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The 2026 Arnold Classic delivered a major shakeup in the Men\u2019s Open class. On March 9, industry veterans Shawn Ray and Bob Cicherillo discussed the show\u2019s outcome. In addition, they gave their opinion on Martin Fitzwater\u2019s bad sportsmanship and whether Nick Walker should enter the Detroit Pro.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n It was Chinedu Andrew \u2018Jacked\u2019 Obiekea<\/a>\u2018s night in Columbus, Ohio. He took out Nick Walker<\/a> in the finals to claim his first Arnold Classic<\/a> trophy. Meanwhile, Walker bounced back after his sixth-place drop at the Mr. Olympia. While he wasn\u2019t crowned a two-time champ, he restored his momentum in the eyes of the bodybuilding community.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, the same couldn\u2019t be said for Martin Fitzwater<\/a>. He finished in fourth place, but angered fans after showcasing unsportsmanlike behavior<\/a>. He cheered when Walker lost to Jacked and refused to shake his hand. Moreover, he allegedly cursed at and shoved Walker backstage and has been hostile to fans online, prompting discussion.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the video, Ray emphasized that social media is ruling Fitzwater\u2019s life, and said it\u2019s now costing him money.\u00a0<\/p>\nShawn Ray Talks Martin Fitzwater Fallout, Tells Nick Walker to Compete at 2026 Detroit Pro\u00a0<\/h2>\n