I brought this over here to see the fans input on this topic.
This round would have NO bearing on the final placings, etc. It's purely an entertainment round for the fans to enjoy, and get them involved.
This would replace the "challenge round" that was scrapped (thank GOD!)
Here's how it works:
All the competitors are brought out in a line up
all names are dropped into a bin, two names are drawn out at random
the two competitors pose down against each other for :30 sec (give or take, depending on the ent. value)
the FANS in attendance pick their winner by applause
winner back in line, loser...see you later.
the winners names are thrown back in the mixer, next round....2 names, etc, etc.
This would be done in an elimination format, obviously....
In a field of lets say, 24 guys...it goes from 24 to 12 to 6 to top 3 to a winner voted on by the people.
This whole thing takes less than 1/2 hour...
ANYONE can win, as the numbers are drawn completely random...because it's random, top names will be pulled out against each other (ex. Ronnie/ Jay) someone HAS to win/ lose)
Imaging if two "posers" happen to get called up (Melvin/ Dareem) and start out-doing each other...?
Pose-downs are anything goes...pushing shoving, one -upping, moving around (on stage)...always the most exciting part of a show anyways....
This eliminates the proverbial "same top 6 guys" posing down....again.
This spreads the wealth to 5 more competitors, who may not ordinarily get a dime....
The "underdog" could very wel win the whole thing, as the crowds love them...
No point system, no judges, no boring -ass same mandatory poses we just saw at prejudging...
It's a great way to involve the fans and get the place rockin...i think they deserve it after last years debacle.....
Peter McGough and Robin Chang are all for it......so whats the problem? BEN and JIM MANION. They're wrinkling their nose at it because they're gun shy that THEIR challenge round was a bust....
The money is not an issue....There is $50,000 available to use on the show.
I'm going to Ben as your representative and demanding we get it put in.....I need as much support as I can get from YOU, the athletes
Spread the word right here on our VIP forum, and vote yea, or nay on the "people''s champ"....I'll take it to Ben, and lets start dictating what WE want!! Call other pro's, have them come here, or PM Ron if they're not on here....and lets see 50-75 names/ votes.
chick