Lee Thompson - leaves NPC to start a new organization

[Parker]

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.

Bye, bye IFBB?

[mr.turbo]

Bye, bye IFBB?

 

more like NPC/IFBB pro league are having trouble squashing dissent lately

will be interesting to see what happens

[SaintAnger]

Thompson is going to need deep pockets to make this take off.  He's no dummy but he's going to need a marketing titan.

[Azure]

Thompson is going to need deep pockets to make this take off.  He's no dummy but he's going to need a marketing titan.

I think he will do pretty well because he's been practicing for a while. His shows in Texas are huge. Phils show is packed.  Lee understands marketing. I don't think I would work with him though bc he strikes me as shady

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Its not true until Goodrum confirms it. 

Wrote an article about it on Anabolic Mayhem.  You should visit it sometime.

[stuntmovie]

Seems a bit strange that "NPC GLOBAL" is the name of this 'international federation".

NPC stands for National Physique Committee, so it's  somewhat odd to call it NPC GLOBAL  unless it has some form of affiliation with the NPC here within the USA.

Many years ago when the big meeting was held in which the NPC and the IFBB became affiliates, both parties agreed that the NPC would run amateur Bodybuilding Contests within the US and the IFBB would only run professional bodybuilding contests within the US but would continue to run both amateur and professional contests outside of the US.

So unless some major changes have been made it does appear that Mr Thompson is setting up this new organization without an NPC/IFBB affiliation.

Just a bit surprised that he is using "NPC" without some form of legal battle.

[Parker]

more like NPC/IFBB pro league are having trouble squashing dissent lately

will be interesting to see what happens

There are other organizations coming out, or already out with slick production, and quality competitors--Like Paul Dillett's organization and MuscleMania. Add in the physique models and YouTube sensations who make money, but don't compete. And the fact that the quality of physiques has gone downhill, due to the judges, and the competitors are not making that much money, so that they are coming out with their own supp lines. And then there is the lack of transparency, and long term corruption.
I believe that the IFBB deserves everything it gets now.

[Frank Reynolds]

Texas, ny, nv and Cali are the strongest states in the NPC and Tx is beyond loyal to Lee. This org will succeed under his leadership. Forget demillia.....man was a horrible girl when it came to the "athletes". Thompson is a decent enough guy as far the talent goes and he's smart as far as faces in this sport go. Cheers to Lee.

[maxkane69]

ARNOLD SHOULD BE THE HONORARY PRESIDENT OF THIS NEW ORGANIZATION !!!

[jude2]

Lee Thompson knows where the money is in putting on contest, the NPC part of the shows brings in all the $$.  Hell even Lee Priest can compete here.

[Method101]

why does a guy who formed a bodybuilding federation look like shit? You would think being surrounded by bodybuilding/fitness all the time you would at least be lean.

[SquidVicious]

why does a guy who formed a bodybuilding federation look like shit? You would think being surrounded by bodybuilding/fitness all the time you would at least be lean.

Yes. Same for the NFL and MLB commissioners. Do they even lift?

[SquidVicious]

Did you hear that Lincoln was shot? Rumor has it there's a reward to catch the murderers.

[aestheticsuk]

he should start a 212 class with lee priest in there lol!

[aestheticsuk]

Seems a bit strange that "NPC GLOBAL" is the name of this 'international federation".

NPC stands for National Physique Committee, so it's  somewhat odd to call it NPC GLOBAL  unless it has some form of affiliation with the NPC here within the USA.

Many years ago when the big meeting was held in which the NPC and the IFBB became affiliates, both parties agreed that the NPC would run amateur Bodybuilding Contests within the US and the IFBB would only run professional bodybuilding contests within the US but would continue to run both amateur and professional contests outside of the US.

So unless some major changes have been made it does appear that Mr Thompson is setting up this new organization without an NPC/IFBB affiliation.

Just a bit surprised that he is using "NPC" without some form of legal battle.

im guessing NPC was used because it already has some sort of branding thing to it legality is very questionable though

[Mike]

Just called 817 913 7351 and let him know he's not important enough for Keith to save his name in his contacts list.

This got me!!

[Azure]

Lee Haney posted some interesting thoughts on facebook. He's sticking up for Kai which is interesting to me. Hmmmm. I think something is a brewing

[Parker]

Lee Haney posted some interesting thoughts on facebook. He's sticking up for Kai which is interesting to me. Hmmmm. I think something is a brewing

hmmm.

[stuntmovie]

AESTHETICS, Yes, i think that there will be some legal issues regarding the use of "NPC"within the NPC GLOBAL nomenclature.

And it took Joe Weider thousands of years (exaggeration) and hundreds of international PO Boxes (another exaggeration) throughout the world (actual fact) and one hell of a lot of individuals everywhere to get the IFBB
organized and  on its feet.

And the IFBB association with the NPC really was a feather in his cap which caused a vast amount of dissention (spelling) among the likes of 99% of  everyone involved within the world of bodybuilding and everything else that required the lifting of heavy things (excluding piano and refrigerator movers of course).

As already proven by the WEIDERS the creation of any international sports federation requires big bucks and even bigger participants and officials to get it grounded and on its feet, unless, of course, the present international IFBB officials  held some grudge which would encourage them to join Lee Thompson in this endeavor.

And I cannot foresee anyone attempting to build up such an international organization unless he/she already was assured of backing a full cooperation from those within the game today.

It will be interesting to see that the OLY crowd has to say about this situation this weekend.

Maybe even Lee Thompson himself.

[milone79]

good!!! I hope a slow and painful death to the IFBB and Jim Manion et company who have ruined it over the years...death to the old regime!!!

[The Abdominal Snoman]

1:55 in this video is as if it was some sort of parody troll used car salesman video. Talking on the phone in the video. LMFAO...Who produced this video, Caliper Fitness?

[liquid_c]

http://generationiron.com/judge-leaves-ifbb-to-start-own-league-due-to-kai-greene-situation/


Interesting...  Can it succeed?  I like the idea, but can it break the total monopoly the IFBB/NPC has?

[Hulkotron]

Vinny Mac was unable to accomplish this feat.

Suspect Lee Thompson will struggle as well.

[Coffeed]

Vinny Mac was unable to accomplish this feat.

Suspect Lee Thompson will struggle as well.

Best thing going for the new competition is what the old  competition hasn't done: gotten better.

What year did Vince launch that? Was it when ESPN was still showing bodybuilders?

Also, in today's world what honestly is the value of being labelled "IFBB pro?" It's so diluted. 2 decades ago it meant something. Today, it's just another revenue stream. If competitors were smart they would trade their IFBB membership for 5,000 twitter followers and probably make more money.

[musclecenter]

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