The new king of bodybuilding? Cutler bets on Andrew Jacked

Legendary four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler believes a new era is dawning in bodybuilding. In his words, Chinedu "Andrew Jacked" Obiekea has all the ingredients to win the sport's two most prestigious titles in 2026.

After the recent Mr. Olympia 2025 finals where Derek Lunsford took back the championship title, the attention of fans and experts alike is turning to the future. Although the final bout was between Lunsford, Hadi Choopan and Andrew Jacked, it was the latter who left the strongest impression on many people - including legend Jay Cutler.

"He has all the tools to win."

In an interview for the UNWRACKED podcast, Cutler talked about the potential he sees in Jacked. According to him, the Nigerian bodybuilder possesses an "unlimited physique" and structure that is unmatched in the current starting field.

"Andrew Jacked started out as a social media guy, shooting videos with Larry Wheels and was known more for his strength. But when he stepped onto the competition stage, we saw something that hadn't been there for a long time - that dominance, shoulder width and muscle connection. He just has all the tools to be Mr. Olympia," Cutlersaid .

Prediction for 2026: Double victory

Cutler, who usually avoids outright predictions, made an exception this time. He believes 2026 will be the year of Andrew Jacked.

"If I had to bet, I'd favor Andrew to come in and win both the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia in 2026. It's mostly because of his current momentum," Cutler said.

According to Jay, motivation is the key to success, and Andrew certainly doesn't lack it. If he were to win the Arnold Classic in both the US and the UK, he could make a whopping $1 million in prize money alone before he even steps on the Olympia stage.

He's not alone.

Jay Cutler isn't the only one who sees Jacked as a future bodybuilding king. A similar opinion was recently expressed by former 212 division champion Kamal Elgargni, who even stated that Andrew has the potential to win the Mr. Olympia title five times over.

Andrew Jacked enters the 2026 season with a lot of confidence after winning the Romania Muscle Fest Pro. If his form continues to develop as Cutler predicts, we have a lot to look forward to next year.