Author Topic: Lee Thompson - leaves NPC to start a new organization (Read 49069 times)

Wiggs · « **Reply #25 on:** September 16, 2015, 02:44:00 PM »

Quote from: mr.turbo on September 16, 2015, 02:42:00 PM

the bar has been set pretty low so it shouldn't take much to attract membership

As for sponsorship the best strategy would be to work with new partners who aren't entrenched in the existing system

like a video featuring texasbubba ( or his brohter ) with soft lighting and background music is not really persuasive in this regard. It would be nice to see some specific details.

Sign up! I did

Van_Bilderass · « **Reply #26 on:** September 16, 2015, 02:48:31 PM »

Didn't Lee post here as texasbubba?

mr.turbo · « **Reply #27 on:** September 16, 2015, 02:56:59 PM »

Quote from: Van_Bilderass on September 16, 2015, 02:48:31 PM

Didn't Lee post here as texasbubba?

http://muscleandbrawn.com/the-lee-thompson-npcifbb-cover-up-continues-sexual-harassment/

SF1900 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 16, 2015, 02:58:05 PM »

Quote from: Wiggs on September 16, 2015, 02:33:24 PM

In this case, I think that because so many people (fans and athletes) are sick and tired of the politics, antics and lack of transparency in the IFBB something new that's ALLEGEDLY based on opposite of that will drive current athletes to at least try if they figure they have nothing to lose and most of them have nothing to lose because not too many are doing well directly from the IFBB anyway.

I agree with this statement, in the sense that many pros are doing shit competing at the IFBB and are most likely struggling, so they may try to compete at Lee's organization.

Guys like Phil Heath, Branch Warren, Shaun Rhoden, Big Ramy are not going anywhere, UNLESS Lee's organization offers a HUGE incentive to them.

jwb · « **Reply #29 on:** September 16, 2015, 03:02:00 PM »

Where is the money coming from for this thing?

Parker · « **Reply #30 on:** September 16, 2015, 03:04:38 PM »

Quote from: hench on September 16, 2015, 02:22:31 PM

wbf anyone

Exactly. It seems that Paul Dillett's organization is growing. And the Muscle Model competitors are quality.

Wiggs · « **Reply #31 on:** September 16, 2015, 03:31:46 PM »

They've already began deleting threads regarding the new organization on MD. LOL!

SF1900 · « **Reply #32 on:** September 16, 2015, 03:37:17 PM »

Quote from: Wiggs on September 16, 2015, 03:31:46 PM

They've already began deleting threads regarding the new organization on MD. LOL!

Wiggs, is MD only pro-IFBB, and no other organization?

Coffeed · « **Reply #33 on:** September 16, 2015, 03:41:08 PM »

Bodybuilders need to wake up.

Unless you're in the top 5 at the Mr Olympia you're literally losing money to gain "exposure" that the IFBB provides. The internet is better and cheaper than the IFBB in today's world.

I wouldn't lose a wink of sleep if the IFBB collapsed because the top has been screwing the athletes for too long.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #34 on:** September 16, 2015, 03:45:19 PM »

Can't wait to hear from Bob Chick about this situation...If this division takes off, Lee Thompson should bring in completely new blood in the form of MC's etc and shut the old out completely...

hench · « **Reply #35 on:** September 16, 2015, 04:03:23 PM »

So is Lee Thompson still an ifbb judge? If so how is he allowed to create his own organization

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #36 on:** September 16, 2015, 04:18:47 PM »

There are literally thousands of fitness chicks and bikini broads and mens fitness types that another organization could diff/work. You could literally have a show once a month and hundreds of these people will show up to compete. Lee Thompson should keep Lee Priest as far away from this new org as possible. Lee Priest is cursed and everything he touches turns to shit...

WalterWhite · « **Reply #37 on:** September 16, 2015, 04:48:40 PM »

Quote from: hench on September 16, 2015, 04:03:23 PM

So is Lee Thompson still an ifbb judge? If so how is he allowed to create his own organization

He left the IFBB to do this so he is no longer a judge.

I have a feeling there will be more interesting announcements after the Olympia.

Azure · « **Reply #38 on:** September 16, 2015, 04:53:45 PM »

Quote from: WalterWhite on September 16, 2015, 04:48:40 PM

He left the IFBB to do this so he is no longer a judge.

I have a feeling there will be more interesting announcements after the Olympia.

Wow! This is great. Hopefully t will be ran professionally. This is a good time to do it since the IFBB is in transition. Hardly any star power and the old guys hanging it up

wes · « **Reply #39 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:07:11 PM »

Quote from: Wiggs on September 16, 2015, 02:27:48 PM

Come on guys, you don't think Lee and anyone involved hasn't thought through WBF and PDI? If we can easily do that here I'm sure they've thought of and overcome any objections they can think of. Why would NPC global need the current pros when you can redefine what a pro is and how they look with new athletes. It's refreshing. I would take none from the IFBB to start a new league in terms of Men's pro bodybuilding. I'd start with a clean slate.

Good points Wiggs and I totally agree........new blood and a new standard of a top build would do wonders to help reinvigorate the dying monopolized sport of bodybuilding.

Azure · « **Reply #40 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:17:46 PM »

I'm confused is this an offshoot of the NPC or something completely different.

WalterWhite · « **Reply #41 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:22:47 PM »

Quote from: Azure on September 16, 2015, 05:17:46 PM

I'm confused is this an offshoot of the NPC or something completely different.

Something totally different. He owns the legal rights to the name NPC Texas

Europe · « **Reply #42 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:23:21 PM »

Quote from: Wiggs on September 16, 2015, 02:27:48 PM

Come on guys, you don't think Lee and anyone involved hasn't thought through WBF and PDI? If we can easily do that here I'm sure they've thought of and overcome any objections they can think of. Why would NPC global need the current pros when you can redefine what a pro is and how they look with new athletes. It's refreshing. I would take none from the IFBB to start a new league in terms of Men's pro bodybuilding. I'd start with a clean slate.

^^THIS

Wiggs · « **Reply #43 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:26:35 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on September 16, 2015, 03:37:17 PM

Wiggs, is MD only pro-IFBB, and no other organization?

LOL. It seems that way man. I was in on some threads and those threads are no longer there. Someone called it before though over there saying it would be deleted.

Azure · « **Reply #44 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:26:46 PM »

Quote from: WalterWhite on September 16, 2015, 05:22:47 PM

Something totally different. He owns the legal rights to the name NPC Texas

Hmmmmm interesting! He also promotes phils big show. What does that mean?

I say go for it. They have a chance to really make the changes people have been talking about. They should also reach out to Arnold. The IFBB certainly doesn't seem to respect or value his input anymore

Coffeed · « **Reply #45 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:28:34 PM »

Honestly, what prof IFBB bodybuilder is loyal to the IFBB other than the top 2-3? (And then I have to say not even #2!)

They canceled the women BB so you lose that.

They pay jack shit. Years ago Arnold wanted to pay more and they didn't even let him. So he had to give away watches and cars and shit.

If you're outside the top 6 at the Arnold the payday drops to 2 THOUSAND dollars. That's travel expenses.

So really, how hard would it be to pull these guys away from the IFBB? Give them just a taste of profit sharing and cut the bullshit with increased prize money comments because it's going to other areas and the top 3 bodybuilding slots -- not the general bodybuilding competition field. They get hosed.

mr.turbo · « **Reply #46 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:31:12 PM »

the IFBB appears to be in complete disarray

time for the hyenas to pounce

Azure · « **Reply #47 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:33:35 PM »

Quote from: mr.turbo on September 16, 2015, 05:31:12 PM

the IFBB appears to be in complete disarray

time for the hyenas to pounce

Well now things are making more sense. I did not believe that booth story because no new business would make such stupid demands. So the IFBB lied about that

Could it be that Kai is not being allowed to compete because they figured out he's going to be aligned with this new venture?

This is getting good!

Parker · « **Reply #48 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:34:31 PM »

Quote from: Wiggs on September 16, 2015, 02:27:48 PM

Come on guys, you don't think Lee and anyone involved hasn't thought through WBF and PDI? If we can easily do that here I'm sure they've thought of and overcome any objections they can think of. Why would NPC global need the current pros when you can redefine what a pro is and how they look with new athletes. It's refreshing. I would take none from the IFBB to start a new league in terms of Men's pro bodybuilding. I'd start with a clean slate.

As long as there is no bodybuilders like Rhino, and more like Simeon Panda, Ulisses, Mike O'Hearn, and that dude with the beard.

mr.turbo · « **Reply #49 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:38:49 PM »

Quote from: Azure on September 16, 2015, 05:33:35 PM

Well now things are making more sense. I did not believe that booth story because no new business would make such stupid demands. So the IFBB lied about that

Could it be that Kai is not being allowed to compete because they figured out he's going to be aligned with this new venture?

This is getting good!

Yes I believe you are on the right track, sounds about right to me. However I would assume it manifests and pressure from sponsors not strictly the IFBB. That would explain the action "behind the scenes" claims.