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My magazine has obtained a copy of a court document filed by Lee Thompson against Manion and the NPC.
What's even weirder is that Thompson is promoting an NPC show right now in Texas and then flying to California for his Nspire Sports League press conference on Sunday.
http://www.musclesportmag.com/2015/11/07/rigged-contests-assault-extortion-tax-fraud-lawsuit-filed-against-manion-npc/
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My magazine has obtained a copy of a court document filed by Lee Thompson against Manion and the NPC.
What's even weirder is that Thompson is promoting an NPC show right now in Texas and then flying to California for his Nspire Sports League press conference on Sunday.
The fact that he's still promoting NPC shows and giving out NPC cards lets me know that all he was saying on that video weren't lies. If you notice nobody was coming out and saying what he is saying is FALSE. I have been waiting to hear what he said about the Jon Lindsay shows isn't true and there has been no official word ANYWHERE.
Contractually obligated is one thing but I have never known someone to make SERIOUS allegations against a company and then go on to host events for said company. Who is he getting to judge these contests? NPC People? None of this makes sense.
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The fact that he's still promoting NPC shows and giving out NPC cards lets me know that all he was saying on that video weren't lies. If you notice nobody was coming out and saying what he is saying is FALSE. I have been waiting to hear what he said about the Jon Lindsay shows isn't true and there has been no official word ANYWHERE.
Contractually obligated is one thing but I have never known someone to make SERIOUS allegations against a company and then go on to host events for said company. Who is he getting to judge these contests? NPC People? None of this makes sense.
Yeah but there is a lot more to a show than just contractual obligation on Lee's end. There are the competitor fees that have been paid, NPC cards that were sold, tickets sales, venue rental, promotional fees just to name a few and a ton more. Both sides would stand to lose a lot of money. I'm sure this is Lee's last show with the NPC.
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My magazine has obtained a copy of a court document filed by Lee Thompson against Manion and the NPC.
What's even weirder is that Thompson is promoting an NPC show right now in Texas and then flying to California for his Nspire Sports League press conference on Sunday.
Obtained a copy of a court doc? Is this not public info?
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Yeah but there is a lot more to a show than just contractual obligation on Lee's end. There are the competitor fees that have been paid, NPC cards that were sold, tickets sales, venue rental, promotional fees just to name a few and a ton more. Both sides would stand to lose a lot of money. I'm sure this is Lee's last show with the NPC.
But wouldn't they boot him out and let someone else do the show. This isn't a good look if someone who is out to compete with your organization is running shows the day before he announces his new business. That is straight up craziness
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Yeah but there is a lot more to a show than just contractual obligation on Lee's end. There are the competitor fees that have been paid, NPC cards that were sold, tickets sales, venue rental, promotional fees just to name a few and a ton more. Both sides would stand to lose a lot of money. I'm sure this is Lee's last show with the NPC.
They have already named the Parisos as taking over Thompson's Texas territory in 2016 so it would have been the obvious thing to do by replacing him with an interim promoter for these remaining shows on the NPC calendar.
Nothing would have been lost by doing so.
By keeping Thompson in place (and I believe he is doing one more show after this), it looks terrible for the NPC.
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They have already named the Parisos as taking over Thompson's Texas territory in 2016
Just goes to show that the NPC is and has always been a Federation of show promoters, not an Athletic Federation.
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"Assault"
Steve Weinberger will talk his way out of that charge :)
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Obtained a copy of a court doc? Is this not public info?
Yes, I have the entire eight-page document. The article on my site quotes the document extensively and I also have a screenshot of it there.
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Yes, I have the entire eight-page document. The article on my site quotes the document extensively and I also have a screenshot of it there.
I think you missed Muscular's point in your insinuation that you had some sort of EXCLUSIVE access to the court document which is a matter of public record and obtainable by anyone.
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I think you missed Muscular's point in your insinuation that you had some sort of EXCLUSIVE access to the court document which is a matter of public record and obtainable by anyone.
Only Vince Goodrum has access to the truly exclusive documents
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I think you missed Muscular's point in your insinuation that you had some sort of EXCLUSIVE access to the court document which is a matter of public record and obtainable by anyone.
I never insinuated that this was an exclusive of any kind whatsoever. I just wrote an article based on information that was provided to us.
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I never insinuated that this was an exclusive of any kind whatsoever. I just wrote and article based on information that was provided to us.
You are probably the only one talking about it. I sure am interested to see what happens tomorrow
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You are probably the only one talking about it. I sure am interested to see what happens tomorrow
I probably am the only one. Not sure why there is such an aversion to doing so. I was never once opinionated about the situation, but merely reporting something newsworthy as a member of the media.
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Joe, how can we read a copy?
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He let his short experience here on getbig influence his facebook posts for his new sports league.
In trying to promote the bodybuilding look he wants he used a great pic of Arnold, next to a picture of Ronnie from the 2006 Olympia where he looked bad. He belongs in the ND vs Hulkster thread.
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How about a case number? What court district?
Nothing was found, or is this another stunt by Lee?
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Joe, what happened with Lee "Liar" Priest?
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Just goes to show that the NPC is and has always been a Federation of show promoters, not an Athletic Federation.
what's do you think about the IFBB pro league though?
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It would be funny if Arnold is financing the whole thing.
just because.
If that happens you read it here first.
PS- Joe I like your online magazine, different than the rest
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Joe, how can we read a copy?
I have a good portion of it in the article on my site.
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Joe, what happened with Lee "Liar" Priest?
I love Lee and he was great for our magazine...a perfect fit for the agenda we have. But he didn't want to be in the same magazine as Bostin Loyd and left. Sucks and all, but we thank him for everything, respect his reasoning and wish him well.
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It would be funny if Arnold is financing the whole thing.
just because.
If that happens you read it here first.
PS- Joe I like your online magazine, different than the rest
Thx, bro. No reason to be like the others, as their material is redundant and one-way.
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I love Lee and he was great for our magazine...a perfect fit for the agenda we have. But he didn't want to be in the same magazine as Bostin Loyd and left. Sucks and all, but we thank him for everything, respect his reasoning and wish him well.
Which is a wise decision..
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It's legally Lee's show the NPC is just a sanctioning body. Lee may also own the name just like Wayne owned the name Night of Champions. No doubt they will not sanction another show by Lee nor will Lee be asking.
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It's legally Lee's show the NPC is just a sanctioning body. Lee may also own the name just like Wayne owned the name Night of Champions. No doubt they will not sanction another show by Lee nor will Lee be asking.
He's promoting another NPC show in Texas next month and that was the third and final one he was scheduled to promote when he left. They are not shows for his new league, but rather regular NPC shows. It is insane that Manion allowed him to continue with these three shows once he bolted. It wasn't as if he resigned effective 1/1/16; he left immediately in September and has been critical of them since then.
He has nothing to lose and everything to gain by running these shows and the NPC the opposite.
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I don't trust Lee Thompson any further than I can throw him. But I hope he destroys Manion and the NPC as he goes out guns blazing, that's for sure!
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Nobody gives a fuck about your 'site' or whatever non important rubbish you post there.
Stop peddling crap and get a job.
Couldn't you have commented on one other thing before this? I really wanted to be your milestone tenth post.
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I don't trust Lee Thompson any further than I can throw him. But I hope he destroys Manion and the NPC as he goes out guns blazing, that's for sure!
I don't see why they're so scared. He was a high up in the iFBB so if there was shady mess going down then he was a part of it too. The only way I see people defecting to Lee is if the prize money is exponentially more and if people start to get real mainstream opportunities. Both are unlikely.
Sounds to me like It will mainly be a ton of delusional bikini and men's physique "athletes"
The prize money this year at the Olympia was unfair. The only person who got a raise was Mr.Olympia and that wasn't a physique that was worthy of a 100K raise. They could have given more money to the 212, figure, and wpd.
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Couldn't you have commented on one other thing before this? I really wanted to be your milestone tenth post.
lål
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Nspire will be all bikini and mens physique. None of the current pros can compete and do well in it according to their standards. They want a classic look and nobody even comes close in 212 or regular division. I don't trust Lee but I hope this has a big effect on the IFBB. It's about time judges are accountable for their judging.
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Lee is as corrupt as fuck!! Wishing the demise of the NPC due to his allegations is preposterous. Yes, NPC needs an overhaul, but this twatwaffle shouldn't get any recognition for it.
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Nspire will be all bikini and mens physique. None of the current pros can compete and do well in it according to their standards. They want a classic look and nobody even comes close in 212 or regular division. I don't trust Lee but I hope this has a big effect on the IFBB. It's about time judges are accountable for their judging.
That's what I think and those people don't care about the IFBB or anything. They just want to be onstage and told they are Pro-bikini athletes. I sure hope a lot of people go over to that so we don't have to suffer through bikini and men's physique shows in the future
I can tell you that the crowd at the Olympia was there to see the women's physique when men's physique came on we all got up and left. The people were there to see women's physique and 212. Both those divisions should be on the main stage.
Even the women in the group who knew nothing about bodybuilding weren't interested in men's physique. They look fine but it's boring to watch and everyone looked the same. I can't get over not showing legs.
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Lee is as corrupt as fuck!! Wishing the demise of the NPC due to his allegations is preposterous. Yes, NPC needs an overhaul, but this twatwaffle shouldn't get any recognition for it.
Lee Thompson seems to be a slimy fuck
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I love Lee and he was great for our magazine...a perfect fit for the agenda we have. But he didn't want to be in the same magazine as Bostin Loyd and left. Sucks and all, but we thank him for everything, respect his reasoning and wish him well.
Fake naturals look better than Boston Lloyd like Simon Panda. That's why he gets no respect.
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Google if if you want to purchase one ....
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Fake naturals look better than Boston Lloyd like Simon Panda. That's why he gets no respect.
so roided bb look better then other roided bbs so the other roided bbs get no respect?
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Good to see you fucked off already.
Get. A. Job
haha meltdown
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Good to see you fucked off already.
Get. A. Job
What's your job, creating gimmicks or something?
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Ah, the IFBB and the stooges who are associated with it. The only way to remove anyone is by a funeral. It amuses me how the group works. Like a criminal gang? No, some small time business where jobs are given for loyalty and not merit. It seems to work and those at the top benefit. Gotta laugh at the sheep who obey their masters. What does anyone expect when guys like big Steve are top officials. We will get more of the same in the future.
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Good to see you fucked off already.
Get. A. Job
Your trolling is boring , try putting some thought into a post.
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You're trolling is boring , try putting some thought into a post.
12 posts and declared boring, must be a getbig record.
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Your trolling is boring , try putting some thought into a post.
i dont see a bright future for him here neither
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Good shit Joe!!! Id post it at MD, but those fuckers are super sensitive about keeping their NPC/IFBB coverage so anything negative said they take personally
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Good shit Joe!!! Id post it at MD, but those fuckers are super sensitive about keeping their NPC/IFBB coverage so anything negative said they take personally
How's Navy Mike doing over in those presumably greener pastures?
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Why are they so afraid? Lee doesn't have any big name bodybuilding type people. I think his league will be mostly men's physique and bikini which would mean less of those people in the NPC/IFBB which to me is a good thing.
Lee is having a show on Dec 12 and that same day the NPC are having a show in Texas where they are flying out all the big guns I guess to take away from Lee's thing. It makes no sense to me because it doesn't look like Lee's thing is going to blow anybody out of the water. They are probably scared of what he will say
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How's Navy Mike doing over in those presumably greener pastures?
He hasnt posted in ages!!! When the Phil Viz thread was up back in September he posted but not too much since then
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You know, i missed the trash talk here....its like i never left!!!
Question? Where does the money from the NPC Active wear go?
Oh, guess who is taking over the NPC when Boss Man Manion retires? His GRANDSON!!! Keeping it all in the family
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I think the moderators at MD are very unprofessional. They are Acting no better than Lee Thompson with immature responses.
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Bro its childish!!! Plain and simple! But, Blechman wants to stay in the good graces of the IFBB and NPC so you have to WATCH whats saud!
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I think the moderators at MD are very unprofessional. They are Acting no better than Lee Thompson with immature responses.
David Baye and SR are really trolling the guy. What's immature? :D
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SMH......They close the NSL thread yet those two continue to post in it......No Bull my ass!
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David Baye and SR are really trolling the guy. What's immature? :D
This is pathetic. What are they 12 years old? They cannot talk about Lee and his mud slinging when they are right on the bandwagon with him. I expect nothing less than this type of behavior from some people...but they aren't helping the rep of the IFBB!
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Good shit Joe!!! Id post it at MD, but those fuckers are super sensitive about keeping their NPC/IFBB coverage so anything negative said they take personally
Thanks, BMC. Those jerk offs over at my former place of employment have microscopic balls & their two 'fearful' leaders (Blechy & the school marm) are clueless when it comes to proper media marketing and what the fans want to discuss. Their powder puff one-way coverage sucking every dick in the hierarchy of the IFBB/NPC is sickening.
The funny thing is that to mention that a lawsuit was filed isn't any knock on the leagues; it's merely a fact. That would allow their suck boys to come on in and write how Thompson will never get a dime. Their so retarded that they can't even see that.
I did it the proper way - I spoke to both sides and posted the new article about the NPC shows that Thompson was still promoting and why. And I confirmed via the IFBB/NPC source (who requested to remain anonymous) that Thompson resigned and was not fired like Bob Cicherillo keeps posting.
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Joe keep doing what you are doing!!! Glad you are posting this and keeping us in the loop and providing what really is going on and thanks to Ron Avidan for letting us discuss this!
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I have been saying for years now that big Bob Chick is part of the problem in the pro league. He keeps the people in line like an enforcer. Those who speak out like Milos or Lee Priest get the shaft for good.
Stooges and patsies fill the positions in that organization. Magazines kiss butt to keep press passes. The dopey bodybuilders yearn for a pro card. All tricks to make people perform like trained dogs.
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Thanks, BMC. Those jerk offs over at my former place of employment have microscopic balls & their two 'fearful' leaders (Blechy & the school marm) are clueless when it comes to proper media marketing and what the fans want to discuss. Their powder puff one-way coverage sucking every dick in the hierarchy of the IFBB/NPC is sickening.
The funny thing is that to mention that a lawsuit was filed isn't any knock on the leagues; it's merely a fact. That would allow their suck boys to come on in and write how Thompson will never get a dime. Their so retarded that they can't even see that.
I did it the proper way - I spoke to both sides and posted the new article about the NPC shows that Thompson was still promoting and why. And I confirmed via the IFBB/NPC source (who requested to remain anonymous) that Thompson resigned and was not fired like Bob Cicherillo keeps posting.
That's the funny thing about all of this. LT was fine while working for the NPC/IFBB but now's a villain and accusations are flying. If Weinberger left what would be said about him? Similar scathing reviews I suspect.
I will say I was surprised to learn that the NPC is a not for profit organization.
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That's the funny thing about all of this. LT was fine while working for the NPC/IFBB but now's a villain and accusations are flying. If Weinberger left what would be said about him? Similar scathing reviews I suspect.
I will say I was surprised to learn that the NPC is a not for profit organization.
They claim he www corrupt and was about to get fired. I don't believe that at all. Nobody has addressed his allegations. They also are running around scared and making videos and flying the big wigs in for the Texas show.
They may want to check themselves because I think Lee has some dirt on quite a few of those folks and I know they're hoping that he doesn't sing.
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I have been saying for years now that big Bob Chick is part of the problem in the pro league. He keeps the people in line like an enforcer. Those who speak out like Milos or Lee Priest get the shaft for good.
Stooges and patsies fill the positions in that organization. Magazines kiss butt to keep press passes. The dopey bodybuilders yearn for a pro card. All tricks to make people perform like trained dogs.
I'm having a little fun right now with Bob on Instagram. Since I'm banned for life on MD, I can't refute his inaccurate statements over there, but he is doing more of it on IG. So game on.
You're one hundred percent correct about magazines and press passes. As a matter of fact, WisconsinBB (fan boy extraordinaire and one of the faces of MD) was nice enough to come right out and say it straight out - they will never talk bad about the IFBB/NPC because they need contest access to conduct business and if they say anything negative, they won't get the press passes.
I don't give a flying fuck about covering shows for my magazine, so I can be completely honest and do what any real journalist is supposed to do - report it like you see it. Not some one-way skewed review of something because lips need to be attached to penises and assholes.
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That's the funny thing about all of this. LT was fine while working for the NPC/IFBB but now's a villain and accusations are flying. If Weinberger left what would be said about him? Similar scathing reviews I suspect.
I will say I was surprised to learn that the NPC is a not for profit organization.
THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I ASKED OVER AND OVER!!!! im sooooooooo waiting for them to start talking shit about Erin Stern
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I'm having a little fun right now with Bob on Instagram. Since I'm banned for life on MD, I can't refute his inaccurate statements over there, but he is doing more of it on IG. So game on.
You're one hundred percent correct about magazines and press passes. As a matter of fact, WisconsinBB (fan boy extraordinaire and one of the faces of MD) was nice enough to come right out and say it straight out - they will never talk bad about the IFBB/NPC because they need contest access to conduct business and if they say anything negative, they won't get the press passes.
I don't give a flying fuck about covering shows for my magazine, so I can be completely honest and do what any real journalist is supposed to do - report it like you see it. Not some one-way skewed review of something because lips need to be attached to penises and assholes.
and i personally thank you for NOT kissing ass and keeping shit 100% real! When you are sucking the NPC/IFBBs dick, you CANT be honest in reporting what was and is going on! Shawn likes to say he is in the "media" now, but the media that i watch is NOT biased! He is biased bc he is an employee of MD
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They claim he www corrupt and was about to get fired. I don't believe that at all. Nobody has addressed his allegations. They also are running around scared and making videos and flying the big wigs in for the Texas show.
They may want to check themselves because I think Lee has some dirt on quite a few of those folks and I know they're hoping that he doesn't sing.
He was not about to get fired, regardless of how many times Bob Chick closes his eyes, clicks his heels together & says it. Thompson caught them off guard & they had no idea he was leaving...and that is directly from the IFBB/NPC reliable source that requested to remain anonymous. This matched Thompson's version to me.
Thompson is looking to prove his allegations in court so I suppose that everything will come out in the wash.
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He was not about to get fired, regardless of how many times Bob Chick closes his eyes, clicks his heels together & says it. Thompson caught them off guard & they had no idea he was leaving...and that is directly from the IFBB/NPC reliable source that requested to remain anonymous. This matched Thompson's version to me.
Thompson is looking to prove his allegations in court so I suppose that everything will come out in the wash.
Cant wait!!!
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and i personally thank you for NOT kissing ass and keeping shit 100% real! When you are sucking the NPC/IFBBs dick, you CANT be honest in reporting what was and is going on! Shawn likes to say he is in the "media" now, but the media that i watch is NOT biased! He is biased bc he is an employee of MD
Thx, Mike. And I appreciate your efforts to go KGB over at MD with some 'valuable' info before the shaky fucks delete or lock the thread.
What's funny is that I used to be somewhat like them because I worked for FLEX and then MD, as well as publishing my own magazine that was politically correct, or so to say. So I had to play the same game but fuckin' hated it. And that's kind of why Blechy & I butted heads and got me fired - I went against the grain too much for them.
I always liked Shawn Ray & he brings a professional and polished element to the table (the anti-skull cap fan boy, if you know what I mean), but he has to play the same game the rest of them do. No sense in him trying to pretend he doesn't. The only way to NOT play it is by putting out your own magazine.
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I guess some higher ups read some things on MD so they have to make sure that what's posted doesnt offend or piss them off! Ive had a few threads deleted in the past few weeks its not even funny, but like Shawn says, "I just report the news" I asked about the lawsuit Lee had against the NPC and its NOT going to be covered by MD even though its news and eveyone knows that bodybuiding need some excitement! There is only so many threads about big arms and legs you can read
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Speaking of Shawn Ray and politics, this vid was released recently
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Speaking of Shawn Ray and politics, this vid was released recently
Granted I will not waste my life watching any interview with him
This is why nobody Likes Shawn The man is as two faced and self serving as they come. That is fine but he pretends to take the high road and act like he has a bigger cause. Now he has so much to say about Lee Thompson and such but weren't they such good friends? and if so hello! didn't he know all what he was doing? So now he wants to pretend to be so shocked and name call but that is typical Shawn. Lee must not have given him enough hush money
Back in the day shawn was The main person who always complained about how things were run and threw everyone under the bus in the process and now the IFBB is as right as they come? Guaranteed if Shawn were still competing he would be out there squealing about how he knew it was corrupt all along and how he helped bring it to light
With Shawn one only has to follow the money. All these years later and he still hasn't changed.
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That's the funny thing about all of this. LT was fine while working for the NPC/IFBB but now's a villain and accusations are flying. If Weinberger left what would be said about him? Similar scathing reviews I suspect.
I will say I was surprised to learn that the NPC is a not for profit organization.
you can run a not for profit and pay yourself 3 million a year. payroll is a business expense, not a profit. one of the great corporate scams out there.
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I guess some higher ups read some things on MD so they have to make sure that what's posted doesnt offend or piss them off! Ive had a few threads deleted in the past few weeks its not even funny, but like Shawn says, "I just report the news" I asked about the lawsuit Lee had against the NPC and its NOT going to be covered by MD even though its news and eveyone knows that bodybuiding need some excitement! There is only so many threads about big arms and legs you can read
Let's be honest - bodybuilding can be boring as fuck and just like you said, Mike, we need some excitement. Regardless of where someone stands on this issue, it's been the most interesting story since the PDI.
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Granted I will not waste my life watching any interview with him
This is why nobody Likes Shawn The man is as two faced and self serving as they come. That is fine but he pretends to take the high road and act like he has a bigger cause. Now he has so much to say about Lee Thompson and such but weren't they such good friends? and if so hello! didn't he know all what he was doing? So now he wants to pretend to be so shocked and name call but that is typical Shawn. Lee must not have given him enough hush money
Back in the day shawn was The main person who always complained about how things were run and threw everyone under the bus in the process and now the IFBB is as right as they come? Guaranteed if Shawn were still competing he would be out there squealing about how he knew it was corrupt all along and how he helped bring it to light
With Shawn one only has to follow the money. All these years later and he still hasn't changed.
Well said..., he's def one with a strong agenda
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NPC NEWS UPDATE: Legal Dispute Resolved
The disputes and legal proceedings between Jim Manion, NPC, Lee Thompson and Nspire have been resolved and settled to the satisfaction of all involved parties. As part of the settlement, Mr. Manion and Mr. Thompson have confirmed that NPC and Nspire (formerly known as NPC Global) are separate business entities with no affiliation between the two. Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and Nspire have also confirmed that all athletes, sponsors and promoters can compete and/or do business freely with NPC, Nspire, or any other amateur bodybuilding, fitness and physique organization without any negative repercussions or fear of retribution from Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and/or Nspire. No further statements or comments concerning this matter will be issued or made by Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and/or Nspire.
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NPC NEWS UPDATE: Legal Dispute Resolved
The disputes and legal proceedings between Jim Manion, NPC, Lee Thompson and Nspire have been resolved and settled to the satisfaction of all involved parties. As part of the settlement, Mr. Manion and Mr. Thompson have confirmed that NPC and Nspire (formerly known as NPC Global) are separate business entities with no affiliation between the two. Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and Nspire have also confirmed that all athletes, sponsors and promoters can compete and/or do business freely with NPC, Nspire, or any other amateur bodybuilding, fitness and physique organization without any negative repercussions or fear of retribution from Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and/or Nspire. No further statements or comments concerning this matter will be issued or made by Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and/or Nspire.
That went smoother than we were anticipating
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NPC NEWS UPDATE: Legal Dispute Resolved
The disputes and legal proceedings between Jim Manion, NPC, Lee Thompson and Nspire have been resolved and settled to the satisfaction of all involved parties. As part of the settlement, Mr. Manion and Mr. Thompson have confirmed that NPC and Nspire (formerly known as NPC Global) are separate business entities with no affiliation between the two. Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and Nspire have also confirmed that all athletes, sponsors and promoters can compete and/or do business freely with NPC, Nspire, or any other amateur bodybuilding, fitness and physique organization without any negative repercussions or fear of retribution from Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and/or Nspire. No further statements or comments concerning this matter will be issued or made by Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and/or Nspire.
So this just confirms that Lee knows where the bodies are buried and they better leave him alone. A lawsuit could have proven to be very messy and brought down everyone.
We will see how his operation goes. It may take some time but I see them gaining access to some platforms that the IFBB doesn't. The money for a promoter is in the Men's Physique and Bikini and I don't blame them for focusing on that. I'm sure people are going to laugh as the first contests may not have much traction but I bet it will catch on.
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A wise agreement on behalf of both parties.
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*Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and Nspire have also confirmed that all athletes, sponsors and promoters can compete and/or do business freely with NPC, Nspire, or any other amateur bodybuilding, fitness and physique organization without any negative repercussions or fear of retribution from Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and/or Nspire. – Here is where it gets very interesting. The ‘tortuous interference’ aspect of Thompson’s lawsuit against Manion was exactly just this and it appears that is a one-sided angle of the agreement. The NSL has not even hosted its first show (which will be on December 12), so at best, this is a preventive maintenance inclusion if you view it as being geared towards Thompson.
But for the NPC and Manion, on the other hand, it definitely looks as if this is an admission of guilt. Before you say that we’re jumping to conclusions, take into consideration a memo sent out by Manion to the NPC district chairpersons that instructs them not to “intimidate, threaten, punish, harass and/or coerce Lee Thompson’s and/or Nspire’s current and/or prosepective [sic] athletes, members, customers, sponsors, vendors, family members and/or business partners as a result of those individuals or entities doing business with or considering doing business with Mr. Thompson and/or Nspire. Nor shall any District Chairperson disparage Mr. Thompson, his family members and/or Nspire. Your complete cooperation is required.”
Why would the head of an organization – and the one ultimately responsible for the actions of his subordinates – need to spell this out when that type of behavior should never be tolerated to begin with?
When there is a lawsuit slapped on someone and then they announce that an agreement has been made to drop said suit, we can speculate as to the reasons why. But when the exact same behavior as the allegations stated is quickly spelled out in a memo distributed on one side, the court of public opinion has the burden of proof for a conviction.
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At the end of the day, competing in a Nspire sanctioned event isn't the smartest move for a NPC competitor...