2020 Arnold Classic USA - Lionel Beyeke and Nathan DeAsher OUT

[SAMSON123]

No reason cited as to WHY yet....

[SAMSON123]

Not sure if is implying it is a money issue, but here is what just came through



williams_fitness_officia l_

Unbelievable News Now That @nathandeasha and @lionelbeyeke won’t be at the @arnoldsports genuinely feel sorry for these guys it’s not just the fact they put all the work in it’s the fans that can’t see them an it’s the monetary aspect also obv these guys don’t compete to not keep the lights on also..... such a shame we can’t get a Full Line up again! Fingers crossed they both get to compete at another international show other than the O this year!

[JAGO]

Its all about international travel and the virus. One of the reasons the numbers in the US are so low is the lack of testing - The US has done less than 1% of the testing South Korea has done. You're top guy said you'll be in the position to do millions of tests next week.

One factor in the low numbers is cost - anyone can go to the doctor and get tested but you'll get a bill for a few thousand bucks ( happened to a guy CNN just reported.) The cost will cause MANY middle class Americans to avoid testing.

J

[Flexacon]

De Asha was never getting into the US after his drug bust. He didn't even get into contest shape, he was just was tryna keep his name relevant.

Beyeke must have got caught up in Eric Favres bust too, so maybe visa issues like Deasha

[SAMSON123]

Message from Beyeke as to why he is not in Arnold



“I WANT TO APOLOGIZE TO YOU FRIENDS AND FANS. MY ABSENCE FROM THIS COMPETITION IS REALLY NOT MY WILL. IT IS REALLY WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT I ANNOUNCE MY ABSENCE TO THE ARNOLD CLASSIC COLUMBUS 2020. APPARENTLY THERE SOMEONE IN HIGH PLACES DECIDED TO HARM ME UNTIL END. SOME PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO MOVE AND OTHERS DO NOT. I CANNOT GIVE MORE DETAILS. BUT I KNOW ONE THING THAT ONLY THE WILL OF GOD WILL ACCOMPLISH IN MY LIFE. NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO PREVENT A MAN FROM BE ABLE TO DO THEIR JOB OR THEIR TRADE. ONCE AGAIN MY HEART IS IN PAIN OF NOT BEING ABLE TO GO ON STAGE AT THE ARNOLD CLASSIC COLUMBUS 2020. ALL MY EFFORTS AND MY SACRIFICES ONCE AGAIN IN THE WATER. BUT THANK GOD IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES AND TRUST HIM.”


https://generationiron.com/nathan-de-asha-lionel-beyeke-out-arnold-classic-2020/

[Royalty]

Message from Beyeke as to why he is not in Arnold



“I WANT TO APOLOGIZE TO YOU FRIENDS AND FANS. MY ABSENCE FROM THIS COMPETITION IS REALLY NOT MY WILL. IT IS REALLY WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT I ANNOUNCE MY ABSENCE TO THE ARNOLD CLASSIC COLUMBUS 2020. APPARENTLY THERE SOMEONE IN HIGH PLACES DECIDED TO HARM ME UNTIL END. SOME PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO MOVE AND OTHERS DO NOT. I CANNOT GIVE MORE DETAILS. BUT I KNOW ONE THING THAT ONLY THE WILL OF GOD WILL ACCOMPLISH IN MY LIFE. NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO PREVENT A MAN FROM BE ABLE TO DO THEIR JOB OR THEIR TRADE. ONCE AGAIN MY HEART IS IN PAIN OF NOT BEING ABLE TO GO ON STAGE AT THE ARNOLD CLASSIC COLUMBUS 2020. ALL MY EFFORTS AND MY SACRIFICES ONCE AGAIN IN THE WATER. BUT THANK GOD IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES AND TRUST HIM.”


https://generationiron.com/nathan-de-asha-lionel-beyeke-out-arnold-classic-2020/

Lonnie Teper

[SAMSON123]

Lonnie Teper

I find it amazing the trifling behavior in BBing among owners/promoters and even athletes at time... who honestly see themselves as gods controlling or attempting to, athletes, events, scenarios etc...

BBing is small in comparison to other sports and yet more drama goes on it than a reality show/soap opera

[JAGO]

De Asha was never getting into the US after his drug bust. He didn't even get into contest shape, he was just was tryna keep his name relevant.

Beyeke must have got caught up in Eric Favres bust too, so maybe visa issues like Deasha

Very good points.

J

[Flexacon]

Very good points.

J

Thank you. It's all about having people on the ground bro, experts.

[Ron]

It is tough  very tough this year -

Many circumstances but some companies have placed travel bans, plus cancelled flights, plus literally blocked entries and more.  The Arnold Expo cancellation has wrecked havoc for many of us. This expo, the Natural Expo in Anaheim, and many others are just whacking out the economy.