The 2025 Arnold Pro Wheelchair, part of the 2025 Arnold Classic, will be held on Saturday, March 1, in Columbus, OH. This annual event is one of the Men’s Wheelchair division’s two major championship contests and one of seven IFBB Professional League shows featured in the Arnold Sports Festival.
Nine competitors are in the lineup, including the only three champions in the contest’s history: 2024 champion Rajesh John will attempt to defend his title against six-time Arnold and six-time Olympia champion Harold Kelley and 2022 Arnold Pro Wheelchair winner Gabriele Andruilli.
2025 Arnold Pro Wheelchair Roster
- Gabriele Andruilli
- James Berger
- Bradley Betts
- Rajesh John
- Harold Kelley
- Jason Metcalf
- Kyle Roberts
- Kevin Secundino
- Steve Suppes
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Schedule
The pre-judging and finals will take place at the Arnold Expo stage in the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Pre-judging starts at 10 a.m. EST on Saturday, March 1. The finals will be held immediately after.
Athletes to Watch
As fans of this division may expect, the three past winners are the favorites.
Rajesh John
John pulled off a major upset at the 2024 contest. It was his first time on that stage, and he made the most of it by winning the whole show, thanks to his exquisite conditioning. He could not pull that same magic at the 2024 Olympia, where he ranked sixth, but seeks redemption and a repeat performance in Ohio.
Harold Kelley
Kelley won the 2024 Wheelchair Olympia, his sixth title to match his number of Arnold titles. Kelley is already the most decorated athlete in the division’s history and aims to redeem his 2024 Arnold loss in 2025. His most recent Arnold win was in 2023.
Gabriele Andruilli
Andruilli won the 2022 Arnold Classic. He is coming off a fourth-place finish at the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. He won the 2024 Arnold Classic UK Pro Wheelchair contest and has proven he can beat Kelley and John — Andruilli could do it again if either don’t present their best physiques.
Dark Horses
While most experts expect John, Kelley, or Andruilli to win the title, some underdogs could join them in the first callout and surprise the judges and fans. James Berger and Bradley Betts could climb the standings quickly if they bring their best packages and are given the opportunity.
How to Watch
The 2025 Arnold Classic weekend will be streamed live, free of charge, on the Arnold Sports website. Fans who won’t be in Columbus can register for the live stream on the website, and fans who will be can score Expo tickets to see this show live in person.
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