The second most prestigious bodybuilding competition, Arnold Classic 2023, is set to begin in Columbus City, Ohio, from March 3 to March 5.This year's AC saw a prize pool hike, which also attracted a series of bodybuilders entering the competition. The men's open category winner would receive $300,000. It is a 50 percent increase over Brandon Curry's $200,000 prize from 2022.Who is competing in Arnold Classic 2023?The Men's Open category looks star-shredded after Nick walker, Big Ramy, and Andrew Jacked jumbled into the competition following a prize pool hike.Here is the full list of competitors for the Arnold Classic 2023:Men's Open categoryWilliam BonacShaun ClaridaSamson DaudaKamal ElgargniMamdouh "Big Ramy" ElssbiayChinedu Andrew ObiekeaPatrick MooreJustin RodriguezNick WalkerAkim Williams View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWho is the favorite to win Arnold Classic 2023?According to various experts and veterans, a number of competitors seem to be victorious. On an episode of The Menace Podcast, Dennis James, Chris Cormier, Johnnie Jackson, and Milos Sarcev discussed who could take home the biggest prize money of the Arnold Classic 2023.Most experts have backed Nick Walker and Big Ramy to win the competition easily. However, according to other experts, Samson Dauda and Andrew Jacked can turn things around if they come out better on the final day. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostPrize pool of Arnold Classic 2023Over the last few years, the Arnold Classic has seen a major surge in the prize pool. Even this year, the prize money increased by about 50 percent to last year's competition.The Arnold Classic 2023 will have seven different categories for different types of bodybuilders. The biggest prize money will go to the Men's Open category winner. Here is the full list of prize money to be offered after the event:Men's Open Category - $300,000Classic Physique - $60,000Fitness International - $25,000Men’s Physique - $10,000Bikini International - $10,000Wellness International - $7,000Men’s Pro Wheelchair - $4,000 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostPrevious year's winners of the Arnold ClassicThe first Arnold Classic competition took place in 1989 when IFBB pro Rich Gaspari won the competition. Dexter Jackson is the most successful AC winner with five wins.Here is a list of all the winners of the Arnold Classic who took home the biggest prize money:1989 - Rich Gaspari1990 - Mike Ashley1991 - Shawn Ray1992 - Vince Taylor1993 - Flex Wheeler1994 - Kevin Levrone1995 - Mike Francois1996 - Kevin Levrone1997 - Flex Wheeler1998 - Flex Wheeler1999 - Nasser El Sonbaty2000 - Flex Wheeler2001 - Ronnie Coleman2002 - Jay Cutler2003 - Jay Cutler2004 - Jay Cutler2005 - Dexter Jackson2006 - Dexter Jackson2007 - Victor Martinez2008 - Dexter Jackson2009 - Kai Greene2010 - Kai Greene2011 - Branch Warren.2012 - Branch Warren2013 - Dexter Jackson2014 - Dennis Wolf2015 - Dexter Jackson2016 - Kai Greene2017 - Cedric McMillan2018 - William Bonac2019 - Brandon Curry2020 - William Bonac2021 - Nicholas Walker2022 - Brandon Curry