the drug testing at the Arnold Classic, which was when he first lost the title in 1990. Although, he went on to win the title again in 1991. Ray retired from competitive bodybuilding in 2001 and is now working with FasciaBlaster, Mr. Tortilla, Old School Bodybuilding Clothing and Canadian junk supplement company, Mutant Nutrition. He placed in the top five at the Mr. Olympia competition for twelve consecutive years from 1990 to 2001, two of those being first runner-up finishes. He promoted the Shawn Ray Colorado Pro/Am Classic Contest-Expo, held in Denver, Colorado in 2006 and 2007. Ray also produced a DVD titled 'Fitness after 40' in which he tries to get back into shape. He is now a Feature Writer for Digital Muscle Media and the Host of Mr. Olympia PPV. He is also made a video documentary called Evolution of Bodybuilding – The Movie" Ray is also the Master of Ceremonies for the Amateur Arnold Classic and a Consultant for Mr. Olympia LLC. Ray is a prominent spokesman, master of ceremonies and expert commentator for IFBB Pro League & NPC shows, most notably the Mr. Olympia. He is currently the Editor in Chief of DigitalMuscle.com, he continues to promote Hawaii's largest contest, NPC Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic in Honolulu which he added a Pro Classic Physique Division in 2021z Ray received the Ben Weider "Lifetime Achievement Award" in the summer of 2020 for his contributions to the sport and as an athlete on behalf of the Ben Weider family, promoter, Tim Gardner, Dan Solomon and Ron Wilkins. Personal life Ray married in 2003 and his daughter, Asia Monet was born on August 10, 2005. In 2008, Ray and his wife, Kristie, welcomed their second daughter, Bella Blu. In 2016 Ray reunited with his eldest daughter, Kerri, whom was conceived in high school. In retirement, Ray has stayed involved with bodybuilding through "muscle camps," seminars, grand openings, and as a master of ceremonies for contests. Ray has Promoted the New York Pro contest in New York City. He is a Global Ambassador for supplement giant, Mutant & Editor in Chief of Digital Muscle Media. Mr. Olympia contest history Ray competed in three different decades before retiring at age 36 in 2001. Although one of the most frequent competitors in the Mr. Olympia show, the winner's title eluded him for his entire career. Nevertheless, Ray was a Top 5 Mr.