{"id":22206,"date":"2026-06-12T16:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=22206"},"modified":"2026-06-12T16:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:39:10","slug":"terrick-el-guindy-says-if-nick-walker-is-on-he-can-win-the-2026-mr-olympia-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=22206","title":{"rendered":"Terrick El Guindy Says If Nick Walker Is ‘On’ He Can Win the 2026 Mr. Olympia \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Judge Terrick El Guindy isn\u2019t counting out bodybuilding star Nick Walker. In a YouTube video from June 11, 2026, he argued that if other competitors lack conditioning at the Mr. Olympia, Walker could become the new champion.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nick Walker<\/a> was dealt a huge setback after missing the mark at the 2025 Mr. Olympia. He fell to sixth place, his lowest finish at the event. He made significant changes to restore his momentum, which included firing his ex-coach<\/a>, Kyle Wilkes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the 2026 Arnold Classic, Walker showcased an all-time best look. He pushed Chinedu Andrew \u2018Jacked\u2019 Obiekea<\/a>, but left Columbus in second place. Fans were unsure if \u2018The Mutant\u2019 would compete again after the show until he announced his Tampa Pro entry<\/a>. With a new coach guiding him, El Guindy opened up on Walker\u2019s future in the sport.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Terrick El Guindy Makes Bold 2026 Mr. Olympia Prediction About Nick Walker<\/h2>\n

In the Prime Time Muscle<\/em> video, El Guindy and Dennis James boldly predicted that Nick Walker could win the 2026 Mr. Olympia, but only under certain conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m going to make a bold statement here. I think if this Mr. Olympia, if a lot of guys are not on, and Nick Walker is on, Nick Walker can win this Mr. Olympia,\u201d said Terrick El Guindy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

James specified that other athletes need to be off for Walker to win the Sandow trophy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve been saying this all along but he needs help from the other guys to be off,\u201d Dennis James shared<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

El Guindy believes Walker can capitalize on athletes who don\u2019t bring top-notch conditioning.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cI think if there\u2019s a consistent number of athletes, that don\u2019t nail their conditioning, and Nick Walker presents his best physique, Nick Walker could come out as Mr. Olympia.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like there might be a moment where this guy breaks through, breaks the internet, and wins the Mr. Olympia. It could happen.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Though El Guindy and James are discussing how Walker could fare at the Olympia, the New Jersey native has yet to qualify. And some prominent voices in the sport, like Chris Aceto, have stated that the Tampa Pro won\u2019t be an easy win<\/a> for Walker. Additionally, Lee Priest warned that if Walker doesn\u2019t present his best, Jo Palacios could be \u2018right there.\u2019\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2026 Tampa Pro takes place from July 30 to August 1. Should Walker claim gold, he\u2019ll have a shot at standing against the best in the world at the upcoming Mr. Olympia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0Samir Bannout Warns Derek Lunsford About Adding Size for 2026 Mr. Olympia: \u201cIt\u2019s Going to Backfire\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch the full video from the OlympiaTV YouTube channel below:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n