Since I was there, here is the unbiased version from people who actually saw the contest.
Peter vs. Auguste. Both looked weaker than we have seen them in the past, and thus, we cant think of the best. The judges need to judge the competitors on what they look like at that moment, on Friday evening, nothing else.
So, for me, it was between those two. I felt Auguste had better legs, but Peter had the better overall physique. Granted, the whole classes, albiet a big class, was a weak class, and Peter, did deserve the class win at the end.
From unbaised people, besides me, they all concurred. Now, that isnt everyone. Others had Auguste winning the class.
So granted, Peter looked weak, and less in top shape that he was in other contests, but on this day, he was the best overall in his class.
Simple as that.
Will Peter get better if he competes in the pro ranks. Yes he will. His color was a little off here at prejudging, and obviously, things didnt go as planned, but you can bet he wont make these mistakes again.
His wife, Jessica, is already an IFBB Figure pro, and has always been very nice, and obviously, a head turned to many. She has a contract with Optimum Nutrition (she was at their booth), and also one of the few girls with a contract with AMI Weider.
So stop hating on Peter. On this day, he was the bests physique in his class.
