I understand how its easy to assume the PDI will fail...like the WBF. But why criticize now? Wayne knows what he is doing and has a vast amount of experience in the IFBB so he has a good chance.
No, Palumbo and Kovacs are the exact wrong people to go to the PDI (if they want to place that is)...look at the judging crtieria. Think more about guys like Horvath, Rockel, David Henry....guys that are incredible but either not mass monsters or don't have the name to place higher in the IFBB. Also, some of the national competitors who haven't won their classes yet. You guys all know there is some favortism here and there.
There will also be pro qualifiers to build the pool of athletes. There are quite a few guys like Vinni (and hopefully myself as I continue building) who are aesthetic and very good BBers but haven't made it pro in the IFBB because of judging criteria. Also, there are tons of awesome European NABBA competitors who don't get a fair shake over here.
Another pro organization is good for the athletes and fans! More shows to attend, more $ spread around and more excitement overall as it builds. For all the people who lift and compete, there are very few pros compared to other sports, especially since BBing is world wide!