Attention has quickly turned to the stacked 2026 Arnold Classic. On Jan. 28, 2026, Shawn Ray and Bob Cicherillo discussed why conditions are ripe for Hadi Choopan to lose in Columbus, OH. The 2026 Arnold Classic (AC) will see a crop of the world’s best Open contenders fight for gold. Shawn Ray on Choopan’s 2026 Arnold Classic Chances and Dauda Growing to 350 LbsIn the video, Cicherillo stressed that politics could prevent Choopan from making it to the US. The 2026 Arnold Classic takes place March 5-8 in Columbus, OH.