Vinny- that is very good to hear. Best wishes in the upcoming competitions!To the 2 unnamed pros who made this whole discussion public:Some might say that airing hints at discussions from PMs which happen to match your agenda (anti-PDI) was the wrong thing to do. One of these pros even made an announcement FOR Vinny which ended up to be incorrect:
I have learned to expect mistakes from mr. Ray.
Good luck Vinny, you got to do, what you got to do.Either way, it's all about Bodybuilding which it seems your going to continue to focus on regardless of Pro Card in the IFBB or ABC League.You da man, thanks for the memories! Peace,S. Ray
it has been a very tough decision to make for me, should I do this or not...should I try one more time at the Nationals or go for the Masters Nationals next year.The PDI is an area of bodybuilding that has never been traveled, as of right now some don't believe the NOC wont take place.I have been competing on the NPC National level since 91, and through the years have won my weight class in 3 national contest, I have traveled the world guest posing and doing seminars, And even have a contract with UNIVERSAL NUTRITION for the past 9 years.I owe all my success to the NPC, but at this time in my career...it's time to move on, I feel I have reached my max. I don't believe I can go any further...so i'l try something new.I have talked to Shawn Ray, and Bob Chick, and they both make great reasons for staying with the NPC.and AS OF THIS PAST WEEKEND...I was going to stay, but...after talking to my wife about the pro's and con's of switching or stay....Chick made the point of having my procard with the IFBB seem great, but after trying 9 times...I doubt I'll get it.I have nothing bad to say about anyone with the NPC, everyone has been great...and I hope to continue with the relationships that have formed from the years I was at the national level.Shawn, Bob...thank you for the advice....
COMPETE IN BOTH , DO YOU READ OR ARE YOU STILL PICKING FIGHTS WITH PEOPLE WHO SAY YOUR ON STEROIDS AFTER YO UTELL THEM ... STFU , GO BACK TO THE BANTAMWEIGHT TABLE < REAL MEN TALKING FARMBOY
Vinny,Did you try to get Manion to put it in writing that you'd win your class at the Nationals? Because I heard that has worked in the past, most recently at the IFBB ScrewJeffers Pro show.Special "CSI: PDI" Ed
Vinny, Great decision and well stated. Good luck in the new federation.I too agree that bodybuilding athletes show be allowed to compete in both professional organizations with Ultimate Championships at the end to determine the Overall Winner among all Pro Orgs.Can someone state the true reasons why one organization disallows this crossover?
well, an announcement was made by an IFBB Pro named Shawn Ray that Vinny wasn't going to do the NOC. It was obviously untrue. I wonder if this professional will apologize publicly, for publicly making the statement. I'm sure it was just a mistake, and in no way meant to hurt the PDI. But you know, some people will think the worst of him and accuse him of lying.
well, an announcement was made by an IFBB Pro named Shawn Ray that Vinny wasn't going to do the NOC. It was obviously untrue. I wonder if this professional will apologize publicly, for publicly making the statement. I'm sure it was just a mistake, and in no way meant to hurt the PDI. But you know, some people will think the worst of him and accuse him of lying. 240 I'm truly dissapointed in you. You actually believe that Shawn "Tranny Lover" Ray has integrity ?? He will never post an apology. Let me guess, next I will read a post from you asking Bob to admit that Rusty was screwed.
You're not exactly innocent when it comes to this sort of stuff mate.Get over it
SAY IT SHAWN SAY ITPDI PDI NOT ABC
PDI PDI PDI PDI....IN WITH VIN
Vinny and Rhino...Even tho there is no magazine yet...perhaps the PDI can have you guys hookup together in a gym and take pics of a workout session like they do in the Flex Magazines....Would be pretty neat since you guys are in the same local...NJ/PA
I'm way to scared to train with Vinny.....
no no...the opposite....i'd never keep up