Author Topic: Lee Thompson - leaves NPC to start a new organization  (Read 49084 times)

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Re: NPC Global
« Reply #75 on: September 17, 2015, 10:26:20 AM »
Don't forget the PDI (Pro Division)

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=71837.0

If Wayne DeMilla couldn't do it...

https://www.getbig.com/iview/demilia060413.htm

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Re: Lee Thompson IFBB judge makes his own organization, mentions Kai Green.
« Reply #76 on: September 17, 2015, 10:28:20 AM »
Lee Thompson is launching a new division called NPC Global.   Seems like NPC wants to now go international. and NPC Texas promoter Lee is in charge of this new division.

"We are building a COMMUNITY for the 21st CENTURY! Presentation is not only a requirement for the; It's how we SHOWCASE your hard work and efforts! Shine on the most POPULAR, POPULOUS and PRESTIGIOUS physique events in the world! Don't be AFRAID to require more of opportunity, more branding and a shared economy. Come ONE...Come ALL!"






COME THONGED WARRIORS!!!!  COME FOLLOW LEE!!

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Re: Lee Thompson IFBB judge makes his own organization, mentions Kai Green.
« Reply #77 on: September 17, 2015, 10:33:01 AM »
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.

Yep. I believe this guy has the backing of major players because why else do it? Things are different now in many ways. More money and investors. I am really surprised to see Haney defending the way Kai was treated which tells me there's more to the story


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Re: Lee Thompson IFBB judge makes his own organization, mentions Kai Green.
« Reply #78 on: September 17, 2015, 10:33:18 AM »
Lee is well educated and he's far from dumb.  He's just a shady ass dude, IMO.  Former/alleged ::) juice dealer, sexist, etc.  I'm not disparging his character, because I actually wish him luck in this endeavor.  Lord knows our industry needs the competition.  I have a hard time trusting his type.  That's all.  Either way, good luck, LT.

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Re: NPC Global
« Reply #79 on: September 17, 2015, 10:35:16 AM »
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.

I had to look it up but it was 1991/1992 when the "WBF" was around.

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Re: NPC Global
« Reply #80 on: September 17, 2015, 10:36:31 AM »
First of all, Wayne is/was a major, epic POS.  I'm glad he didn't succeed. 

Second, Wayne didn't have mens physique and bikini to float.

Third, LT is no where near the POS Wayne is...

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Re: Lee Thompson IFBB judge makes his own organization, mentions Kai Green.
« Reply #81 on: September 17, 2015, 06:50:57 PM »
Is Kai doing the O?  I've been at Disney, catching up on news now.

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Re: NPC Global
« Reply #82 on: September 17, 2015, 06:59:36 PM »
I remember Jack RHINO London making his mark in the 2006-ish years.

He was one of the top names in BBing that year.

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Re: Lee Thompson IFBB judge makes his own organization, mentions Kai Green.
« Reply #83 on: September 17, 2015, 08:11:24 PM »
How come Vince G hasn't chimed in on this subject?

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Re: Lee Thompson IFBB judge makes his own organization, mentions Kai Green.
« Reply #84 on: September 17, 2015, 08:28:04 PM »
Is Kai doing the O?  I've been at Disney, catching up on news now.
nope

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Re: Lee Thompson IFBB judge makes his own organization, mentions Kai Green.
« Reply #85 on: September 17, 2015, 09:36:54 PM »
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.

When I used to attend contests I would see judges that looked like they never exercised a day in their lives.

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Re: NPC Global
« Reply #86 on: September 17, 2015, 10:06:17 PM »
Don't forget the PDI (Pro Division)

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=71837.0

If Wayne DeMilla couldn't do it...

https://www.getbig.com/iview/demilia060413.htm

Now is the time to do it...There are so many different classes now. Men's fitness and Women bikini could be a whole show.

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Re: NPC Global
« Reply #87 on: September 17, 2015, 10:21:12 PM »
 Manion to immediately put the word out to all competitors that if they go to the "nPc" they will never be allowed to compete in his organization in 3...2....1........  ::)

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NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #88 on: September 22, 2015, 09:28:19 AM »

So many people have asked me this question, because they sound alike. Well, they are not, so please lets understand that.  Even this morning, I am getting a lot of questions emailed and asked. Here is some letters from the various people that may explain more.




Freedom of Choice, I SAY NO
 
Lee Thompson claims competitors have the freedom of choice to compete in his new Organization, NOT SO !!!  Lee Thompson is actually deceiving competitors with confusion of a 40 year established brand ( NPC National Physique Committee) for his own personal gain. 
 
Lee Thompson should let competitors make that choice on their own, instead of deceiving competitors by using NPC Global in the hopes he can gain NPC competitors to his non-established Organization, that currently does not even really exist.  If he has confidence in his own abilities, then why did he not create a business plan, with clear lines between each brand, and then and only then will competitors have the real “freedom of choice” he talks so much about.
 
Lee Thompson does have the right to pursue his own business, but why not build a Organization on trust, honesty, real choice, transparency of separation between NPC (National Physique Committee) and NPC Global.   Why not stand up like a real entrepreneur ( as he claims over & over ) and call it something else, anything else. Clear up the deception and let the competitors make that choice on
their own.   

He claims he built the largest NPC Event in 2015, giving no credit to Phil Health…the name of the show, which Phil Health was also his partner in that event.    He also gave zero credit to the largest amateur Organization ( NPC National Physique Committee) to draw competitors from, including a 40 year infrastructure to support that Event.  Do you think 5X and current Mr Olympia Phil Health’s name on that event had some influence on the success of the show, including the help of the NPC-USA...or was it all Lee Thompson ?   He claims it was all Lee Thompson.

If he has a new direction of change, I am sure Lee Thompson should be able to stand alone and succeed on his own brand, rather than use a brand he did not create, but was established through hard work by Mr. Jim Manion (NPC).  One thing Lee Thompson will never have, is the history of the NPC / IFBB and the opportunity to stand on stage with the best in the world.  The “real” NPC / IFBB competitors want to follow in the footsteps of the the best athletes in the world.  For some it is to be the best they can be, for others it is to stand on the Olympia stage and be considered one of the best competitors in the world.   Lee Thompson can’t buy that and he can’t steal it… it can only happen in the NPC / IFBB

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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #89 on: September 22, 2015, 09:31:42 AM »
How do you feel about it,  Ronaldo?
Liar!!!!Filt!!!!

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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #90 on: September 22, 2015, 09:35:58 AM »
I do not know why you would use the same name as the organization you are leaving. It was very confusing and I'm sure the NPC will be pursuing legal action

I do think there needs to Be another game in town but this seems to have some major issues off the bat

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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #91 on: September 22, 2015, 09:38:32 AM »
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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #92 on: September 22, 2015, 09:41:21 AM »

Trish and Branch warren also had various issues with Lee

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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #93 on: September 22, 2015, 09:45:50 AM »

The IFBB is just as bad as perhaps Lee Thompson is. No difference. Both only care about one thing: Money.

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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #94 on: September 22, 2015, 09:47:06 AM »
How do you feel about it,  Ronaldo?

I chose a long time ago (20+ years ago) to be a part of the NPC / IFBB, and to this day, I still am 100%.  There are always trials and tribulations in any business and organizations (does not matter what type of industry), but I am fortunately enough to be able to shoot 30+ shows a year, plus many of of friends of in this industry.  

For business, we display our booths at various NPC / IFBB events, and many of our customers go to the biggest events (especially the Olympia Weekend).  There are other organizations, but for me, with so many contests just in the West Coast, the best of the best are here.

I have no problem with someone starting anything. I do have a problem with someone trying to confuse people. It is not cool.  The NPC is the premier amateur organization in the USA for bodybuilding, figure, physique, bikini.

I remember how irked I was when people from this board tried to make their own boards using the Getbig name and adding an extention to it. Pretty not cool.  So yes, I think it is bull.

 

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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #95 on: September 22, 2015, 09:47:25 AM »
Trish and Branch warren also had various issues with Lee

Branch sucking up to the IFBB--now we know why he was top 6, despite looking atrocious.
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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #96 on: September 22, 2015, 09:52:49 AM »
So I can start Coke Global tomorrow, or Apple Computers Global, or NFL Global and I'll be OK?

Any lawyer that attended one day of law school should be able to shut down this idiot.
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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #97 on: September 22, 2015, 09:53:01 AM »
Branch sucking up to the IFBB--now we know why he was top 6, despite looking atrocious.

No, Branch telling it like it is for him.  He doesnt have to suck up at all.   While you didn't like the way Branch looked on stage, many others did.   By the way, point blank, Branch is one of the most respectful competitors in our business.

Always takes time to meet with fans, always is cool with reporters and photographers.  I actually told him backstage that he was one of the most respectful competitors that day, and he replied - "I always treat people the way I want to be treated".  That is a class act.

The Olympia this year was awesome for me, but I am freaking tired.  I got there Thursday early morning, and didn't come back until Monday.




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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #98 on: September 22, 2015, 09:54:10 AM »
Phil Heath writing about himself in the 3rd person.  Lol.

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Re: NPC Global does not have ANYTHING to do with the NPC
« Reply #99 on: September 22, 2015, 09:58:59 AM »
I hope NPC Global brings back the 70-90(early) Bodybuilding..

No more Mr.Gutlympia please..  :-[ :-[