IFBB vs PDI Virtual Line up

[Undermind]

At least with PDI, we'll get something different.

You'll get something different at the New York Pro, and that's a better comparison (since it's basically the old NOC).  So far, we know there will be a bunch of promising rookies (Phil Heath, Bill Wilmore, Markus Haley), some other up-and-comers like Fakhri Mubarak, a big question mark like 27-year-old Federov, and top guys like Darrem Charles and Dennis James.  And no one has a clue who will win.  Meanwhile, Priest will be heavily favored over a 50-year-old and 2 NPC rejects at the NOC (yawn)...if it actually happens.

[Al-Gebra]

You'll get something different at the New York Pro, and that's a better comparison (since it's basically the old NOC).  So far, we know there will be a bunch of promising rookies (Phil Heath, Bill Wilmore, Markus Haley), some other up-and-comers like Fakhri Mubarak, a big question mark like 27-year-old Federov, and top guys like Darrem Charles and Dennis James.  And no one has a clue who will win.  Meanwhile, Priest will be heavily favored at the NOC (yawn)...if it actually happens.

I don't know if i'd describe Bill Wilmore and Marcus Haley as promising rookies . . . Wilmore is huge, and Haley can get conditioned, but neither one of them can hold a candle to Heath when it comes to sheer genetic endowment and aesthetics. Haley barely made into the pros, and i don't think he's destined to go much further.

Yo 240, when do you think Tamali and Strydom are going to announce their allegiance to the PDI?  And why tamali?  i thought the PDI wanted to go in a new direction--away from the Tamali-patented big gutted, tiny limbed look.

[Insider XYZ]

Although they were scouted (and heavily I might add), I can confirm 100% that King Kamali and Gary Strydom are in no way, shape, or form, nor will they be, part of the PDI. Please try to keep your posts factual.

[240 is Back]

So just what kind of judging criteria is the PDI going to use?  Who are the judges?
We know the poses but not how the athletes are going to be compared with each other.

I am so glad you asked!

'My judges will know how to judge and what they need to look for and there can't be a known association between judges and Bbers.  The judges can't be contest promoters, or own businesses that sponsor the events, or own the gym where the competitor trains.  I'm going to be constantly on the judges." - Wayne DeMilia

[240 is Back]

Yo 240, when do you think Tamali and Strydom are going to announce their allegiance to the PDI?  And why tamali?  i thought the PDI wanted to go in a new direction--away from the Tamali-patented big gutted, tiny limbed look.

They're milking their contracts.  There's a reason Priest & Taylor didn't announce it until after the Aussie show? So they didn't mess up their placings.  Same with the other guys.  After each big IFBB show, you'll see another name or two jumping over.  These guys are milking their IFBB affiliation, and you can't blame them.

[Al-Gebra]

So I can believe that the PDI probably is trying to recruit Strydom . . . and I don't see why he wouldn't join them.  it's not like he has n't told the Weiders to go fly a kite before.

but it makes no sense to recruit tamali. who wants to see him? I guess being a big gut mouth that stirs up some little ruckus helps. personally, i blame shawn ray for helping tamali keep his career going on by constantly paying attention to that third tier pro.

[LifterChick]

I am so glad you asked!

'My judges will know how to judge and what they need to look for and there can't be a known association between judges and Bbers.  The judges can't be contest promoters, or own businesses that sponsor the events, or own the gym where the competitor trains.  I'm going to be constantly on the judges." - Wayne DeMilia

Yeah my first straight PDI answer on here.  I feel blessed.  Any chance on answering the other one since it reflects on you directly?

You have posted that PDI won’t be drug tested but the Press Releases from Wayne all stated that they would be.  Which is it?

[Al-Gebra]

They're milking their contracts.  There's a reason Priest & Taylor didn't announce it until after the Aussie show? So they didn't mess up their placings.  Same with the other guys.  After each big IFBB show, you'll see another name or two jumping over.  These guys are milking their IFBB affiliation, and you can't blame them.

makes sense.

[240 is Back]

I'd agree - except kamali is ripped to shit already for the NY Pro.  He is going to be the 1st or 2nd sharpest guy onstage.  

[Al-Gebra]

I'd agree - except kamali is ripped to shit already for the NY Pro.  He is going to be the 1st or 2nd sharpest guy onstage.  

I'll believe that when I see it . . . and even if he's ripped, he still makes Jay Cutler look like Phil heath.

[240 is Back]

You have posted that PDI won’t be drug tested but the Press Releases from Wayne all stated that they would be.  Which is it?

I dunno.  And honestly, I don't care either   I think they should be able to use anything they want out there.  Drug testing doesn't belong in the BBing, period.

[LifterChick]

Please try to keep your posts factual.

[Al-Gebra]

yes, 240, you better keep up with the strict ethical standards of the Getbig G&O board.

[Karl Kox]

Which posedown would you pay to see? 

ok ya there is no comparison maybo the PDI will get some top guys soon.

They can't live off of Lee for ever. And Vince can't be around that much longer

[phantomfan]

You'll get something different at the New York Pro, and that's a better comparison (since it's basically the old NOC).  So far, we know there will be a bunch of promising rookies (Phil Heath, Bill Wilmore, Markus Haley), some other up-and-comers like Fakhri Mubarak, a big question mark like 27-year-old Federov, and top guys like Darrem Charles and Dennis James.  And no one has a clue who will win.  Meanwhile, Priest will be heavily favored over a 50-year-old and 2 NPC rejects at the NOC (yawn)...if it actually happens.

Yeah you'll get something different. The cheap bastard is putting the show on in Tribecca? at the same small auditorium he puts on his npc shows? That's class all the way. NOT! The NY Pro couldn't hold a candle to any NOC show in the past. Tell me there ain't no good old boy sh*t gonna go on there this year. You believe that I'll sell you the empire state building.

[Spicy Shushi]

Yeah you'll get something different. The cheap bastard is putting the show on in Tribecca? at the same small auditorium he puts on his npc shows? That's class all the way. NOT!

A better venue doesn't cover up the fact that the competitors look like rhino dung. Lee could show up looking like he did at the 2003 Olympia where he placed 15th and still win.