The dust settled in Columbus, Ohio with Hadi Choopan emerging as the 2024 Arnold Classic champion. In a recent YouTube video, judge Terrick El Guindy recapped the event and discussed Choopan sends “clear message” as he is looking to swiping Derek Lunsford Olympia title in October.
Choopan’s actions spoke volumes as he secured his first Arnold Classic title. Throughout his contest preparation, he remained focused and silent, determined to overcome the disappointment of his defeat against Derek Lunsford at the 2023 Olympia.
As the former 2022 Mr. Olympia winner, the expectations surrounding Choopan were immense. His decisive victory over Samson Dauda by ten points at the recent Arnold Classic solidified his position as the top contender for Lunsford’s Sandow trophy.
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With both Choopan and Lunsford being teammates, friends, and rivals on stage, the bodybuilding community eagerly anticipates their rematch. Judge Terrick El Guindy echoed this sentiment during his recap of the prestigious competition.
Terrick El Guindy Declares Hadi Choopan’s Performance as ‘Best Ever’ at 2024 Arnold Classic, Sends “Clear Message” to Derek Lunsford
With the curtains closed in Ohio, El Guindy shared that it set the stage for an epic Hadi Choopan, Derek Lunsford rematch, sending a clear message to Lunsford at the 2024 Mr. Olympia.
“The Arnold Classic 2024 is over. We have a lot of questions. Here’s the first question: did Hadi Choopan send a clear message to Derek Lunsford? Here’s another question for you: would this physique Hadi’s possibly best physique, have beaten Derek’s physique at the Olympia. All these questions will be answered at the 2024 Mr. Olympia when Derek Lunsford joins Hadi Choopan on stage.”
Furthermore, El Guindy believes Choopan’s peak physique sends a clear message to both Dauda and Lunsford.
“It was a convincing victory, conditioning, shape, posing, in my opinion, it was Hadi Choopan’s best physique ever. He was on fire.
He sent a message to Samson Dauda, you are not going to battle with me and Derek, I’m ahead of you. I’m going to win this show and the battle is between me and Derek, incredible performance by Hadi Choopan, congratulations.”
El Guindy highlights Dauda’s status as the reigning Arnold Classic champion. He stresses Dauda’s necessity to respond at the next ‘Super Bowl of Bodybuilding.’
“Samson Dauda… he must be upset, this was his title, they took it away from him. The response has to be immediate. He has to respond at the Mr. Olympia with a convincing victory not only against Hadi but also against Derek otherwise we are going to think that this is a Derek Lunsford, Hadi Choopan party and Samson is not invited.”
“Samson must respond at the Olympia. Rafael Brandao, third place, historical third place for Brazilian bodybuilding. Man, this guy has the lines, he has the conditioning, everybody was saying he needed more mass and he delivered.”
El Guindy Analyzes Classic Physique Upset at 2024 Arnold Classic
Despite Ramon Rocha Queiroz’s reigning status as the Arnold Classic champion, he couldn’t prevent Wesley Vissers from securing his inaugural major bodybuilding title.
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“Ramon was set to win this show and challenge Cbum to do the same thing that Hadi Choopan did in the Open bodybuilding. But Wesley Vissers had different plans. He came in shredded to the bone. The separation on shoulders, biceps, triceps, man! It was the first time I saw somebody kind of overpowering Ramon on the arms, yes.”
El Guindy commended Vissers for his posing prowess, noting his victory by a narrow one-point margin.
“Wesley Vissers is a master poser. He was incredible on stage. Great victory. One-point decision but Wesley Vissers is now in the mix with Urs Kalecinski, with Ramon Dino, and Cbum. Ramon needs to respond. Go to the Olympia and get close to these guys.”
“I don’t think Ramon was as good as the Olympia so I think Ramon will be 100% at the Olympia and will put the heat on whoever is there, so be careful with an angry Ramon. Urs Kalecinski is in the same position as Samson Dauda. He’s got to get in the party. He’s gotta get angry, he’s gotta say to everybody, hey, I was the one who was going to replace Cbum, remember me?”
“He already beat Ramon. He has the genetics. He has everything to be the next champion but the time as come to Urs Kalecinski to respond, come in shredded, out-pose all of them,” Terrick El Guindy shared.
The 2024 Arnold Classic was groundbreaking. It set the tone for the year. Schwarzenegger shocked the sport. He announced $500,000 for the 2025 Men’s Open, $100,000 more than Olympia.
It will be interesting to see if this prompts Olympia to match or exceed. Regardless, it’s great news for bodybuilders.
View the full YouTube video from the Olympia TV YouTube channel here:
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Overview
In the 2024 Arnold Classic, Hadi Choopan emerged as the champion. Judge Terrick El Guindy discussed Choopan’s prospects at the 2024 Mr. Olympia. Emphasizing Choopan’s impressive physique. The event showcased Choopan’s determination to surpass previous setbacks. Asserting himself as a top contender. Additionally, Wesley Vissers surprised by winning the classic physique category. Prompting discussion about upcoming competitions. Schwarzenegger’s announcement of increased prize money. For the 2025 Arnold Classic. Raised anticipation for future events. Visit colosseumstrength.com for comprehensive coverage.
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