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Title: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 09:20:53 AM
RIP BIG MIKE, SAD DAY IN BODYBUILDING, MIKE WAS ONE OF THE GUYS I FOLLOWED IN THE 90,S CAUSE OF HIS HUGE ARMS N GREAT CALVES
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Frank Clairmonte on August 17, 2014, 09:21:46 AM
bad joke?
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Post by: Slik on August 17, 2014, 09:22:18 AM
Dammit
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Post by: _aj_ on August 17, 2014, 09:24:41 AM
FFS, not again.
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: mesmorph78 on August 17, 2014, 09:24:47 AM
Sad times we all have to go but drugs definitely played a part here
He said after he got sick. " I wish I had kept driving my removal truck and never took drugs or got into bodybuilding"
He seemed like a cool guy.
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 09:25:41 AM
NAH I JUST FOUND OUT FROM MY BOY WHOS A TOP BODYBUILDER,HE SAID ITS TRUE UNFORTUNATELY
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Lustral on August 17, 2014, 09:26:26 AM
PIP. Anyone have him in dead pool?
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Post by: _aj_ on August 17, 2014, 09:26:50 AM
He said after he got sick. " I wish I had kept driving my removal truck and never took drugs or got into bodybuilding"

This seems to be a common lament.
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DanielPaul on August 17, 2014, 09:28:06 AM
Just seen this break on CNN sad times first robin now mike all in one week
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Post by: mesmorph78 on August 17, 2014, 09:28:47 AM
This seems to be a common lament.

Yes unfortunately
All these guys non pro or non competitive bodybuilders taking steroids so they look jacked in a Tshirt , are not thinking ahead. But we all have to make our own choices.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Ronnie Rep on August 17, 2014, 09:30:15 AM
Fuck, RIP.
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 09:34:33 AM
Yes unfortunately
All these guys non pro or non competitive bodybuilders taking steroids so they look jacked in a Tshirt , are not thinking ahead. But we all have to make our own choices.

i hear u but its hard not to keep taking huge amount of drugs when u r a pro trying to make money off the sport, its hard to tell a guy whos 20 that he may have health problems when hes 50,they aint thinking that far ahead,then bam,your 50 n u say oh shit when the doc says u have organ trouble
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: hench on August 17, 2014, 09:36:22 AM
Been checking the mike thread for news almost daily, i expected this unfortunately.
One of my favourite bodybuilders from the 90's, mad physique and loads of charisma on stage  :(
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Neptune100 on August 17, 2014, 09:38:03 AM
Yes unfortunately
All these guys non pro or non competitive bodybuilders taking steroids so they look jacked in a Tshirt , are not thinking ahead. But we all have to make our own choices.

I know Mike went into detail on his issues years ago on the BB.com radio show with Dan Solomon and Chic.  He stated alot of his issues were heart disease related due to eating something insane like 5 pounds of red meat a day.  The saddest part is Mike didn't know any better, and by the time he did, the damage was irreversible.  

P.I.P.-A true fan favorite.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 09:42:16 AM
Oh really? Any references? ::)

Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on August 17, 2014, 09:45:13 AM
PIP
RIP
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Lustral on August 17, 2014, 09:46:16 AM
Oh really? Any references? ::)



I fixed it.

Mike Matarazzo
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Richard Matarazzo (born November 8, 1966, died for us bitches 17th August 2014) is a former American IFBB professional bodybuilder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Matarazzo
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: trapz101 on August 17, 2014, 09:47:19 AM
Waiting for obama to announce it on tv
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: HonestBob on August 17, 2014, 09:47:57 AM
I fixed it.

Mike Matarazzo
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Richard Matarazzo (born November 8, 1966, died for us bitches 17th August 2014) is a former American IFBB professional bodybuilder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Matarazzo

That is awful (guilty laughter).
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Obvious Gimmick on August 17, 2014, 09:49:03 AM
I fixed it.

Mike Matarazzo
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Richard Matarazzo (born November 8, 1966, died for us bitches 17th August 2014) is a former American IFBB professional bodybuilder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Matarazzo

Legit lol

He would have wanted it this way
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 09:49:33 AM
I fixed it.

Mike Matarazzo
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Richard Matarazzo (born November 8, 1966, died for us bitches 17th August 2014) is a former American IFBB professional bodybuilder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Matarazzo

That's not cool :-\
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Lustral on August 17, 2014, 09:50:01 AM
I can't printscreen on this pos laptop if someone could do it.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: simon on August 17, 2014, 09:54:16 AM
I sat beside Mike backstage when he guest posed at the collegiate/masters nationals many years ago.  We were all competing in the collegiates and he basically told us all if you don't turn pro by your 3rd or 4th show find a new hobby cause it ain't worth it and you don't have what it takes.  I can remember him almost having a purple/reddish color to his skin.  rest in peace Mike.


That's 2 this summer from that era.....Comerford in May and now Mike.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 09:54:51 AM
TO BAD THE MODS CANT PUT THIS UP TOP AS A STICKY
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: thebrink on August 17, 2014, 09:55:59 AM
Yes unfortunately
All these guys non pro or non competitive bodybuilders taking steroids so they look jacked in a Tshirt , are not thinking ahead. But we all have to make our own choices.

Its inaccurate to say that dude , massive steroid abuse is what kills you. I don't think running small doses over time does you in like this.

RIP Mike
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Schmoff on August 17, 2014, 09:56:10 AM
it's true

RIP

from mel chancey

Quote
Friends with a heavy heart I had to say goodbye to a Dear friend Mike matarazzo, for those of you who know me knew my deep love for this man, My brother, A proud husband and father a man who cherished his family from his mother down, A man's man, My heart is crushed and I have no more words that I could possibly say to my 25 year friend except I love you Michael and am so blessed to have had you in my life, Until we meet again my brother I will cherish you in my heart as alwayz!! Friends thanks for all your love and prayers It meant so much not only to me but to mikes family! GOD Bless everyone!
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 09:56:39 AM
I can't printscreen on this pos laptop if someone could do it.

Too late, I fixed it and will report you in case you do it again.
A joke is OK, but this one is over the line.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: illuminati on August 17, 2014, 09:57:11 AM
????? is this true, has he died.. :(

Nothing on his facebook page or wiki

Any confirmation.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: illuminati on August 17, 2014, 09:59:54 AM
ok thanks schmoff. i hadnt seen yor post.

sad day... a young man still & now gone.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:00:05 AM
????? is this true, has he died.. :(

Nothing on his facebook page or wiki

Any confirmation.
i seen it on facebook thats how i found out,it was on a few pro bodybuilders pages n they where saying RIP MIKE, they would know better than me n then mikes good freind came on and posted its true
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 10:05:47 AM
i seen it on facebook thats how i found out,it was on a few pro bodybuilders pages n they where saying RIP MIKE, they would know better than me n then mikes good freind came on and posted its true

On Facebook? Well not on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ifbbProMikeMatarazzo
People write anything on FB, says nothing.
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: _bruce_ on August 17, 2014, 10:10:57 AM
Just seen this break on CNN sad times first robin now mike all in one week

 ;D ;D ;D

All kidding aside.
R.I.P.
I was hoping that he somehow would evade the consequences on his health and withstand some genetic predispositions but death has won.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on August 17, 2014, 10:13:10 AM
Too late, I fixed it and will report you in case you do it again.
A joke is OK, but this one is over the line.

Lol "report" him?  Don't be such a bitchmade faggot and learn to take a joke
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: musclecenter on August 17, 2014, 10:13:30 AM
http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/showthread.php/146191-MIKE-MATARAZZO-RIP (http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/showthread.php/146191-MIKE-MATARAZZO-RIP)
RIP
Sad news
Pray for his family.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 10:15:35 AM
Lol "report" him?  Don't be such a bitchmade faggot and learn to take a joke

I have a thick skin, but there are limits and someone's (possible) passing is one of them.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Coach is Back! on August 17, 2014, 10:16:04 AM
Maybe Ron can confirm or deny?
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 10:16:43 AM
Maybe Ron can confirm or deny?

His best friend already did, no?
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:18:24 AM
On Facebook? Well not on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ifbbProMikeMatarazzo
People write anything on FB, says nothing.

the guys on facebook who where talking about knew mike personally, they where retired pros from the 90,s who where freinds of his. them guys always find out everything ahead of the rest of us,it seems that way anyway
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: 240 is Back on August 17, 2014, 10:18:55 AM
very sad.  rest in peace.
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Post by: Wiggs on August 17, 2014, 10:19:08 AM
RIP
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: affeman on August 17, 2014, 10:20:49 AM
00:15  :-\

Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 10:22:09 AM
Maybe Ron can confirm or deny?

I've PMd him since he has the best connections. I'm still waiting for an official or trustworthy statement, not just rumors.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: BB on August 17, 2014, 10:22:55 AM
If Chancey wrote it, then it's true. He was Mike's guy, and getting updates directly from his wife.

RIP  :-\.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 10:23:02 AM
the guys on facebook who where talking about knew mike personally, they where retired pros from the 90,s who where freinds of his. them guys always find out everything ahead of the rest of us,it seems that way anyway

Then enlighten us with a link, thank you.
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: mesmorph78 on August 17, 2014, 10:23:59 AM
Its inaccurate to say that dude , massive steroid abuse is what kills you. I don't think running small doses over time does you in like this.

RIP Mike
Why take any at all?
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:24:29 AM
Then enlighten us with a link, thank you.

jerry scalesse pro bodybuilder, bodybuilder mike quinns also talking about it,they spoke to mikes best freind
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: thebrink on August 17, 2014, 10:26:41 AM
Why take any at all?

To satisfy my league of acolytes and to get the attention of fat women.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 10:26:45 AM
jerry scalese pro bodybuilder

You come with a claim and now I have to Google it myself?  ::)
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gmflex on August 17, 2014, 10:27:58 AM
 :o
 :-\
RIP
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:28:18 AM
dennis newman n phil hernon also commented on it
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Primary Captain on August 17, 2014, 10:29:05 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uJN9MVeaWjs/TOldvFHtfXI/AAAAAAAABWo/3EQaNlUid3w/s1600/bd%2B%25287%2529.JPG)
Table for one ;D
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Army of One on August 17, 2014, 10:29:14 AM
Please guys, lets wait for Mike to come in and confirm this rumour himself
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:29:27 AM
You come with a claim and now I have to Google it myself?  ::)

its on his facebook page,check it out
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:31:18 AM
i wouldnt dare say something like this if i wasnt 100% sure that it was true,im 100% sure its true
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Post by: falco on August 17, 2014, 10:31:32 AM
RIP.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 10:31:55 AM
its on his facebook page,check it out

"It's there and there..." For fuck sake, is post a link that hard?!
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:32:19 AM
ron will confirm in very shortly
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Benito Mutumbo on August 17, 2014, 10:32:27 AM
Did he donate his calf implants to the BB Smithsonian?
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:33:23 AM
"It's there and there..." For fuck sake, is post a link that hard?!

yes cause im not exactly sure how to,if i knew i would
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:34:15 AM
im gonna try to copy the post by mikes freind n post it here
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 10:34:36 AM
Lacey Matarazzo: This is perfect Mel, you were a great friend to Mike!

She sounds related, shouldn't that confirm?
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Obvious Gimmick on August 17, 2014, 10:36:22 AM
Sounds legit.
PIP
 :'(
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Your Average GymRat on August 17, 2014, 10:36:35 AM
Peter McGough just confirmed it. Lights out for Mike.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 10:38:04 AM
im gonna try to copy the post by mikes freind n post it here

That would be appreciated, simply 'CTRL c' (copy) and 'CTRL p' (paste).
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: BB on August 17, 2014, 10:38:10 AM
Lacey Matarazzo: This is perfect Mel, you were a great friend to Mike!

She sounds related, shouldn't that confirm?

That's his wife.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Schnauzer on August 17, 2014, 10:38:24 AM
Aaron Singerman's Facebook:

Quote
Mike Matarazzo passed away last night. Mike was the first pro I met at his seminar at Mr. Louisiana in 1996. I was amazed at how nice and down to earth he was. Total gentleman. He's the standard which I judge Bodybuilders as good or poor ambassadors for the sport... He was that good. As a 17 year old he made me feel special and spend 20 minutes with me and my friends. After speaking to Mike I was hooking and that visit solidified in my mind that I wanted to be part of the bodybuilding industry. Thank you, Mike! RIP!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10603440_10154531127080089_1941755039736795415_n.jpg?oh=0e73c3407c7445efeea3e344656b0ff3&oe=5472EA37&__gda__=1415827538_d4bc7e7b7084aad022080b97d46212ec)
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 10:39:58 AM
That's his wife.

You'd assume she'd know, right?

Wait, Ron better confirm first.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Obvious Gimmick on August 17, 2014, 10:43:11 AM
Christ, it'd like principal Rooney on Farris Buellers Day Off.

Wheel in the body    :-\
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: kyomu on August 17, 2014, 10:44:24 AM
 :'(
One of my héroes he was...
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Your Average GymRat on August 17, 2014, 10:44:39 AM
You'd assume she'd know, right?

Wait, Ron better confirm first.
Wake up: the fucking guy is dead.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 10:45:36 AM
Aaron Singerman's Facebook:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10603440_10154531127080089_1941755039736795415_n.jpg?oh=0e73c3407c7445efeea3e344656b0ff3&oe=5472EA37&__gda__=1415827538_d4bc7e7b7084aad022080b97d46212ec)

Finally, this reference makes sense, thank you.

My condolences to Mike's family and friends, RIP & RIP warrior!

https://www.facebook.com/aaron.singerman
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Alucard on August 17, 2014, 10:46:39 AM
Sad news, one of the greats of the 90s, great guy...
Condolences to the family...
RIP Mike Matarazzo
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: TrueGrit on August 17, 2014, 10:46:49 AM
Aaron Singerman's Facebook:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10603440_10154531127080089_1941755039736795415_n.jpg?oh=0e73c3407c7445efeea3e344656b0ff3&oe=5472EA37&__gda__=1415827538_d4bc7e7b7084aad022080b97d46212ec)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=546246.0;attach=575227)

"After speaking to Mike I was hooking".

Wow...guess the lure of g4p is just too strong to resist!
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 10:47:02 AM
Wake up: the fucking guy is dead.

Pfft. Like his wife knows more than Ron. What a sheep.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:47:09 AM
its almost like people r in denial about it, i wish it was just a rumor but it isnt,its true unfortunately
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: ChopperRider on August 17, 2014, 10:47:27 AM
RIP Big Mike.

So unnecessary....
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Princess L on August 17, 2014, 10:47:33 AM
Maybe Ron can confirm or deny?
ron will confirm in very shortly
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 10:49:27 AM
Cool, he's still alive until then.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 10:49:47 AM
its almost like people r in denial about it, i wish it was just a rumor but it isnt,its true unfortunately

Def not in denial, but there are tons of wild speculations about passings every single day.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:50:43 AM
Cool, he's still alive until then.

no hes dead even if ron says hes not,no disrespect to ron tho
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Your Average GymRat on August 17, 2014, 10:52:41 AM
Honestly,  the MD Forums are light years ahead of this place.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Schnauzer on August 17, 2014, 10:53:09 AM
Shawn Ray's Facebook:

Quote
RIP - Mike Matarazzo
Sad to say goodbye so soon!
Muscular Development Magazine Sr. Editor, Peter McGough Reports- Mike passed away waiting on a Heart Transplant.
One of the true hardcore Bodybuilders who never forgot where he came from or who he was.
He would always start out by saying, "My Father this or my Father that" which spoke volumes to how much he thought of his father and now he's reunited with.
While I feel sad for the family I feel grateful to have known Mike and the kind of person he was. This selfishly sucks but man he he made a life out of this sport, saw the world, inspired many and became known all over the world based on his blue collar no BS Training.
Iron Mike may you rest in peace and give your father a big hug for me, it's the one thing I long for and look forward to with my dad.
You will always be Remembered by those who knew you because we simply can never forget you.
SRay & Family  

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/s640x640/10570426_775853239103127_3089331002456001598_n.jpg)

https://www.facebook.com/MrOlympiaShawnRay?ref=stream   (https://www.facebook.com/MrOlympiaShawnRay?ref=stream)
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 10:53:41 AM
no hes dead even if ron says hes not,no disrespect to ron tho

I don't understand.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:53:52 AM
Shawn Ray's Facebook:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/s640x640/10570426_775853239103127_3089331002456001598_n.jpg)

https://www.facebook.com/MrOlympiaShawnRay?ref=stream   (https://www.facebook.com/MrOlympiaShawnRay?ref=stream)

that about sums it up id say,shawn ray wouldnt b saying it if it wasnt true
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Obvious Gimmick on August 17, 2014, 10:54:16 AM
Shawn Ray's Facebook:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/s640x640/10570426_775853239103127_3089331002456001598_n.jpg)

https://www.facebook.com/MrOlympiaShawnRay?ref=stream   (https://www.facebook.com/MrOlympiaShawnRay?ref=stream)

Did Shawn talk to Ron?
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: crownshep on August 17, 2014, 10:55:28 AM
From Peter McGough


Mike Matarazzo who died last night (August 16) was one of the most popular and likeable bodybuilders the sport has known. But his biggest fan was his father who came to see him compete at many shows. I can’t think of a more visible father-son relationship in bodybuilding.
 MIKE MATARAZZO SR., died on Sunday, August 17, 2003 in Winchester, Massachusetts, at age 71 after a long illness. The elder Matarazzo, who was a Korean War veteran, but due to his illness had not been able to attend any of Mike’s contests since 1997, due to illness. I spoke with Mike Jr. via phone three days after his father's death, and what he told me, tells you a lot about his dad but also exemplifies what type of man Mike Jr. was.
 "You'll never believe where I am at this moment. I'm in my father's den sitting at his desk, which has a stack of FLEX magazines on it. He used to flip through them all the time. He loved the sport. When I turned pro [by winning the 1991 NPC USA overall title], my career and bodybuilding became his main interest. He loved coming to the contests and talking to all the guys. He used to get a big kick by showing fans his calves [they were huge], and they'd take pictures of them. I'd just like to thank those fans, my fellow bodybuilders and all the people at shows for making him feel special every time he went to a contest. Thanks for including my father as part of a sport that I consider the best in the world.
 "He was a father, big brother and best friend all rolled into one to me. When I first started lifting weights, a lot of people told me I was wasting my time, but my dad was incredibly supportive. He paid for my first year's membership at Galaxy Gym. He'd be constantly encouraging me, asking what my next contest was, how many photo shoots I had lined up, when my next article was coming out. He was my biggest fan and supporter. So all that is gone now, because we shared everything.
 "My father had been ill for about 11 years and got progressively worse. He passed away in his sleep. My mother said that all the stress and pain that had been in his face for years was gone. He just looked relaxed--at peace. So I know he's now in a better place."
 And now the son joins the father.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: gracie bjj on August 17, 2014, 10:55:47 AM
Did Shawn talk to Ron?

yes ron just called shawn
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: SF1900 on August 17, 2014, 11:00:42 AM
In before Flex Magazine says, "It was all due to genetics. Had nothing to do with drugs."
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: TheShape. on August 17, 2014, 11:10:02 AM
I wonder who's next now. Seems like it's just every couple months.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Fortress on August 17, 2014, 11:10:14 AM
Brutal.  :(

I guess many of us expected this to be the outcome of his health troubles.

Guy was a fixture on BB stages for some highly competitive years ... crazy double-biceps with the stuck-out tongue ...

Like I say, brutal.  
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: thebrink on August 17, 2014, 11:12:01 AM
That's his wife.

Still not convinced.

Gonna have to do better.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 11:12:22 AM
I wonder who's next now. Seems like it's just every couple months.

My money's on Ruhl.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: 240 is Back on August 17, 2014, 11:17:34 AM
i always appreciated the fact mike admitted it was the lifestyle, including the supplements and the beef consumption, that hurt his heart.   he didn't hide it like so many others do.

mike's cover of nov 93 FLEX mag, one of the best ever.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Disgusted on August 17, 2014, 11:22:32 AM
RIP to Mike.  :'(

On a side note how does beef hurt ones heart?
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: BDsauce on August 17, 2014, 11:27:25 AM
R.I.P

He's flexing his calves in heaven now
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Rami on August 17, 2014, 11:29:03 AM
RIP to Mike.  :'(

On a side note how does beef hurt ones heart?

Yes it's interesting because compared to fish and chicken it has less cholesterol, maybe it was the sheer amounts of it, the heme iron, I don't know.  

Obviously it's best to minimize or exclude but I didn't know it fucked up a young mans heart beyond recovery. Seem fishy to me. Probably had more to do with drugs?
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Benito Mutumbo on August 17, 2014, 11:29:38 AM
Quote
From Peter McGough

But due to his illness had not been able to attend any of Mike’s contests since 1997, due to illness.


McGough is a lousy writer.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Schnauzer on August 17, 2014, 11:31:23 AM
R.I.P

He's flexing his calves in heaven now

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Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: TrueGrit on August 17, 2014, 11:34:31 AM
I'm shocked that nobody else has picked up on the fact that he got Singerman into prostitution.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Schnauzer on August 17, 2014, 11:35:21 AM
I'm shocked that nobody else has picked up on the fact that he got Singerman into prostitution.

Singerman would have found his way there eventually
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: _aj_ on August 17, 2014, 11:35:43 AM
I'm shocked that nobody else has picked up on the fact that he got Singerman into prostitution.

 :D
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 11:36:35 AM
I'm shocked that nobody else has picked up on the fact that he got Singerman into prostitution.

Ha. Just caught that.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Mr Anabolic on August 17, 2014, 11:44:15 AM
I'm shocked that nobody else has picked up on the fact that he got Singerman into prostitution.

It was a typo... he probably meant "hooked"

RIP Mike.  Talked to him at several shows during the early 90's.  Seemed like a very nice guy.  Sad.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 11:46:19 AM
It was a typo... he probably meant "hooked"

RIP Mike.  Talked to him at several shows during the early 90's.  Seemed like a very nice guy.  Sad.

Mr Anabolic Obvious.

 :)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Ron on August 17, 2014, 11:51:58 AM
RIP.

Mike was one of the coolest and nicest bodybuilders. Always took time to talk to you.  At some Muscle Camps Shawn Ray set up, and I was taking pics, Mike was gracious, happy and truly enjoyed talking to fans and people who trained about everything.  


Here is an interview and notes with Mike I did on December 21, 2004.  Once again, great guy.  

http://www.getbig.com/iview/matarazzo041221.htm



Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: TristenEsco on August 17, 2014, 11:52:46 AM
RIP, Much Respect for Mike
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 11:56:33 AM
RIP.

Mike was one of the coolest and nicest bodybuilders. Always took time to talk to you.  At some Muscle Camps Shawn Ray set up, and I was taking pics, Mike was gracious, happy and truly enjoyed talking to fans and people who trained about everything.  


Here is an interview and notes with Mike I did on December 21, 2004.  Once again, great guy.  

http://www.getbig.com/iview/matarazzo041221.htm





Damn.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: SF1900 on August 17, 2014, 12:00:49 PM
The Cult of Bodybuilding is what killed him. Promises bodybuilders fame and fortune if they will get bigger and bigger by shooting up large doses of drugs.

(http://i59.tinypic.com/2moc8sj.jpg)

http://www.musclemissions.org/
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: _aj_ on August 17, 2014, 12:03:22 PM
The Cult of Bodybuilding is what killed him. Promises bodybuilders fame and fortune if they will get bigger and bigger by shooting up large doses of drugs.

(http://i59.tinypic.com/2moc8sj.jpg)

http://www.musclemissions.org/

I am disappoint that getbig isn't listed among their "proof" that bb is a devil cult.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 12:06:35 PM
The Cult of Bodybuilding is what killed him. Promises bodybuilders fame and fortune if they will get bigger and bigger by shooting up large doses of drugs.

(http://i59.tinypic.com/2moc8sj.jpg)

http://www.musclemissions.org/

(http://files.sharenator.com/not_this_shit_again-s480x552-220275.jpg)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: SF1900 on August 17, 2014, 12:08:09 PM
I am disappoint that getbig isn't listed among their "proof" that bb is a devil cult.

GB is a clear indicator that bodybuilding is a devil cult.

Some characteristics of GB that prove this are:

Narcissism
Gluttony
Pride
Lust
Selfishness
Greed
Psychoticism
Self-harm (via drugs)
Low self-esteem due to lack of a spiritual soul
Inhibited personalities
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: the trainer on August 17, 2014, 12:16:06 PM
RIP big mike I will always remember your calves.

(http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/1/2/123e2_ORIG-index.jpg)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Natural Man on August 17, 2014, 12:29:32 PM
there is one thing i dont understand from many of you clowns... you guys know he destroyed his life due to steroid abuse, yet post...pictures of his roided physique. How can you condemn something and yet at the same time worship it?

total nonsense.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: the trainer on August 17, 2014, 12:30:47 PM
there is one thing i dont understand from many of you clowns... you guys know he destroyed his life due to steroid abuse, yet post...pictures of his roided physique. How can you condemn something and yet at the same time worship it?

total nonsense.

Go fuck yourself you are not wanted in this thread.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: ENZO on August 17, 2014, 12:32:25 PM
Go fuck yourself you are not wanted in this thread.

Gotta agree with you for once

PIP Mike
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: MAXX on August 17, 2014, 12:38:58 PM
kind of sad but it's harder to have sympathy when it's one of these kind of self inflicted deaths... "live by the sword die by the sword"
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Don_Dada on August 17, 2014, 12:40:06 PM
there is one thing i dont understand from many of you clowns... you guys know he destroyed his life due to steroid abuse, yet post...pictures of his roided physique. How can you condemn something and yet at the same time worship it?

total nonsense.

you make a good point. Mike said that he wished that he never got involved in bodybuilding.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Benito Mutumbo on August 17, 2014, 12:43:44 PM
Still nothing on Musclephone.

I don't think this is really confirmed.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: SF1900 on August 17, 2014, 12:44:42 PM
kind of sad but it's harder to have sympathy when it's one of these kind of self inflicted deaths... "live by the sword die by the sword"


Yet, children die every day from abuse, neglect, and starvation, and no one blinks an eye. A bodybuilder dies from drug abuse, and the tears flow.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: wes on August 17, 2014, 12:50:48 PM
I met Mike once,he was a cool dude.

RIP  :(
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: g.m on August 17, 2014, 12:53:37 PM
RIP big mike I will always remember your calves.

(http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/1/2/123e2_ORIG-index.jpg)
............




........................ ........................ ........................ .......that was super GAY.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: jude2 on August 17, 2014, 12:56:24 PM
RIP.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: da_vinci on August 17, 2014, 01:03:10 PM
Ok, it seems that GH + slin isn't as innocent as regular steroids (most guys from the "golden era" are still going strong). I expect many more guys from the slin era dieing in comming 10 years or so...
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: BayGBM on August 17, 2014, 01:05:11 PM
I'm shocked that nobody else has picked up on the fact that he got Singerman into prostitution.

In his prime, Mike was easily tier 3 with tier 2 potential.  Just saying.


$5000+ club (tier 1)
Coleman, Cutler, Doz, Nasser, Fux, Bautista, Warren, etc.

$3000- $4000 club (tier 2)
Atwood, D. Ball, K. Green, M. Kjellstrom, Z. Khan, Kovacs, J. Long, V. Martinez, Ruhl, Scholz,

$2000 and under (tier 3)
Arntz, Efferding, D. Riley, Constantinos, R. Burneika, Centopani, S. Milne, S. Farmer, L. Priest

$1000 and under (tier 4)
Ty Young, C. Martin, M. VanWyck

(tier 5)
the usual suspects
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: blackpele on August 17, 2014, 01:13:44 PM
RIP :(
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Nails on August 17, 2014, 01:14:50 PM
Rip

But go out like a man and blame yourself and your choices in life not the drugs
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Danjo on August 17, 2014, 01:17:43 PM
RIP
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: warez4gold on August 17, 2014, 01:29:22 PM
PIP MIKE

he died for us bitches

seemed like a cool dude. i remember him from those old weider videos.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Coach is Back! on August 17, 2014, 01:36:00 PM
GB is a clear indicator that bodybuilding is a devil cult.

Some characteristics of GB that prove this are:

Narcissism
Gluttony
Pride
Lust
Selfishness
Greed
Psychoticism
Self-harm (via drugs)
Low self-esteem due to lack of a spiritual soul
Inhibited personalities

More or less in that order.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: SF1900 on August 17, 2014, 01:37:25 PM
More or less in that order.

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: TrueGrit on August 17, 2014, 02:06:54 PM
In his prime, Mike was easily tier 3 with tier 2 potential.  Just saying.


$5000+ club (tier 1)
Coleman, Cutler, Doz, Nasser, Fux, Bautista, Warren, etc.

$3000- $4000 club (tier 2)
Atwood, D. Ball, K. Green, M. Kjellstrom, Z. Khan, Kovacs, J. Long, V. Martinez, Ruhl, Scholz,

$2000 and under (tier 3)
Arntz, Efferding, D. Riley, Constantinos, R. Burneika, Centopani, S. Milne, S. Farmer, L. Priest

$1000 and under (tier 4)
Ty Young, C. Martin, M. VanWyck

(tier 5)
the usual suspects


Bay, good to see you around here.. Ruhl only tier 2? Looks like he got shafted again!!
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: _aj_ on August 17, 2014, 02:11:52 PM
Bay, good to see you around here.. Ruhl only tier 2? Looks like he got shafted again!!

Marcus has many muscles, but he ain't no looker, that's for sure. No homo.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: the trainer on August 17, 2014, 02:12:24 PM
In his prime, Mike was easily tier 3 with tier 2 potential.  Just saying.


$5000+ club (tier 1)
Coleman, Cutler, Doz, Nasser, Fux, Bautista, Warren, etc.

$3000- $4000 club (tier 2)
Atwood, D. Ball, K. Green, M. Kjellstrom, Z. Khan, Kovacs, J. Long, V. Martinez, Ruhl, Scholz,

$2000 and under (tier 3)
Arntz, Efferding, D. Riley, Constantinos, R. Burneika, Centopani, S. Milne, S. Farmer, L. Priest

$1000 and under (tier 4)
Ty Young, C. Martin, M. VanWyck

(tier 5)
the usual suspects


Dam got to get myself to tier 1 level sounds like there is good money to be made.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: TrueGrit on August 17, 2014, 02:13:52 PM
Marcus has many muscles, but he ain't no looker, that's for sure. No homo.

 He's a beautiful airy-Anne man with muscles. Although Bay likes 'em ugly as fuck tbh.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Earl1972 on August 17, 2014, 02:17:24 PM
Yet, children die every day from abuse, neglect, and starvation, and no one blinks an eye. A bodybuilder dies from drug abuse, and the tears flow.

people feel sad when somebody they know dies, whether they knew him personally or just seeing him compete for years

nobody has the time to grieve the death of every stranger in the world, why is that hard to understand?  do you grieve when these children you don't know die?

E
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: calfzilla on August 17, 2014, 02:23:29 PM
Shouldn't this be a sticky for a while?
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on August 17, 2014, 02:25:23 PM
RIP Mike.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: denarii on August 17, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
In his prime, Mike was easily tier 3 with tier 2 potential.  Just saying.


$5000+ club (tier 1)
Coleman, Cutler, Doz, Nasser, Fux, Bautista, Warren, etc.

$3000- $4000 club (tier 2)
Atwood, D. Ball, K. Green, M. Kjellstrom, Z. Khan, Kovacs, J. Long, V. Martinez, Ruhl, Scholz,

$2000 and under (tier 3)
Arntz, Efferding, D. Riley, Constantinos, R. Burneika, Centopani, S. Milne, S. Farmer, L. Priest

$1000 and under (tier 4)
Ty Young, C. Martin, M. VanWyck

(tier 5)
the usual suspects


you cant be serious that all those guys are doing g4p
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: DeketheCreep on August 17, 2014, 02:47:21 PM
I remember reading his workout tips in Flex back in the late 90s RIP Mike  :'(
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: jude2 on August 17, 2014, 03:00:28 PM
you cant be serious that all those guys are doing g4p
That is the scale that they could earn. Not all go for it.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: booty on August 17, 2014, 03:02:17 PM
Too young to pass away. RIP
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: BayGBM on August 17, 2014, 03:08:36 PM
Dam got to get myself to tier 1 level sounds like there is good money to be made.

 ;D
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: BigRo on August 17, 2014, 03:11:12 PM
bon voyage biggin
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: viking1 on August 17, 2014, 03:13:55 PM
PIP, Mike. He competed during a great era in bodybuilding. One of the greats. Sad.             (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5648921&d=1366332942)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Royalty on August 17, 2014, 03:38:36 PM
Rip

But go out like a man and blame yourself and your choices in life not the drugs


He did blame himself. He chose to abuse the drugs. He ignored the warnings. He paid the price. He repented.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: WalterWhite on August 17, 2014, 03:54:50 PM
Met him a number of times growing up in Boston and he was all the positive things people are saying about him.  He was also a beast!
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Skylge on August 17, 2014, 04:22:30 PM
I wonder how those guys at all the lame BB mags feel now: they've been promoting the freak looks for decades, whilst lying about how to get your physique to that level. Disgusting "athletes" and mags....
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: dyslexic on August 17, 2014, 07:26:11 PM

   Mike and I were friends. He lived only 7 miles from me. I have tons of pics of us together. Waiting on a heart transplant and not getting one in time... it's rough. He had a wife and kids.

He blames bodybuilding, and he had warned young up and coming bodybuilders time and time again about how dangerous the lifestyle could be.

Mike understood the addiction to having the kind of size that would stop onlookers in their tracks. That was always difficult for him to give up... that "look"

But in an interview, he stated what should seemingly be the obvious:


 "Oh, god, where do I begin? I'd have to say that everything that led to my heart problem began the minute I started getting serious about competitive bodybuilding. In order to get bigger, I'd eat five, six, seven pounds of red meat a day, no vegetables. And I'd stay away from fruits because of their sugar.[10]

    Worst were the chemicals. I have so many memories of being alone in a hotel room the week, five days or two days before a contest, and doing unspeakable things to my body—steroids, growth hormones, diuretics—anything and everything that we as bodybuilders do to achieve a certain look.

    It has affected my whole life, so to all those guys who are on an eternal quest to have 21" arms and 20" calves, and who are so vain about their never-say-die attitude, I say, "Change your attitude." Worry about keeping that body of yours as healthy as possible, because it's going to have to last you not just through your next contest or to the end of your bodybuilding contract, but for a long time. And a long time for a human being is nothing. It goes by real quick, even quicker when your health is gone and you have nothing to stand live for."

Mike was a genuinely nice guy. Not just one of those guys you "say" is nice because they've passed. Right now he has literally thousands and thousands of friends who are devastated at his loss of life.


Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Primemuscle on August 17, 2014, 08:26:00 PM
My condolences to Mike's family.

It is interesting that whenever one of the bodybuilding pros passes, the posters around here come out of the woodwork, so to speak, to speculate on why the person died. "It was ABS." "It was the lifestyle." "He died for us bitches." "Did he died?" "PIP" etc., etc. These unfortunate events really separate the men from the boys. The men show respect, the boys post inane comments and criticism.
 
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: bic_staedtler on August 17, 2014, 08:33:29 PM
Man, this is terrible news.  There truly was something special about Mike, and it wasn't even bodybuilding related.  Just seemed like a very genuine guy.  I was hoping to hear more from him after the interviews, but he lead a pretty quiet life after his health problems.  While this news isn't a surprise, his life could very well be a warning post for anyone still naive about the bodybuilding process at the professional level.  He went through it all, had no illusions and from his interviews seemed to have many regrets about his bodybuilding lifestyle.  

He just faded away until he passed away, and maybe that's fitting for a guy who was so brash and extroverted when he was stomping around the IFBB.  Truly a sad day.  RIP and my prayers to his family and friends.

:(
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: calfzilla on August 17, 2014, 08:40:21 PM
Was always impressed by him and Pau Demayo from that era. Can't believe they are both gone. RIP to the original calfzilla.
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: Mr Incredible on August 17, 2014, 10:10:40 PM
He died
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Mr Incredible on August 17, 2014, 10:19:18 PM
Thank god his freind was Mel Chancey

That clearly solved everything, or at least gave Chancy some hype for his precious facebook
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 10:20:15 PM
He died

Has Ron confirmed?
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: The Ugly on August 17, 2014, 10:23:12 PM
Thank god his freind was Mel Chancey

That clearly solved everything, or at least gave Chancy some hype for his precious facebook

There are things, aren't there?

Aren't there things?
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Ex Coelis on August 18, 2014, 01:07:33 AM
RIP to an icon from the 90's

being overweight is tough on the heart, steroids or not
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: The Grim Lifter on August 18, 2014, 02:45:55 AM
Everyone liked him because he was genuine. He didn't bullshit about where he would place, he said the guys better than him were better, he didn't bullshit when he had problems.

Eating too much + staying too heavy + Stress on body from bodyweight and preparing for contests just builds up on some guys.
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: Powerlift66 on August 18, 2014, 02:48:03 AM
http://musculardevelopment.com/news/bodybuilding-news/13502-mike-matarazzo-1965-2014-the-fans-favorite-passes-muscular-development.html#.U_Ei_mPp_OA/

Written by Peter McGough
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: Europe on August 18, 2014, 03:15:04 AM
any pics of him from 2012- up?? I already googled him but only find old pics..
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: Skylge on August 18, 2014, 03:22:03 AM
He said that he had low attached lats...thing was he wasn't "built" for bbing. Had big arms, but no split between his and tris, big calves, and that was it. Sticking one's tongue out and doing crab shots can't hide the fact that he was out classes.

He didn't realise that using so much gear would never correct all his flaws. Big arms, and very large but weird shapes calves, but that was about it.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: gracie bjj on August 18, 2014, 03:30:19 AM
i seen mike at afew shows back in the 90,s in jersey n he was cool,i took afew pics with him. i remember him guestposing at the jersey in the mid 90,s n he came out in the audiance n his arms where mindblowing,the audiance always loved mike
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: kreator on August 18, 2014, 03:31:17 AM
Man, this is terrible news.  There truly was something special about Mike, and it wasn't even bodybuilding related.  Just seemed like a very genuine guy.  I was hoping to hear more from him after the interviews, but he lead a pretty quiet life after his health problems.  While this news isn't a surprise, his life could very well be a warning post for anyone still naive about the bodybuilding process at the professional level.  He went through it all, had no illusions and from his interviews seemed to have many regrets about his bodybuilding lifestyle.  

He just faded away until he passed away, and maybe that's fitting for a guy who was so brash and extroverted when he was stomping around the IFBB.  Truly a sad day.  RIP and my prayers to his family and friends.

:(

sadly nothing will help,young guys that jump into this lifestyle are too stupid and ignorant to let something like this sink into their brain
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: polychronopolous on August 18, 2014, 03:37:29 AM
He said that he had low attached lats...thing was he wasn't "built" for bbing. Had big arms, but no split between his and tris, big calves, and that was it. Sticking one's tongue out and doing crab shots can't hide the fact that he was out classes.

haha true true....but I've always said that nobody had a better Arms/Calves combination than Mike Matarazzo.

That really doesn't mean much when the whole physique comes into play to win a competition though.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: gracie bjj on August 18, 2014, 03:44:15 AM
sadly nothing will help,young guys that jump into this lifestyle are too stupid and ignorant to let something like this sink into their brain

u hit the nail on the head kreator,couldnt b a truer statement made than that. everyone thinks its always gonna happen to the next guy n sometimes me,u or whoever is that next guy. im not gonna lie,i do TRT n i know there is risks involved, but i try to eat as clean as possibe n minimize them risks n also my dosages r so low that im minimizing the risks that way also, but theres always a chance something can happen n thats alittle nerve racking at times
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: gracie bjj on August 18, 2014, 03:52:04 AM
mike was a good bodybuilder n made it to the olympia stage,how many people can say that? yeah he had his flaws but all n all he was a great bodybuilder imo, i met him afew times n he was a down to earth guy and got along with everybody at the show in jersey where he guest posed
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: D.O.A. on August 18, 2014, 03:52:46 AM
he probably still has bigger biceps & calves than 99% of getbiggers
more like 99.98% and still being generous.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Bevo on August 18, 2014, 03:58:19 AM
Ok, it seems that GH + slin isn't as innocent as regular steroids (most guys from the "golden era" are still going strong). I expect many more guys from the slin era dieing in comming 10 years or so...

U also gotta factor in the dosages too

Back then it was only steroids but they ran as much as they can for back then

Nowadays the dosages are much higher plus all sorts of exotics

Not to mention u have guys eating 10k calorie diets which no one did back then
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: gracie bjj on August 18, 2014, 04:06:44 AM
i remember at a jersey show one yr a guy said to mike that he must be on some good quality juice to b that big, mike said (bro,if all it was was taking tons of juice how come most of these guys here in the audiance dont look like me n they r prolly on steroids also? he said lets b real, if i tested every dude that walked thru these doors tonight for steroids id say a very high amount would come up dirty, so why aint they in the olympia or up here guest posing instead of me. dude scratched his head n walked away,mike said hard work,genetics and lifestyle is just as important 
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: Bevo on August 18, 2014, 04:12:05 AM
i remember at a jersey show one yr a guy said to mike that he must be on some good quality juice to b that big, mike said (bro,if all it was was taking tons of juice how come most of these guys here in the audiance dont look like me n they r prolly on steroids also? he said lets b real, if i tested every dude that walked thru these doors tonight for steroids id say a very high amount would come up dirty, so why aint they in the olympia or up here guest posing instead of me. dude scratched his head n walked away,mike said hard work,genetics and lifestyle is just as important 

U can say gym rat dosages is a lot different than nationals/pro level usage
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: gracie bjj on August 18, 2014, 04:17:25 AM
U also gotta factor in the dosages too

Back then it was only steroids but they ran as much as they can for back then

Nowadays the dosages are much higher plus all sorts of exotics

Not to mention u have guys eating 10k calorie diets which no one did back then

very true, i remember bill grant telling me what they did back in the pumping iron era n i was like (no way)he said they used steroids 3 months out before a show to maintain a positive nitrogen balance n to fight off catabolism while they where cutting calories n dieting down, no matter how u slice weight loss,even at 2lbs a week is still putting your body in a catabolic state. bill said back then they tried not to put on much weight in off season,this way they didnt have to go crazy dieting down n doing all them chemicals like cytomel/clen ect to lose the weight. bill said since there wasnt that much MONEY in bodybuilding to b made they tried to stay looking pretty hard cause they never knew when weider would call for a photo shoot,weider would throw them some coin for that.bill said that no one,and i mean NO ONE EVER used the type of DOSAGES the guys from today n even the 90,s use,bill said the dosage game started going up really heavy in the earlier to mid 80,s when the prize money got larger
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - how is he now
Post by: gracie bjj on August 18, 2014, 04:36:38 AM
U can say gym rat dosages is a lot different than nationals/pro level usage

i always used to think that but to b honest id see guys that werent even competing back in my old gym in jersey using dosages that where insane,to me they where anyway. i seen a guy inject 15 amps of sustanon in the locker room,he did 7 amps in one thigh n the other 8 in the other. then went thru (5)five 10cc bottles of propianate after that,used his delts,buttocks and triceps,WTF. they just wanted to look good for the clubs n beach,n ive seen more than that one guy  using them dosages,imsorry i shouldnt have said seen on the other guys but id hear them talking at the juice bar n i was like,HOLY SHIT,to myself ofcoarse. right now i use 1 amp of sust every 10 to 14 days for my TRT, im waiting for my CYP to get here than im switching to that cause my doc told me its better for TRT, i had alittle deca laying around n i was using that to but mostly for my joints,im 49 yrs old n my old joint been hurting bad,really bad. i get my bloodwork done every 6 months n have my prostate checked every 6 months also,i believe side effects r DOSE related,i believe its like anything else,drink a beer with dinner n im pretty sure u will have no liver problems later in life,drink some jack daniels or a case of beer every night n theres a good chance u  might have some problems later in life, take 1 pain pill at night(percocet) n u aint gonna have no problems down the line,take 12-15 every day n see what happens to your internals,also u will b an addict. be smart n respect the stuff n it will treat u OK for the most part i believe,ANYTHING can happen tho so who knows, we try to live life the best we can while minimizing the risks,but life is a risk,just getting up everymorning n getting in the car n driving is a risk when it comes down to it
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Ronnie Rep on August 18, 2014, 07:27:32 AM
Mike was worth the price of admission to see him pose. Put on a show, made Bodybuilding fun and entertaining. RIP.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Mr. MB on August 18, 2014, 07:56:14 AM
RIP Big Mike

Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: biff on August 18, 2014, 08:43:37 AM
Everyone liked him because he was genuine. He didn't bullshit about where he would place, he said the guys better than him were better, he didn't bullshit when he had problems.

Eating too much + staying too heavy + Stress on body from bodyweight and preparing for contests just builds up on some guys.
i remember an article about the guy many years ago, they followed him around for a day. author commented on how he worked out no where near the 'strict form' that was always purported by the mags to be needed. ' i do what i need to feel the muscle' was mikes answer. how he talked about eating pounds of pasta and bread while trying to mass up, again a far cry from the chicken and brown rice the mags pontificated about.  an 'everyman' bb, if there ever was one.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Donny on August 18, 2014, 09:32:21 AM
RIP.

Mike was one of the coolest and nicest bodybuilders. Always took time to talk to you.  At some Muscle Camps Shawn Ray set up, and I was taking pics, Mike was gracious, happy and truly enjoyed talking to fans and people who trained about everything.  


Here is an interview and notes with Mike I did on December 21, 2004.  Once again, great guy.  

http://www.getbig.com/iview/matarazzo041221.htm




well put Ronald.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Alpine on August 18, 2014, 09:35:09 AM
Heart disease is referenced but you don't normally die from heart disease that young unless its a specific heart defect itself.

Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects), among others.

The term "heart disease" is often used interchangeably with the term "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as those that affect your heart's muscle, valves or rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease.

So my question is did he have "cardiovascular disease" from horrible long-term lipid profile (bad cholesterol) from all the red meat and AAS or did he have an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) from the synergy of the AAS/GH which makes hearts grow along with the prolonged high blood pressure. It seems to me the enlarged heart would cause heart failure and the need for a pace maker and/or transplant much quicker than just cardiovascular disease (which wouldnt kill you so fast). He had to have something causing his heart NOT to pump correctly for this to end his life so young. I wish we knew more out the precise diagnosis he had. Anyone?

Wiki
Quote
He was forced to retire due to having open heart surgery on December 8, 2004 as a result of clogged arteries. At the time of his death he was residing in Modesto, California,[2] and was last reported to be working as a bail bondsman for AJ's Bail Bonds.[3] He was forced to stop working as a bail bondsman due to limitations on physical activity related to his 20% heart function.[4] On November 8, 2007, Matarazzo suffered a heart attack, his second cardiac-related problem since his surgery in December 2004.[5] On August 3rd, 2014, Matarazzo was in the intensive care unit of Stanford hospital in Palo Alto due to heart complications. The information was transmitted by his wife, Lacey Matarazzo (nee Porter), via longtime friend Mel Chancey's Facebook page, and reposted on various bodybuilding websites.[6][7] On August 17, 2014, Mel Chancey, a longtime family friend, announced via Facebook that Matarazzo had died in the ICU at Sanford hospital while awaiting a heart transplant. The information was confirmed by Peter McGough, editor at Muscular Development magazine[8][9].

It honestly sounds like he may have had advanced cardiovascular disease (blockage) along with enlarged heart and reduced ejection fraction by the reference that his heart was only 20% functional. So essentially, he probably had it ALL due to the diet and AAS/GH. Id still like to know more about his precise diagnosis.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Bodybuilder Lex Reeves on August 18, 2014, 10:21:24 AM
Heart disease is referenced but you don't normally die from heart disease that young unless its a specific heart defect itself.

Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects), among others.

The term "heart disease" is often used interchangeably with the term "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as those that affect your heart's muscle, valves or rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease.

So my question is did he have "cardiovascular disease" from horrible long-term lipid profile (bad cholesterol) from all the red meat and AAS or did he have an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) from the synergy of the AAS/GH which makes hearts grow along with the prolonged high blood pressure. It seems to me the enlarged heart would cause heart failure and the need for a pace maker and/or transplant much quicker than just cardiovascular disease (which wouldnt kill you so fast). He had to have something causing his heart NOT to pump correctly for this to end his life so young. I wish we knew more out the precise diagnosis he had. Anyone?

Wiki
It honestly sounds like he may have had advanced cardiovascular disease (blockage) along with enlarged heart and reduced ejection fraction by the reference that his heart was only 20% functional. So essentially, he probably had it ALL due to the diet and AAS/GH. Id still like to know more about his precise diagnosis.
Diagnosis: Anabolic Steroids




Case closed
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Donny on August 18, 2014, 10:25:01 AM
Diagnosis: Anabolic Steroids




Case closed
People are just showing respect.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 18, 2014, 10:36:35 AM
Diagnosis: Anabolic Steroids




Case closed

Yeah, let's treat all AAS the same. Man, you're clueless.
Title: Re: MIKE MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: Donny on August 18, 2014, 10:41:27 AM
I fixed it.

Mike Matarazzo
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Richard Matarazzo (born November 8, 1966, died for us bitches 17th August 2014) is a former American IFBB professional bodybuilder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Matarazzo
like what this idiot did. young boys with no respect.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Alpine on August 18, 2014, 10:57:48 AM
People are just showing respect.

I dont think its disrespectful to identify what killed him. He obviously made choices that shortened his life. Many of us have made these choices and I think people can learn from his story and perhaps avoid going down the same road. I did not intend my inquiry into his precise diagnosis to  be disrespectful.  He said himself it was the diet and lifestyle. I also do not think his family would be upset if one young bodybuilder changed his ways due to learning of Mike's cause of death and associated risk factors.  

We know it was AAS related. I'm just curious if it was primarily heart failure due to cardiomyopathy (enlarged, ridged heart muscle) that killed him or something else. Namely a specific genetic abnormality or defect worsened by the use of AAS. I don't think he died suddenly from mere cardiovascular disease and/or blockage.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Deadpool on August 18, 2014, 11:40:34 AM
People are just showing respect.

Much Respect RIP
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: kreator on August 18, 2014, 01:00:34 PM
i remember when i started training and saw that weider tape where he was in a grocery store, fuck he was wide, two Heaths at least
Title: Re: MATTARRAZO PASSED AWAY
Post by: The_Punisher on August 18, 2014, 02:40:17 PM
i hear u but its hard not to keep taking huge amount of drugs when u r a pro trying to make money off the sport, its hard to tell a guy whos 20 that he may have health problems when hes 50,they aint thinking that far ahead,then bam,your 50 n u say oh shit when the doc says u have organ trouble

Good point.....but, to what point do we blame those bodybuilders or the culture of this sport.....I love bodybuilding, but it's sad when these guys are dropping dead with so much life to live.......we Hope Ronnie coleman and Jay Cutler have a long life ahead of the....We Hope So.....I remember way back 10yrs ago, at the Arnold, there was a group outside the Veterans memorial building where the men's final was held, they were holding signs that says: Say no to Drugs.....I think that was hilarious...lol
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: old-school-lifter on August 18, 2014, 03:11:29 PM
GB is a clear indicator that bodybuilding is a devil cult.

Some characteristics of GB that prove this are:

Narcissism
Gluttony
Pride
Lust
Selfishness
Greed
Psychoticism
Self-harm (via drugs)
Low self-esteem due to lack of a spiritual soul
Inhibited personalities

all very true
all BB's /gym junkies- same characteristics

insecure narcissists addicted to steroids and whats worse these days is that are claiming natural
BB is a mental illness - a form of body dysmorphism- and some will go to more extreme lengths than others
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: old-school-lifter on August 18, 2014, 03:31:49 PM
high doses steroids for years will lower your HDL cholesterol, raise your LDL cholesterol, start to clog your arteries
that along with high blood pressure
why do you think Mike had triple bypass surgery @ 39 years old?

many of theese  guys are also prob diabetics casued by xs GH use and too much exogenous insulin so their own pancreas shuts down

diabetes is another risk factor for heart attacks

dont tell me its "genetic"
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Bevo on August 18, 2014, 04:29:36 PM
all very true
all BB's /gym junkies- same characteristics

insecure narcissists addicted to steroids and whats worse these days is that are claiming natural
BB is a mental illness - a form of body dysmorphism- and some will go to more extreme lengths than others

Well put

U should read the comments off flex online , all these nobody "bbers" defending their steroid use ::)

I'm not against steroid use but in this "sport" it's abuse to get yourself looking the way u do, it's not moderate, it's not low dosages....

No matter how u put it injecting yourself with copious amounts of drugs day in and day out will get you health problems, maybe not when u are young but the grim reaper will come to collect

Some people need to stop comparing the 70's usage to modern day everything goes GH/slin/diuretics/igf....

Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: vascsurgeon on August 18, 2014, 05:51:57 PM
Heart disease is referenced but you don't normally die from heart disease that young unless its a specific heart defect itself.

Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects), among others.

The term "heart disease" is often used interchangeably with the term "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as those that affect your heart's muscle, valves or rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease.

So my question is did he have "cardiovascular disease" from horrible long-term lipid profile (bad cholesterol) from all the red meat and AAS or did he have an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) from the synergy of the AAS/GH which makes hearts grow along with the prolonged high blood pressure. It seems to me the enlarged heart would cause heart failure and the need for a pace maker and/or transplant much quicker than just cardiovascular disease (which wouldnt kill you so fast). He had to have something causing his heart NOT to pump correctly for this to end his life so young. I wish we knew more out the precise diagnosis he had. Anyone?

Wiki
It honestly sounds like he may have had advanced cardiovascular disease (blockage) along with enlarged heart and reduced ejection fraction by the reference that his heart was only 20% functional. So essentially, he probably had it ALL due to the diet and AAS/GH. Id still like to know more about his precise diagnosis.
u

In summary
cholesterol elevation due to PED's plus diet, red meat etc... Will lead to CAD which will cause an MI, heart attack.
An MI causes cardiac muscle death, big heart attack kills due to massive muscle death, small MI, may not even cause tissue damage but can be detected via blood tests that are enzyme specific
He had CABG, coronary artery bypass grafting, years ago due to CAD
He likely died due to that perhaps because those grafts failed and he hasn't many collaterals to feed his heart
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is one of several cardiomyopathies and he no doubt had that as well due to heavy weight training, intense breathing/holding breath, such as squatting etc...
All in all he died due to heart failure, sad, not uncommon, just a very popular BB so more people notice
Perhaps this will be of some help to our BB community to monitor health and well being closer.

Not quite a nut shell, sorry ;)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Eric2 on August 18, 2014, 05:54:13 PM
Too bad Mike is gone. He was fun to watch lift weights, guy was a bull and moved weight in the gym like a hydraulic machine. His was a personality unlike many pros today, Mike could have been a decent back up character actor if he slimmed down I always thought. It's a shame but an eye opener for those who think they are not prone to the dangers of steroids. Mike's death was a direct result from the bodybuilding lifestyle hands down.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: nder98 on August 18, 2014, 06:34:46 PM
Mike was one of my fav BBs in the 90s as well as Levrone, Yates, etc..You will never see the same symmetry and structure of these guys in the 90s again.. RIP 90s BB....
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: youandme on August 19, 2014, 06:52:26 AM
RIP  :-[ :'(
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: oldtimer1 on August 19, 2014, 06:55:01 AM
Seemed like a nice guy from all I have read about him. We can speculate anything concerning his health and the reasons.  Did bodybuilding drugs contribute. Of course they did. I hope his family finds peace.

Sometimes I think about all the insecure young men who flock to this "sport" and think about the sad path they will go down to be seen as a man. When you weigh 180 and go to 230 in three months it can't be good for your heart. It's extra weight no matter if it's fat or muscle. The heart muscle is working that much harder. Steroids increase blood pressure, often changes the ratio's of cholesterol lipids. One heart doctor addressing on tv the massive law suits filed against testosterone replacement drug manufactures. He speculated the statistical increase in heart attack and strokes with HRT that it could be thickening your blood.

These pro bodybuilders take anabolic steroids, straight testosterone, anti estrogen, growth hormone, insulin, amphetamines, thyroid, LH hormone, EPO, diuretics, and who knows what else. Unfortunately this sport is based on drug use. No drug equals no shows.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: IceCold on August 19, 2014, 09:09:52 AM
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5ucfc5HzC1rs4ej4o1_500.jpg)

the thing i liked about mike was his attitude towards bbing.

he knew he never was going to be mr. olympia, but he still trained as hard as he could and had fun with it.  the fans could see his passion as well and that's why he was 1 of the most popular bbers.

mike was one of the few guys in the 90's who did the high fat diet.

i remember reading about his diet - all the meat and he would also say he would eat like 2 jars a day of peanut butter

i wonder if his diet were different would he still have wound up the heart troubles...was it more diet, drugs?  i think it was a combo of both plus his genetics.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: B_B_C on August 19, 2014, 09:17:21 AM
People are just showing respect.

respect for the dead surly calls for an awareness of how they got in to that situation
Title: Mike Matarazzo - Tribute To him
Post by: chimera on August 19, 2014, 09:23:46 AM
(http://www.ironaffinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mike-Matarazzo-Bodybuilder-Death.png)
Originally Posted on Iron Affinity

"Sometime early this morning another member of our dear and close-knit subculture ascended onward to Iron Valhalla, at the young age of 48 years old. One of the awe-inspiring behemoths from the 1990’s, Mike Matarazzo spent his final moments waiting for a heart transplant at Stanford University according to Muscular Development’s Peter McGough. Another well-respected bodybuilding writer: John Romano penned a very insightful piece a few years back titled: ‘The Curse of the 90’s’, documenting the health problems/deaths seeming to plague this particular era in competitive bodybuilding. Remembering correctly, Matarazzo, even at that time, was mentioned in the article for his heart-attacks and ever-diminishing cardiovascular health. The general consensus of the article was that the 90’s brought a whole new era of freaky physiques, but also untold health problems and suffering at unheard of percentages. Most rational people would make this connection without much hesitation. Hopefully a serious discussion starts taking place on how we can preserve our health and longevity (even simply career wise) in a professional industry that is one of the most taxing and detrimental on the human body. The IFBB offers paltry contest winnings and no health insurance policy for the men and women engaging in what could be termed a ‘most dangerous game’. I believe that top level entertainers and retired professionals deserve much more; Mike deserved much more.

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a282/deetrakt/TNG/tng-mikemat1.jpg)

Over the next few weeks the message boards will be on fire with speculation in regards to Mike’s death, his drug usage, etc. I’m sure the topic will be thoroughly hashed, re-hashed, and then everyone will agree that we still don’t know anything at all. It is to be noted that Matarazzo himself associated all of his heart problems with competitive bodybuilding (Note—I didn’t just say ‘steroid use’). Under this umbrella he included the over-consumption of red-meat daily (apparently 6-7lbs at times), Anabolic Steroid use, HGH use and diuretic use. Mike was known as a very earnest and hard-working person, a name in the industry I haven’t heard a whisper of negativity; when in general so much gossip encompasses our little village of a subculture. He was not only an exemplary bodybuilder, but an exemplary man as well, touching the lives of friends, fans and the loving wife he left behind.

Like many accomplished bodybuilders, Mike didn’t start his journey in the weight room. Hailing from Boston, he was a very accomplished amateur boxer before eventually being bitten by the ‘iron bug’. Thankfully, Mike pursued bodybuilding instead of the sweet science, fans becoming the true winners later by witnessing his insanely thick 23” arms and impossibly large calves. He was an incredible professional bodybuilder in possibly the hardest competitive era in history. It seems at times the 90’s were even more incredible (at least genetic wise) than anything currently around now. The competitors (Wheeler, Demayo, Prince, Coleman, Yates, Levrone, Cormier, Hernon, etc.) looked like they were simply born to train heavy, eat protein, juice up and become muscle behemoths. Mike Matarazzo was equally as gifted as any of them and proudly displayed ungodly levels of striated, dense lean muscle.
(http://www.ironaffinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screen-Shot-2014-08-18-at-8.03.34-AM.png)"

I recall seeing absolutely freaky pictures of Mike Matarazzo in older bodybuilding magazines that my brother had lying around. This was the era of neon spandex, work boots (or otomix), racer-back tank tops and mass-monsters. I recall a particular stand out shot of Mike Matarazzo on a standing calf machine, as his 22” cows displayed a nasty dense gastrocnemius muscle and equally impressive soleus. This really set him apart in competitive bodybuilding; with good calves appearing to be as rare as a wolf sighting in Long Beach. We are unlikely to see another Matarazzo anytime soon, with that certain combination of genetics, shape, structure and work-ethic. Let’s take the following days and weeks to reflect on and celebrate the man’s life, accomplishments and bodybuilding accolades. Let’s start taking care of the guys we have now too, whether retired or currently competing. None of us want to keep reading obituaries of our physique super-stars perishing far before their time. The reality is that it could happen to any of us. We can all safely step outside our comfortable boxes of delusion for just a few moments and admit our own mortality.

RIP Mike

-Danny Manslaughter: http://www.ironaffinity.com/passing-mike-matarazzo/ (http://www.ironaffinity.com/passing-mike-matarazzo/)
Title: Re: "Tribute To Mike Matarazzo"
Post by: njflex on August 19, 2014, 09:45:14 AM
 8)...VERY NICE TOUCH..
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: oldtimer1 on August 19, 2014, 10:19:17 AM
respect for the dead surly calls for an awareness of how they got in to that situation

Who is this girl "surly" that calls for awareness? It's actually spelled Shirley.

There is also speculation and conjecture that inflammation plays a bit role in attacks. There are a big number of people with clogged arteries that have low cholesterol numbers so that isn't the holy grail of prediction.
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - Tribute To him
Post by: DanielPaul on August 19, 2014, 10:36:42 AM
Any recent pic of him
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - Tribute To him
Post by: Mazda323 on August 19, 2014, 10:53:50 AM
Nice. Well done!!!
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - Tribute To him
Post by: hazbin on August 19, 2014, 11:26:15 AM
Mike was amazing!!

his calves, arms, and shoulder width were unsurpassed. 

the first pic I ever saw of him was on the cover of Muscle Mag Int.   his shoulders were ridiculous. 
Title: Re: Mike Matarazzo - Tribute To him
Post by: Royalty on August 19, 2014, 11:28:20 AM
It makes one wonder when these "professionals" will smarten up, band together, and go after the IFBB for monetary damages, similar to what is happening in the NFL. I would think that this would be a no brainer for any current and former IFBB pro... 


These bodybuilders have mental problems. They willingly exposed themselves to toxic drugs. They damaged themselves.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Ex Coelis on August 19, 2014, 12:26:37 PM
pounds of pasta and bread likely didn't help

wheat is strongly linked to heart/cardiovascular issues
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: The Scott on August 19, 2014, 08:18:05 PM
I hope he made it.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Ron on August 19, 2014, 10:31:51 PM
Pics from the past, from 2002...

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/allthepros01.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/allthepros02.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/matarazzo02.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/matarazzo03.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/racecar01.jpg)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Ron on August 19, 2014, 10:34:29 PM
Few more

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/seminar06.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/limo05.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/limo12.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/limo06.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/x-matarazzo.jpg)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Bevo on August 19, 2014, 10:45:55 PM
Pics from the past, from 2002...

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/allthepros01.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/allthepros02.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/matarazzo02.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/matarazzo03.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/racecar01.jpg)

Wow! Skip was the only natural one there :o
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Bevo on August 19, 2014, 10:49:13 PM
Ron

Whatever happened to Garrett Downing??
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 20, 2014, 01:26:06 AM
Wow! Skip was the only natural one there :o

I hope you're sarcastic here
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: kreator on August 20, 2014, 01:36:55 AM
I hope you're sarcastic here


but u have to give props to Skip for taking pictures and hanging with juiced guys, he wasn't' intimidated by their huge artificial frames
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 20, 2014, 01:44:37 AM

but u have to give props to Skip for taking pictures and hanging with juiced guys, he wasn't' intimidated by their huge artificial frames

You mean he wasn't intimidated by men with better frames ;)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Bevo on August 20, 2014, 03:18:36 AM
I hope you're sarcastic here

I'm sure he built his pro level physique with hard training, dieting and the right supplements. After all he was sponsored by AST or something like that back then. I'm sure he had the finest protein powders, creatine, to maximize his performance
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 20, 2014, 03:42:27 AM
I'm sure he built his pro level physique with hard training, dieting and the right supplements. After all he was sponsored by AST or something like that back then. I'm sure he had the finest protein powders, creatine, to maximize his performance

Well played sir, well played ;D
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: kreator on August 20, 2014, 11:24:48 AM
why would he lie and risk going to hell for that? i believe him
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: D_1000 on August 20, 2014, 12:08:14 PM
RIP
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: hazbin on August 20, 2014, 02:08:37 PM
one of my favorite pics of Mike
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: thebrink on August 20, 2014, 04:31:38 PM
Mikes last name easily fits on the back of his shirt in big letters. Thats how wide he was.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: njflex on August 20, 2014, 07:45:41 PM
one of my favorite pics of Mike
yes freaking huge..
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: jude2 on August 20, 2014, 09:41:10 PM
Mikes last name easily fits on the back of his shirt in big letters. Thats how wide he was.
Good point. Good thing some guys have short last names now.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: falco on August 21, 2014, 02:44:23 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/allthepros01.jpg)

I wonder what were these guys thoughts on the naturality of Skip La Cour.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 21, 2014, 03:02:55 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/pics/misc/musclecamp/2002/allthepros01.jpg)

I wonder what were these guys thoughts on the naturality of Skip La Cour.

I guess something like:  

               ::) ::)
  ::) ::) ::) ::) :) ::)
::)     ::)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Bevo on August 21, 2014, 04:51:12 AM
The crazy thing in those pics were kev levrone was prob 210 right there about the prep for the O and a few weeks later I remember him doing 405 for 12 or 15 reps  and 500 for 5 on the flat bench 1 wk out  :o

He had crazy strength!!

Even though kev placed 2nd I thought Cormier should have beaten him at that yr
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: polychronopolous on August 21, 2014, 07:07:07 AM
"Mike Matarazzo Being Used As A Martyr In The War Against Testosterone Online" - Jason Blaha

Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: a_pupil on August 21, 2014, 07:16:08 AM
"Mike Matarazzo Being Used As A Martyr In The War Against Testosterone Online" - Jason Blaha



i hate the look of this fat c#nt. it would have been better if layne norton sent a hitman over to the uk instead of a lawsuit
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: hench on August 21, 2014, 11:58:02 AM
didn't even watch the video and i'm irritated by him
i hate the look of this fat girl. it would have been better if layne norton sent a hitman over to the uk instead of a lawsuit
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Bevo on August 21, 2014, 06:33:42 PM
"Mike Matarazzo Being Used As A Martyr In The War Against Testosterone Online" - Jason Blaha





2002 Shawn Ray seminar
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Da Freak on August 22, 2014, 02:11:50 AM
R.I.P BIG GUY  :'(

(http://www.webthehinh.com/community/attachments/77100/)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: WalterWhite on August 22, 2014, 10:02:31 AM
Friends & Family for those of you who knew and loved Mike, we will be have a celebration of life memorial on Thursday August 28th. , at River Oak Grace church in Oakdale, 2:00 pm. We would love to have you.
Thank you,
Lacey Matarazzo
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 22, 2014, 04:00:05 PM
WTF!  Mike was one of the guys I tried to copy growing up.  Just sad.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Dokey111 on August 24, 2014, 01:29:21 PM
"Mike Matarazzo Being Used As A Martyr In The War Against Testosterone Online" - Jason Blaha



He says he wanted to be respectful but then calls him "Mike Matazorro"  ::) ???
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Howard on August 26, 2014, 05:52:39 AM
Friends & Family for those of you who knew and loved Mike, we will be have a celebration of life memorial on Thursday August 28th. , at River Oak Grace church in Oakdale, 2:00 pm. We would love to have you.
Thank you,
Lacey Matarazzo

THIS , is what the focus should be right now.

Pushing the envelope to win is what elite/pro level sport is all about.
Mike was a cool , hardcore pro who was very popular with the fans.
Pros like him made being  bodybuilding fan a lot more fun and interesting.
I'm glad I got to see him , doing his thing, in his prime , like many other fans.

It's sad he's gone, but nobody lives forever.

Have a cold one ,up above, with your dad big Mike.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: The Scott on August 26, 2014, 06:35:55 PM
THIS , is what the focus should be right now.

Pushing the envelope to win is what elite/pro level sport is all about.
Mike was a cool , hardcore pro who was very popular with the fans.
Pros like him made being  bodybuilding fan a lot more fun and interesting.
I'm glad I got to see him , doing his thing, in his prime , like many other fans.

It's sad he's gone, but nobody lives forever.

Have a cold one ,up above, with your dad big Mike.


Nobody lives forever but they're certainly dead forever.  Given the tone of an interview of Mike after all his health problems began, I suspect he would have changed his past if he could.  In his situation, who wouldn't?  Perhaps some hardcore idiots but most people would rather live a long healthy life than a short sordid one. 
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Primemuscle on August 26, 2014, 11:23:46 PM
Nobody lives forever but they're certainly dead forever.  Given the tone of an interview of Mike after all his health problems began, I suspect he would have changed his past if he could.  In his situation, who wouldn't?  Perhaps some hardcore idiots but most people would rather live a long healthy life than a short sordid one. 

I am unaware Mike lead a sordid life.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Da Freak on August 27, 2014, 12:57:42 AM
a typical MM routine. full of life and fun and vigour.

Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Ex Coelis on August 27, 2014, 03:38:53 AM
Nobody lives forever but they're certainly dead forever.  Given the tone of an interview of Mike after all his health problems began, I suspect he would have changed his past if he could. 

but then what did he change afterwards?

did he do anything to improve his health or did he just become some fat guy?
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Howard on August 27, 2014, 06:08:47 AM
Nobody lives forever but they're certainly dead forever.  Given the tone of an interview of Mike after all his health problems began, I suspect he would have changed his past if he could.  In his situation, who wouldn't?  Perhaps some hardcore idiots but most people would rather live a long healthy life than a short sordid one. 

I agree with you , but here is the dilemma.
If he didn't  take what was required to be a freaky pro BB, would we ever know about him?

It's sad that bodybuilding evolved into one of the least healthy , drug ridden sports, but it has.
I competed over 40 times , didn't get  into many drugs  and stayed healthy.
BUT, I never won any major contest. Hmmmmm?
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: The Scott on August 28, 2014, 06:42:02 PM
I am unaware Mike lead a sordid life.

His drug use/abuse was nothing but sordid.  That is what I would reference in relation to the term. 
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Primemuscle on August 28, 2014, 11:36:14 PM
His drug use/abuse was nothing but sordid.  That is what I would reference in relation to the term. 

Hmm, I see drug use as being a poor decision. I have not considered that some folks see it as immoral, dishonorable or sleezy.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: polychronopolous on August 29, 2014, 01:01:25 AM
Hmm, I see drug use as being a poor decision. I have not considered that some folks see it as immoral, dishonorable or sleezy.

I gotta say, Prime....Mike Matarazzo always had that "it" factor when it came to connecting with a crowd.

Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Howard on August 29, 2014, 08:36:40 AM
No question about that poly! Mike was a real fan favorite and had a freaky physique with stage charisma.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: hazbin on August 29, 2014, 12:29:28 PM
there is likely nothing could have helped Mike live to 60.   some people just won't live long.   some can abuse their organs like crazy and live to their 80's.  even if he lived the life of a health fanatic,  genetic predispositions would have probably resulted in an early demise for Mike.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: The Scott on August 29, 2014, 05:26:12 PM
Hmm, I see drug use as being a poor decision. I have not considered that some folks see it as immoral, dishonorable or sleezy.

Then we shall have to disagree in as agreeable a manner as possible, my friend.  ;D
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: gmflex on August 31, 2014, 05:54:04 PM
Rip
One of the true greats...
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Bodybuilder Lex Reeves on August 31, 2014, 06:27:40 PM
there is likely nothing could have helped Mike live to 60.   some people just won't live long.   some can abuse their organs like crazy and live to their 80's.  even if he lived the life of a health fanatic,  genetic predispositions would have probably resulted in an early demise for Mike.
Wrong. Steroids killed Mike Matarazzo in what should have been the prime of his life.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Parker on September 01, 2014, 09:45:08 PM
Bodybuilding is marketed as a healthy endeavor. But, it is an extreme lifestyle sport---where massive amounts of foods, drugs, dieted and muscle turns it into an unhealthy endeavor. PIP Mike Matarazzo.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Howard on September 02, 2014, 07:46:33 AM
Bodybuilding is marketed as a healthy endeavor. But, it is an extreme lifestyle sport---where massive amounts of foods, drugs, dieted and muscle turns it into an unhealthy endeavor. PIP Mike Matarazzo.

I think this is the ideal time to bring up the ironic nature of bodybuilding and health.
Fans cheer loud and long for freaks. No extreme  drugs and prep regimes = NO FREAKS ( as we know it).

I've been a long time advocate for awarding classic physiques with good definition as the ideal.
I see no reason why we need male MPD models in surf shorts standing on stage with their hand on their hip.
Nor do we need figure and bikini babes strutting around either.

We simply need male and female bodybuilders , doing actual poses and being judges on who has the best overall physique.
Freaky size and grainy hardness should never be the key to winning a physique contest.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: kreator on September 02, 2014, 09:33:27 AM
meat won't kill u, saturated fat won't kill u = fact, there are populations on earth living almost exclusively on animal protein and fat and rarely display heart issues

things take a 180 degree turn when carbs are included in the upper equation which spike insulin levels, now that can cause havoc on your system, insulin is the most powerful hormone in the body and can fuck u up pretty bad : high blood pressure, high LDL, low HDL, high triglycerides, insulin resistance etc
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: titusisback on September 02, 2014, 11:53:30 PM
meat won't kill u, saturated fat won't kill u = fact, there are populations on earth living almost exclusively on animal protein and fat and rarely display heart issues

things take a 180 degree turn when carbs are included in the upper equation which spike insulin levels

that - and the fact that farmed animals are fed shit and that low quality crap is then fed to humans. Nutrition and genetics need to match. It makes as much sense for humans to eat wheat as it is for rhinos to eat chocolate. Poor quality fats and shit carbs is what makes people fat, U.S. being the flag ship in this regard.

how many people here know that 'Atlantic salmon' is another name for farm fed salmon that is extremely poor in quality compared to wild caught salmon
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: kreator on September 03, 2014, 01:08:27 AM
that - and the fact that farmed animals are fed shit and that low quality crap is then fed to humans. Nutrition and genetics need to match. It makes as much sense for humans to eat wheat as it is for rhinos to eat chocolate. Poor quality fats and shit carbs is what makes people fat, U.S. being the flag ship in this regard.

how many people here know that 'Atlantic salmon' is another name for farm fed salmon that is extremely poor in quality compared to wild caught salmon

correct, sadly almost everything raised is fed utter crap (corn, soy, animal biproducts ) and this alters fat and meat composition of the animals and fish we consume
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Primemuscle on September 03, 2014, 08:41:12 AM
I think this is the ideal time to bring up the ironic nature of bodybuilding and health.
Fans cheer loud and long for freaks. No extreme  drugs and prep regimes = NO FREAKS ( as we know it).

I've been a long time advocate for awarding classic physiques with good definition as the ideal.
I see no reason why we need male MPD models in surf shorts standing on stage with their hand on their hip.
Nor do we need figure and bikini babes strutting around either.

We simply need male and female bodybuilders , doing actual poses and being judges on who has the best overall physique.
Freaky size and grainy hardness should never be the key to winning a physique contest.

The promoters may feel differently. Seems like they are searching for ways to attract a larger and broader audience. A narrower focus on bodybuilding competitions may be good for the sport aspect of bodybuilding, but probably wouldn't bring in the crowds the way the "circus" it has become does.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Howard on September 07, 2014, 03:01:23 PM
The promoters may feel differently. Seems like they are searching for ways to attract a larger and broader audience. A narrower focus on bodybuilding competitions may be good for the sport aspect of bodybuilding, but probably wouldn't bring in the crowds the way the "circus" it has become does.

The new format with a 100 different divisions does get a lot more paid entrants in contests.
BUT it does very little to promote BB as a sport.
Regardless of what format they use, I'll always enjoy good bodybuilding match ups.
BUT have very little interest in swimsuit , beauty contests like bikini and MPD.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Bix on September 07, 2014, 06:39:12 PM
I have interest in them, very nice to view ;)
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Howard on September 08, 2014, 09:12:20 AM
I have interest in them, very nice to view ;)


yeah , but the last time you got pussy, Bill Clinton was president. ;D
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: thebrink on September 08, 2014, 08:42:03 PM
Any more recent photos of Mike? I always wondered how much mass he maintained in retirement.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Your Average GymRat on September 11, 2014, 02:52:38 PM
yeah , but the last time you got pussy, Bill Clinton was president. ;D
When's the last time you weren't trying to hide your male pattern baldness?
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: arce1988 on September 13, 2014, 11:05:27 AM
RIP  :(
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: Your Average GymRat on September 14, 2014, 08:34:49 PM
RIP  :(
Are you here to pay these men here their money? If not, then leave.
Title: Re: RIP - Mike Matarazzo - Sad Day in Bodybuilding
Post by: loco on September 16, 2014, 11:34:38 AM
I'll always enjoy good bodybuilding match ups.
BUT have very little interest in swimsuit , beauty contests like bikini and MPD.

No homo?   ???