When a former legend speaks, the industry listens. And when that legend is Jay Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia whose run shaped an entire era of bodybuilding, his words carry weight far beyond simple predictions. Cutler has seen champions rise and fall, has stood against the greatest, and understands better than most what true potential looks like.

So when he points to a current athlete and says that is the man to watch, the bodybuilding world pays attention. And the name he singled out is one already stirring talk across the 2025 season: Andrew Jacked.

If a legend sees a future champion, is the next Mr. Olympia already in front of us?

Cutler’s Prediction

Just four days ago, on Beyond the Stage TV, Jay Cutler made one of his strongest public predictions yet. Speaking confidently, he said:

“Andrew Jack is Mr. Olympia all the way… he has all the tools.”

“If I was a betting man, I would probably favor Andrew to come in and win the Arnold and Olympia in 2026.”

Cutler’s tone didn't seem like speculation at all. Rather, it looked like more of a conviction. And his reasoning becomes clear when you look at Andrew’s rapid climb. After winning an IFBB Elite Pro show, Andrew switched to the IFBB Pro League and stormed into the 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur, winning and earning his Pro card instantly

Within months, Andrew won the 2022 Texas Pro, stepping straight onto the Olympia stage that same year. He arrived at 290 lbs, nearly 30 pounds heavier than his Arnold debut, and finished 8th, ahead of notable veterans. In 2023, he returned to Texas and won again, proving his momentum wasn’t luck but a foundation.

His trajectory has been upward ever since.

The Road to 2026

With Cutler’s endorsement now echoing through the community, the pressure and excitement surrounding Andrew Jacked have only intensified. If he delivers on what Cutler sees in him, the 2026 season may redefine the landscape of modern bodybuilding.

Who do you think is going to take the trophy of Mr Olympia 2026? Tell us in the comment section.

Written by

Amanjeet Singh

Edited by

Joyita Das