Vyotech and Shawn - No Colorado - Head to New York

[Triple-H_2005]

Bodybuilding is more popular now than it has ever been.

This is clearly evidenced by our being able to watch the Jr. Nationals, Jr. USA, Nationals, USA and the Mr. & Ms. Olympia on ESPN.  Theres also the new episodes of FLEX magazine workout ans American Muscle.

Okay, I'm being a smart-ass.

More popular than ever?  You don't actually believe that, do you?

[Lift Studios]

Like last's years Europa show which was 210 and under, this show should be intereting.  However, due to Silvio Samuel being 206 pounds and so incredible above the competition, this show is now 202 and under, which will give some other competitors a chance to proclaim to be the the winner!

Regardless of Shawn, it is nice to see Vyotech support a different type of show, although please, if there is no Colorado show, just clear it up for the fans who were looking forward to it.

Ron are you saying that the weight was changed because of one guy? Imagine if the UFC arbitrarily changed their weight-classes because one guy was better than the others. That is one of the dumbest things you've posted if it is the case.

I hope the new show is a success. I also hope the title sponsor takes care of their unsettled business before taking on this venture.

[Livewire]

This is clearly evidenced by our being able to watch the Jr. Nationals, Jr. USA, Nationals, USA and the Mr. & Ms. Olympia on ESPN.  Theres also the new episodes of FLEX magazine workout ans American Muscle.

Okay, I'm being a smart-ass.

More popular than ever?  You don't actually believe that, do you?

more extensive small-stream coverage (fans get webcast, there are forums, etc)

less mainstream coverage (no more ESPN)

So matt and triple-H are both right.

[Livewire]

Ron are you saying that the weight was changed because of one guy? Imagine if the UFC arbitrarily changed their weight-classes because one guy was better than the others. That is one of the dumbest things you've posted if it is the case.

Imagine if the NFL prohibited right handed-QBs when the playoffs started to the pats didn't win again 

I hope the new show is a success. I also hope the title sponsor takes care of their unsettled business before taking on this venture.

Interesting statement there.  Promoters often have a history of "turning the page" and leaving some bills unpaid.  I hope that if it ends up that Shawn or VYO leaves some people burned, the fans know.  Those 2 parties enjoyed the goodwill when they were putting on the show... I hope they don't skate on their responsibilities and leave debts.  people have families to feed.

[Palpatine Q]

  Bodybuilding is more popular now than it has ever been.

I think you are too young to remember the late 80's early 90's.....You could watch BBing on ESPN regularly

[Chick]

Like last's years Europa show which was 210 and under, this show should be intereting.  However, due to Silvio Samuel being 206 pounds and so incredible above the competition, this show is now 202 and under, which will give some other competitors a chance to proclaim to be the the winner!

Regardless of Shawn, it is nice to see Vyotech support a different type of show, although please, if there is no Colorado show, just clear it up for the fans who were looking forward to it.

Actually...your wrong Ron....It had nothing to do with Silvio winning.

I was part of the panel that made the decision to reduce the weight to 202.....the reasoning is quite simple...we wanted it to be in a range where guys from the lights to middleweights can bump it up without having to put on too much weight and ruin their physiques, yet low enough that guys wouldnt be coming down from the 230's......

[Special Ed]

Actually...your wrong Ron....It had nothing to do with Silvio winning.

I was part of the panel that made the decision to reduce the weight to 202.....the reasoning is quite simple...we wanted it to be in a range where guys from the lights to middleweights can bump it up without having to put on too much weight and ruin their physiques, yet low enough that guys wouldnt be coming down from the 230's......

Bob,

Any particular significance of 202 as opposed to, say a round number like 200? Is it because 202 is the Washington DC area code and the IFBB is secretly run by the State Department? Is it because the first Masonic Temple in the United States sits at 202 Main Street? Is it because 202 divided by 4 is 55.5, which is the original number of the Beast? Conspiring Minds want to know!

[G o a t b o y]

Interesting statement there.  Promoters often have a history of "turning the page" and leaving some bills unpaid.  I hope that if it ends up that Shawn or VYO leaves some people burned, the fans know.  Those 2 parties enjoyed the goodwill when they were putting on the show... I hope they don't skate on their responsibilities and leave debts.  people have families to feed.

Are you kidding??  Who in their right mind would offer goods or services on credit to a bodybuilding show? 



If they did, they should lose their money just for beind st00pid. 

[Chick]

Bob,

Any particular significance of 202 as opposed to, say a round number like 200? Is it because 202 is the Washington DC area code and the IFBB is secretly run by the State Department? Is it because the first Masonic Temple in the United States sits at 202 Main Street? Is it because 202 divided by 4 is 55.5, which is the original number of the Beast? Conspiring Minds want to know!

It allows for  a 4 lb. gain for the top of the Lt. HVY class.(198.25)

[honest]

Are you for real? You guys want to sit down and discuss things about adding a few pounds in a weight division instead of discussing the bigger issues like offering 5k first prize in a so called professional event, talk about missing the big picture Bob,

[G o a t b o y]

1st Place: $5,000
2nd Place: $3,500
3rd Place: $2,000
4th Place: $1,500
5th Place: $1,000
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You've got to be kidding.

Wow!  12k!  Maybe El Mariachi should sponsor this show instead of offering to buy Getbig. 

Actually, didn't the Mr. Getbig offer this kind of prize money? 

[Ron]

Ron are you saying that the weight was changed because of one guy? Imagine if the UFC arbitrarily changed their weight-classes because one guy was better than the others. That is one of the dumbest things you've posted if it is the case. I hope the new show is a success. I also hope the title sponsor takes care of their unsettled business before taking on this venture.

I actually think it is cool for the IFBB to have a show for the smaller bodybuilders. Larry Pepe and others brought this idea out many times, and the Europa show wasnt that bad.  But since Silvio was 206, and won the show, unless he loses 4 more pounds, he can’t compete in this show.

Actually...your wrong Ron....It had nothing to do with Silvio winning.  I was part of the panel that made the decision to reduce the weight to 202.....the reasoning is quite simple...we wanted it to be in a range where guys from the lights to middleweights can bump it up without having to put on too much weight and ruin their physiques, yet low enough that guys wouldnt be coming down from the 230's......

I am just playing the devil’s advocate. I thought it was funny! Of course it has nothing to do with Silvio.  Silvio can get down to 202 and win again!

Wow! 12k! Maybe El Mariachi should sponsor this show instead of offering to buy Getbig.  Actually, didn't the Mr. Getbig offer this kind of prize money?

No, Mr. Getbig offerred $4,000 because of one cool sponsor called Progenex, who main person is the member of the board. It was a nice gesture and I am thankful for that.

As for this new show, of course I will support the show! It will showcase the bodybuilders who generally do not get the spotlight, and will be nice for the industry!

[Chick]

Are you for real? You guys want to sit down and discuss things about adding a few pounds in a weight division instead of discussing the bigger issues like offering 5k first prize in a so called professional event, talk about missing the big picture Bob,

It's not being missed...it's a brand new concept...give it a few to see how it is recieved and supported by the athletes and we'll see about getting the prize money higher....

[Rampage]

Am i missing something here about this spicy shushi dude or what ?

This guy is the foremost authority when it comes to any shawn ray related news stories , wow.Talk about being obsessed.Almost all threads about ray are started by him recently.Has shawn made him his psycho bitch or what

Or is it more a case of shushi being another alias.quite sad if this isnt so.

[onlyme]

Am i missing something here about this spicy shushi dude or what ?

This guy is the foremost authority when it comes to any shawn ray related news stories , wow.Talk about being obsessed.Almost all threads about ray are started by him recently.Has shawn made him his psycho bitch or what

Or is it more a case of shushi being another alias.quite sad if this isnt so.

Bingo! ding ding ding ding.......we have a winner