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2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Pre-Judging — Walker, Jacked, Dauda in the Top 3

The highly-anticipated Arnold Classic is between two top contenders and one returning champion.

Written by Roger Lockridge
Last updated on August 6th, 2023

The 35th Arnold Classic, occurring from March 3-4, 2023, features a former Mr. Olympia, two Arnold Classic winners, two Olympia 212 champions, and five other Men’s Open pros. Though all divisions have become popular over the years, the Men’s Open (known as the Arnold Classic) is typically the highlight of the Arnold Sports Festival’s bodybuilding showcase. 

The 10 men in this year’s contest had their own buzz going into the show, making this one of the most anticipated Arnold Classic lineups in the last few years.

Courtesy of the Arnold Sports Festival

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The first callout included Nick Walker and Shaun Clarida, who got the loudest applause, Samson Dauda, Andrew Jacked, and Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay. By the third callout, Walker, Jacked, and Dauda were being compared. The judges switched these three men around for multiple comparisons. They appear to be the top three in the running for the title going into the finals on Saturday night, March 4.

You can find the complete callout list below: 

Callout #1

  • Shaun Clarida
  • Nick Walker
  • Samson Dauda
  • Andrew Jacked
  • Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay

Callout #2

  • Kamal Elgargni
  • William Bonac
  • Akim Williams
  • Justin Rodriguez
  • Patrick Moore
[Related: Ariel Khadr Wins the 2023 Fitness International]
2023 Arnold Classic Men's Open Pre-Judging callout 2
Courtesy of the Arnold Sports Festival

[Related: Kassandra Gillis Victorious at the 2023 Wellness International]

Callout #3

  • William Bonac
  • Shaun Clarida
  • Mamdouh Elssbiay
  • Akim Williams

Callout #4

  • Nick Walker
  • Andrew Jacked
  • Samson Dauda

How Bodybuilding is Judged

Bodybuilding is considered subjective by the masses. Yet, competitors are still judged meticulously by a panel of judges. Here’s a breakdown of how the judging process works:

https://youtu.be/seH-D4kcCcQ

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Past Arnold Classic Winners

  • 1989 — Rich Gaspari
  • 1990 — Mike Ashley
  • 1991 — Shawn Ray
  • 1992 — Vince Taylor
  • 1993, 1997, 1998, 2000 — Flex Wheeler 
  • 1994, 1996 — Kevin Levrone 
  • 1995 — Mike Francois 
  • 1999 — Nasser El Sonbaty 
  • 2001 — Ronnie Coleman 
  • 2002, 2003, 2004 — Jay Cutler 
  • 2005, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2015 — Dexter Jackson 
  • 2007 — Victor Martinez 
  • 2009, 2010, 2016 — Kai Greene 
  • 2011, 2012 — Branch Warren 
  • 2014 — Dennis Wolf 
  • 2017 — Cedric McMillan 
  • 2018, 2020 — William Bonac 
  • 2019, 2022 — Brandon Curry 
  • 2021 — Nick Walker

[Read: The Best Nitric Oxide Supplements for Muscle Pump, Endurance, and Recovery]

Saturday Night Finals

The second day of competitions will include Men’s Physique, Bikini, Men’s Wheelchair, and the finals of the Arnold Classic. The evening show is available on pay-per-view, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern time, courtesy of Fanmio.

Featured Image: Courtesy of the Arnold Sports Festival

About Roger Lockridge

Roger "Rock" Lockridge has been writing professionally for 10 years and has been training for 20. His work in the fitness industry has been seen in numerous outlets and has been a part of coverage for several events including the Mr. Olympia, Arnold Classic, the CrossFit Games, and the Olympics. He's also shared his own personal success story in several interviews and articles. Lockridge lives in West Virginia with his wife and son.

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