re: Why are Mr. Olympia Body Builders so respected?

There are tested and untested federations. It is not cheating in untested. Same with powerlifting and strongman.

Everyone complaining about it are bitching over nothing. It's not cheating if everyone is doing it and the rules are spelled out.

And people respect the work that goes into it, the dedication it takes.

Imo they all look like shite lol, but who am I to judge when I could never come close to anything resembling a top level competitive bodybuilder, strongman or powerlifter.