I have no problems with Chris, I had lunch with him last Friday.
That being said, I have never had a problem answering a "Direct" question.
Not everyone wants to hear other people's opinions but when I am asked for mine I speak it like I see it. Some respect that others dont, especially when your not kissing butt.
Chris, like I said has all the potential anyone could ask for but like many before him (Mendenhall, Ledelmeyer, Vic Richards) he never lived up to what "I" thought he was capable of and sabotaged himself time and againbefore the Mr. O with distractions ie: Legal problems, Women, Partying, Recreational Drugs
His focus when it came to doing the business of BBing was always off center and his career on the Mr. Olympia stage reflects that (2 Top 5 Finishes in 11 years).
Dont get it twisted, on an off day he beats some of the BEst in the world but from where I sat and know of him, he should have spent his entire career in the top 5 of the Mr. O battling Ronnie today and not Jay or Dexter.
Will he do my show....if he wants redemption. I dont care one way or the other but the $25,000.00 is going to go to someone who deserves it and that will set that person up for a Mr. O qualification and put them in a nice drivers seat for the NY Pro which is another $20,000.00 Pay Day! Not bad work for 2 weekends of posing.
Now, the choice is his, I wish him all the best, as I know he can win either or both of those shows as we still wait at almost 39 years old for the Real Deal to Show up somewhere......someday..
....why not Denver in MAY!
Peace,
Shawn