Pro Division Press Release #4: Criteria for Membership

[Disgusted]

No they won't.
If they compete in a "Pro Division" event, they'll never be able to compete in the IFBB again, nor will they get any publicity in the mags.
On top of which, many of their sponsors have clauses in their contracts which require them to compete in the IFBB.
So, even if they're willing to take the gamble that the "pro division" will still be around in another year or two, the minute they jump they probably lose their existing sponsorships, as well as their ability to do autograph signing/ sell merchandise at IFBB events, as well as their ability to guest pose at NPC events. In other words, they lose most or all of their income instantly.
Even if they want to, none of these guys will go with "Pro division"... the IFBB literally owns them.

Damn boy, you got it all figured out. Better email Wayne and tell him he's wasting his time. 

[noworries]

Wayne might have burnt a few bridges but he BUILT allot more.  He made the Olympia.  He has been doingthis along time.  You don't last that long without making some contacts.  He wouldn't have done this without some support and backing.  He has some things in his back pocket believe me.  Already he is involved with the ASC.  This soon will be a Pro Division event not an IFBB.  That will immediately change allot of things.

[Disgusted]

I would, but it wouldn't do any good.
Better he finds out on his own.
It's a situation kinda like you thinking Kamali is going to place top 5... there will be no convincing you until you lose $500 on the deal.

Life must be tough for such a wise person like you. 

[CQ]

You would be very surprised who is planning to make the jump

It's not just the 'tier 3' guys

[G o a t b o y]

Already he is involved with the ASC.  This soon will be a Pro Division event not an IFBB.

Get out of here! 


Arnold will never turn his back on the Weiders.

[jwb]

If the ASC jumps then things will get interesting.

That's about the only thing that would make this fly.... I bet Jim and Arnold have told wayne to start his federation and they'll consider it once they get a look at his product. His problem will be impressing them on a low budget with hardly any top pros.

Jim and Arnold are about the $ so wayne has his work cut out for him.

[jwb]

You would be very surprised who is planning to make the jump
It's not just the 'tier 3' guys

Saying/planning and actually doing it are two very different things.

How many times have you screwed someone and promised you'd call?

A wait and see approach is the smart move unless they are offering you a large upfront contract which they aren't. Especially with only $25 grand first prize money shows...

[noworries]

The Pro DIvision will receive plenty of magazine coverage.  Plus, they will receive a huge amount of TV coverage since Wayne is very tight with that aspect.  The IFBB gets relatively no TV exposure.  Wayne's shows are also going to be more of a SHOW that the Olympia.  Allot more stuff to do and things to see.  I can't wait.  The pros are going to be able to make allot more money at actual shows with autographs, pictures etc.  Bye Bye IFBB.  God I hope they get a good athletes rep though.

[CQ]

Saying/planning and actually doing it are two very different things.
How many times have you screwed someone and promised you'd call?
A wait and see approach is the smart move unless they are offering you a large upfront contract which they aren't. Especially with only $25 grand first prize money shows...

Umm...

I have never "screwed someone and promised I would call'

I'm not a whore like your mom - sorry.

[jwb]

The Pro DIvision will receive plenty of magazine coverage.  Plus, they will receive a huge amount of TV coverage since Wayne is very tight with that aspect.  The IFBB gets relatively no TV exposure.  Wayne's shows are also going to be more of a SHOW that the Olympia.  Allot more stuff to do and things to see.  I can't wait.  The pros are going to be able to make allot more money at actual shows with autographs, pictures etc.  Bye Bye IFBB.  God I hope they get a good athletes rep though.

If wayne is such a genius how come his chicago fitness expo was a TOTAL bust?

Major TV coverage today equals drug testing.

Drug testing equals something that isn't bodybuilding.

Bodybuilding is like rave culture. It exists because of a certain type of drug (Rave=ecstacy, BBing=Steroids). The public knows it why not just admit it?

They used to talk about the steroids the guys took DURING the NBC coverage of the olympia!

[jwb]

Umm...
I have never "screwed someone and promised I would call'
I'm not a whore like your mom - sorry.

Go back to church and pray for the pro division they need it trust me

[Drij]

steroids and drugs are a reality, its not as if it isn't a level playing field if you want to look at it that way.

[lonewolf]

As for Arnold and Jim Lorimer not turning their backs. Guess who is doing the live
pay per view and and contest coverage for TV. I'ts good old Wayne. Follow the money!

[lonewolf]

Jeez, not Arnolds money. The money Wayne is making from this deal!

[Bigger Business]

bump

[onlyme]

Wayne has his foot in the door with the ASC.  He did the PPV this year for the Martial Arts and was hugely successful.  Just wait till it turns into a PDI event.