Maybe so but when you see Valentino or anyone at MD going around asking all the regular joe fans at the events who they are there to see they generally reply "The FREAKS".
Sure, I can appreciate that.
Haney was a freak. His waist was tight.
So too was Yates until 1994. Coleman too until 2002.
Freak is not the problem. Longevity for the 'sport' is and this is helped by sticking to standards.
There have always been freaks and good luck to them for their guest posings too. But that doesn't mean their physiques should be the standard.
Also, one more thing, when you only have 'freaks' competing, you reduce the fanbase potential by only catering to the shock and awe crowd.
It may there that is no other fanbase available and if so, fair enough. Good luck to the IFBB and their bellies then
But I don't think that's true.