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Title: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 08:00:55 PM: From minute one, we've all jokingly declared Melvin the man to beat at the VTOTech Colorado Pro, as he's a VYO athlete and was initially broadcast as one of the premier guys at this event.

Recently, Shawn STOPPED using the poster showing the athletes, and started using one hyping the sponsors (we all know sponsors get fans in seats ::) -

I see from the new list, from the colorado pro website, that Melvin Anthony is no longer listed as a competitor at the show. Also, instead of being given an updated list from Shawn, he keeps telling us to wait until April 15 (so plane tickets will cost much more?) Kinda counterproductive for promoting a show that's not in Cali.

Shawn, when did you learn Melvin was not doing the Colorado Pro, and when did you plan to tell us? Apr 15? Also, can you tell us which athletes have committed so far?

thanks!

The official website, located at http://coloradoproshow.com/pro/index.html lists the following athletes:

IFBB Pro Bodybuilders scheduled to participate in the event to date:
Darrem Charles
Phil Heath
Bill Willmore
Marcus Haley
Vince Taylor
Marcus Haley
Kris Dim
Capries Murray
George Harrah
Marcus Ruhl
Branch Warren
Ed Van Amsterdam
Garrett Downing
David Henry
Luke Wood
Craig Richardson
Johnnie Jackson
Christian Lobarede
Mustafa Mohammad
Willie Stallings
Gian Enrico
Gilberto Pietro
Manfred Petautschnig
Miguel Filho
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: GMCtrk on March 06, 2006, 08:10:59 PM: Branch will win this show
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 08:15:53 PM: Quote from: GMCtrk on March 06, 2006, 08:10:59 PM
Branch will win this show

If Branch does this show.

I look for Mustafa to qualify for the Olympia if he does this show.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Jr. Yates on March 06, 2006, 08:17:04 PM: Quote from: GMCtrk on March 06, 2006, 08:10:59 PM
Branch will win this show
yes i think so too.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 08:19:02 PM: Will Branch do this show in May, then the Europa in Sept as well (he's a shoo-in to win, as it's in Arlington)?

Unless it'd mess up his peak for the O...
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: bigdumbbell on March 06, 2006, 08:26:39 PM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 08:19:02 PM
Will Branch do this show in May, then the Europa in Sept as well (he's a shoo-in to win, as it's in Arlington)?
Unless it'd mess up his peak for the O...

how much is a bus roundtrip ticket fort meyers florida/denver ?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 08:28:28 PM: Quote from: bigdumbbell on March 06, 2006, 08:26:39 PM
how much is a bus roundtrip ticket fort meyers florida/denver ?

And I could take an ambulance home!
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Special Ed on March 06, 2006, 08:36:37 PM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 08:00:55 PM
The official website, located at http://coloradoproshow.com/pro/index.html lists the following athletes:
IFBB Pro Bodybuilders scheduled to participate in the event to date:
Darrem Charles
Phil Heath
Bill Willmore
Marcus Haley
Vince Taylor
Marcus Haley
Kris Dim
Capries Murray
George Harrah
Marcus Ruhl
Branch Warren
Ed Van Amsterdam
Garrett Downing
David Henry
Luke Wood
Craig Richardson
Johnnie Jackson
Christian Lobarede
Mustafa Mohammad
Willie Stallings
Gian Enrico
Gilberto Pietro
Manfred Petautschnig
Miguel Filho
Is Marcus Haley competing twice to make up for Melvin not competing at all? Once Branch drops out, will there be any pros competing in this show or is this just a qualifier for the Pro Division?

Special "Skeptic Tank" Ed
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: bigdumbbell on March 06, 2006, 08:40:25 PM: is luke wood confirmed for that show
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 08:43:58 PM: Quote from: bigdumbbell on March 06, 2006, 08:40:25 PM
is luke wood confirmed for that show

Why would they put him on the website if he hasn't confirmed?

I know CNN.com doesn't print news til they verify it.

I hear you can't get a burger til ya pay the lady.

So I'm sure if VYOTech/Shawn is bragging about the lineup, all the men must have confirmed. Right, Shawn?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: jeffrey. on March 06, 2006, 09:02:16 PM: Quote from: bigdumbbell on March 06, 2006, 08:40:25 PM
is luke wood confirmed for that show
last time i spoke to him he was doing the ny show and the toronto show.he said he was not doing the colorado unless he changed his mind.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Shawn Ray on March 06, 2006, 09:05:32 PM: Melvin was never going to compete but will possibly be the "Guest Poser" for the Friday Night event (NPC OPEN Men & IFBB Pro FIGURE Prejuging)

That being said, we have toyed with several posters, as we amassed sponsors and athletes. I was talking with Phil Heath & Marcus Haley at the Ohio Airport yesterday and both will be their competing, as well as the list of guys compiled on the web site:

www.coloradoproshow.com

With Branch stepping his game up Big at the ASC, I wouldn't blame him if he rests and waits for the Olympia but he has not said that to me. Last time we talked he said he was going to do Colorado, if he doesn't some one else will be moving up the Food Chain! Congrats Branch on such a great showing at the Arnold!
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: youngguns on March 06, 2006, 09:06:25 PM: Got my tickets front and center ;D
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Lift Studios on March 06, 2006, 09:22:13 PM: 240 - Slow day at the office bro? You know Melvin was never on the site as a competitor.

We are reworking the site this week with a new look and more info. We put people in the design who gave commitments at press time. Luke posted he was doing the show on here on Getbig. The line up will change a number of times before show time, happens at every show.

Johnny Moya just committed to making the CO show his comeback show, he's been out of competition for the past 5 years. Jenny Lynn who fell ill at the Arnold is now throwing her name in the mix.

LIFT
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Stavios on March 06, 2006, 09:27:33 PM: looking foward to see what phil looks like compared to the big guys
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Shawn Ray on March 06, 2006, 09:30:07 PM: 240 you're a Clown, you Hate on all the Pro's somebody please post a Pic of this Nut! Chic, I understand why you dislike this fool. Like Isaac said, the list will change the show is still 10 weeks away, you ain't going, so go play on the freeway already. ;D

A Web Cast is in the mix possibly, should know by next week! Luke Wood is in, and stated so way back when. :o
240, jokes are ok, but being a liar, is plain Stupid, get the facts right or simply dont post.

This was the initial Poster, with athletes who "Verbally" thought about doing the show back in October, before we finalized our Ad Campaign. As you can see, the names on the list have changed since the Olympia Weekend and rightfully so.

Regardless, the show will be off the chain!

Peace,

S. Ray
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 09:38:18 PM: I apologize if I was mistaken- but Melvin's name was dropped a lot. So he was a "guest poser"? But now he might not be?

I guess I can't understand how it can be 10 weeks before a major show- fans are making travel plans, etc- and you still can't confirm if one top-tier pro will be there?

"Superstars like" = ?????

Who will be onstage, Shawn? We've been asking since Christmas and you cannot nail down a competitor list yet. Will it be Krim Dim vs. Marcus Haley vs. Manfred Petautschnig? Or Vince Taylor vs. David Henry vs. Lee Priest?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 09:40:13 PM: Quote from: Shawn Ray on March 06, 2006, 09:30:07 PM
This was the initial Poster, with athletes who "Verbally" thought about doing the show back in October

"Verbally thought about doing a show" eight months ahead of time, and you put it on a poster to sell tickets.

10 weeks out now, and you can't give us the competitor list with a straight face.

Things that make ya go hmmmmm?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Bast175 on March 06, 2006, 09:40:40 PM: The True Adonis is guest posing!!!
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Lift Studios on March 06, 2006, 09:46:01 PM: The offer still stands for us to pick up the cost of your plane ticket...
Might end up like this ACF fighter at The Gracie fights though...
LIFT
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: jeffrey. on March 06, 2006, 09:46:44 PM: Quote from: Bast175 on March 06, 2006, 09:40:40 PM
The True Adonis is guest posing!!!
HAHAHAHA
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 09:49:18 PM: It's nothing personal Shawn, I smell a potentially HUGE horizon issue here.

Ten weeks before a BBing show, the men who will be competing know it at this time.
One hour's worth of phone calls to them would clear this all up. You'd get their word or even better, a contract, and announce it. Fans buy tickets, or don't buy, accordingly.

Methinks perhaps your biggest concern is not fan satisfaction, but ticket sales at the expense of a watered down show. Maybe you're looking to get a big paycheck this year by promising/"teasing with" top pros, then delivering a weak lineup. This would not be not ethical. You've continually refused to announce the lineup officially- but you have no problem putting up posters with "Superstars like" Priest, Martinez, Branch?

The NY Pro, Atlantic City Pro, Eurpora- none of these shows are putting up posters on getbig 8 months ahead of time with unsure lineups. Why are you?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Special Ed on March 06, 2006, 09:53:50 PM: 240, don't forget that Johnny Moya is making his comeback at the Colorado. So is Troy Zuccoluto, Franco Santoriello, Shane Dimora, Bob Birdsong, Dave Hawk, Lance Dreher, and Phil Hernon.

So give Shawn some credit for bringing superstars like Johnny Moya back to the stage. He could be bringing Vinnie Galanti if the IFBB recognized Pros from other organizations.

Special "Soy Protein is People" Ed
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 06, 2006, 09:58:11 PM: Quote from: Shawn Ray on March 06, 2006, 09:30:07 PM
240 you're a Clown, you Hate on all the Pro's somebody please post a Pic of this Nut!
Chic, I understand why you dislike this fool.

And Shawn, you can call me a "fool", but we both know one thing: If you build up this show for 8 months with one set of athletes- then the Colorado Pro delivers a poor lineup- you will be revealed as a fraud.

Which one of us is looking out for the fans and their money, Shawn?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Shawn Ray on March 07, 2006, 06:35:41 AM: This is to satisfy 240's obsession with the list of athletes:
Darrem Charles
Phil Heath
Bill Willmore
Marcus Haley
Vince Taylor
Marcus Haley
Kris Dim
Capries Murray
George Harrah
Marcus Ruhl
Branch Warren
Ed Van Amsterdam
Garrett Downing
David Henry
Luke Wood
Craig Richardson
Johnnie Jackson
Christian Lobarede
Mustafa Mohammad
Willie Stallings
Gian Enrico
Gilberto Pietro
Manfred Petautschnig
Miguel Filho
Johnny Moya
To Name a Few...........
That being said, 240, your not going so you dont have anything to lose, now go play. ;D
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: bigdumbbell on March 07, 2006, 06:38:58 AM: 240 claims to have been to one local show & now an expert authority of physical culture.
::)
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 07, 2006, 06:41:59 AM: Quote from: Shawn Ray on March 07, 2006, 06:35:41 AM
That being said, 240, your not going so you dont have anything to lose, now go play. ;D

Okay, I'm off to play in traffic as advised.

So all these guys signed a contract, right?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: jaejonna on March 07, 2006, 06:45:12 AM: Chris isnt on the list yet shawn, Im assuming this isnt the end all be al llist of list for hte Shawn Ray Classic ?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: littleguns on March 07, 2006, 07:22:41 AM: Quote from: Special Ed on March 06, 2006, 09:53:50 PM
240, don't forget that Johnny Moya is making his comeback at the Colorado. So is Troy Zuccoluto, Franco Santoriello, Shane Dimora, Bob Birdsong, Dave Hawk, Lance Dreher, and Phil Hernon.
So give Shawn some credit for bringing superstars like Johnny Moya back to the stage. He could be bringing Vinnie Galanti if the IFBB recognized Pros from other organizations.
Special "Soy Protein is People" Ed

Is Special "Somebody Slap my Momma" Ed making this up or is this true about the comebacks?

Shawn I know you and Troy were Buds back in the day...can you confirm or deny?

Again Fu*k 240...keep doing what your doing Shawn...All the best!
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: c-u-n-hell on March 07, 2006, 07:30:25 AM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 07, 2006, 06:41:59 AM
Okay, I'm off to play in traffic as advised.
So all these guys signed a contract, right?
WhaT DO YOU CARE WHO SIGNS A CONTRACT 240. ARE YOU THEIR ACCOUNTANT. THEY SAID THEY WILL PAY FOR YOUR TICKET IF YOU COMPETE RIGHT.EUTHER GO AND SHOW EM YOU HAVE A SET OR COWER DOWN AND STOP BUMPING YOUR GUMS ON WHO IS GOING SINCE YOUR NOT YOU FAT ASS
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: shutupandtrain88 on March 07, 2006, 07:33:05 AM: I smell another website popping up soon, but i dont think the major networks will be picking up that story. Yet more bs from one who has nothing good to say about anyone/anything. good luck with the show Shawn.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 07, 2006, 07:48:40 AM: Let's say a BBing fan can go to 3 shows this year. Arnold, Olympia, and one more. He's considering the COlorado Pro, as the lineup that was advertised back in October was probably the best we've seen in years:

"Superstars like" Priest, Alves, Anthony, Rich Jones, Chris Cook, Bob Cicherillo, And Vic Martinez were on this poster. But they're not on this list now.

Fan buys his ticket. Goes to show, only to realize that 7 of the top 10 athletes have pulled out, and all Shawn can do is shrug and say "Well, it's not my fault". When clearly, you seen it coming. He's laughing all the way to the bank, and fans are mad they didn't go to the NY Pro or the Atlantic City instead.

You said yesterday Branch might miss it. BUt you posted his name last night on the athlete's list. Is Branch doing the show or not, Shawn? And if not, you should be royally pissed he caused you to advertise a show which never materialized.

Shawn's promising one thing, then subtly taking away one piece at a time. The show you get in May will NOT be the show he advertised in Oct. Hell, it's sounding like it won't be the show he's talking about now.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Lift Studios on March 07, 2006, 08:48:48 AM: 240 - give it a rest bro. That was a promo card done in October based on people who had given the word that they were interested in competing. Things change, the promo cards/posters/ads have changed to reflect the list. What other shows do you know that people have been talked about months in advanced?
You talk about changing things as advertised - how about you pimping your $300 websites and then jacking up the prices?
Peace
LIFT
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: bigdumbbell on March 07, 2006, 08:52:31 AM: Quote from: Lift Studios on March 07, 2006, 08:48:48 AM
240 - give it a rest bro. That was a promo card done in October based on people who had given the word that they were interested in competing. Things change, the promo cards/posters/ads have changed to reflect the list. What other shows do you know that people have been talked about months in advanced?
You talk about changing things as advertised - how about you pimping your $300 websites and then jacking up the prices?
Peace
LIFT

ooops BINGO :-X :D
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: buffbodz on March 07, 2006, 08:53:39 AM: I was involved in promoting a few small local shows. Remember the NABF? Even a small High School Auditorium show had more problems than I've ever encountered and it all comes down on the promoter. It's a tuff job when you have to have a hand in everything going on from vendors, judges, to competitors complaints to making sure the urine testing was done fair, lighting, music, making sure the $$ is going in the right box. After 3 shows, making only a few bucks at 1 and loosing $$ the other 2, I gave it up. but the experince was priceless and WHEN I promote again it will get done right. I think Shawn is finding out the promoting side of bodybuilding is where the work realy comes in. Thankless as it may be, it's a very valuable lesson and rocking boats, even 240's, won't help your production 1 bit. A good promoter must be a good statesman for bodybuilding. He must be accesable, up front, honest and if he doesn't know, just say so. Good luck and let the lessons learned stay with you from 1 show to the next.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Special Ed on March 07, 2006, 09:52:12 AM: Quote from: littleguns on March 07, 2006, 07:22:41 AM
Is Special "Somebody Slap my Momma" Ed making this up or is this true about the comebacks?
Shawn I know you and Troy were Buds back in the day...can you confirm or deny?
Again Fu*k 240...keep doing what your doing Shawn...All the best!
Wow! You might be even more retarded than myself if you believed that. Shawn is offering a special $1000 Prize to you for winning Most Gullible.

Special "Is Little Guns my long lost Twin?" Ed
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Shawn Ray on March 07, 2006, 10:26:01 AM: 240, what part of my Post last week did you not understand? :-*
I stated before and will again for the reading impaired:
The List will be Finalized as of April 15th for the Colorado Pro Am on May 12th & 13th.
What part are you missing son? :-[
Your showing that you have an obsession that borders on OCD. :-\
Relax and breathe................. .... :D
Athletes that want to compete will, those that do not want to wont. :-\
We build it, they come.
Someone Athletes will be going away with a title, money and qualifications to the Nationals & Olympia Weekend! :o
Some fans will walk with some great Door Prizes:
Flat Screen, Cell Phone, VIP Tix to the Olympia, Palms Hotel Weekend in Vegas, Ski Lift Tix, Rockies MLB Tix, Dinner Certificates, Training session with Pro's and 1 Lucky fan will drive off in a Hummer H3!
Now, 240, you sit at home and Monday Morning Quarter Back all you want, but my people will represent!
S
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Stavios on March 07, 2006, 10:47:04 AM: Damn shawn I often not agree with some of your comments and personality but it sounds like you are building one hell of a show !
Everybody get somethin: pros,amateur AND fans.

I think it will be a great show and I wish you good luck :D
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: littleguns on March 07, 2006, 10:54:37 AM: Quote from: Special Ed on March 07, 2006, 09:52:12 AM
Wow! You might be even more retarded than myself if you believed that. Shawn is offering a special $1000 Prize to you for winning Most Gullible.
Special "Is Little Guns my long lost Twin?" Ed
YAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!

LITTLE "Don't hate the playa, hate the game" GUNS
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Tigerman on March 07, 2006, 01:37:20 PM: To 240....

It's true the show advertisement has started very early (nothing wrong with that) but Shawn stated clearly that the athlete list will be confirmed in April.
Fans are no tools, they can read and they are aware that something might change before the deadline.
Also a formal contract will never give you the certainty that someone doesn't drop at the last moment. See Lee Priest at the last Olympia.
So I think that the whole argument is quite unuseful....
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: bigdumbbell on March 07, 2006, 01:40:45 PM: i hope shawn gets a tight binding contract and able to sue for damages for nonperfomance should an athlete fail to show up
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: jaejonna on March 07, 2006, 01:43:06 PM: Forget about Lee as an example, lets talk about pros with integrity... ummm yeah hold on let me see....OK OK..nevermind pros with integrity... I meant pros who sign contracts and honor them .... will they show or not?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 07, 2006, 01:45:02 PM: TYeah, I can understand that, and I see how shows work now. As a promoter, I'd be quite worried about not knowing ahead of time who the competitors were going to be.

I'd think that since they had cash prizes and Olympia qualifications on the line, they'd be able to REQUIRE athletes to sign commitment contracts at least 12 weeks out, just so that they could use their likeness in advertisements to sell tickets.

The way it is, there is no accountability. Shawn can say he thinks Arnold might show up. With no contractual requirements, he can say anything. Imagine buying concert tickets for a show in your town, not knowing if you'd be seeing the Beatles or some garage band- it's just whoever decides to show up that day!

In any other event- athletic events, concerts, etc, performers are required to sign commitments ahead of time. What it no one feels like coming out? Fans might spend a lot of money to see big names and might have last year's NY Pro on their hands.

It just seems irresponsible for Shawn to say "Athletes that want to compete will, those that do not want to wont" while still using their names to sell tickets. Listing that many guys who have mentioned the might do it... well, it wouldn't fly anywhere else in the world. Then again, this is BBing, so things are usually different... :D
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 07, 2006, 01:51:43 PM: In reflection- Lift, Shawn sorry if I offended you guys.

I just can't comprehend how a promoter cannot know ahead of time, who will be performing at his event. It boggles the mind. Shawn, if you're going to put on a show, and you can't tell us until after we've bought tickets who will be there... that just doesn't make sense. These guys want a chance at $ and an O qualification, you make them sign a damn contract so you don't have egg on your face if the all the main guys no-show. You have a great rep Shawn, and you're putting that at risk by depending upon their want to compete on show day? WTF?

And if the IFBB laws are to blame, then the show promoters need to work together to change them.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: sgt. d on March 07, 2006, 03:53:11 PM: okay i been gone a few days but.....

damn 240 getting owned again by another pro. 240 you must have been the only kid in your family. so you want us on getbig to be your friend.when are you going to get it through your head that you are a nerd and you have no point on being on this site. you tell one lie after another after another after another.he makes up lies and then expects people to just play it off as a joke, and then he says he is sorry,bitch please.

you lied about you having a stomach disease and didn't have time to live,you lied about your weight claims in the gym 400lb squats for 20 reps, 100lb dumbbell press, etc etc. every pro on the site dislike you and mostly all the members do too.

when is ron going to banned this clown >:(
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: alexxx on March 07, 2006, 03:56:47 PM: Quote from: sgt. d on March 07, 2006, 03:53:11 PM
okay i been gone a few days but.....

damn 240 getting owned again by another pro. 240 you must have been the only kid in your family. so you want us on getbig to be your friend.when are you going to get it through your head that you are a nerd and you have no point on being on this site. you tell one lie after another after another after another.he makes up lies and then expects people to just play it off as a joke, and then he says he is sorry,bitch please.

you lied about you having a stomach disease and didn't have time to live,you lied about your weight claims in the gym 400lb squats for 20 reps, 100lb dumbbell press, etc etc. every pro on the site dislike you and mostly all the members do too.

when is ron going to banned this clown >:(

You do prove a valid point. Ron should change his name, here are some suggestions:

240 or clown
240 is down
240 bleeds brown
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Hard Talk on March 07, 2006, 04:38:57 PM: "Methinks perhaps your biggest concern is not fan satisfaction, but ticket sales at the expense of a watered down show. Maybe you're looking to get a big paycheck this year by promising/"teasing with" top pros, then delivering a weak lineup. This would not be not ethical. You've continually refused to announce the lineup officially- but you have no problem putting up posters with "Superstars like" Priest, Martinez, Branch?"
240 or Meltdown quote

Hey 240 since when is it ethical to a make a website days after a murder and then sell it to the highest bidder. Yea you said you gave some of it to charity but we all know why you did it. Now you go and call out Shawn just to get more attention and try and act all high and mighty. This has been going on for a year+.

Shawn here's a pic of 240 or Meltdown
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 07, 2006, 04:45:24 PM: I never claimed to give proceeds to charity.

And it's okay if you wanna keep pics of another dude on your harddrive, and use your emotion- not logic- to enjoy an argument.

And where's your pic anyway? How ~~gay~~ odd is it to have a pic of ME on here but not one of yourself?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Captain Equipoise on March 07, 2006, 09:01:12 PM: Quote from: Grundle on March 07, 2006, 04:46:50 PM
The Colorado show lineup is weak. Chick should enter this one, he might crack the top 12.

ROFLMAO
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Shawn Ray on March 07, 2006, 10:31:14 PM: Is that Cowboy really 240....?
Please tell me this is not the dude with OCD on the Colorado Pro Show?
I was going to explain myself for the 100 time but never mind, dude will have to wait for the fall out after the event and he comes here to read about it and work his way to his 10,000th post!
What a tool. ::)
Out,
S. Ray
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: phyxsius on March 07, 2006, 10:36:43 PM: Quote from: Bast175 on March 06, 2006, 09:40:40 PM
The True Adonis is guest posing!!!

ROFL.. That cracks me up!!
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Hedgehog on March 08, 2006, 01:08:07 AM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 07, 2006, 01:45:02 PM
TYeah, I can understand that, and I see how shows work now. As a promoter, I'd be quite worried about not knowing ahead of time who the competitors were going to be.

I'd think that since they had cash prizes and Olympia qualifications on the line, they'd be able to REQUIRE athletes to sign commitment contracts at least 12 weeks out, just so that they could use their likeness in advertisements to sell tickets.

The way it is, there is no accountability. Shawn can say he thinks Arnold might show up. With no contractual requirements, he can say anything. Imagine buying concert tickets for a show in your town, not knowing if you'd be seeing the Beatles or some garage band- it's just whoever decides to show up that day!

In any other event- athletic events, concerts, etc, performers are required to sign commitments ahead of time. What it no one feels like coming out? Fans might spend a lot of money to see big names and might have last year's NY Pro on their hands.

It just seems irresponsible for Shawn to say "Athletes that want to compete will, those that do not want to wont" while still using their names to sell tickets. Listing that many guys who have mentioned the might do it... well, it wouldn't fly anywhere else in the world. Then again, this is BBing, so things are usually different... :D

I thought your main concern with this show was that you thought something wasn't right with the Hummer sweepstake? ???

What's your take on that situation these days?

YIP
Zack
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Platz on March 08, 2006, 03:54:13 AM: Quote from: Grundle on March 07, 2006, 04:46:50 PM
Chick should enter this one, he might crack the top 12.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :o :o ;D ;D
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: c-u-n-hell on March 08, 2006, 10:01:11 AM: Quote from: Shawn Ray on March 07, 2006, 10:31:14 PM
Is that Cowboy really 240....?
Please tell me this is not the dude with OCD on the Colorado Pro Show?
I was going to explain myself for the 100 time but never mind, dude will have to wait for the fall out after the event and he comes here to read about it and work his way to his 10,000th post!
What a tool. ::)
Out,
S. Ray
That is great.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: ANAL DISCHARGE on March 08, 2006, 10:09:08 AM: I'm no fan of 240, he clearly spends too much time on this board - but he raises a valid point regarding the advertising of a specific list of competitors and securing ticket sales on the back of it and then subsequent doubts as to who will compete. His concerns are perfectly fair. If those who end up competing are as advertised from the start of the promotion - and hopefully some more too - then great, but if not and people have paid good money for tickets then they would have a right to feel short-changed. The way Shawn has been so defensive clearly raises questions as to who will indeed turn up.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Stavios on March 08, 2006, 02:50:58 PM: I don't understand why there woudn't be good athletes at Shawn's show.
I mean, They are the one always complaining about prize money. Shawn makes a show with very good prize money and they won't do it ? I don't think so
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: bigdumbbell on March 08, 2006, 04:16:17 PM: i luv bill wilmore i hope he makes it
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: alexxx on March 08, 2006, 04:48:37 PM: Quote from: Grundle on March 08, 2006, 04:19:35 PM

Who the hell is bill willmore?

The shadow behind your back doing silly tricks to you. Don't tell me you don't know.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: ALI G on March 08, 2006, 06:04:05 PM: My main man da boss man 240 is black sure brought up a lot of good points innit. Who would buy tickets to a show wif out knowin whos gonna show up. yous got to be a real ignoranus to do somefing like that innit

respeck
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Ex Coelis on March 09, 2006, 01:33:33 PM: Even if 90% of the entrants pulled out, as long as Phil Heath and Luke Wood show up, the audience will get their money's worth.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 09, 2006, 01:34:13 PM: Quote from: Big Poppa J on March 09, 2006, 01:33:33 PM
Even if 90% of the entrants pulled out, as long as Phil Heath and Luke Wood show up, the audience will get their money's worth.

Big fan of the old "Phil Wood" combo, are ya? ;)
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Ex Coelis on March 09, 2006, 01:44:54 PM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 09, 2006, 01:34:13 PM
Big fan of the old "Phil Wood" combo, are ya? ;)

Common 240, these guys are great. Heath's shape is a throwback to the days of Flex, K-Lo, and Shawn which everyone seems to miss. Plus Luke Wood is a freak (the awesome bodybuilding kind) - who doesnt love a freak? Nobody - thats who
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 09, 2006, 01:49:07 PM: Yeah, I think Phil Heath will probably be the most interesting guy to watch over the next 3 years. Luke is a nice guy, but just can't yet nail conditioning and size at once.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Ex Coelis on March 09, 2006, 01:51:29 PM: good call, 240
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: bigdumbbell on March 09, 2006, 01:56:05 PM: ::) :-X
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Luke Wood on March 10, 2006, 04:42:28 AM: I unfortunatley will not be competing in the Colorado pro. I am focusing on the NY. My first 2 weeks were messed right up with a viral infection and i stayed in bed and did'nt eat or train. I am back on track now and with 10 weeks until NY i am confident i can repeat last years perfomance but 2 or 3 places higher and about 8lbs heavier.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: jaejonna on March 10, 2006, 05:01:39 AM: Quote from: Luke Wood on March 10, 2006, 04:42:28 AM
I unfortunatley will not be competing in the Colorado pro. I am focusing on the NY. My first 2 weeks were messed right up with a viral infection and i stayed in bed and did'nt eat or train. I am back on track now and with 10 weeks until NY i am confident i can repeat last years perfomance but 2 or 3 places higher and about 8lbs heavier.

As Shawn would say...

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Shawn Ray on March 10, 2006, 05:32:19 AM: No problems, Im not a competitor who competes for Money, someone will step up a placement and someone will have one less competitor to worry about, howevern with New York only One Week after, all the Athletes will more than likely have to face eachother regardless. I know I'll be in New York supporting Weinberger Show too!
Good Luck Luke! ;)
S. Ray
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: jaejonna on March 10, 2006, 06:12:07 AM: Quote from: Shawn Ray on March 10, 2006, 05:32:19 AM
No problems, Im not a competitor who competes for Money, someone will step up a placement and someone will have one less competitor to worry about, howevern with New York only One Week after, all the Athletes will more than likely have to face eachother regardless. I know I'll be in New York supporting Weinberger Show too!
Good Luck Luke! ;)
S. Ray
Shawn dont you live in Cali ?? Posting at 5:30 in morning.... thats dedication
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: bigdumbbell on March 10, 2006, 06:23:38 AM: Quote from: jaejonna on March 10, 2006, 06:12:07 AM
Shawn dont you live in Cali ?? Posting at 5:30 in morning.... thats dedication

some in training get up at 4 AM
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: jaejonna on March 10, 2006, 06:41:30 AM: Quote from: bigdumbbell on March 10, 2006, 06:23:38 AM
some in training get up at 4 AM

Are you implying that Shawn got up early to train ??

Imagine if he won the show titled after himself ???
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Luke Wood on March 13, 2006, 04:41:44 AM: Quote from: Shawn Ray on March 10, 2006, 05:32:19 AM
No problems, Im not a competitor who competes for Money, someone will step up a placement and someone will have one less competitor to worry about, howevern with New York only One Week after, all the Athletes will more than likely have to face eachother regardless. I know I'll be in New York supporting Weinberger Show too!
Good Luck Luke! ;)
S. Ray

Thankyou Shawn!!! ;)
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Shawn Ray on March 13, 2006, 05:31:20 AM: It's cool, off to the Gym!
See ya. :-*
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: ARMZ on March 14, 2006, 12:38:32 AM: Shawn, you always cover up in those jump suits and stuff. You hiding the gunz for a reason? You gonna sneak one past us with a comeback?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Ex Coelis on March 18, 2006, 08:48:36 AM: Are you sure the Big Ruhl will compete at the Shawn Ray Classic? His webiste suggests he's putting everything into the Atlantic City GP the weekend before the Olympia. The Colarado and Atlantic seem fairly distant from each other on the schedual . . .

RUUUUUUHHL ! ! ! !
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 18, 2006, 08:49:36 AM: Quote from: Big Poppa J on March 18, 2006, 08:48:36 AM
Are you sure the Big Ruhl will compete at the Shawn Ray Classic? His webiste suggests he's putting everything into the Atlantic City GP the weekend before the Olympia. The Colarado and Atlantic seem fairly distant from each other on the schedual . . .

RUUUUUUHHL ! ! ! !

Another one bites the dust.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Ex Coelis on March 19, 2006, 08:50:12 PM: It's still gonna be a great show - at least Phil Heath hasn't pulled out

Should be interesting to see what improvements Capriese Murray made since last years NY Pro. He should do some serious damage with a full field or otherwise.

Sucks that Luke Wood had to cancel - we're pulling for ya, mate! The 2006 NY is yours! Toronto too if you decide to compete.

Too bad the Big Ruhl might not show up . . .

RUUUUUUUHHHHL ! ! !

(http://www.81x.com/Authors/bigwillevo/mr1.jpg)
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Hugo Chavez on March 23, 2006, 02:39:48 AM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 18, 2006, 08:49:36 AM
Another one bites the dust.
I just bought 6 tickets. 240, you win the biggest jackass guy homo dickhead award of all time. You're not even considering this is the first year for this event. Gee, imagine it might not be an all star cast in the first year. Considering it is the first year it looks like it's off to a pretty dammed good start! Oh yea, nice brokeback mountain hat jackass.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Knows_Everything on March 23, 2006, 03:00:12 AM: Quote from: Shawn Ray on March 07, 2006, 06:35:41 AM
This is to satisfy 240's obsession with the list of athletes:
Darrem Charles
Phil Heath
Bill Willmore
Marcus Haley
Vince Taylor
Marcus Haley
Kris Dim
Capries Murray
George Harrah
Marcus Ruhl
Branch Warren
Ed Van Amsterdam
Garrett Downing
David Henry
Luke Wood
Craig Richardson
Johnnie Jackson
Christian Lobarede
Mustafa Mohammad
Willie Stallings
Gian Enrico
Gilberto Pietro
Manfred Petautschnig
Miguel Filho
Johnny Moya
To Name a Few...........
That being said, 240, your not going so you dont have anything to lose, now go play. ;D

Johnny Moya hmmmm he has not compete in years! i wonder how he's lookin now?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Knows_Everything on March 23, 2006, 03:07:04 AM: f**k can you believe this fucking trailer trash hick, talks so much shit about the pro's. Man you would get your ass beat down walking around the streets like that in NJ.. you punk ass bitch.. 240 you better not dare show your face at a bbing show, or your ass will get the beat down so badly.. We all know what your gay ass looks like now.. Its only a matter of time before a pro sees u and beats u down like the crack hoe bitch u are..

240 = GAY BROKE BACK MOUNTIAN HICK
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: 240 is Back on March 23, 2006, 03:26:29 AM: Right.

Since we all know what a great decision it would be to spend a year in prison for assaulting a total stranger who angered you on a message board. What rational adult wouldn't make the decision to just swing on someone?
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Hugo Chavez on March 23, 2006, 03:31:46 AM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 23, 2006, 03:26:29 AM
Right.

Since we all know what a great decision it would be to spend a year in prison for assaulting a total stranger who angered you on a message board. What rational adult wouldn't make the decision to just swing on someone?
Bubba, you really are from another planet. No human can possibly be as delusional as you.
Title: Re: When did Melvin Anthony pull out of the Colorado Pro?
Post by: Hugo Chavez on March 23, 2006, 03:36:26 AM: What the hell is that on your arm 240? I know you "designed" it. It looks a lot like bird shit after it hits a windshield at 85mph.