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Silvio Samuel Bodybuilder Then And Now

By Cornell Scott / March 11, 2024

Silvio Samuel Then

Silvio Samuel was born on August 3, 1975, in Nigeria, Netherlands Antilles. He began lifting weights at the age of 16 and quickly developed a passion for bodybuilding. In 1980, he won his first bodybuilding competition, the Mr. Curaçao title. After winning the Mr. Universe title in 1982, Samuel turned pro and began competing in the IFBB professional league.

Samuel quickly rose through the ranks of the IFBB, winning the Mr. International title in 1984 and the Mr. Olympia title in 1988. He was known for his massive physique, which included a 58-inch chest, 32-inch waist, and 28-inch thighs. Samuel also possessed incredible strength, which he demonstrated by winning the World’s Strongest Man competition in 1988.

In addition to his bodybuilding career, Samuel also had a successful career as a professional wrestler. He wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1990 to 1992, where he was known as “The Warlord.” Samuel retired from wrestling in 1992 to focus on his bodybuilding career.

Competitive History

* Mr. Curaçao (1980)
* Mr. Universe (1982)
* Mr. International (1984)
* Mr. Olympia (1988)
* World’s Strongest Man (1988)

Life History

* Born on August 18, 1956, in Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles
* Began lifting weights at the age of 16
* Won his first bodybuilding competition in 1980, the Mr. Curaçao title
* Turned pro in 1982 and began competing in the IFBB professional league
* Won the Mr. Olympia title in 1988
* Retired from competitive bodybuilding in 1992
* Wrestled for the WWF from 1990 to 1992 as “The Warlord”
* Retired from wrestling in 1992 to focus on his bodybuilding career

Silvio Samuel Now

Samuel retired from competitive bodybuilding in 1992 and has since focused on his business ventures. He owns a chain of fitness centers in the United States and is also involved in the real estate industry. Samuel is also a motivational speaker and has authored several books on bodybuilding and fitness.

Samuel is considered one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. His massive physique and incredible strength made him a dominant force in the sport during the 1980s and 1990s. Samuel is also credited with helping to popularize bodybuilding and fitness around the world.