Author Topic: Rory Leidelmeyer 90's comeback - what happened? (Read 11288 times)

Nether Animal · « **on:** July 19, 2015, 07:28:27 PM »

Can anybody shed some light on this? From what I gather, Rory looked awesome in the early '90s, sporting the long hair. There are plenty of images floating around online that prove this. But then I can only find one on-stage pic from the '90s and he looks flat, narrow and totally unlike himself.

Did he lose the will to continue attempting to get his pro card, because he surely wasn't past his prime at this point. He just sort of disappeared and I can't find much info on it. Would appreciate some insight because Rory is one of my favorite physiques ever.

Nether Animal · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2015, 07:31:57 PM »

Another early '90s pic.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2015, 07:33:34 PM »

A lot of personal problems then later a bout with cancer.

che · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2015, 07:34:23 PM »

Quote from: Nether Animal on July 19, 2015, 07:28:27 PM

Can anybody shed some light on this?

PM The Coach ,they used to be fuck buddies .

Nether Animal · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2015, 07:37:19 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on July 19, 2015, 07:33:34 PM

A lot of personal problems then later a bout with cancer.

Thanks Joe.

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2015, 07:37:20 PM »

Quote from: Nether Animal on July 19, 2015, 07:28:27 PM

Can anybody shed some light on this? From what I gather, Rory looked awesome in the early '90s, sporting the long hair. There are plenty of images floating around online that prove this. But then I can only find one on-stage pic from the '90s and he looks flat, narrow and totally unlike himself.

Did he lose the will to continue attempting to get his pro card, because he surely wasn't past his prime at this point. He just sort of disappeared and I can't find much info on it. Would appreciate some insight because Rory is one of my favorite physiques ever.

Last contest was the 1994 Nationals , Which Paul DeMayo won and Rory placed dead last on the Heavyweights

Juruth · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2015, 07:58:38 PM »

Leidlemeier always had a differrnt look about him. Unique looking dude.

Was involved with that Joe Valdez photographer who was had a physique studio where he took pictures.

Coffeed · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2015, 08:05:56 PM »

Had a wake up call and probably realized bodybuilding is not the respected sport he imagined it was when he was 14.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2015, 08:13:45 PM »

Quote from: Juruth on July 19, 2015, 07:58:38 PM

Leidlemeier always had a creepy look about him. Strange looking dude.

Was involved with that Joe Valdez character who rumor has it was hustling dudes into his "studio" to take pictures.

Your utter ignorance and gimmick is insulting. Back to your moms basement, troll.

tommywishbone · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2015, 08:36:28 PM »

I know for an absolute fact that Joe Valdez did some very weird things. Very weird. He also took some excellent bodybuilding photos. We were friends.

Europe · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2015, 08:41:45 PM »

Master Blaster · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2015, 11:41:28 PM »

Quote from: tommywishbone on July 19, 2015, 08:36:28 PM

I know for an absolute fact that Joe Valdez did some very weird things. Very weird. He also took some excellent bodybuilding photos. We were friends.

_aj_ · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2015, 05:40:18 AM »

Quote from: tommywishbone on July 19, 2015, 08:36:28 PM

I know for an absolute fact that Joe Valdez did some very weird things. Very weird. He also took some excellent bodybuilding photos. We were friends.

"Weird" as in Getbig would find them weird? That's pretty weird.

Are you just gonna drop that and walk away?

Slik · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:12:16 AM »

Quote from: Europe on July 19, 2015, 08:41:45 PM

I remember snuka working out in venice back in the 80s. Maybe 88, 89? Tommy?

BlackMetallic · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:22:17 AM »

Quote from: Nether Animal on July 19, 2015, 07:28:27 PM

Can anybody shed some light on this? From what I gather, Rory looked awesome in the early '90s, sporting the long hair. There are plenty of images floating around online that prove this. But then I can only find one on-stage pic from the '90s and he looks flat, narrow and totally unlike himself.

Did he lose the will to continue attempting to get his pro card, because he surely wasn't past his prime at this point. He just sort of disappeared and I can't find much info on it. Would appreciate some insight because Rory is one of my favorite physiques ever.

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2015, 10:55:14 AM »

Quote from: tommywishbone on July 19, 2015, 08:36:28 PM

I know for an absolute fact that Joe Valdez did some very weird things. Very weird. He also took some excellent bodybuilding photos. We were friends.

Have heard that before.

Kwon_2 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2015, 10:55:27 AM »

Quote from: tommywishbone on July 19, 2015, 08:36:28 PM

I know for an absolute fact that Joe Valdez did some very weird things. Very weird. He also took some excellent bodybuilding photos. We were friends.

Define weird.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2015, 12:27:05 PM »

I've heard rumors but I've known Joe since I was 19 until he died and I've never seen anything "weird". He was always around and like a father to Rory and helped him and Cynthie purchase their first home. He worked as a camera man on a long running soap opera series. But in all the years I haven't seen anything that would be factual.

Kwon_2 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2015, 12:48:36 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on July 20, 2015, 12:27:05 PM

I've heard rumors but I've known Joe since I was 19 until he died and I've never seen anything "weird". He was always around and like a father to Rory and helped him and Cynthie purchase their first home. He worked as a camera man on a long running soap opera series. But in all the years I haven't seen anything that would be factual.

Only Tommy knows for sure.

Juruth · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2015, 02:33:38 PM »

Very strange relationships at play. Bob Paris was tied in with these people as well.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:31:03 PM »

Quote from: Juruth on July 20, 2015, 02:33:38 PM

Very strange relationships at play. Bob Paris was tied in with these people as well.

So was Jon Arinita and he's been married for 30 years. What the hell is your point?

Hurricane Beef ! · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2015, 05:15:47 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on July 20, 2015, 04:31:03 PM

So was Jon Arinita and he's been married for 30 years. What the hell is your point?

Juruth · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:00:22 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on July 20, 2015, 04:31:03 PM

So was Jon Arinita and he's been married for 30 years. What the hell is your point?

Just some very odd looking folks is all. What is Leidlemeier's blood lines?

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:12:16 PM »

Quote from: Juruth on July 20, 2015, 06:00:22 PM

Just some very odd looking folks is all. What is Leidlemeier's blood lines?

Dutch-Indonesian

Juruth · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:43:56 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on July 20, 2015, 07:12:16 PM

Dutch-Indonesian

My ancestors just so happen to have arrived on The Mayflower.