Nick Walker has big plans after finally earning the Sandow trophy in Las Vegas. In a recent YouTube video (October 18, 2026), he revealed that his main goal is to win the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia every year until 2030.
No one saw Nick Walker coming at the 2026 Mr. Olympia. He was counted out following his drop to sixth place a year prior, but didn’t let that hold him back. “The Mutant” brought unparalleled conditioning and detail to the stage, helping him defeat Derek Lunsford and Samson Dauda.
Just moments after winning the sport’s biggest crown, Walker confirmed his 2027 Arnold Classic entry. Having won the contest back in 2021, he has a shot at becoming a two-time champ. However, he faces another stellar lineup. Hadi Choopan and Andrew Jacked have both jumped into the show. While Dauda has yet to clarify if he’ll compete in Columbus, Walker wants that $750,000 winner’s purse after narrowly missing it last season.
Nick Walker Speaks on Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia Career Goal
In the video, Walker set his sights on winning the Arnold Classic and the Mr. Olympia until 2030. He said he will keep pursuing titles until he feels a need to stop.
“The main goal for me in 2027 is to hear two-time twice, one in March and one in October. That’ll be the same goal for 2028, 2029, 2030, until I just don’t fucking want it anymore,” Nick Walker said.
With the 2027 Arnold Classic approaching, bodybuilding veterans are breaking down what might unfold. Dennis James recently warned Nick Walker ahead of the event. He explained that Choopan didn’t compete at the Mr. Olympia and will hit the stage fresher and more rested than Walker.
“I really believe this is going to be a Hadi and Nick show. If I was Nick, I would be very worried about Hadi because Hadi is fresh. That’s the only guy, he only beat Hadi once, and that was an off Hadi that’s still better than most of the other guys, to be honest. Yeah, I think it’s going to be a Hadi and Nick show, unless Hadi comes in off condition-wise, for Hadi.”
Whoever emerges victorious at the Arnold Classic will position themselves as a frontrunner for the Mr. Olympia. It’s also a risky endeavor for Walker; should he lose, it would certainly affect his momentum for his title defense next October. The 2027 Arnold Classic is scheduled from March 4-7 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Watch the full video from the Nick Walker YouTube channel below:
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