GH, Although I can't agree with your 'top 6 making money" assumption, I have to agree that it just might be somewhat easier for relatively more fitness/physique dudes, to get paid well .... but I have no figures to back up this assumption. Not yet, anyway.
I personally believe that the physique guys will soon start receiving national recognition that will eventually surpass the current recognition given to the likes of Jay, Phil, Kai, etc.
I say this because physique competitors appear to be more acceptable by the general public ..... and the magazines, the fitness industry, and the supplement companies will be using these physique winners in an attempt to be more appealing to this general public.
Needless to say ... the bodybuilders and their fans will be adverse to 'these beach body dudes' and most GetBiggers will have one more reason to display their obvious jealousy ... while those who go for it will be signing $70,000 yearly contracts.
It ain't happening right yet, but the handwriting is on the wall ... and it don't say, "For a good time, call 555-000-0000.
GH, we were discussing financial contracts at the dinner table this evening and a reliable source stated that some up and coming non-Olympians are already receiving $60,000+/year. Do you have any further info on that subject?