What sparked the “Larry Wheels Files”? Inside the Greg Doucette and Jon Bravo controversy

The fitness world was shaken on February 17, 2026, when Canadian YouTuber Greg Doucette released a video titled “Larry Wheels Just Ended His Career.” In that video, Greg made serious claims against American powerlifter Larry Wheels. He accused Larry of sending private messages that showed unusual relationship behavior and of failing to repay a friend $50,000.

Greg did not show everything. Instead, he asked fellow fitness YouTuber Jon Bravo to release what he called the “Larry Wheels Files.” One day later, on February 18, 2026, Jon posted a nearly 30-minute video expanding on those claims. Since then, the term “Larry Wheels Files” has spread across YouTube and social media. Larry has denied key allegations. But the situation continues to draw attention across the fitness community.

Greg Doucette and Jon Bravo release “Larry Wheels Files” as Larry Wheels responds

In his February 17 video, Greg Doucette shared screenshots of messages he said came from Larry Wheels. In one message shown on screen, Larry allegedly wrote:

“You think your OF members know I am that? One day, I want you to text me about this kind of stuff and talk to me like that. Thanks in advance.”

Greg avoided going into graphic detail. Instead, he told viewers:

“Jon, release the Larry Files. And so, if you want to know in full details exactly what’s going on, remember, I’m not even going to say what he’s done. It’s far too gross for this channel.”

The next day, Jon Bravo uploaded what he titled the “Larry Wheels Files.” In that video, Jon claimed Larry borrowed $50,000 from a friend named Daniel and never repaid it. At the 1:33 mark, Jon said:

“He robbed his good friend Daniel of $50,000 for a down payment on his house and never paid him a cent back.”

Jon also shared clips from a woman described as Larry’s former partner. In the clip, she said:

“He’s cheated on me for five years since day one.”

Later in the video, Jon read more messages. At the 11:35 mark, Larry allegedly wrote:

“It’s how I’m wired. It doesn’t excite me to sleep with another woman. It excites me more if you sleep with another man.”

Larry Wheels later addressed the situation and denied being in any open relationship. At the 22:45 mark of Jon’s video, Larry is quoted saying:

“Despite what was said with those clip-farming clips, I am not that… there is no such thing going on here.”

Jon Bravo also claimed that Larry’s early use of performance-enhancing drugs may have affected his behavior, saying:

“I believe this is a perfect example of what happens when you are a 16-year-old kid. You go on a copious amount of performance-enhancing drugs.”

As of now, Larry Wheels has denied key claims. No legal findings have been announced. The discussion remains online between the creators involved.