advice was given with love. “You shouldn’t force yourself,” advised James. “You don’t need another bad show. You just let the body recover, get some rest, come back next year and kill it.”
James believes that if Fitzwater can put some distance between the recent controversies surrounding him and come back in the best possible physique, the world of bodybuilding could still be his. “His time will definitely come,” James said. And at just 29 years of age, time is certainly on Fitzwater’s side. However, after qualifying for the most prestigious show of the year in bodybuilding, it will be interesting to see what Fitzwater does next.
To watch this full episode Threat podcast on Muscle and Fitness YouTube Channelwhere the boys also discussed Blessings of Awodibu, Jordan Hutchinson and other bodybuilding news, see below.
