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Title: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 07, 2016, 06:24:25 PM
Announcement at the Pittsburg Pro.

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Fortress on May 07, 2016, 06:26:49 PM
If true, his return to thong battle will be an epic failure.

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 07, 2016, 06:28:55 PM
If true, his return to thong battle will be an epic failure.



and not having to qualify makes no sense.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Mr Anabolic on May 07, 2016, 06:33:02 PM
 :o ??? ::)

This is all he's got really... drugs and bodybuilding.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Wiggs on May 07, 2016, 06:38:29 PM
Earl just exploded.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Azure on May 07, 2016, 06:39:10 PM
I'm not surprised...They need to sell tickets and up the excitement factor  

No Kai again and the show could be another snooze fest.  At least this will give a lot of people something to look forward to...especially those who miss the good ole days.

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 07, 2016, 06:40:42 PM
Def has been upping the dose and responding.  That pec tear still haunts him but not enough to keep him from benching heavy.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Wiggs on May 07, 2016, 06:42:44 PM
I wonder what he'll look like onstage.  He better have a prep coach is he wants to look good.  I would enjoy seeing Kevin standing next to Phil if Kevin was in good shape.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Fortress on May 07, 2016, 06:43:05 PM
Maybe he can tuck an American flag into his thong and then yank it out after a coupled woop-woops and toss it to some salivating schmoes!

Oh, wait ...
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 07, 2016, 06:46:56 PM
:o ??? ::)

This is all he's got really... drugs and bodybuilding.

He hasn't learned anything form Piano and CT!  Just curse, eat, and train on video.  Oh and sell tees and hats.


I wonder what he'll look like onstage.  He better have a prep coach is he wants to look good.  I would enjoy seeing Kevin standing next to Phil if Kevin was in good shape.

He probably announced it and subsequently was like wtf did I just do!  :D
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: CT_Muscle on May 07, 2016, 06:59:00 PM
IF he competes I see him placing 5-6 at best  :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 07, 2016, 07:20:45 PM
IF he competes I see him placing 5-6 at best  :-[ :-[ :-[

I suppose we'll see if he can get in this shape.

His CT scan looked good why ruin it and why would he want to blast all the drugs necessary to stand on that stage.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: oldschoolfan on May 07, 2016, 07:43:37 PM
mr white do u think this is a marketing strategy by kevin to generate instrest in the supplement line he has.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 07, 2016, 07:53:13 PM
mr white do u think this is a marketing strategy by kevin to generate instrest in the supplement line he has.

Oh no doubt.  Such a crowded field so not sure if even this will help drive his brand.

Until you mentioned it I forgot he had fart powders!
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Iceman1981 on May 07, 2016, 07:55:15 PM
I actually think he needs a bit more time and should do the Arnold Classic next march.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: The Scott on May 07, 2016, 07:59:44 PM
Still a handsome man more than capable of doing well.  Of course he may well "injure" himself a few weeks out... I hope not.  I'm guessing he's figured out a way to clone his own organs for rejection free transplants down the road...

The Abbey Road to Dialysis.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yx9e_IbHIkU/VyknzgSiOeI/AAAAAAABZaE/QBOqhgozZHoXRo4LVs6EZbS1Kmq82ghGQCLcB/s1600/safe_image.php.gif)

Yeah... This gif thing just cracks me  up.  ;D
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 07, 2016, 08:03:19 PM
Still a handsome man more than capable of doing well.  Of course he may well "injure" himself a few weeks out... I hope not.  I'm guessing he's figured out a way to clone his own organs for rejection free transplants down the road...

The Abbey Road to Dialysis.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yx9e_IbHIkU/VyknzgSiOeI/AAAAAAABZaE/QBOqhgozZHoXRo4LVs6EZbS1Kmq82ghGQCLcB/s1600/safe_image.php.gif)

Yeah... This gif thing just cracks me  up.  ;D

Ha that is a good one! :D  He's 51 and should just enjoy being jacked for awhile. Putting size on is one thing but stepping on stage is a whole different ball game at that age.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 07, 2016, 08:06:46 PM
and not having to qualify makes no sense.

It's like the Masters in Golf. Once qualified (or if you won a major) always qualified.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Azure on May 07, 2016, 08:15:12 PM
Still a handsome man more than capable of doing well.  Of course he may well "injure" himself a few weeks out... I hope not.  I'm guessing he's figured out a way to clone his own organs for rejection free transplants down the road...

The Abbey Road to Dialysis.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yx9e_IbHIkU/VyknzgSiOeI/AAAAAAABZaE/QBOqhgozZHoXRo4LVs6EZbS1Kmq82ghGQCLcB/s1600/safe_image.php.gif)

Yeah... This gif thing just cracks me  up.  ;D

LOL! I was thinking the same thing. A mysterious pull or something that happens after they sell tickets! It won't be the same
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 07, 2016, 08:15:38 PM
It's like the Masters in Golf. Once qualified (or if you won a major) always qualified.

They are calling it a "special invite" so that's what made no sense.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Hulkotron on May 07, 2016, 08:21:41 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Jayel on May 07, 2016, 08:36:48 PM
I suppose we'll see if he can get in this shape.

His CT scan looked good why ruin it and why would he want to blast all the drugs necessary to stand on that stage.

CT scan????
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: hazbin on May 07, 2016, 08:48:40 PM
and not having to qualify makes no sense.

they've done special invites since way back. one year they invited Matt Mendenhall.  when there was resistance he decided that it wasn't fair for him to compete when he hadn't even got his pro card.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Azure on May 07, 2016, 08:54:41 PM
mr white do u think this is a marketing strategy by kevin to generate instrest in the supplement line he has.

Not so much. His stuff does really well in Europe.

It's the NPC/IFBB.  Last year's Olympia was really lackluster and I think they need to drum up some enthusiasm because Kai will not be competing. Some nostalgia would be nice

I also think they're worried about Lee Thompson. It will be a little while before his operation gets off the ground but still I think there's something to it
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Fortress on May 07, 2016, 08:58:44 PM
No top-tier bodybuilding comeback has been successful (don't even mention Arnold).

When an athlete (yeah, yeah, yeah) is cruising at a high level, to just step off the gas for even a year is the death knell. Especially so if he's over 35. The machine's gotta be kept buzzing.

Unfortunately, bodybuilding requires drugs, and lots of them, so the practicality of running the gear for prolonged periods of time becomes very unwise.

Still, a gassed lifter can maintain a hardcore weight-training regime while off, but really, how many do?

Levrone responds amazingly to shit. However, with the passing of so many years and his physique deteriorations having been painfully obvious then, it's a certainty he'd now appear on stage but a speck of what he once was.

If he's serious ... Bad idea, Kevin.





Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: SquatsRule on May 07, 2016, 09:07:02 PM
I follow him on instagram. His upper body looks good but he never posts any leg shots. I hope he can bring them up.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Never1AShow on May 07, 2016, 09:09:50 PM
No top-tier bodybuilding comeback has been successful (don't even mention Arnold).

When an athlete (yeah, yeah, yeah) is cruising at a high level, to just step off the gas for even a year is the death knell. Especially so if he's over 35. The machine's gotta be kept buzzing.

Unfortunately, bodybuilding requires drugs, and lots of them, so the practicality of running the gear for prolonged periods of time becomes very unwise.

Still, a gassed lifter can maintain a hardcore weight-training regime while off, but really, how many do?

Levrone responds amazingly to shit. However, with the passing of so many years and his physique deteriorations having been painfully obvious then, it's a certainty he'd now appear on stage but a speck of what he once was.

If he's serious ... Bad idea, Kevin.


How similar is this from an age perspective to Sergio's comeback in 84?  Shit, just looked it up, Sergio was only 43 then.  Levrone is much older.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Coffeed on May 07, 2016, 09:09:59 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 07, 2016, 09:11:45 PM
CT scan????

He had a  whole body scan done to see how his joints, ligaments etc look. According to Kevin the Dr said he was like a 24 year old.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Azure on May 07, 2016, 09:15:13 PM
He had a  whole body scan done to see how his joints, ligaments etc look. According to Kevin the Dr said he was like a 24 year old.

Did he post actual results of this? Kevin tends to tell different versions of the truth. He and his wife must be done again or else the money was too good to turn down.  He is a different kind of guy for sure

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Taffin on May 07, 2016, 09:17:08 PM
If he's really serious about this, he needs to move back in with that elderly couple asap!  Get the creepy setup back on track Kevin  ;)
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: SF1900 on May 07, 2016, 09:28:05 PM
10 to 1 he doesn't show up.


Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Fortress on May 07, 2016, 09:44:05 PM
If he's really serious about this, he needs to move back in with that elderly couple asap!  Get the creepy setup back on track Kevin  ;)

Indeed. Allow those welcome mats to prep all his food while he sits glumly at their kitchen table, flicking particles of pepper on the scraps.

Then retreat to the basement to pen another Creed-like classic.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: SF1900 on May 07, 2016, 09:56:00 PM
Indeed. Allow those welcome mats to prep all his food while he sits glumly at their kitchen table, flicking particles of pepper on the scraps.

Then retreat to the basement to pen another Creed-like classic.

What was the story behind that arrangement? Did Levrone know the couple?
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Henda on May 07, 2016, 10:18:55 PM
Did he live with them? I thought they lived next door and would cook up each day's meals and put them in a fridge in the garage so he he could help himself to them?
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 07, 2016, 10:19:12 PM
Kevin has a ways to go looking at him next to Phil and Rhoden near the end.


Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: rocket on May 07, 2016, 10:23:19 PM
He really does have a long way to go.

That being said.. it's Kevin. 

I doubt he'll be competing for top honours, but it'd be cool to just see an in shape Levrone back.

If he could handle two consecutive years, he could maybe challenge.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Azure on May 07, 2016, 10:26:00 PM
He really does have a long way to go.

That being said.. it's Kevin. 

I doubt he'll be competing for top honours, but it'd be cool to just see an in shape Levrone back.

If he could handle two consecutive years, he could maybe challenge.

He's over 50. Is the field really that bad to where a
51 year old man who hasn't competed in years is w legitimate threat? Think of how bad that is

I still say it's a ploy to sell tickets and he'll back out the week before the show or something
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: honest on May 07, 2016, 10:27:06 PM
He had a  whole body scan done to see how his joints, ligaments etc look. According to Kevin the Dr said he was like a 24 year old.

not bad for a guy who tore his pec twenty years ago  ;D  must have just been a freak once off lol. 50 years old 20 years in the gym lifting big weights at least ten years on the gas and his body is half his natural age, I guess it is called anti ageing.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: rocket on May 07, 2016, 10:36:02 PM
He's over 50. Is the field really that bad to where a
51 year old man who hasn't competed in years is w legitimate threat? Think of how bad that is

I still say it's a ploy to sell tickets and he'll back out the week before the show or something

The field is bad but he isn't a threat.

It isn't ploy to sell tickets.  It's part of his aggressive supplement campaign.  He is doing nothing that isn't being done by lame c u n t s like rich piana.  Him being on the olympia stage and getting bigger and coming back was always a tactic for cash that he had up his sleeve.  It was just a matter of when.

Honestly, I don't quite comprehend who these fucking people are that see pro bodybuilders and think they need to buy the pros supplement lines but there must be quite a few because even clowns like piana can look a little freaky, get some followers and then make bank, selling roughly the same shit that everybody else is selling.


Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Coffeed on May 07, 2016, 10:37:29 PM
The field is bad but he isn't a threat.

It isn't ploy to sell tickets.  It's part of his aggressive supplement campaign.  He is doing nothing that isn't being done by lame c u n t s like rich piana.  Him being on the olympia stage and getting bigger and coming back was always a tactic for cash that he had up his sleeve.  It was just a matter of when.

Honestly, I don't quite comprehend who these fucking people are that see pro bodybuilders and think they need to buy the pros supplement lines but there must be quite a few because even clowns like piana can look a little freaky, get some followers and then make bank, selling roughly the same shit that everybody else is selling.



This entire forum probably started out as teenagers buying those supplements. And from what I've seen, teenagers are about as wise as they've always been.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Azure on May 07, 2016, 10:40:47 PM
The field is bad but he isn't a threat.

It isn't ploy to sell tickets.  It's part of his aggressive supplement campaign.  He is doing nothing that isn't being done by lame c u n t s like rich piana.  Him being on the olympia stage and getting bigger and coming back was always a tactic for cash that he had up his sleeve.  It was just a matter of when.

Honestly, I don't quite comprehend who these fucking people are that see pro bodybuilders and think they need to buy the pros supplement lines but there must be quite a few because even clowns like piana can look a little freaky, get some followers and then make bank, selling roughly the same shit that everybody else is selling.




I thought he was Doung well overseas which is why he held his show there.

I really do think that the IFBB wanted to up the ante after last year. First they got the rock involved and now they got this piece of nostalgia to compete. Last year's show was so lackluster and they couldn't afford another one like that especially when it looks like there will not be any Kai be
Phil again. People need something to be excited about.

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: da_vinci on May 08, 2016, 12:28:21 AM
Kevin looks fresh, probably biologically quite a lot younger... V.Taylor did this succesfully once at that age, a similar ageless marvel either. But Id be surprised if its not simple PR.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: PJim on May 08, 2016, 01:34:23 AM
Kevin already looks 260ish so he's got plenty of time to do what he does best.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Pray_4_War on May 08, 2016, 01:44:14 AM
Fuck it, I'm interested.  I might even drag my ass to the Olympia this year. 

I like to see guys defy father time.  If anyone can do it, he can.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: affeman on May 08, 2016, 02:25:24 AM
I bet 1000 bucks that he won't be on that Olympia stage.

It's f*ing shittalker Levrone, will change his mind 5 times till October (probably pursuing acting againg, or opening up a restaurant or a carwash lol)
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Royalty on May 08, 2016, 02:29:15 AM
Kevin lies
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: denarii on May 08, 2016, 03:27:16 AM
:o ??? ::)

This is all he's got really... drugs and bodybuilding.

singing as well
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Tha Grim Lifter on May 08, 2016, 03:37:06 AM
I would actually watch it to see him.

We already know it's going to go
Phil
Kai (if he turns up)
Dexter/Rhoden
Wolf
Ramy

At least there's a reason to watch now
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: affeman on May 08, 2016, 04:28:34 AM
I would actually watch it to see him.

We already know it's going to go
Phil
Kai (if he turns up)
Dexter/Rhoden
Wolf
Ramy

At least there's a reason to watch now

Don't count out Branch, big mistake

(http://cdn-flex0.heartyhosting.com/sites/flexonline.com/files/styles/gallery_slide_612xany/public/media/2016%20Contest%20Coverage/2016%20Levrone%20Pro%20Classic/AB1_2453.jpg?itok=a_cpMlYP)
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Taffin on May 08, 2016, 04:30:52 AM
Don't count out Branch, big mistake

Especially in his current condition... (c) avxo  ;)

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: BIG AL MCKECHNIE on May 08, 2016, 04:51:20 AM
How similar is this from an age perspective to Sergio's comeback in 84?  Shit, just looked it up, Sergio was only 43 then.  Levrone is much older.

According to his son, Sergio lied about his age when he arrived in USA and was actually 79 in 2012 so he was therefore also 51 in 84.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: theworm on May 08, 2016, 05:01:06 AM
You guys are forgetting.  He only ran 600 test, 400 deca and anadrol (per his md interview)... Imagine if he went up to a gram of test per week??? Lights out!     Lol
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: falco on May 08, 2016, 06:06:10 AM
Proud to see him trying the Olympia. If i watch the show this year it will be because of him there.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Royalty on May 08, 2016, 06:08:19 AM
If he wins; it will be because of this
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Nether Animal on May 08, 2016, 06:34:27 AM
I'm not worried about his chest, I'm worried about his legs.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Mr Anabolic on May 08, 2016, 06:46:24 AM
He's over 50. Is the field really that bad to where a
51 year old man who hasn't competed in years is w legitimate threat? Think of how bad that is

I still say it's a ploy to sell tickets and he'll back out the week before the show or something

Great points... you nailed it.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Taffin on May 08, 2016, 06:52:39 AM
If he wins; it will be because of this


Hold on! There's a legal 'hyper anabolic growth serum' available OTC???  So THAT'S behind his amazing recent condition!!  ((Off to ebay)

Not 'super' anabolic Yo, it's hyper anabolic!!!
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: The Scott on May 08, 2016, 07:10:11 AM
Oh lawdy, lawdy, lawdy!   I had no idea that Levrone was that small.  Even next to Phildo (check out the definition at Urban Dictionary), Kevin is short.

What does this mean?  He should fill out quickly.   Hopefully he will retain his aesthetics. Old school schmoes are trembling at the thought of this year's SchmOelympia and rumor has it that a certain MC has gained authorized access to Liberace's closet and will come out of it full force.

Or something.  Best of luck to Kevin but I am still expecting a tragic last minute injury will have him on his back while Phildo is on his knees bobbing for the win.

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: littleguns on May 08, 2016, 07:31:21 AM
Someone mentioned Kai not competing....I believe he is
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Never1AShow on May 08, 2016, 07:37:33 AM
He had a  whole body scan done to see how his joints, ligaments etc look. According to Kevin the Dr said he was like a 24 year old.

Ah, the old CT scan for joint and ligament trouble. Yes, CT scans are commonly used to determine whether someone's ligaments and joints are like a decades younger person.

Alcoholic ravings, he'll never set foot on stage in a thong.

The only thing that saves bodybuilding is letting the Internet vote on the winners.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Never1AShow on May 08, 2016, 07:45:43 AM
According to his son, Sergio lied about his age when he arrived in USA and was actually 79 in 2012 so he was therefore also 51 in 84.

I normally don't believe such claims but remembering how Sergio looked, this I do believe.  he had a little of that saggy old guy look.  Expect Levrone to have the same, except he won't show up onstage.  Also he never won the O.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: FREAKgeek on May 08, 2016, 07:46:05 AM
and not having to qualify makes no sense.

you can get special invite
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 08, 2016, 09:14:08 AM
Ah, the old CT scan for joint and ligament trouble. Yes, CT scans are commonly used to determine whether someone's ligaments and joints are like a decades younger person.

Alcoholic ravings, he'll never set foot on stage in a thong.

The only thing that saves bodybuilding is letting the Internet vote on the winners.

He was rambling during the announcement. Wonder if he's still throwing them back..hmm.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: SF1900 on May 08, 2016, 09:27:38 AM
This is all a ploy to increase supplement sales.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Hulkotron on May 08, 2016, 09:33:21 AM
You guys are forgetting.  He only ran 600 test, 400 deca and anadrol (per his md interview)... Imagine if he went up to a gram of test per week??? Lights out!     Lol

Only took one shot a week and would sometimes forget to take it.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Royalty on May 08, 2016, 09:50:54 AM
This is all a ploy to increase supplement sales.

Correct
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 08, 2016, 09:57:37 AM
Only took one shot a week and would sometimes forget to take it.

He's just using his own line of sups for the Olympia. ;D
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Azure on May 08, 2016, 10:07:16 AM
He was rambling during the announcement. Wonder if he's still throwing them back..hmm.

He's like Kai without the bondage gear.  I don't think this is about supplement sales. It's about IFBB hype.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Disgusted on May 08, 2016, 11:19:39 AM
Who cares about the special invite. Bodubuilding is about dead so anything to make it more interesting is fine with me. Kevin hasn't abused his body with weights and supps for over a decade so who's to say he won't respond? Dexter has been at it forever and still looks great. By the looks of Kevin's pics he looks to be coming along just fine up to this point. Lets just hope his legs come up to a decent level.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: aestheticsuk on May 08, 2016, 01:16:44 PM
kevin will have the size but the muscle wont look like how it used to! people are stuck to comparing his old pics... thats gone fellas. however levrone is something else lol... crazy and brave of him to do this. im sure he will go out 100%, hope he doesnt injure himself.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Papper on May 08, 2016, 01:41:14 PM
Finally something good for the sport

As long as he doesn't look as shitty as Branch Warren he's in, and how could he
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Bevo on May 08, 2016, 01:49:09 PM
Who cares about the special invite. Bodubuilding is about dead so anything to make it more interesting is fine with me. Kevin hasn't abused his body with weights and supps for over a decade so who's to say he won't respond? Dexter has been at it forever and still looks great. By the looks of Kevin's pics he looks to be coming along just fine up to this point. Lets just hope his legs come up to a decent level.


Yeah but Kevin's legs were already going Dan down hill and his last O appearance in 03 was his worse

Can't see him bringing them up any time soon and he'll be 52 at this years O which is his real age, not the countless 3 other fake birthdays
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: The Scott on May 08, 2016, 02:51:47 PM
At the least we can all say he lied for us bitches.   ;D
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Fortress on May 08, 2016, 03:02:00 PM
Very strongly doubt he'll be on stage.

If he is, he will look small, dull and with shit legs and back.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Hypertrophy on May 08, 2016, 03:07:22 PM
Who cares about the special invite. Bodubuilding is about dead so anything to make it more interesting is fine with me. Kevin hasn't abused his body with weights and supps for over a decade so who's to say he won't respond? Dexter has been at it forever and still looks great. By the looks of Kevin's pics he looks to be coming along just fine up to this point. Lets just hope his legs come up to a decent level.

Totally agree. It would be interesting to see what he can achieve if he does go through with it. Worst case scenario - he looks just as bad as Branch Warren, lol
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Ronnie Rep on May 08, 2016, 03:13:09 PM
Very strongly doubt he'll be on stage.

If he is, he will look small, dull and with shit legs and back.
I say he starts training and prepping for the Olympia. Realizes it's a bad idea shows up as a guest poser for the O. Great hype for the O and his line.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 08, 2016, 05:00:34 PM
He looks good doing a most muscular here. :D
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Tha Grim Lifter on May 08, 2016, 05:09:01 PM
He looks good doing a most muscular here. :D

Wider than Heath

Better Dress sense than Heath

More likeable than Heath

Possibly even more oil than Heath come show time

Even Frank Sepe is wider than Heath

Levrone should be 1st
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Azure on May 08, 2016, 05:55:12 PM
After last year I knew they would need to do something to garner more interest but I don't know what to make of this. I don't know what's worse: A 50 year old man who hasn't competed in over a decade being the main attraction or fans thinking this is going to be the kevin levrone of the 1990's. I guess people need someone to root for
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Coffeed on May 08, 2016, 05:56:26 PM
After last year I knew they would need to do something to garner more interest but I don't know what to make of this. I don't know what's worse: A 50 year old man who hasn't competed in over a decade being the main attraction or fans thinking this is going to be the kevin levrone of the 1990's. I guess people need someone to root for
Levrone never even trained year round so there's that...
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: PJim on May 09, 2016, 04:33:53 AM
He looks good doing a most muscular here. :D

He's where he needs to be, he's carrying a tonne of size already. Another 20 pounds and he'll look fantastic.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: aestheticsuk on May 09, 2016, 07:13:17 AM
Levrone never even trained year round so there's that...

true he is a real genetic freak. its hard to say how he will really look tbh its not as if hes washed up like other retired pro's
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on May 09, 2016, 07:33:35 AM
I highly doubt Kevin will show up on stage come contest day.

You guys are aware of his past, right ??


This is just to boost his supplement line. Will probably pull out within 7 days of the show with a mysterious illness or muscle tear.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: mr.turbo on May 09, 2016, 07:54:22 AM
He's over 50. Is the field really that bad to where a
51 year old man who hasn't competed in years is w legitimate threat? Think of how bad that is

I still say it's a ploy to sell tickets and he'll back out the week before the show or something

who cooks these schemes up?

is it manion, branch and some fellas sitting around a table smoking cigars in a nondescript basement?

I'm with you it seems so contrived.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Ronnie Rep on May 09, 2016, 08:00:11 AM
I highly doubt Kevin will show up on stage come contest day.

You guys are aware of his past, right ??


This is just to boost his supplement line. Will probably pull out within 7 days of the show with a mysterious illness or muscle tear.
Yup and will guest pose at the Olympia. Great hype for the IFBB and his supplement line.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: MAXX on May 09, 2016, 08:12:22 AM
Idk man he looks pretty big to me

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=261102.0;attach=302249;image)
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Azure on May 09, 2016, 08:25:03 AM
who cooks these schemes up?

is it manion, branch and some fellas sitting around a table smoking cigars in a nondescript basement?

I'm with you it seems so contrived.

It's like wrestling.  It may work because old school bodybuilding fans don't have much to root for these days and for them to see one of the legends get up there will bring back great memories of the good old days. I know someone who was on the fence about going that bought a ticket after hearing this.

Knowing Kevin and his relationship with the truth, I just don't believe he's really going to compete. His posing routine would probably be better than any of the current people but it's not going to be 90's Kevin.

If anything it just shows they really need to work on marketing Phil better.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: viking1 on May 09, 2016, 08:25:54 AM
His nostrils have a better v-taper too.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on May 09, 2016, 08:26:50 AM
Idk man he looks pretty big to me

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=261102.0;attach=302249;image)


Pretty sure this is an old photo.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Royalty on May 09, 2016, 08:43:42 AM
Idk man he looks pretty big to me

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=261102.0;attach=302249;image)

Bill Clinton was the President of the U.S. when that picture was taken.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: hench on May 09, 2016, 09:01:43 AM
Would definitely bring some excitement but can pretty much guarantee he won't show on the day
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: mr.turbo on May 09, 2016, 09:11:34 AM
It's like wrestling.  It may work because old school bodybuilding fans don't have much to root for these days and for them to see one of the legends get up there will bring back great memories of the good old days. I know someone who was on the fence about going that bought a ticket after hearing this.

Knowing Kevin and his relationship with the truth, I just don't believe he's really going to compete. His posing routine would probably be better than any of the current people but it's not going to be 90's Kevin.

If anything it just shows they really need to work on marketing Phil better.

yes I would put good money on him having a few serious injuries. Essentially the exact opposite of what he claims is true.

I've been trying to come up with a description for what we are observing with respect to "pro bodybuilding" the best analogy I've found is pro wrestling. The whole thing is cooked up *storylines*. I really want to know who's the wizard of oz for this operation.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: wes on May 09, 2016, 09:20:30 AM
I`ll believe it when I see it.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 09, 2016, 09:33:03 AM
Vince Taylor is looking good maybe he should make a comeback. ::)
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Fortress on May 09, 2016, 09:43:23 AM
Some of you are so ignorant/naive.

When Kevin was awesome he was 20 years younger and gassed to the rafters. His organs were on life support.

When he attempted to be more reasonable he walked on stage looking a shadow of his best form.

Plus injury/nerve damage which saw his wheels become flat.

He's not challenging anyone.

But as is said, he won't compete, anyway.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Man of Steel on May 09, 2016, 09:47:40 AM
This actually brings some potential excitement for me again.  I'd love to see Levrone get back on stage...he's one of the "90s guys" that we constantly refer to.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Azure on May 09, 2016, 11:18:31 AM
Some of you are so ignorant/naive.

When Kevin was awesome he was 20 years younger and gassed to the rafters. His organs were on life support.

When he attempted to be more reasonable he walked on stage looking a shadow of his best form.

Plus injury/nerve damage which saw his wheels become flat.

He's not challenging anyone.

But as is said, he won't compete, anyway.

Some people believe he's actually going to challenge the top 5. If that were true, then they should abolish the bodybuilding category on the spot because it says more about the quality of current competitors than it does about Kevin and his genetics.

I think people are nostalgic and quite honestly they want someone to root for. 
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: njflex on May 09, 2016, 11:34:19 AM
Vince Taylor is looking good maybe he should make a comeback. ::)
ALL 25 lb curls and 20lb side laterals...lol...vince is incredible for training so light ,,one of the greats.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 09, 2016, 11:38:29 AM
ALL 25 lb curls and 20lb side laterals...lol...vince is incredible for training so light ,,one of the greats.

He looks amazing for 60 and was an awesome bb. I was just being sarcastic about a comeback. :)

Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: njflex on May 09, 2016, 11:49:01 AM
He looks amazing for 60 and was an awesome bb. I was just being sarcastic about a comeback. :)


his arms and delts still hold there own like kev's I bet...
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Ronnie Rep on May 09, 2016, 12:11:29 PM
Vince is 3 months older than me, wait till I post my pictures. :)
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Mothballs on May 09, 2016, 07:09:45 PM
Right. A 52 yr old man is going to get under heavy weight again, drug up, slin up and dry out bringing him on the brink of death again? LOL at the person who posted how his doctor told him he has the body of a 25yr old. LOL LOL LOL LOL. Sure. At best he will guest pose there maybe show some progress pics then 4 weeks out pull from the show due to an "injury". Fucking losers and their heroes, man.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Never1AShow on May 09, 2016, 07:21:42 PM
Right. A 52 yr old man is going to get under heavy weight again, drug up, slin up and dry out bringing him on the brink of death again? LOL at the person who posted how his doctor told him he has the body of a 25yr old. LOL LOL LOL LOL. Sure. At best he will guest pose there maybe show some progress pics then 4 weeks out pull from the show due to an "injury". Fucking losers and their heroes, man.

The full body CT scan to determine joint and ligament age does not lie.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: theworm on May 10, 2016, 04:28:32 AM
ALL 25 lb curls and 20lb side laterals...lol...vince is incredible for training so light ,,one of the greats.

He was on flex magazine workout back in the 90s and said he only benches with 80 pound dumbells... Goes to show either what we know in weight and rep sets or how much drugs play a part
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: rocket on May 10, 2016, 04:46:24 AM
Some of you are so ignorant/naive.

When Kevin was awesome he was 20 years younger and gassed to the rafters. His organs were on life support.

When he attempted to be more reasonable he walked on stage looking a shadow of his best form.

Plus injury/nerve damage which saw his wheels become flat.

He's not challenging anyone.

But as is said, he won't compete, anyway.

Some of that is a bit speculative and I don't know if I agree that he was more reasonable, later on.

To me, the decline could have been due to his strategy of gassing up, for a quick growth into an Olympia.  It might have just diminished in effectiveness.  The legs may just have not come up in the later years.

Kevin was never fully into bodybuilding - he had other shit he wanted to do and I just don't know if his heart was truly 100% into bodybuilding like most of these pros are.  I don't see how he could have been. 

I just don't know if I agree about the organs being stressed to the limit unless he has said that.  Not ever did he once look unhealthy.  I know that might indeed be a naive way of looking at it but the dude has never, ever looked even slightly bad.  Not a great gauge, but most of the people who died really did look like they were on their way out.

You couple that with his alcohol thing and the fact that there used to be a few people who were owed money for gear loans on here and you have a pretty difficult history that isn't necessarily just a decline and living on the edge.

I think he is dramatically far away from his former size but we'll see if he does indeed turn up.  I don't really give a fuck, to be honest.  We'll see the equivalent of the kamali kitchen classic selfies and that's always more interesting than the main thong pageant anyway.








Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: njflex on May 10, 2016, 05:27:29 AM
He was on flex magazine workout back in the 90s and said he only benches with 80 pound dumbells... Goes to show either what we know in weight and rep sets or how much drugs play a part
I remember shawn and him training and shawn cranking some decent weight for 'tv'not all out but close,and vince pumping away light ,he looked huge
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: FREAKgeek on May 10, 2016, 06:07:39 AM
He was on flex magazine workout back in the 90s and said he only benches with 80 pound dumbells... Goes to show either what we know in weight and rep sets or how much drugs play a part

Arnold never barbell benched over 225 for the 1980 Mr O preparation
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: youandme on May 10, 2016, 08:32:43 AM
I remember shawn and him training and shawn cranking some decent weight for 'tv'not all out but close,and vince pumping away light ,he looked huge

Yeah, Flex TV. Shawn was strong. He used weight that he could handle without the risk of injury and really focused in on the muscle. Lol, no Branch Warren stuff. 
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: njflex on May 10, 2016, 09:03:10 AM
Yeah, Flex TV. Shawn was strong. He used weight that he could handle without the risk of injury and really focused in on the muscle. Lol, no Branch Warren stuff. 

one of the only times you shawn trying to keep up and his 'tv'ego being pushed is when kev was on actually.kev was toying on delt day there..
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Nails on May 10, 2016, 03:58:38 PM
Bostin Loyd
7 mins ·

I guess im the only one that is laughing at this Kevin Levrone comeback LOL... shit is gunna be a disaster......
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: da_vinci on May 10, 2016, 04:25:47 PM
One thing is for sure: he is still strong as fuck.
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Tha Grim Lifter on May 10, 2016, 04:26:32 PM
Bostin Loyd
7 mins ·

I guess im the only one that is laughing at this Kevin Levrone comeback LOL... shit is gunna be a disaster......

Bostin would know about disasters
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Nails on May 10, 2016, 04:27:58 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/wczQiaX.jpg)
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Nether Animal on May 10, 2016, 04:31:01 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/wczQiaX.jpg)

lol
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 10, 2016, 04:34:00 PM
He just did a Q&A and sounded like he had a cold. Goes over his game plan and talks about his fresh receptors ;).

Def a good dude.


https://www.facebook.com/Official.Kevin.Levrone/videos
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: Nether Animal on May 10, 2016, 04:44:05 PM
He just did a Q&A and sounded like he had a cold. Goes over his game plan and talks about his fresh receptors ;).

Def a good dude.


https://www.facebook.com/Official.Kevin.Levrone/videos

Interesting he thinks 2000 was his best showing. Legs were already down and waistline wasn't great either that year
Title: Re: Kevin Levrone coming out of retirement for the Olympia.
Post by: WalterWhite on May 10, 2016, 04:53:19 PM
Interesting he thinks 2000 was his best showing. Legs were already down and waistline wasn't great either that year

He must think thats where he will be.

Def did not sound fired up.