Lee Thompson - leaves NPC to start a new organization

[TuHolmes]

One was a non profit and the other was not...It's interesting how long the World Wildlife Fund allowed it to go on before going after their trademark...

I recall them saying it was because the WWF decided to branch outside of the US. When they stayed in the US, no problem, but when they became a larger brand, The World Wildlife Fund got a little uppity.

[SaintAnger]

NPC Global has NOTHING to do with the National Physique Committee!?  Well, shit!  Sign me up right now!!!

[Antonio fella]

I,ve nothing against him as a person, I can believe he is a good man. I do object to his physique being so highly awarded when it is past its prime just because hes Branch.

999x total gift top 6 in the world.... Realllllyyyyy???

[aestheticsuk]

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.

This... Legally I don't see how this can go on. He's using the NPC name to do a similar thing for himself

[aestheticsuk]

999x total gift top 6 in the world.... Realllllyyyyy???

This. He's a mâché of melting and torn muscles lol. How did he place ahead of bonac?

[Joe Pietaro]

The WWF comparison doesn't fit since Lee Thompson is not using just NPC, but rather adding a word to it. And that's not semantics; it's a major difference.

All of the blowing going on  - during Olympia Weekend, no less - is fuckin' comical. When did we ever hear a pro thank the NPC for everything that they have in life? If Thompson was not a threat to their monopoly, then these pros would have been talking about their Super Bowl instead. Scripted, no doubt.

And now that Bodybuilding.com has signed on with NPC Global, it seems the first 'defector' is a major one. They got screwed with the O webcast and also have a bunch of NPC/IFBB athletes tied to them. What will happen with these people?

[Vince B]

About Branch placing 6th. That is a low placing for him. From what I have seen over the last decade the judges assume everyone is huge, etc., so they separate the guys via conditioning because that is something they can assess. That is where the shredded glutes are exposed. No one has ever mentioned that Ronny Coleman has extra long glutes but to me they are not aesthetic. The judges have abandoned the criteria a long time ago.

There is no transparency in the NPC. All judges' results should be published. Whoever is picking the judges should be sacked. Ditto for the dude who suggested physique competitors wear board shorts!

What a bunch of stooges the NPC officials and judges are. This organization is a business not a sporting organization. The people running it cannot be removed so who are they responsible to?

We can see that Ron appreciates his press passes so we can assess what he posted here accordingly.

Every year controversy. This year we had Kai not competing. That wasn't good for bodybuilding or the fans.

Lee Thompson is just another businessman who is going nowhere. Nobody messes with the IFBB-NPC.

[Kim Jong Bob]

Yes, he was in shape, and yes it was hard. It is hard to describe his shape.

lål

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

The World Wildlife Fund sued the World Wrestling Federation over the initials WWF and won.

I expect this can be very similar.

They didn't win...the WWE just didn't give a shit.  They can still use the WWF logo for merchandising and other branding related to the era including throwback shows

[OneMoreRep]

I think competition is good for business but using the NPC name is low brow.

Lee Thompson is renowned for his lowbrow tactics.

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[SquidVicious]

Lee Thompson is renowned for his lowbrow tactics.

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If you had mentioned this two weeks ago, you'd have been de-modded. Courageous fellow you are.

[OneMoreRep]

If you had mentioned this two weeks ago, you'd have been de-modded. Courageous fellow you are.

Not at all.

I was one of the few guys that years ago was against Lee Thompson for coming onto this forum and trying to change the ways in which we run things. I never held back anything I had to say to Lee. I also helped in pointing out some of the questionable judging practices he has. Let's not even call them questionable practices, let's call it the "practice of fixing things".

His past is well documented around these parts. Whether I am courageous or not, that's a matter of opinion.

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[SF1900]

Not at all.

I was one of the few guys that years ago was against Lee Thompson for coming onto this forum and trying to change the ways in which we run things. I never held back anything I had to say to Lee. I also helped in pointing out some of the questionable judging practices he has. Let's not even call them questionable practices, let's call it the "practice of fixing things".

His past is well documented around these parts. Whether I am courageous or not, that's a matter of opinion.

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With Branch placing 6th, it looks like much has not changed in that regard.

[OneMoreRep]

With Branch placing 6th, it looks like much has not changed in that regard.

I think Shawn Rhoden should have won.

I also believe that there should be a better way to determine who the Mr. Olympia truly is. I think the fans should have a vote (American Idol style), along with a panel of judges that is ideally comprised mostly of former Olympia winners and contestants and a few other industry figureheads.

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[aestheticsuk]

I think Shawn Rhoden should have won.

I also believe that there should be a better way to determine who the Mr. Olympia truly is. I think the fans should have a vote (American Idol style), along with a panel of judges that is ideally comprised mostly of former Olympia winners and contestants and a few other industry figureheads.

"1"

That would be cool

[stuntmovie]

ONE MORE, That (audience vote) was tried many years ago at a contest that was held in Anaheim,California (Disneyland Hotel if I recall correctly) and for some forgotten reason it didn't work well and was put to rest.

I think that it proved that the audience could not care less ..... as long as their kid, friend, family member won the title.

Tim might be able to recall who that promoter was. His intent was good but it failed to work.

[Azure]

I think Shawn Rhoden should have won.

I also believe that there should be a better way to determine who the Mr. Olympia truly is. I think the fans should have a vote (American Idol style), along with a panel of judges that is ideally comprised mostly of former Olympia winners and contestants and a few other industry figureheads.

"1"

I think it should be like at Beauty pageants. Some bodybuilding experts like former Mr olympias, maybe not a lot of former competitors because if they don't like a guy that could be bad. Then they could have some regular people like maybe an athlete. Then have women as well. I think they judge the bikini contest by who is most hit table...why not do that for the men? I bet posing and presentation would improve. People like Steve Kuclo and Roelly would also get higher scores. LOL

[stuntmovie]

This may have been mentioned earlier .... but what does "NPC" stand for
within this 'GLOBAL' organization"?

[OneMoreRep]

ONE MORE, That (audience vote) was tried many years ago at a contest that was held in Anaheim,California (Disneyland Hotel if I recall correctly) and for some forgotten reason it didn't work well and was put to rest.

I think that it proved that the audience could not care less ..... as long as their kid, friend, family member won the title.

Tim might be able to recall who that promoter was. His intent was good but it failed to work.

I'm curious to know why the "popular vote" was removed.

I think if you give the audience a say (you can even have fans call in), it will reduce the complaints that point to the contest being fixed.

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[stuntmovie]

ONE MORE, I can't say why it was not continued within NPC sanctioned contests, but back then a good number of high end night clubs held male and female contests in which the winners were determined by the audience, none of which were ever sanctioned by any organization that I am aware of.

Some clubs here in LV promote various body events whereby the winner receives a decent amount of cash.  None are sanctioned of course unless you want to say that the nightclub sanctioned it.

Judging criteria varies but some cash awards are 'awarded' based on the number of fans you bring into the club.

And no matter how a contest winner is determined, the 'fixed factor accusation' will always be there.

There are always more 'losers' in a bodybuilding contest. The winners never complain, but the losers tend to find some 'plot' that the judging staff has against them.

And most "plots' seem to be political or sexually inspired.

In this respect ... nothing has changed within the world of bodybuilding competitions since the very beginning when David got pissed and killed Goliath with a stone.

[TuHolmes]

They didn't win...the WWE just didn't give a shit.  They can still use the WWF logo for merchandising and other branding related to the era including throwback shows

The WWE didn't want to deal with a litigation they knew they would lose.

That's completely different than "not giving a shit".

They settled... Let's not forget that. THEY gave up their branding rights. The World Wildlife Fund gave up NOTHING.

[The Abdominal Snoman]

Not at all.

I was one of the few guys that years ago was against Lee Thompson for coming onto this forum and trying to change the ways in which we run things. I never held back anything I had to say to Lee. I also helped in pointing out some of the questionable judging practices he has. Let's not even call them questionable practices, let's call it the "practice of fixing things".

His past is well documented around these parts. Whether I am courageous or not, that's a matter of opinion.

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What's your opinion on the number one bodybuilding site Bb.com signing on with NPC Global?

[stuntmovie]

SNOMAN, I'm pretty darn surprised about a lot of things that are happening and to the best of my knowledge the NPC/IFBB have made no official comments about the subject matter.

Here are the main things that surprise me:

1. Why would anyone with some knowledge of the business world create a possible problem for himself by picking a name for his new endeavor  that is so similar to a name which is similar to a competitor within the same business unless a lawyer suggested that similar name for his own financial gains.

I don't know if "NPC" is a registered 'trademark' simiar to the title "Coca~Cola" but it appears to be something like PEPsI starting a new cola business called Coca~Cola Global.

The above sounds like a topic for HARLEY to offer comments on if he can so so at a reasonable price ...  or less.

2. I am not aware of any problems between the NPC/IFBB and BB.com if one does in fact exist, but it appears that problems do in fact exist if BB.com is in support of NPC GLOBAL.

But I am not aware of any benefits derived from that NPC/IFBB - BB.com association so I find it difficult to see if any possible conflict between both parties will be harmful for either one or both of them.

But if a problem does in fact exist .... it would be a surprise to me if BB.com refused to report the results of future NPC/IFBB events or whatever else BB.com does on behalf of the NPC/IFBB regardless of any problems between both parties.

Has there been any official word about this situation?

Maybe Ron can clarify the above. Isn't Getbig.com associated with BB.com in some manner?

3. I personally find it difficult to believe that anyone can start up a global bodybuilding "business' without the help and support of a hell of a lot of people who are in some way already a ready, willing, and able part of that business within the bodybuilding world

No businessman in his right mind would attempt to do so without a hell of a lot of experienced,  local and international support ..... unless he is 'bluffing' in an attempt to cause problems within the ranks.

Maybe the IFBB will offer an official comment soon .... or simply avoid adding fuel to the fire by saying nothing at all and let it burn itself out.

But then we GetBiggers wouldn't be able to blame Mrs. Murphy's cow while those of us who simply don't give a damn could simply watch and play the fiddle.

[The Abdominal Snoman]

SNOMAN, I'm pretty darn surprised about a lot of things that are happening and to the best of my knowledge the NPC/IFBB have made no official comments about the subject matter.

Here are the main things that surprise me:

1. Why would anyone with some knowledge of the business world create a possible problem for himself by picking a name for his new endeavor  that is so similar to a name which is similar to a competitor within the same business unless a lawyer suggested that similar name for his own financial reasons.

I don't know if "NPC" is a registered 'trademark' simiar to the title "Coca~Cola" but it appears to be something like PEPsI starting a new cola business called Coca~Cola Global.

The sounds like a topic for HARLEY to offer comments on.

2. I am not aware of any problems between the NPC/IFBB and BB.com if one does in fact exist, but it appears that problems do in fact exist if BB.com is in support of NPC GLOBAL.

But I am not aware of the benefits derived from that NPC/IFBB - BB.com association so I find it difficult to see if any conflict between both parties will be harmful between either one or both of them.

But it would be a surprise to me if BB.com refused to report the results of future NPC/IFBB events regardless of any problems between both parties.

Has there been any official word about this situation?

Maybe Ron can clarify this.

3. I personally find it difficult to believe that anyone can start up a global bodybuilding "business' without the help and support of a hell of a lot of people who are in some way already a part of that business.

No businessman in his right mind would attempt to do so without a hell of a lot of local and international support ..... unless he was 'bluffing' in an attempt to cause problems within the ranks.

Maybe the IFBB will offer an official comment soon .... or simply avoid adding wood to the fire by saying nothing at all and let it burn itself out.

You can tell Lee Thompson just by that video he put out is a slimy snake oil salesman...My guess is he is hoping to get it off the ground with the NPC name and get enough people behind it that by the time it goes through the courts, he'll just change the name...

[SquidVicious]

Thompson owns the NPC Texas trademark so the new TX chairpersons the Parisos are more likely infringing on his trademark by launching their Real NPC Texas branding efforts. It will get ugly and there will be blood. A certain NY IFBB Official is already spreading tales of Lee's infidelity but he should be careful about opening that door because it swings both ways.