The countdown to the 2026 Mr. Olympia is officially underway. In an August 4 YouTube video, Shahriar Kamali (King Kamali) predicted Nick Walker could upset Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan when they meet again in Las Vegas. After falling to sixth place at the 2025 Mr. Olympia, fans questioned Nick Walker‘s future in the sport. Looking ahead, Kamali predicts Walker has the tools to take out reigning two-time Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford. The 2026 Mr. Olympia is scheduled for September 24-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada.