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Title: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: 240 is Back on July 07, 2007, 07:26:08 AM
Does he retire?

Does he come back in 2008?
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: Rearden Metal on July 07, 2007, 07:41:08 AM
Depends what he looks like. Honestly if he doesn't best his 2003 performance, retiring is the way to go.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: 240 is Back on July 07, 2007, 07:46:19 AM
Depends what he looks like. Honestly if he doesn't best his 2003 performance, retiring is the way to go.


in the whole 'legacy' sceme of things, that makes sense.

But Ronnie probably could make top 10 at the O for the next 3-4 years, realistically.  Even flawed and smaller, he's freakier and bigger than most guys onstage.

He'll still get some prize $, still get appearance fees, still get the BSN deal. 

I don't think he'd quit.  I think he'll keep doing it til he stops placing in the $.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: Rearden Metal on July 07, 2007, 07:54:46 AM
in the whole 'legacy' sceme of things, that makes sense.

But Ronnie probably could make top 10 at the O for the next 3-4 years, realistically.  Even flawed and smaller, he's freakier and bigger than most guys onstage.

He'll still get some prize $, still get appearance fees, still get the BSN deal. 

I don't think he'd quit.  I think he'll keep doing it til he stops placing in the $.

That's half retarded. There's got to be ways to capitalize on his "O" reign other than by competing. What if he teamed up with Lee Haney or Yates and sold supps?

If he doesn't already have his retirement lined up, that's a shame. I'm betting he's in ok shape financially, he doesn't seem to live too plush.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: efirkey on July 07, 2007, 07:55:17 AM
He is one guy who seems like he genuinely loves bodybuilding and loves making a living from it.  He will continue if he feels he can still be competitive.  

Will he make more money when he retires if he retires while on top like most of the previous champions or if he retires after a number of lack luster appearances?  I think he should quit while he is ahead of the game.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: 240 is Back on July 07, 2007, 08:00:28 AM
That's half retarded. There's got to be ways to capitalize on his "O" reign other than by competing. What if he teamed up with Lee Haney or Yates and sold supps?

If he doesn't already have his retirement lined up, that's a shame. I'm betting he's in ok shape financially, he doesn't seem to live too plush.

Sergio competed way past his prime.
I could see Ronnie doing the same.

He lvoes to compete, to train, to meet people, sign autographs, make money.

Will he be a rock star when he's retired?  Not as much as he is now.

I seriously doubt Ronnie wants to be another skinny guy with a big head signing autographs at a booth.  I think he'll be onstage til he stops placing.  He's still better than 99% of the bodybuilders on this planet, even if he's not in his 98 or 03 form.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: Mars on July 07, 2007, 08:13:23 AM
I still don't know why he lost from jay synthol smooth marsmellow arms.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: bigdumbbell on July 07, 2007, 08:18:04 AM
there not need for him to disappear, he should not quit or retire but continue being a living legend, cultivate his brand, make money and walk around shows like shawn ray does so well.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: Rearden Metal on July 07, 2007, 08:54:14 AM
Sergio competed way past his prime.
I could see Ronnie doing the same.

He lvoes to compete, to train, to meet people, sign autographs, make money.

Will he be a rock star when he's retired?  Not as much as he is now.

I seriously doubt Ronnie wants to be another skinny guy with a big head signing autographs at a booth.  I think he'll be onstage til he stops placing.  He's still better than 99% of the bodybuilders on this planet, even if he's not in his 98 or 03 form.


He's more likely to get fat than skinny, methinks.

I don't think he'll quit as long as he places top 3. As long as he's got a shot to win, he'll be up there.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: thisiskeith12 on July 07, 2007, 09:19:52 AM
If he's coming back for this year, I have no reason to think he won't do it again in 2008.

He'll still be the 2nd highest paid bodybuilder for the next few years no matter what happens.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: rudylrichards on July 07, 2007, 09:23:41 AM
Sergio competed way past his prime.
I could see Ronnie doing the same.

He lvoes to compete, to train, to meet people, sign autographs, make money.

Will he be a rock star when he's retired?  Not as much as he is now.

I seriously doubt Ronnie wants to be another skinny guy with a big head signing autographs at a booth.  I think he'll be onstage til he stops placing.  He's still better than 99% of the bodybuilders on this planet, even if he's not in his 98 or 03 form.

Agree..  What else could he do that'd make him the same amount of money.  Even, if he's not #1 he'll be a top two or three for awhile.  He'll make a killing guestposing; People want to see size and he'll still be the biggest, the Victor Richards affect.

He reminds me of Holyfield.  A guy who'd probably do what he loves for free and do it till he dies regarless of what people say.  I can't see him retiring win or lose.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: tweeter on July 07, 2007, 09:31:15 AM
He needs to think about his health too; he is in his 40's now.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: benchthis on July 07, 2007, 09:51:46 AM
i would love to buy supps of ronnie  ;D  i would pay 70$ for each his preworkout drink during workout and postworkout drink even though they only had 15 servings
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: SWOLETRAIN on July 07, 2007, 09:55:36 AM
Ronnie needs BSN so whatever it takes to make that $$$
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: knny187 on July 07, 2007, 09:57:48 AM
Big Bubba will be back

atleast...thats my opinion
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on July 07, 2007, 11:09:49 AM
Ronnie Coleman has already said he would go back to working part time for the Police Dept.


Sort of mirroring "The Myth" Sergio
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: JediKnight on July 07, 2007, 11:12:00 AM
Ronnie will retire into the jungle with his family of Silver back gorilla's. Or the zoo.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: bigdumbbell on July 07, 2007, 03:29:07 PM
Ronnie Coleman has already said he would go back to working part time for the Police Dept.


Sort of mirroring "The Myth" Sergio
doing what busting drug users?
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: JaggyShortBuff on July 07, 2007, 03:35:00 PM
doing what busting drug users?

I really hope he does go back to being a cop after bodybuilding and starts cracking down on drug using criminals.....Damn what great irony...and big ron would thank jeebus the whole time...LoL... ::)
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: Matt C on July 07, 2007, 03:38:55 PM
He is one guy who seems like he genuinely loves bodybuilding and loves making a living from it.  He will continue if he feels he can still be competitive. 

Will he make more money when he retires if he retires while on top like most of the previous champions or if he retires after a number of lack luster appearances?  I think he should quit while he is ahead of the game.

Define "lackluster".  I'm sure Ronnie could place in the top six until he's 50.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: bigdumbbell on July 07, 2007, 03:41:18 PM
Define "lackluster".  I'm sure Ronnie could place in the top six until he's 50.
why dont they bring that masters olympia back just for him  he could win that for 25 years straight
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: efirkey on July 07, 2007, 04:18:56 PM
Define "lackluster".  I'm sure Ronnie could place in the top six until he's 50.

I would consider the last Olympia a lackluster appearance for Ronnie, but not anyone else, so it's all relative.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: WhiteCastle on July 07, 2007, 05:27:52 PM
He retires and becomes a motivational speaker.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: webcake on July 07, 2007, 05:47:33 PM
OK here is what Ronnie will do.
#1. Retire from competitive bodybuilding.
#2. Enter the Worlds Strongest Man Competition.

The lifts that Ronnie has done before are crazy, yet he does them for a minimum of 2 reps and they are often about a month out from a show. It just seems like he would be capable of doing those strongman events. It would definetly be a fun thing to watch and he would have a lot of support.

I don't know, just thinking out loud.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: AVBG on July 07, 2007, 05:54:29 PM
Ronnie's prep for this year will be spot on and if there is any risk of less than first place he will not compete (this year)
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: phyxsius on July 07, 2007, 08:36:24 PM
Does he retire?

Does he come back in 2008?

Hulkster and Pumpster will leave getbig for life
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: Pet shop boys on July 07, 2007, 08:38:48 PM
Does he retire?

Does he come back in 2008?

good question,
I think he'll be coming back until he drops out of the top six........

like former mr.O Sammir Bannout.

WOOOSSSHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: Get Rowdy on July 07, 2007, 10:36:39 PM
OK here is what Ronnie will do.
#1. Retire from competitive bodybuilding.
#2. Enter the Worlds Strongest Man Competition.

The lifts that Ronnie has done before are crazy, yet he does them for a minimum of 2 reps and they are often about a month out from a show. It just seems like he would be capable of doing those strongman events. It would definetly be a fun thing to watch and he would have a lot of support.

I don't know, just thinking out loud.

I'd love to see that.  Ronnie vs Mariuz.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: suckmymuscle on July 07, 2007, 10:59:09 PM
Define "lackluster".  I'm sure Ronnie could place in the top six until he's 50.

  Sure, Ronnie could still place in the top ten - not top six - for another few years, but this is exactly the problem. Placing in the top ten at the Olympia is tremendous for any bodybuilder: it gives you endorsement contracts, publicity and, for many bodybuilders, it is the epitome of the career. But not for a Mr.Olympia. A guy who wins the Olympia has something more important than endorsement contracts and money to think about: legacy. Losing the Olympia completely ruins the "mystique" of a Mr.Olympia; the aura of untouchable greatness is gone. Ronnie has the choice between preserving the little mystique he still has left by not competing at this year's Olympia and losing his endrosement contract, or losing his aura by being defeated again and preserving his contract. It's bad that Ronnie chose not the former.

SUCKMYMSUCLE
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: M75 on July 08, 2007, 01:27:00 AM
I think he would be so pissed off that he would say he's done. But change his mind after the dust settles.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: Van_Bilderass on July 08, 2007, 01:52:40 AM
After he loses in 07 he will become even more religious and will become a preacher.
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: phyxsius on July 08, 2007, 05:46:08 AM
After he loses in 07 he will become even more religious and will become a preacher.

that's even worse.. Who can understand what's he saying.. I think Jeebus wouldn't want Ronnie to preach about Him
Title: Re: If Ronnie finishes 2nd at the 2007 Mr Olympia...
Post by: Bear on July 08, 2007, 05:56:01 AM
I think he would be so pissed off that he would say he's done. But change his mind after the dust settles.

Haha yeah like Shawn Ray always did :D