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2022 Arnold Classic: Men’s Open Bodybuilding Pre-Judging Analysis

Steve Kuclo, William Bonac, Brandon Curry, and Justin Rodriguez take the final callout to become the frontrunners for the 2022 AC throne.

Written by Vidur Saini

Published on5 March, 2022 | 2:40 AM EDT

Updated on5 March, 2022 | 3:27 AM EDT

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2022 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Pre Judging

2022 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Pre Judging

The 34th edition of the Arnold Classic USA is currently underway (on Mar. 4, 2022, from 7 p.m) in Columbus, OH. The Arnold Sports Festival 2022 is scheduled between Mar. 3-6 at the Battelle Grand Ballroom of the Columbus Convention Center. 

The 2022 Arnold Classic Fitness International, Figure International, and Classic Physique have already concluded. Terrence Ruffin successfully defended his Classic Physique AC throne at the 2022 showdown. Cidney Gillon won her second AC Figure International title and Ariel Khadr won her maiden AC Fitness International title.  

Considered the second biggest bodybuilding show — behind the prestigious Mr. Olympia — the AC has the attention of the entire bodybuilding industry. 

We have two previous Arnold Classic champs staking a claim to the 2022 AC trophy — Brandon Curry (2019 AC winner) and William Bonac (2020 AC champ). 

The AC Men’s Open division roster originally had 14 contestants, but Cedric McMillan, Akim Williams, Nathan De Asha, Mohamed Shaaban, and Rafael Brandao had withdrawn due to various reasons. 

Notably, we do not have a defending champ at the 2022 Arnold Classic as Nick Walker (2021 AC winner) is reportedly focusing on prepping for the 2022 Mr. Olympia (scheduled for Dec. 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV).

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Going into the show, William Bonac and Brandon Curry are considered the frontrunners for the 2022 AC throne. To get you up to speed, Bonac and Curry have a long-standing feud between them. Curry beat Bonac at the 2019 AC and Mr. O to win both the titles. However, the other bodybuilders shouldn’t be ruled out so quickly. 

Steve Kuclo looks in the best shape of his life. His vascularity and conditioning are on another level. He took third place at the 2021 Arnold Classic. With Nick Walker (first place) and Ian Valliere (second place) sitting this competition out, Kuclo is a solid contender to take the 2022 AC podium. 

Regan Grimes is another prominent candidate for the title and is having a great bodybuilding season. Grimes finished second at the 2021 Legion Sports Fest and won the 2021 KO Pro Show to earn a qualification for the 2022 Mr. Olympia. 

Now that the pre-judging round for the 2022 Arnold Classic Men’s Division is done, here is what we think:

2022 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Pre-judging Analysis

First Callout

  • Brett Wilkin
  • Steve Kuclo
  • Brandon Curry
  • Justin Rodriguez
  • William Bonac
  • Samson Dauda

Second Callout

  • Fabio Giga Rezende
  • Maxx Charles
  • Samson Dauda
  • Brett Wilkin
  • Regan Grimes

Third Callout

  • Brandon Curry
  • Steve Kuclo
  • William Bonac
  • Justin Rodriguez

Fourth Callout

  • Samson Dauda
  • Brett Wilkin

Final Callout

  • Justin Rodriguez
  • William Bonac
  • Brandon Curry
  • Steve Kuclo

The first callout included Brett Wilkin, Steve Kuclo, Brandon Curry, Justin Rodriguez, William Bonac, and Samson Dauda.

Open Bodybuilding 1st Callout
Open Bodybuilding 1st Callout

Although the judges continuously shuffled around the contestants, Curry and Bonac were in the center for most of their pre-judging callouts which makes us believe that both of the athletes could take the podium on Mar. 5, 2022. 

Justin Rodriguez stood out in the pre-judging round. His back double bicep pose out shadowed his competition and could make him a frontrunner for the 2022 AC trophy.

Notably, fans were expecting Regan Grimes to be in the first callout since he was coming to the 2022 AC with a pro show win and looked great in his Instagram progress update photos ahead of the AC

Kuclo, Bonac, Curry, and Justin Rodriguez were in the final callout which could mean that the judges are considering them for the top four positions.

Open Bodybuilding 3rd Callout
Open Bodybuilding 3rd Callout

Notably, Samson Dauda was missing in the final callout. However, he should not be ruled out. His conditioning and shape could upset Kuclo and Rodriguez for a podium finish. 

William Bonac appeared in great shape in the pre-judging round. He seems to have regained his rhythm and could disappoint Curry for the title win.

Brett “The Butcher” Wilkin has put on considerable size working with his coach Matt Jansen. Wilkin still needs to earn a qualification to compete at bodybuilding’s biggest stage in Dec. 2022 and will be pushing himself hard for the finals on Mar. 5, 2022. 

Brett Wilkins was one of the most talked-about bodybuilders going into the 2022 Arnold Classic. Although Wilkin was in the first callout, he was missing in the top four action. Judges called him out with Dauda later in the pre-judging round — probably for the fifth-place contention.

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It should be noted that it was just the pre-judging round and many things could change at the finals on Mar. 5, 2022. 

2022 Arnold Classic Final Results

The 2022 AC Men’s Open division finals are scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 5, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m at the Battelle Grand Ballroom, Columbus Convention Center. You could also tune into the Arnold Classic finals live on pay-per-view via Fanmio. 

FitnessVolt is bringing you the latest updates from the 2022 Arnold Classic weekend. Stay up-to-date by tuning into FitnessVolt.com/Arnold-classic.


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Vidur is an ACE-certified personal trainer, writer, and editor at FitnessVolt.com. He has been lifting since 2007 and loves sharing his hard-earned knowledge and passion for strength sports with anyone who lends him an ear. An expert at giving unsolicited advice, his writings benefit the readers and infuriate the bros. Vidur's work has appeared in leading publications such as BarBend and Generation Iron.

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