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Title: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: syntaxmachine on September 22, 2013, 04:20:58 PM
I didn't bother looking overmuch, but he certainly hasn't made an appearance on any major bodybuilding news source in recent months.

Still on an Indiana Jones-esque quest to find his chest? Back to stealing old peoples' pensions?
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Parker on September 22, 2013, 05:10:07 PM
Maybe his lawyer fiancé/wife sequestered his public appearances.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on September 22, 2013, 05:21:10 PM
I didn't bother looking overmuch, but he certainly hasn't made an appearance on any major bodybuilding news source in recent months.

Still on an Indiana Jones-esque quest to find his chest? Back to stealing old peoples' pensions?


He works for VPX Sports and they mainly cover the WBFF.  Romano is persona non grata with the NPC and the IFBB
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: BIG DUB on September 22, 2013, 05:23:07 PM
On HMR Dave said the was living in Mexico and was preparing some of the athletes in the show they had there recently.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Man of Steel on September 22, 2013, 05:32:24 PM
John is now a mid-level marketer for an adult diaper company based out of Mexico City.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: BigSexy50 on September 22, 2013, 05:34:09 PM
He is doing some stuff with Anthony Roberts.

On Facebook it is the Roberts/Romano report.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Wiggs on September 22, 2013, 06:03:28 PM
Romano should come here. Although I'm not too sure Getbig would welcome him and I don't think it would be good for Ron's well being. lol
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: ESFitness on September 22, 2013, 10:52:48 PM
he's doing well. still training and still looks good at 'low doses'... considering his age and he has a life to attend to, 216lbs at decent bf is pretty good.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: The Ugly on September 22, 2013, 10:56:20 PM
Romano should come here. Although I'm not too sure Getbig would welcome him and I don't think it would be good for Ron's well being. lol

Wasn't he here before? I don't think it went over well.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: NelsonMuntz on September 23, 2013, 12:28:17 AM
By his facebook I was understanding he owns a Golds Gym with his wife in Mexico now
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: local hero on September 23, 2013, 12:49:07 AM
he's now a 5star chef with a multi million contract to bring his cooking skillz to the masses
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: syntaxmachine on September 23, 2013, 12:58:17 AM
Did he ever track down his pectorali? Last I heard they entered the witness protection program and had been relocated to Alaska. Then the trail goes cold (literally and figuratively).
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Army of One on September 23, 2013, 02:28:14 AM
Did he ever track down his pectorali? Last I heard they entered the witness protection program and had been relocated to Alaska. Then the trail goes cold (literally and figuratively).

He followed the trail to where he saw them escape, he is currently digging to the centre of the earth but still no visual confirmation.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on September 23, 2013, 02:55:23 AM
He's away on a business trip with kiwiol, unifying their white towel and anal lube businesses into a powerful east African conglomerate.

He'll be back soon.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Ronnie Rep on September 23, 2013, 04:47:23 AM

He works for VPX Sports and they mainly cover the WBFF.  Romano is persona non grata with the NPC and the IFBB
I used to see Romano in the supermarket down the the street from where VPX is located! Haven't seen him for months, does he still work for VPX?
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on September 23, 2013, 05:16:57 AM
I used to see Romano in the supermarket down the the street from where VPX is located! Haven't seen him for months, does he still work for VPX?


That Nunzio only does the Power Hit Radio Show at this point.  Used to be a full time employee but not anymore...prob gets about 50-200 bucks a show...that was the going rate for doing internet radio on RX and MD.  VPX Sports ended their boycott of the Mr Olympia and are back to paying their booth fees after taking some of the worst advice ever from Romano the Raytard but it makes no difference because Romano can't return to the United States without problaby being arrested for real estate fraud and some other shit he pulled.  Renting out houses to people that were clearly in foreclosure and not telling the tenents about it is pretty low.

Honestly, if he does decide to come back, I may sue VPX Sports for libel after accusing me of hacking websites on that shitty forum of his.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Ronnie Rep on September 23, 2013, 05:27:42 AM

That Nunzio only does the Power Hit Radio Show at this point.  Used to be a full time employee but not anymore...prob gets about 50-200 bucks a show...that was the going rate for doing internet radio on RX and MD.  VPX Sports ended their boycott of the Mr Olympia and are back to paying their booth fees after taking some of the worst advice ever from Romano the Raytard but it makes no difference because Romano can't return to the United States without problaby being arrested for real estate fraud and some other shit he pulled.  Renting out houses to people that were clearly in foreclosure and not telling the tenents about it is pretty low.

Honestly, if he does decide to come back, I may sue VPX Sports for libel after accusing me of hacking websites on that shitty forum of his.
Vince the renting out foreclosed houses in S.Fla is a common occurrence! He is probably has lots of judgments against him! I also used to see him in the Broward County Courthouse quite regularly!
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Mr Nobody on September 23, 2013, 05:51:19 AM

That Nunzio only does the Power Hit Radio Show at this point.  Used to be a full time employee but not anymore...prob gets about 50-200 bucks a show...that was the going rate for doing internet radio on RX and MD.  VPX Sports ended their boycott of the Mr Olympia and are back to paying their booth fees after taking some of the worst advice ever from Romano the Raytard but it makes no difference because Romano can't return to the United States without problaby being arrested for real estate fraud and some other shit he pulled.  Renting out houses to people that were clearly in foreclosure and not telling the tenents about it is pretty low.

Honestly, if he does decide to come back, I may sue VPX Sports for libel after accusing me of hacking websites on that shitty forum of his.
He could be hiding out in the woods of NC Vince what if he knocks on your door wanting food and water?
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on September 23, 2013, 05:52:42 AM
He is doing some stuff with Anthony Roberts.

On Facebook it is the Roberts/Romano report.

Two of the biggest losers the internet has ever produced.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on September 23, 2013, 06:03:02 AM
He could be hiding out in the woods of NC Vince what if he knocks on your door wanting food and water?


I make it a habit to stalk keep tabs on people.  Romano is working as a manager at a Gold's Gym in Guadalajara, Mexico and has an apartment condo in the city as well as a villa out in the countryside
according to my records although things could have changed

Honestly he's doing better than most people figure but it doesn't negate his activities in the U.S.  But as long as he stays out of my hair, I don't have any interest in going after him
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Mr Nobody on September 23, 2013, 06:05:29 AM

I make it a habit to stalk keep tabs on people.  Romano is working as a manager at a Gold's Gym in Guadalajara, Mexico and has an apartment condo in the city as well as a villa out in the countryside
according to my records although things could have changed

Honestly he's doing better than most people figure but it doesn't negate his activities in the U.S.  But as long as he stays out of my hair, I don't have any interest in going after him
Nice detective work Vince.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Archer77 on September 23, 2013, 06:12:56 AM
Nice detective work Vince.

All that info is on Romanos Facebook page.   Takes about two minutes to find.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on September 23, 2013, 06:13:51 AM
All that info is on Romanos Facebook page.   Takes about two minutes to find.


Everything except his actual address for his condo and villa...although the villa really doesn't have one
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on September 23, 2013, 07:11:14 AM
He could be hiding out in the woods of NC Vince what if he knocks on your door wanting food and water?


Doubtful.....the one thing I can agree with Romano on is the freedom that living in Mexico involves.  For very little money, you can live like a king.  He prob spends less than 600 dollars a month for his homes...a 2 bedroom apartment generally runs about 300 and housing outside the city is much cheaper....about 200 bucks.    Cost for electricity and food is so cheap that you would think they were giving that shit away for free and for about 50 dollars a week, you can have a maid come in a few days a week to clean, cook, and subsequently go get your groceries for you.  Cable and DSL is widely available and cheap too.  The only expensive stuff down there is getting electronics like refrigerators, TV's....you'll pay double for stuff imported but you can buy local shit like Meebox.  

And don't believe that shit about everyone is getting shot and beheaded in Mexico.  As long as you mind your fucking business, keep your mouth shut,  and don't get caught up in the drug business you're fine....and I'm not referring to steroids because you can easily buy and sell as much as you want and the police wouldn't give a shit.  I can honestly bet that Romano is selling down there and its no big deal.


So just imagine for one moment folks.  You wake up in you home and get your workout in for the way in your home gym.  Right after you shower, your maid will have your towel and your clothes ironed and pressed for you to wear and your breakfast right on the table hot and ready to eat....eggs, tortillas, coffee, fruit, etc.  Then take your vitamins or whatever you desire whether its Centrum or a shot of Deca or Winny because no one gives a shit.  From there you can either work from home in your office or do whatever.  By noon, you have lunch prepared on the table.  Mid afternoon, you can have someone come over for a massage, goof around and watch TV while your maid cleans, washes clothes and by dinnertime have a full supper once again prepared for your maid.  Even on the weekend when your maid is not there, she'll have meals prepared for you to re-heat or you can call a taxi or driver for you to go about town...10-20 dollars...chump change.  You can get an unlimited bus pass for 25.00 a month if you didn't even wanted to save money...but who cares.

For about 1000 US dollars a month, you can live quite well in Mexico...for 2000 dollars you can live like a prince.  You can't just go and live there, you have to get a visa, sign some papers, show proof of monthly income, etc.  Jobs are scarce there and minimum wage is about 5 dollars a day...(not an hour but day) but if you already have money and you can operate your business online like I do, you're perfectly fine.  If you miss the states, just call a taxi to the airport and you can be in Atlanta within a few hours.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: MORTALCOIL on September 23, 2013, 07:15:54 AM
From the last pic we saw, he was obviously turning into an amphibian. He's probably croaking at night near Vince's trailer just to piss him off.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Mr Nobody on September 23, 2013, 07:23:15 AM
Sounds like you are considering a move to Mexico Vince.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: NelsonMuntz on September 23, 2013, 07:26:54 AM

Doubtful.....the one thing I can agree with Romano on is the freedom that living in Mexico involves.  For very little money, you can live like a king.  He prob spends less than 600 dollars a month for his homes...a 2 bedroom apartment generally runs about 300 and housing outside the city is much cheaper....about 200 bucks.    Cost for electricity and food is so cheap that you would think they were giving that shit away for free and for about 50 dollars a week, you can have a maid come in a few days a week to clean, cook, and subsequently go get your groceries for you.  Cable and DSL is widely available and cheap too.  The only expensive stuff down there is getting electronics like refrigerators, TV's....you'll pay double for stuff imported but you can buy local shit like Meebox.  

And don't believe that shit about everyone is getting shot and beheaded in Mexico.  As long as you mind your fucking business, keep your mouth shut,  and don't get caught up in the drug business you're fine....and I'm not referring to steroids because you can easily buy and sell as much as you want and the police wouldn't give a shit.  I can honestly bet that Romano is selling down there and its no big deal.


So just imagine for one moment folks.  You wake up in you home and get your workout in for the way in your home gym.  Right after you shower, your maid will have your towel and your clothes ironed and pressed for you to wear and your breakfast right on the table hot and ready to eat....eggs, tortillas, coffee, fruit, etc.  Then take your vitamins or whatever you desire whether its Centrum or a shot of Deca or Winny because no one gives a shit.  From there you can either work from home in your office or do whatever.  By noon, you have lunch prepared on the table.  Mid afternoon, you can have someone come over for a massage, goof around and watch TV while your maid cleans, washes clothes and by dinnertime have a full supper once again prepared for your maid.  Even on the weekend when your maid is not there, she'll have meals prepared for you to re-heat or you can call a taxi or driver for you to go about town...10-20 dollars...chump change.  You can get an unlimited bus pass for 25.00 a month if you didn't even wanted to save money...but who cares.

For about 1000 US dollars a month, you can live quite well in Mexico...for 2000 dollars you can live like a prince.  You can't just go and live there, you have to get a visa, sign some papers, show proof of monthly income, etc.  Jobs are scarce there but if you already have money and you can operate your business online like I do, you're perfectly fine.  If you miss the states, just call a taxi to the airport and you can be in Atlanta within a few hours.

I think a good documentary would be basile meeting up with you in Nc and you 2 go on a road trip to Mexico to find John and film the whole thing. Comedy gold and the words will still be blue, only spoken instead of written

You cant call it Finding Flotsam
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Tapeworm on September 23, 2013, 07:28:50 AM
He was replaced by John Parmesan and no one even noticed.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: viking1 on September 23, 2013, 07:32:03 AM
Still wouldn't live there.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Borracho on September 23, 2013, 07:32:57 AM
romano and anabolichalo are in turkey getting hair transplants.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on September 23, 2013, 07:48:43 AM
Sounds like you are considering a move to Mexico Vince.

I have considered it greatly.  For someone like me, it would be a much better lifestyle but currently I have way too many ties to the US right now.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Archer77 on September 23, 2013, 07:50:10 AM
I have considered it greatly.  For someone like me, it would be a much better lifestyle but currently I have way too many ties to the US right now.

You could run internet businesses there just as easily as you could here.  You could also buy a nice gym for way less money.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on September 23, 2013, 07:58:36 AM
You could run internet businesses there just as easily as you could here.  You could also buy a nice gym for way less money.

Exactly...wouldn't even bother buying a gym or anything but just run my internet business so I'd have plenty of time to hang out on the beach all day and go to the clubs on the weekend....I would put my stuff in storage and get a Mail Box Etc so I can forward goods straight to Mexico if I needed them. 
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Archer77 on September 23, 2013, 08:03:50 AM
Exactly...wouldn't even bother buying a gym or anything but just run my internet business so I'd have plenty of time to hang out on the beach all day and go to the clubs on the weekend....I would put my stuff in storage and get a Mail Box Etc so I can forward goods straight to Mexico if I needed them. 

Would be nice to own a vacation home there but I can't imagine living there because of safety issues. I might be able to get by if I claim relation to El Canelo. Vince, as a gay man would you be concerned about gay bashing.  Might not be a problem if you lived in a gated community.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on September 23, 2013, 08:24:06 AM
Would be nice to own a vacation home there but I can't imagine living there because of safety issues. I might be able to get by if I claim relation to El Canelo. Vince, as a gay man would you be concerned about gay bashing.  Might not be a problem if you lived in a gated community.

Its no problem because no one really cares about gay and lesbian shit.  But like I said, you mind your own fucking business and you have no worries...I mean, if you're butt fucking some gringo out in the middle of the street you're asking for trouble.  however if you do your research, you'll know where to go around town.  Don't act like a big shot, don't flash cash, and you'll avoid hustlers and thieves
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Tapeworm on September 24, 2013, 07:56:36 AM
I have considered it greatly.  For someone like me, it would be a much better lifestyle but currently I have way too many ties to the US right now.

What effort at uppityspeak is this? 
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Butterbean on September 24, 2013, 07:58:20 AM
He was replaced by John Parmesan and no one even noticed.

 ;D
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Tapeworm on September 24, 2013, 08:07:14 AM
Fuck it, it rhymes.
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: Pet shop boys on September 24, 2013, 08:12:10 AM
Romano should come here. Although I'm not too sure Getbig would welcome him and I don't think it would be good for Ron's well being. lol


You'd be Surprised...

I'm not him though



WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Where Did Former Industry Insider John Romano Go?
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on September 24, 2013, 09:41:57 AM
Did he ever track down his pectorali? Last I heard they entered the witness protection program and had been relocated to Alaska. Then the trail goes cold (literally and figuratively).

I heard they reunited for a brief moment but then John took a wrong turn somewhere in the south central area and his pecs were kidnapped at gunpoint and then vanished like a fart in the wind...