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Erik “The Viking” Fromm… found dead at age 36

I received a call this morning from Erik Fromm’s sister, Dianna, informing me of the unfortunate news. Erik “The Viking” Fromm was found dead at his Richfield, Minnesota home last night. The cause of death has not been determined. Dianna said she would pass along more details as they became available. At the time […]

What’s in the Swami’s Crystal Ball for the 2008 IRONMAN PRO?

Lonnie Teper, the emcee of the Ironman Pro, puts on his swami hat and breaks down the deepest lineup in the show’s history. Check out LT in this very entertaining video.

Charity After Bash V at the Arnold Classic

Jason Dhir always throws the best party of the year during the Arnold Classic Weekend, and this year looks to be no exception. Last year, the place was absolutely packed, with thousands of people enjoying themselves! This year, with so many sponsors, it is going to be another great ‘charity’ bash for all. Getbig.com will […]

Desmond Miller Dropped

Muscular Development athletes are getting dropped or leaving left and right. The latest departure from MD is IFBB Pro Desmond Miller. Miller will be competing at the IRONMAN Pro in less than three weeks. MD’s Flex Wheeler coined him the best NPC Nationals winner of all-time.

American Gladiator tryouts addd to the Fit Expo

American Gladiator hopefuls will get another chance to try out for the NBC show at the Fit Expo on Los Angles. The tryouts will be held on February 16 & 17th from 10am-4pm both days. For more information visit: www.thefitexpo.com

Art Atwood cuts a deal in steroid case

The New York Times broke this story that had been lingering in the rumor mill for awhile. Another rumor proves to check out.
PLANO, Tex. — A black Hummer pulled into the Hooters parking lot as dusk fell. Arthur Dale Atwood, a professional bodybuilder with a 61-inch chest, opened the tailgate for a police informant to […]

Bodybuilding Radio Show Hits the Century Mark

On Monday Night, “Pro Bodybuilding Weekly” the radio voice of professional bodybuilding, will celebrate its 100th episode. The show that first took to the air back in […]

2008 Arnold Classic Cash/Prizes Breakdown

The breakdown for the Arnold Classic competitions. As you can see, especially with the men, there is a HUGE difference between first and second. Tell us that the guys in the show aren’t secretly happy that they will all move up one place with Victor Martinez’s unfortunate injury.
Who will win the added 10k of “Best […]

2008 Ironman Pro Flyer and Competitor List - 4 weeks out

With the Ironman Pro 4 weeks away, it is looking to be one of the best Ironman men’s bodybuilding show ever. Phil Heath, Toney Freeman, Gustavo Badell, David Henry, Silvio Samuel, Johnnie Jackson, Troy Alves, Desmond Miller, King Kamali, Paco Bautista, Omar Deckard, Moe El Moussawi, Deshaun Grimez, Ray Arde, Will Harris and many others […]

Heath, Cutler, Cormier, Silvio and others chime in on Victor’s injury

Curious what Phil Heath, Jay Cutler, Silvio Samuel, Gustavo Badell and others think about Victor’s injury? Check out Flexonline.com’s latest story to get it straight from the source.
Even Bob Chic chimes in, who’da guessed?

Victor Martinez officially out of the Arnold Classic!

It is official. Victor Martinez, the number 2 bodybuilder in the world, and the defending champion of the Arnold Classic, is out. According to reports, he saw the pictures of Phil Heath and just freaked out.
Ok, maybe not. According to Dave Palumbo of Muscular Development, who denied the rumor yesterday, has […]

Martinez out of the Arnold?

Props to the boys at FLEX for continuing to feed the news vine. We did some checking here with a few sources here at getbig and it appears their latest report is checking out to be more than a rumor. Reliable sources tell us that he has been injured.
Flexonline’s report:
No, it’s got nothing to do […]

Eddie Moyzan charged in selling steroids

Eddie Moyzan placed 4th in the Super Heavyweight class at the 2002 National Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships. He now finds himself facing charges stemming from selling steroids to an undercover Pennsylvania State trooper.
According to a pennlive.com, Moyzan laid out a steroid plan for the state trooper, including how long to take each drug. Two purchases […]

Arnold Classic 20th Anniverary Winners Reunion

Awesome. That is the word that describes the 20th anniversary of the Arnold Classic when every winner of the contest and also of the Ms. International contest will reunite for an incredible spectacle on stage. Just how many people is that. Since the contests began, there are a total of 20 competitors, 12 men and […]

Ronnie Coleman Married!

Yes, the rumors are true. Flexonline.com reports that Ronnie Coleman was married December 28, 2007.
One chapter closes, another one begins. With his days of dominating the Olympia stage behind him, eight-time Mr. O Ronnie Coleman recently began another stage of his life by marrying Rouaida Christine Achkar. A personal trainer, Ackhakr was born in Lebanon […]