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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Ron on February 15, 2020, 10:03:38 AM
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Dan Solomon on the announcement yesterday that Jake Wood and his team have purchased the Olympia, Muscle & Fitness and others. Congratulations.
From Dan Solomon via Facebook -
It’s 5am here in New York...and I’m not even sure where to begin. The series of events that led to yesterday’s announcement are the latest evidence that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. The gentleman in this photo is Jake Wood, a powerhouse achiever in the business world. But more importantly, one of the most passionate and authentic bodybuilding advocates on the planet. For those who haven’t heard, we completed a deal yesterday making Jake the owner of Joe Weider’s Olympia along with a media portfolio that includes Muscle & Fitness. Prior to yesterday, there had been only 2 owners in the 55 year history of the Olympia. Putting this deal together was a true labor of love....a triumph for everyone united by a love of fitness and bodybuilding. We are now positioned to further elevate the sport and bring people together, two objectives that have unified Jake and I since we first met a decade ago. The future is extremely bright. The schedule is loaded with some incredible events, starting with today’s Amateur Olympia in Colombia and next month’s Arnold Classic in Columbus. — I have a lot more to share with you guys, but for now I just want to thank a few people.
The Manion Family: None of this happens without your friendship, leadership and support.
My Olympia Family: I get to work every single day with the most dedicated team in the industry.
Everyone at AMI: The last 17 months have been the greatest learning experience of my life. Never easy, but worth it.
Jake’s team in Arizona: You guys are the embodiment of true passion.
Members of the Media: Thanks for keeping it real. The good, the bad, and the ugly. We’re all in this together.
An extra special thanks to all the athletes, past and present, who make the Olympia a true symbol of achievement, especially those of you who work so hard to spread a positive message. You know who you are...and it never goes unnoticed.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Vegas this September. Our plans are BIG....you’re not gonna want to miss it.
Sending love & gratitude to everyone who has reached out. 💙
Grateful Always,
Dan
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From Jake Wood
This is a very proud day indeed. I cannot begin to thank enough people for all the help. I will give it my best shot in a short while.
It has been a long process but it has come out great.
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And other responses from media sites
Tim Gardner - Congratulations, Mr. Jacob Wood. One man’s passion mixed in with dedicated perseverance & a sprinkle of dreams. #NeverStopDreaming #MrOlympia #Muscle&Fitness #FlexMagazine #Muscle&FitnessHers #DigitalMuscleMedia #WingsOfStrength @jake_wood_wos
Tim Gardner - Congratulations!! What an unbelievable accomplishment for all of you; a roller coaster ride of emotions for several months which proved to be a testament of true-grit persistence, even when it seemed like the coffin was slammed shut. It is exciting to see this new regime in action, one that possesses amazing passion for the sport & history of bodybuilding & fitness. Business is business, but knowing Jake Wood like I do, as one of the most loving fans of our sport, the athletes will be taken good care of. I am confident that his supporting cast will make sure of Jake’s every objective. There is a new “Blue Eyes” in VEGAS - a fresh beaming positive light in the industry now and one to be truly embraced.
Dave Liberman - CONGRATULATIONS to you and all evolved as we move forward into a NEW ERA of growth as the pinnacle of our sport & industry just got that much bigger and better!!!
Matt Daniels - The people that truly care about bodybuilding are slowly getting put back in positions of power to make sure the athletes & fans come first... Congrats Dan and Jake Wood
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That's pretty huge news. I look forward to the changes
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That's pretty huge news. I look forward to the changes
Other than Bob possibly out as MC, what are your guesses as to direction they go?
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I know it continued on but the mr Olympia and Weider’s empire died when he did
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The Olympia died with the Weider's. No one will resurrect it.
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HUMBLE, It might have died along with Joe, but it's making and will continue to make more money for a relative few than Uncle Joe ever dreamt possible!
And Joe's dream ran as high as 400 million plus!
And that ain't measured in a distance from here to there .... but US dollars!
And a select few are gonna ...... blank!
I'll leave it to you to fill in the 'blank'!
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Good luck convincing people in 2020 that any of the physiques on the Olympia stage are not the result of anabolic steroids, growth hormone, insulin and diuretics. People still want to compete but outside friends and relatives, does anyone still want to watch? The 2019 Olympia numbers say NO.
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They'll get desperate and invite Rhoden back in once they realise no-one wants to watch the piss poor conditioning too many others bring right now
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They'll get desperate and invite Rhoden back in once they realise no-one wants to watch the piss poor conditioning too many others bring right now
This ^
The contest is in the shambles cause the physiques are shit....
One sealskin 4 weeks out Brandon curry vs two fucking midgets and a 50 year old last years show was a disgrace.
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They'll get desperate and invite Rhoden back in once they realise no-one wants to watch the piss poor conditioning too many others bring right now
And even Rhoden's conditioning wasn't that great. Sub par for a Mr. Olympia.
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HUMBLE, It might have died along with Joe, but it's making and will continue to make more money for a relative few than Uncle Joe ever dreamt possible!
And Joe's dream ran as high as 400 million plus!
And that ain't measured in a distance from here to there .... but US dollars!
And a select few are gonna ...... blank!
I'll leave it to you to fill in the 'blank'!
The magazines are dead and the pay per view sales are miniscule so they must be making their money off of advertisers. Probably new startup companies that think advertising at the Olympia will bring in huge sales.
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This ^
The contest is in the shambles cause the physiques are shit....
One sealskin 4 weeks out Brandon curry vs two fucking midgets and a 50 year old last years show was a disgrace.
That idiot coach dwarf said Bonnac is better than prime levrone
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That idiot coach dwarf said Bonnac is better than prime levrone
Lol!!
Maybe it's because he is close personal friends with Bonac, and because he and Bonac are the same height [and The_Coach is biased towards bodybuilders who are his height?]. Just speculating.
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Lol!!
Maybe it's because he is close personal friends with Bonac, and because he and Bonac are the same height [and The_Coach is biased towards bodybuilders who are his height?]. Just speculating.
What is funny coach claims he is 5’6 but he is really 5’0 every picture he posts he is always the shortest guy in the pic he is even shorter than dexter “mini chocolate 🍫 “ Jackson and no fucking way that turd bonnac is better than prime levrone prime levrone would tear bonnac a new asshole in the gym and on the stage
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Palumbo as the new MC?
WooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH TA NA KA
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Palumbo as the new MC?
WooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH TA NA KA
coach dwarf is the new mc
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Pardon my ignorance but who the fuck is Jake Wood?
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Pardon my ignorance but who the fuck is Jake Wood?
Hank Wood's brother.