Well said. Absolutely nothing classic about George Peterson - shame that Classic division may well be another "open with a weight limit". If Classic was judged in accordance with true classic bodybuilding, Wesley Vissers would be placing top 6 (should conditioning be there).
yes it seems men's Classic is just another weighted competitive class not "classic bodybuilding" which was all about the tight waist, trimmer legs, posing etc etc. George Peterson is jacked and impressive but he seems like a 202lbs class guy from the early 2000s rather a "classic" bber with proportions etc etc n
Overall I think the IFBB/NPC has great classes with the men and women class
mens
Open bbing is for the freaks - it is only going to stay that way - keep the freaks -

212lbs the short freaks
Mens classic - what bodybuilding should be - do not up the weight classes! leave them as is. I tend to favor taller guys - my bias -
mens physique - great builds in that class. different look - this class is solid. it works - dont change it
womens
bikini - great for promotions of health and beauty great for the sport - big money marker for promoters and sponsers - $$$ bbbing needs $$$$
figure - amazing builds/a bit more beef than bikini - love me a she beast

Physique - freaky women - i think they need an eye on this so it doesnt get out of control - women arent meant to be total freaks
women's bbing has been reduced to circus show status - RIP - the good times will not return - Tom Petty lyrics