What (in my own opinion) is going to be most interesting about the NOC show with the PDI this year is that it will actually be a real competition. The line-up really includes a diverse range of physiques - in so much as what is known so far, and a lot yet remains unknown. One factor many folks may not be considering is that the athletes who have crossed from amateur ranks and now have PDI pro cards are surely going to be stepping up their game. I mean, for argument's sake, say you got a guy who maybe should've turned pro a decade ago and maybe there was a time or two where he deserved it but didn't get it - he may have continued to compete but come on, do you think that guy would be able to remain so motivated that every single year he'd put it all out on the line in his efforts? If you brought it, deserved it, but politics kept it just out of your grasp - would you be able to push it to the limit over and over again? All I'm saying is that it could be that some of these guys know what they are up against now and they know this is what they've always dreamed of - if they don't seriously bring it, the guy next to them will, so I think people are going to see them better then they've ever previously been. I think this is real bodybuilding - where anybody can win. Sure, odds are Lee Priest will be the man but he's earned that and he's been kicking IFBB ass this year too (and I think he has looked better than ever this year). And believe it or not there really are guys out there who just don't care for the NPC - doesn't mean they can't be competitive there, just means the NPC doesn't inspire them to put themselves through it. I'm not saying all but there are some ignorant, disrespectful people out there who do play politics and expect their asses kissed. What if you aren't an ass kisser or simply aren't the most pleasant individual yourself - not that difficult to bump heads with some jelly belly who is in a position to screw you. Does it happen every time? No. Does it happen again and again? Yes. So let's take a chance and see if the PDI might actually have some real bodybuilding shows where you're judged by the physique you present with enough entertainment thrown in to keep the crowd awake.