Things Heat Up After The 2025 World’s Strongest Man Qualifiers + Arnold Classic Changes The Prize Money Game

We are right in the middle of the 2025 World’s Strongest Man - with the qualifier rounds complete, only ten competitors move forward this weekend for the finals. Meanwhile, the bodybuilding world finds itself in a prize money battle that will benefit athletes greatly. Here’s what to expect in today’s GI Report:

• A recap of the 2025 World’s Strongest Man Day 1 & 2 qualifiers.

• What to expect at this weekend’s New York Pro bodybuilding competition - and Nick Walker’s second chance at qualifying.

• Arnold Schwarzenegger raises the Arnold Classic prize money purse to $1.5 million.
  

• An exclusive clip from our latest Generation Iron produced documentary - Fitrepreneur.

2025 World’s Strongest Man: Qualifier Day Two Results & Recap

Day 2 of the 2025 World’s Strongest Man was the last chance for competitors to earn their keep and be one of the ten athletes who fight for the title of World’s Strongest Man during this weekend’s finals.

Check out our full recap on the events - including overall leaderboards, event results, and athlete highlights.

2025 World’s Strongest Man: Qualifier Day One Results & Recap

Get caught up on the 2025 World’s Strongest Man day 1 qualifiers breaking down who’s in, who’s out, and who unfortunately got injured - separatin the best from the very best as we barrel towards this weekend’’s finals.

Check out our complete recap including event results, leaderboards, and athlete highlights:

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2025 New York Pro Bodybuilding Preview

Today in just a few short hours, the 2025 New York Pro will take place at the Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, NJ on Saturday. A total of nine divisions will take the stage for one of the biggest events of the year. The Men’s Open show will be the headliner once again and it will feature a two-time champion looking to make history.

Get yourself acquainted with athlete highlights, what to expect, and who may rise up as champion in our official event preview below:

Arnold Classic Increasing Prize Purse to $1.5 Million in 2026, Men’s Open to $750k

Arnold Schwarzenegger has been raising the bar during his event for years now. He is as determined as ever to bring the Arnold Classic to new heights and took major steps once again.

During a recent announcement on Instagram, Schwarzenegger shared that the 2026 Arnold Classic will feature a $1.5 million prize purse. This includes $750,000 to the Men’s Open champion.

How Bodybuilding & Fitness Will Be Turned Upside Down By AI (And How To Adapt)

Generation Iron has dropped an exclusive clip from the upcoming documentary Fitrepreneur, spotlighting Phil Graham—dubbed the “Tony Robbins of Fitness.” This sneak peek offers a raw look into Graham’s latest challenge – taking on artificial intelligence before it destroys the world of bodybuilding and fitness coaching. You can watch the exclusive clip above!