LEE PRIEST announces he's joining PDI!

[xpac2]

I think this is a huge move for PDI. Whether you are a fan of Lee or not the fact of the matter is that the average person can probably recognize 3 pros names, Ronnie, Jay and Lee. Lee is one of the most popular bodybuilders of all time and this is a huge Coup for PDI.

[kmhphoto]

Where's Kevin Horton? I want to know what Claire Voyant's telling him now.

I'm here.
She tells me that at some point in the near future a statement will be made by someone wiht "InsiderZ" information saying something along the lines of "Unfortunatley due to circumcumstances beyond my control the events this year have been cancelled but due to the unprecedented interest shown in this endeavour we will be emerging with an even stronger organisation soon"

[LuciusFox]

I'm here.
She tells me that at some point in the near future a statement will be made by someone wiht "InsiderZ" information saying something along the lines of "Unfortunatley due to circumcumstances beyond my control the events this year have been cancelled but due to the unprecedented interest shown in this endeavour we will be emerging with an even stronger organisation soon"

 That would be sad news.

[War-Horse]

Why in the HELL are people being loyal to the IFBB???   Have you been under a rock??     Shawn Ray and Lee Priest have been letting us know how it is, and we see it with our own eyes too.    The OLYMPIA has been reduced to the ORLEANS again!!!   AMI doesnt give a rats ass about you or furthering the sport. (Im not going to debate the term sport)

Demilia is nobody's punk, the pros will follow him there, its just a matter of time is all.      And dont start doing a name list of "well, theres only this guy or that guy"   That will change in due time.     I suspect MD magazine will give em support and most of those guys in there, will come in.

                      Congrats Lee, Galanti, Rhino, Jones and all others.
 

[GMCtrk]

I'm here.
She tells me that at some point in the near future a statement will be made by someone wiht "InsiderZ" information saying something along the lines of "Unfortunatley due to circumcumstances beyond my control the events this year have been cancelled but due to the unprecedented interest shown in this endeavour we will be emerging with an even stronger organisation soon"

 

[LuciusFox]

Why in the HELL are people being loyal to the IFBB???   Have you been under a rock??     Shawn Ray and Lee Priest have been letting us know how it is, and we see it with our own eyes too.    The OLYMPIA has been reduced to the ORLEANS again!!!   AMI doesnt give a rats ass about you or furthering the sport. (Im not going to debate the term sport)

Demilia is nobody's punk, the pros will follow him there, its just a matter of time is all.      And dont start doing a name list of "well, theres only this guy or that guy"   That will change in due time.     I suspect MD magazine will give em support and most of those guys in there, will come in.

                      Congrats Lee, Galanti, Rhino, Jones and all others.
 

 How much were you paid to say this?

[gettinhuge]

Good Job Lee in order to make changes someone has to be a revolutionary........Im not saying that the IFBB is the most horriable federation on earth but no matter what changes has not arise quick enough for future bodybuilders to prsper and fans to get a change every now and then.

its to the point if we was to say place bids on the MR O how many people would win the over all pot.....why becuase we all know Ronnie will win again even though throught the spring shows physiques rhat are in total contrast to ronnie's win but when we get to the IFBB pride and Joy The Mr O.....all that talk about guts and blockness gets thrown out the window. I lend my support to PDI and all its current and future Bodybuilders.

[240 is Back]

I'm here.
She tells me that at some point in the near future a statement will be made by someone wiht "InsiderZ" information saying something along the lines of "Unfortunatley due to circumcumstances beyond my control the events this year have been cancelled but due to the unprecedented interest shown in this endeavour we will be emerging with an even stronger organisation soon"

Sad, isn't it?

We've reached the point where former internet nobodies like 240 have better information and less straight up BS lies than a professional photog like Kevin horton.

I wonder which of us will have a better seat at the NY Pro, Kevie?

Also, rest assured, that coke that lands on your $2000 camera will come from my direction.  You know this, man.

[Al-Gebra]

I'm here.
She tells me that at some point in the near future a statement will be made by someone wiht "InsiderZ" information saying something along the lines of "Unfortunatley due to circumcumstances beyond my control the events this year have been cancelled but due to the unprecedented interest shown in this endeavour we will be emerging with an even stronger organisation soon"

Did Claire Voyant reckon with Lee's attention-whoring ways though? Like it or not, he's something of a popular figure . . . and while there's not a steady wind filling the PDI's sails, a breeze can now be felt.

[War-Horse]

How much were you paid to say this? ::

I attended the Olympia...Ive been to second grade school plays with my daughter that were more professional.....It made me  
Come on be positive...this is great news  

[240 is Back]

Hey 240, when are you going to do the "official" PDI- Lee Priest site??

 

Time will tell who I work with next.

However, I can reveal the "in-progress" overhaul to my own site, along with some new client sites: www.240fm.com/300website.

This PDI thing is going to be fun!

[LuciusFox]

I attended the Olympia...Ive been to second grade school plays with my daughter that were more professional.....It made me  
Come on be positive...this is great news  

 I believe you, brother! I will be attending the Night of Champions!!

[kmhphoto]

Sad, isn't it?

We've reached the point where former internet nobodies like 240 have better information and less straight up BS lies than a professional photog like Kevin horton.

I wonder which of us will have a better seat at the NY Pro, Kevie?

Also, rest assured, that coke that lands on your $2000 camera will come from my direction.  You know this, man.

As far as information on the PDI then we have exactly the same it's just you are swallowing it hook, line and sinker.

I would not consider Wayne's lap to be a better seat, but obviously you are prepared to prostitue yourself just to get the website work.
I'd also be very surprised if Wayne were to give me a bad seat as despite our differences we're cool.

I don't mind what you throw, just be prepared for what comes back.

[240 is Back]

I don't mind what you throw, just be prepared for what comes back.

Your purse?

[benchthis]

240 will be banking it hooking up all the sites he's PDI preferred man and ifbb # 1 enemy

[kmhphoto]

Your purse?

Please don't let this degenerate into another "Grundy vs Goodrum" style of thread.

[War-Horse]

I believe you, brother! I will be attending the Night of Champions!!

Thats cool man.  Im a west coast guy...cant make it to new york, but look forward to watching what happens and supporting those shows.

[240 is Back]

Please don't let this degenerate into another "Grundy vs Goodrum" style of thread.

Good point.  The DEA, NFL, ACLU, and God knows who else will be all over us.

[LuciusFox]

Thats cool man.  Im a west coast guy...cant make it to new york, but look forward to watching what happens and supporting those shows.

 I won't be going to New York either, almost everything I say on this site is a complete lie. Enjoy your West Coast weather!

[Special Ed]

The question is what the IFBB is going to do to retain their guys now that the floodgates have opened.

It's a simple economic equation for most guys. If you don't regularly place in the top 6 at the Arnold or Olympia, and don't win any other shows, there's no reason to stay in the IFBB. That being said, here's who jumps out at me...and the odds of them leaving

Mark Dugdale - 2:1 perfect situation for Mark who doesn't have size to dent top ranks in IFBB.
Markus Ruhl - 8:1 Not the body type PDI is looking for but adds to Euro base.
Tony Freeman 3:1 Exactly the body type PDI is looking for.
Johnny Jackson 4:1 Screwed repeatedly in IFBB shows.
Chris Cook 10:1 Still starting out. Will wait it out.
Craig Richardson 2:1 No brainer for Craiggers.
Mustafa Mohammed 4:1 Seems to be inching way up IFBB board.
Richard Jones 1:1 Poster boy for PDI
King Kamali 3:1 Enjoys being big fish in small pond. Feeling screwed by IFBB past years.
Bob Cicherillo 10:1 Is mouth big enough to swallow pride? Confucious says NO.
Kris Dim 2:1 Good move for Kris, who is guided by Milos the Independent Thinker
Troy Alves 4:1 Weider deal won't support PDI or else Troy is goner.
Paco Batista 7:1 International influence would help Euro shows.
George Farah 8:1 Probably wouldn't make a difference either way.
Jason Arntz 2:1 Out from under Weinberger's thumb for good.
Eddie Abbew 3:1 Another Euro with good body.
Garrett Downing 5:1 See Troy Alves.

Special "Insider Z" Ed

[Al-Gebra]

The question is what the IFBB is going to do to retain their guys now that the floodgates have opened.

floodgates? bro, you must live in the desert. Lee's a big ol' attention ho, so this announcement isn't surprising.  let's wait and see who the next pro pro is.

[benchthis]

The question is what the IFBB is going to do to retain their guys now that the floodgates have opened.

It's a simple economic equation for most guys. If you don't regularly place in the top 6 at the Arnold or Olympia, and don't win any other shows, there's no reason to stay in the IFBB. That being said, here's who jumps out at me...and the odds of them leaving

Mark Dugdale - 2:1 perfect situation for Mark who doesn't have size to dent top ranks in IFBB.
Markus Ruhl - 8:1 Not the body type PDI is looking for but adds to Euro base.
Tony Freeman 3:1 Exactly the body type PDI is looking for.
Johnny Jackson 4:1 Screwed repeatedly in IFBB shows.
Chris Cook 10:1 Still starting out. Will wait it out.
Craig Richardson 2:1 No brainer for Craiggers.
Mustafa Mohammed 4:1 Seems to be inching way up IFBB board.
Richard Jones 1:1 Poster boy for PDI
King Kamali 3:1 Enjoys being big fish in small pond. Feeling screwed by IFBB past years.
Bob Cicherillo 10:1 Is mouth big enough to swallow pride? Confucious says NO.
Kris Dim 2:1 Good move for Kris, who is guided by Milos the Independent Thinker
Troy Alves 4:1 Weider deal won't support PDI or else Troy is goner.
Paco Batista 7:1 International influence would help Euro shows.
George Farah 8:1 Probably wouldn't make a difference either way.
Jason Arntz 2:1 Out from under Weinberger's thumb for good.
Eddie Abbew 3:1 Another Euro with good body.
Garrett Downing 5:1 See Troy Alves.

Special "Insider Z" Ed

what about chris, branch, jay, gunter, ronnie, gustavo, dex the bigger names what does the insider say about them

[240 is Back]

Jason Arntz 2:1 Out from under Weinberger's thumb for good.

Nobody has mentioned Arntz yet- he is a perfect example of the dimple-ridden blonde haired badboy good for mag sales.  Hope he jumps.

[240 is Back]

floodgates? bro, you must live in the desert. Lee's a big ol' attention ho, so this announcement isn't surprising.  let's wait and see who the next pro pro is.

I see big pimpin' in someone's future.

[Al-Gebra]

Dugdale most likely won't jump ship.  He seems too risk averse, and I think he really wants IFBB success.