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it has been a very tough decision to make for me, should I do this or not...should I try one more time at the Nationals or go for the Masters Nationals next year.
The PDI is an area of bodybuilding that has never been traveled, as of right now some don't believe the NOC wont take place.
I have been competing on the NPC National level since 91, and through the years have won my weight class in 3 national contest, I have traveled the world guest posing and doing seminars, And even have a contract with UNIVERSAL NUTRITION for the past 9 years.
I owe all my success to the NPC, but at this time in my career...it's time to move on, I feel I have reached my max. I don't believe I can go any further...so i'l try something new.
I have talked to Shawn Ray, and Bob Chick, and they both make great reasons for staying with the NPC.
and AS OF THIS PAST WEEKEND...I was going to stay, but...after talking to my wife about the pro's and con's of switching or stay....Chick made the point of having my procard with the IFBB seem great, but after trying 9 times...I doubt I'll get it.
I have nothing bad to say about anyone with the NPC, everyone has been great...and I hope to continue with the relationships that have formed from the years I was at the national level.
Shawn, Bob...thank you for the advice....
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Good luck Vinny, you got to do, what you got to do.
Either way, it's all about Bodybuilding which it seems your going to continue to focus on regardless of Pro Card in the IFBB or ABC League.
You da man, thanks for the memories! ;)
Peace,
S. Ray
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Mr Galanti I applaud your decision. Many fans like myself can't wait to see what the PDI has to offer, and we will support it 100% Don't let the haters question what you decided, they just fear the unknown.
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Mr Galanti I applaud your decision. Many fans like myself can't wait to see what the PDI has to offer, and we will support it 100% Don't let the haters question what you decided, they just fear the unknown.
excelsior !
a new group is needed. even a blood transfusion cant help the IFBB
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whatever you decide to do Vince, your fans will follow 8)
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Goodluck Vinny.... Go make that money.....
Nice avatar by the way....
Tara
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great post and good luck
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PDI is needed, sick of seeing reputations placing in front physiques, hopefully they will be different couldnt be any worse than the current IFBB who cant even hold their premier event in a first class exhibition centre and its that boring they cant sell it to pay per view
Good luck Vinny, if they had judged on physiques in the past i believe you would have got your card with the ifbb, lets hope this federation does and you place where you should.
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PDI is needed, sick of seeing reputations placing in front physiques,
If the PDI does do one thing different, please let that be it. I'm so tired of watching a show and there is some guy in the back who is fvcking ON and he doesn't even get called out. Then you hear this "paying your dues" bullshit. It's just not fair, this is a bobdybuilding competition. When Buster Douglas flattened Tyson because Mike didn't do his homework, the decision wasn't reversed because Buster wasn't a name guy. Altough Don King tried like a motherfvcker ;D
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Vinny,
You have to do what's in your heart and best for you. All your fans will respect your decision no matter what you do!
I look at it this way...you are going to be 40 and say perhaps you decided to stay with the IFBB and do attain your Pro Card at the nationals...Where do you go from there? The IFBB is slowly starting to sway towards the Aesthetic Vinny G type physiques but how long will this fascade last?
Every Pro wants to to make it to the Big One...the Olympia but realistically can you OR do you want to try and hang with the Ronnie's, Jays, Ruhl's etc
OR
Go to the PDI where I think everyone will get a fair shake. It's obvious that there will be a flavor of physiques and where I/ We think you will do some damage.
I am by no means blowing smoke up your butt. We have chatted numerous times offline.
I'm just calling it as I see it...
Us NY/NJ ers gotta stick together....
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Alea Jacta Est Decided to cross the Rubicon, eh?
Good for you Vinny. From what I've see of you on this board, you are going bring to the PDI a lot of what Gb'ers have been saying the IFBB has been lacking: personality and honesty. Atta boy.
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Vinny, you gotta do whats right for you, no body else!!! I am hoping PDI will give everyone a fair shot, unlike IFBB.... Best of luck with PDI!!!!!
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I think you should be able to compete in both if you please...but what do I know? Best of luck either way!
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I think you should be able to compete in both if you please...but what do I know? Best of luck either way!
COMPETE IN BOTH , DO YOU READ OR ARE YOU STILL PICKING FIGHTS WITH PEOPLE WHO SAY YOUR ON STEROIDS AFTER YO UTELL THEM ... STFU , GO BACK TO THE BANTAMWEIGHT TABLE < REAL MEN TALKING FARMBOY
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I have mixed feelings about this...............Vinny is a friend and i want the best for him
(ideally he should/could compete in both!)
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Very classy statement, Vinny - I, like most others, wish you all the best.
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Do both
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Vinny, I wish you all the best..
and I have a feeling that Vince G. will come in here soon and start flaming on ya.. that loser
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I haven't seen or heard where you couldn't do both. I know it's hard to hold your peak ect, but you think the powers that be would care, it's not like they let you compete at the nationals for free or anything. Do what's best for Vinny and good luck dude, you deserve it.
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Good luck Vinny.
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You did the right thing. Its time to move on. With AMI as the owner of the ifbb things are only going to change for the worse. I applaud you for making a wise decision where men with your type of physique can win fare and square. Good Luck!
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Good for you Vinny. Wayne is doing everything he can to make the PDI the premier BB organization. I am sure he has told you allot of things that are happening that others don't know about. They are all good for the organization and for the competitors. I am very sure once people know they too will come around. He is very methodical how he is doing this. I too will be helping getting the athletes themselves sponsors and shows with my connections. Plus the traveling around the globe and competing will be allot of fun. And send me those pics
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Goodluck Vinny.... Go make that money.....
Nice avatar by the way....
Tara
Tara,
I sent you a pm....... Guys, I think I scare her(LOL)
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no reason Vinny G should not be able to compete in both. I dont wanna hear ... oh the npc will ban you f that
they have been playin mob boss for years with their BODYBUILDERS
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Good luck Vinny ;)
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Vinny- that is very good to hear. Best wishes in the upcoming competitions!
To the 2 unnamed pros who made this whole discussion public:
Some might say that airing hints at discussions from PMs which happen to match your agenda (anti-PDI) was the wrong thing to do. One of these pros even made an announcement FOR Vinny which ended up to be incorrect:
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Vinny- that is very good to hear. Best wishes in the upcoming competitions!
To the 2 unnamed pros who made this whole discussion public:
Some might say that airing hints at discussions from PMs which happen to match your agenda (anti-PDI) was the wrong thing to do. One of these pros even made an announcement FOR Vinny which ended up to be incorrect:
I have learned to expect mistakes from mr. Ray.
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I have a feeling we'll see Galanti at the NPC.
The scoring at the last two IFBB shows leaves a window of opportunity for Galanti.
YIP
Zack
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I have learned to expect mistakes from mr. Ray.
Bwuahahahahahahahahahaha haha
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Good luck Vinny, you got to do, what you got to do.
Either way, it's all about Bodybuilding which it seems your going to continue to focus on regardless of Pro Card in the IFBB or ABC League.
You da man, thanks for the memories! ;)
Peace,
S. Ray
SAY IT SHAWN SAY IT
PDI PDI NOT ABC :)
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it has been a very tough decision to make for me, should I do this or not...should I try one more time at the Nationals or go for the Masters Nationals next year.
The PDI is an area of bodybuilding that has never been traveled, as of right now some don't believe the NOC wont take place.
I have been competing on the NPC National level since 91, and through the years have won my weight class in 3 national contest, I have traveled the world guest posing and doing seminars, And even have a contract with UNIVERSAL NUTRITION for the past 9 years.
I owe all my success to the NPC, but at this time in my career...it's time to move on, I feel I have reached my max. I don't believe I can go any further...so i'l try something new.
I have talked to Shawn Ray, and Bob Chick, and they both make great reasons for staying with the NPC.
and AS OF THIS PAST WEEKEND...I was going to stay, but...after talking to my wife about the pro's and con's of switching or stay....Chick made the point of having my procard with the IFBB seem great, but after trying 9 times...I doubt I'll get it.
I have nothing bad to say about anyone with the NPC, everyone has been great...and I hope to continue with the relationships that have formed from the years I was at the national level.
Shawn, Bob...thank you for the advice....
And what was thier great reasoning? please tell us all :)
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COMPETE IN BOTH , DO YOU READ OR ARE YOU STILL PICKING FIGHTS WITH PEOPLE WHO SAY YOUR ON STEROIDS AFTER YO UTELL THEM ... STFU , GO BACK TO THE BANTAMWEIGHT TABLE < REAL MEN TALKING FARMBOY
You really are a frustrated, little ab-shooter, arent you JJ. :'(
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Guys thanks for all the support
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Vinny,
Did you try to get Manion to put it in writing that you'd win your class at the Nationals? Because I heard that has worked in the past, most recently at the IFBB ScrewJeffers Pro show.
Special "CSI: PDI" Ed
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Vinny,
Did you try to get Manion to put it in writing that you'd win your class at the Nationals? Because I heard that has worked in the past, most recently at the IFBB ScrewJeffers Pro show.
Special "CSI: PDI" Ed
yeah right ::)
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Vinny, Great decision and well stated. Good luck in the new federation.
I too agree that bodybuilding athletes show be allowed to compete in both professional organizations with Ultimate Championships at the end to determine the Overall Winner among all Pro Orgs.
Can someone state the true reasons why one organization disallows this crossover?
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Vinny, Great decision and well stated. Good luck in the new federation.
I too agree that bodybuilding athletes show be allowed to compete in both professional organizations with Ultimate Championships at the end to determine the Overall Winner among all Pro Orgs.
Can someone state the true reasons why one organization disallows this crossover?
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Greed. If you can keep an athlete exclusive to your shows and your magazines selling your supplements.
Then you can RAPE his ass anytime you want...and then tell him to smile when you do it.
With no competition then he stays until you use him up and throw him out like last nights underwear. :-X
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well, an announcement was made by an IFBB Pro named Shawn Ray that Vinny wasn't going to do the NOC. It was obviously untrue. I wonder if this professional will apologize publicly, for publicly making the statement.
I'm sure it was just a mistake, and in no way meant to hurt the PDI. But you know, some people will think the worst of him and accuse him of lying.
Who would that be? :D ;D
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well, an announcement was made by an IFBB Pro named Shawn Ray that Vinny wasn't going to do the NOC. It was obviously untrue. I wonder if this professional will apologize publicly, for publicly making the statement.
I'm sure it was just a mistake, and in no way meant to hurt the PDI. But you know, some people will think the worst of him and accuse him of lying.
240 I'm truly dissapointed in you. You actually believe that Shawn "Tranny Lover" Ray has integrity ????? He will never post an apology. Let me guess, next I will read a post from you asking Bob to admit that Rusty was screwed. ;)
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well, an announcement was made by an IFBB Pro named Shawn Ray that Vinny wasn't going to do the NOC. It was obviously untrue. I wonder if this professional will apologize publicly, for publicly making the statement.
I'm sure it was just a mistake, and in no way meant to hurt the PDI. But you know, some people will think the worst of him and accuse him of lying.
You're not exactly innocent when it comes to this sort of stuff mate.
Get over it
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You're not exactly innocent when it comes to this sort of stuff mate.
Get over it
ditto and stop posting your gay pictures on the internet 240
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Vinny,
Did you try to get Manion to put it in writing that you'd win your class at the Nationals? Because I heard that has worked in the past, most recently at the IFBB ScrewJeffers Pro show.
Special "CSI: PDI" Ed
Ed..."CSI: PDI Ed, is the best name yet....
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SAY IT SHAWN SAY IT
PDI PDI NOT ABC :)
Lee, get used to it. You and I are the only pros that will say it like it is, no matter what.....
I aint scared, and I certainly know you're not either.....
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PDI PDI PDI PDI....IN WITH VIN
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PDI PDI PDI PDI....IN WITH VIN
Sounds like a good t-shirt logo......
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IN WITH VIN....PDI PRO
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Vinny and Rhino...
Even tho there is no magazine yet...perhaps the PDI can have you guys hookup together in a gym and take pics of a workout session like they do in the Flex Magazines....
Would be pretty neat since you guys are in the same local...NJ/PA
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Vinny and Rhino...
Even tho there is no magazine yet...perhaps the PDI can have you guys hookup together in a gym and take pics of a workout session like they do in the Flex Magazines....
Would be pretty neat since you guys are in the same local...NJ/PA
I'm way to scared to train with Vinny.....
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I'm way to scared to train with Vinny.....
no no...the opposite....i'd never keep up
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no no...the opposite....i'd never keep up
let me know if you want some direction with shirts. You should get something out there, seriously.
I think you have my new e-mail, I sent it to you. Maybe in a couple of weeks, I will come up to Bob's...
I'm about due.
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let me know if you want some direction with shirts. You should get something out there, seriously.
I think you have my new e-mail, I sent it to you. Maybe in a couple of weeks, I will come up to Bob's...
I'm about due.
if you could send me info on the shirts you have that would be cool, lets train legs at bobs.....
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Ok, then how bout you fly me up and let me train with you guys, you guys would dwarf me but at least I would have fun... ;D
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Ok, then how bout you fly me up and let me train with you guys, you guys would dwarf me but at least I would have fun... ;D
ONLY IF YOU BRING A BUCKET
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ONLY IF YOU BRING A BUCKET
Bucket? Is this some sort of Galanti mind trick to lift heavier weights? :o
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Bucket? Is this some sort of Galanti mind trick to lift heavier weights? :o
No man, he means when you do legs with me(or him) you will need a bucket to throw up in........
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Jack, your shirts went out on Wednesday. I am having my distributor send you more
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Jack, your shirts went out on Wednesday. I am having my distributor send you more
cool man!! As soon as I get them, I will do pics, and put them on the website, let me know in a pm if you want the pics as well, for any marketing.
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Bucket? Is this some sort of Galanti mind trick to lift heavier weights? :o
NOPE....just get ready to puke your fucking breakfast up...lol
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Jack, your shirts went out on Wednesday. I am having my distributor send you more
on lime, youre a sword ;D
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Vinny, I wish you all the best..
and I have a feeling that Vince G. will come in here soon and start flaming on ya.. that loser
;D
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Previously this year (prior to all this PDI mess), it was stated that Vinny was going to compete in the USA this year as a heavyweight. Just for your own pride, why not take one last shot at a pro card with the USA, or the North America on Sep 15?? You win your pro card there, and then jump to PDI... Just a thought.
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Previously this year (prior to all this PDI mess), it was stated that Vinny was going to compete in the USA this year as a heavyweight. Just for your own pride, why not take one last shot at a pro card with the USA, or the North America on Sep 15?? You win your pro card there, and then jump to PDI... Just a thought.
i think it has been posted he has already made his decision.
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I remember Ray Mentzer used to train this doctor in the morning. Whenever I got to the gym he would tell when the doctor would throw-up during the workout. He loved it when he trained the doctor and he threw up.
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I remember Ray Mentzer used to train this doctor in the morning. Whenever I got to the gym he would tell when the doctor would throw-up during the workout. He loved it when he trained the doctor and he threw up.
my wife thinks i'm crazy when i come home and crash on the living room floor and say i puked during legs -
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my wife thinks i'm crazy when i come home and crash on the living room floor and say i puked during legs -
She's right....
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You guys are both old school/hardcore..............i think that's why i respect/look up to both of you so much
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You guys are both old school/hardcore..............i think that's why i respect/look up to both of you so much
We/I look up to you for the balls you have shown gettin' ready for this show.
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We/I look up to you for the balls you have shown gettin' ready for this show.
very kind of you Jack................now you gunna tell me how in the hell you brought your wheels up to this
freaky new look?!?
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very kind of you Jack................now you gunna tell me how in the hell you brought your wheels up to this
freaky new look?!?
Honestly, just a good shot. My pics are never taken by professional, and George showed me how to pose them, get on them a little more. Also, I have been doing higher re/higher volume, to catch up to my upper body. My waist is getting smaller, so that is going to make them look bigger as well.
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good luck too all :)
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Both Jack and Vinny class acts!