Lee Priest / Valentino Jabes: Suspended!

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[sgt. d]

Go scrub some toilets, you enlisted puke...  officers are talking here! 

lol sorry buddy thats not my job, thats yours

[ty100]

sorry but lee is a good bb but who cares. He got 15 years in let it go for god sakes damn. He did all them years in the ifbb why start over with pdi

[onlyme]

sorry but lee is a good bb but who cares. He got 15 years in let it go for god sakes damn. He did all them years in the ifbb why start over with pdi

Some pretty damm good paydays and respect.  Something the IFBB doesn't offer

[Luv2Hurt]

Isn't Chick trying to get the rules changed?  Is he not asking for a vote to allow the athletes to participate in non IFBB sanctioned events?

Thing is all the lazy ass BB pros will not get behind it, cause some are happy with the way it is, at least the top guys are.  They don't wanna rock the boat.  The other guys really don't matter they have no pull and they know it and are afraid to speak up.  What are they gonna do anyhow, they are just lucky they feel, to be a part of it.  

To be realalistic also there is no other game in town, the PDI is a sinking ship, my advice is to jump off.

[HRDCOR]

I just sent Jim Manion a Email expressing my concerns over the inability of the IFBB to uphold there rules and the inconsistency they seemingly have over there rules and guide lines , I also expressed concern that in Lee,s case they may be acting illegally and that if this being the case how could a non profit organisation pay for legal representation if this matter should go to court , and I also asked when Steve Wannabuger will be receiving his suspension for attending , and thus showing his support for the same event that lee is in strive for !!

Don't expect to get a reply though , there goes my pro career down the drain

[Tre]

Lee does have a good opportunity to advertise the sport...There's plenty of opportunity to make an attempt to broaden the sport but the Weider's know the consequences that will bring.

Bodybuilding is a multi-million dollar industry...

Former IFBB Fitness/Figure pro Kim Lyons is now one of the stars of NBC's "Biggest Loser". 

It'll be interesting to count how many times the IFBB is mentioned this season on the show.  So far, I believe they're up to zero.

[sgt. d]

Isn't Chick trying to get the rules changed?  Is he not asking for a vote to allow the athletes to participate in non IFBB sanctioned events?

Thing is all the lazy ass BB pros will not get behind it, cause some are happy with the way it is, at least the top guys are.  They don't wanna rock the boat.  The other guys really don't matter they have no pull and they know it and are afraid to speak up.  What are they gonna do anyhow, they are just lucky they feel, to be a part of it.  

To be realalistic also there is no other game in town, the PDI is a sinking ship, my advice is to jump off.

AMEN

[Krankenstein]

Go meltdown somewhere else, boy.  BTW, who the hell are you anyway???  The only WNBF pro's I know in Tx is Dave Goodin and Scott Trout.  I'm assuming you're someone I know......   Even if I knew you, I really wouldn't care anyway. 

In any case, I will still have to wait another 2 years anyway to meet the 7 year requirement and not have to argue with the guy doing the poly's as to how I got a waiver.  Which gives me plenty of time to do more shows.  So go dance around with a chuckle "pro" title.  Because it doesn't mean a hill of beans if no-one knows who you are.

Have a nice day, pro sucka mc.

No melt down here dick weed.  I never said you knew anyone in Texas.  I mentioned to LEE PRIEST that my buddy saw him at the gym Lee trains at IN TEXAS.  I told my buddy to go up to Lee and ask him what he thought of YOU.  NO WHERE in my post did I say you were in Texas.  YOU were the one saying I sent someone to spy on you (dear lord...mega-delusions).  You are such a retard....you know that?  I guess I will have to live with the fact I am a "sucka mc"......cant think of anything else that could be worse.......oh wait....I can....the only thing worse would be...BEING YOU!

[Wombat]

Hey Lee---

Why don't you picket outside the olympia...My guess is you would have a min...of 25 people(fans) follow....You could even flip the switch and picket about the IFBB not drug testing for steroids....The people in Vegas would eat it up...

[John Romano]

I"ve said this on another thread, but it goes here just the same.  If a TV actor on a sit-com (a member of AFTRA) gets a part in a movie and becomes a member of SAG in the process, does he get fired from the TV show because he acted in another union?  Of course not! Not in the entertainment biz.  Actors are free to make as much as they can.

Bodybuilding is not a sport.  It is sports entertainment (like wrestling), so the participants should be treated as entertainers and not athletes.  Once you do that, then all this sports federation mumbo-jumbo, which doesn't mean shit anyway, is irrelevant and then everyone can endeavor to make as much money as they possibly can.  If the IFBB wants to sign athletes to contracts and pay them to compete for them, then that is another story.  Right now, bodybuilders are independent contractors/ free agents.  The IFBB's rules might say one cannot appear outside the federation, but now the legality of those rules is going to be explored. I think this is going to get interesting.

[gmflex]

Lee got screwed for doing whats best for him!!
His right to compete anywhere he wanted!!
Which in this case it was the PDI

[HRDCOR]

I"ve said this on another thread, but it goes here just the same.  If a TV actor on a sit-com (a member of AFTRA) gets a part in a movie and becomes a member of SAG in the process, does he get fired from the TV show because he acted in another union?  Of course not! Not in the entertainment biz.  Actors are free to make as much as they can.

Bodybuilding is not a sport.  It is sports entertainment (like wrestling), so the participants should be treated as entertainers and not athletes.  Once you do that, then all this sports federation mumbo-jumbo, which doesn't mean shit anyway, is irrelevant and then everyone can endeavor to make as much money as they possibly can.  If the IFBB wants to sign athletes to contracts and pay them to compete for them, then that is another story.  Right now, bodybuilders are independent contractors/ free agents.  The IFBB's rules might say one cannot appear outside the federation, but now the legality of those rules is going to be explored. I think this is going to get interesting.                                      

Good point not to mention the ridiculous wordings and its interpretations , this is already exciting  

[Luv2Hurt]

Yes the fact that the IFBB is a larger entity than Lee and are trying to suppress him will bring up lots of problems for old Ben W.  I'm sure a labor attorney will be able to tear the IFBB apart.

[onlyme]

I"ve said this on another thread, but it goes here just the same.  If a TV actor on a sit-com (a member of AFTRA) gets a part in a movie and becomes a member of SAG in the process, does he get fired from the TV show because he acted in another union?  Of course not! Not in the entertainment biz.  Actors are free to make as much as they can.

Bodybuilding is not a sport.  It is sports entertainment (like wrestling), so the participants should be treated as entertainers and not athletes.  Once you do that, then all this sports federation mumbo-jumbo, which doesn't mean shit anyway, is irrelevant and then everyone can endeavor to make as much money as they possibly can.  If the IFBB wants to sign athletes to contracts and pay them to compete for them, then that is another story.  Right now, bodybuilders are independent contractors/ free agents.  The IFBB's rules might say one cannot appear outside the federation, but now the legality of those rules is going to be explored. I think this is going to get interesting.

SAG/AFTRA are almost interchangible.  AFTRA includes radio also I think.  A SAG card is not distingushiable between TV and Film.  I have been out of the business since 1995 but aren't both SAG and AFTRA paid together now.  Not sure though.

[SecondFocus]

I"ve said this on another thread, but it goes here just the same.  If a TV actor on a sit-com (a member of AFTRA) gets a part in a movie and becomes a member of SAG in the process, does he get fired from the TV show because he acted in another union?  Of course not! Not in the entertainment biz.  Actors are free to make as much as they can.

Bodybuilding is not a sport.  It is sports entertainment (like wrestling), so the participants should be treated as entertainers and not athletes.  Once you do that, then all this sports federation mumbo-jumbo, which doesn't mean shit anyway, is irrelevant and then everyone can endeavor to make as much money as they possibly can.  If the IFBB wants to sign athletes to contracts and pay them to compete for them, then that is another story.  Right now, bodybuilders are independent contractors/ free agents.  The IFBB's rules might say one cannot appear outside the federation, but now the legality of those rules is going to be explored. I think this is going to get interesting.

John, conceptually interesting but perhaps not applicable. SAG and AFTRA are unions and as such fall under a whole different area of law. The IFBB is not a union. Entertainment or sports again is irrelevant, it is a private organization. The rules and regulations do not preclude anyone from making "as much money as they possibly can". They only preclude the issues regarding other federations etc.

Now let me be clear, I like Lee and enjoy his company and seeing him on stage. Let me also state that I am just fine with there being a PDI. I might joke about it here and there but I would be happy to see it successful. I believe in competiton in business. But there is an important point here. Lee has perhaps caused the demise of the effectiveness of any action against the IFBB by showing that he can indeed earn monies in competition by competing outside of the IFBB. In creating the showdown by competing and winning in the PDI he may have lost any showing of damages aginst the IFBB.

Anyway John, I am sure you have done some competent research and would really be interested in hearing the concepts behind what you have learned, perhaps we could speak at the Olympia sometime when we get a chance. And Lee, let's talk too if you like. I have no horse (or in your case car) in this race. Just my humble opinions.

[240 is Back]

Perhaps I shall run for Athletes Rep in the spring.

[Scimowser]

how about the NABBA Universe October 7, Southport, England

i tell you what, if Lee Priest shows up there im taking a fuckin day off work!!! Am only down the road in Liverpool 

[240 is Back]

i tell you what, if Lee Priest shows up there im taking a fuckin day off work!!! Am only down the road in Liverpool 

So many people have mentioned this October 7 show.

Lee, are you competing at the NABBA Universe October 7, Southport, England?

[Scimowser]

If he did compete he would dominate it like a gang rape. If he just makes an appearance, thats good enough for me!!!

[bmacsys]

there's a new book out about curt Flood and the free agency issue and you're right maybe 10 percent of today's pros know who he was, sad.

Yes, its sad. I recently read where many of the young black players don't even know who Jackie Robinson was.

[Lee_a_priest]

I"ve said this on another thread, but it goes here just the same.  If a TV actor on a sit-com (a member of AFTRA) gets a part in a movie and becomes a member of SAG in the process, does he get fired from the TV show because he acted in another union?  Of course not! Not in the entertainment biz.  Actors are free to make as much as they can.

Bodybuilding is not a sport.  It is sports entertainment (like wrestling), so the participants should be treated as entertainers and not athletes.  Once you do that, then all this sports federation mumbo-jumbo, which doesn't mean shit anyway, is irrelevant and then everyone can endeavor to make as much money as they possibly can.  If the IFBB wants to sign athletes to contracts and pay them to compete for them, then that is another story.  Right now, bodybuilders are independent contractors/ free agents.  The IFBB's rules might say one cannot appear outside the federation, but now the legality of those rules is going to be explored. I think this is going to get interesting.

True and for the record.I want to compete in the IFBB i just don't like unfair stupid rules that are only used when they weant.Yes the judging is not always fair(i am happy with my placings)I am talking for others who have been screwed bad year after year.So you see when i say IFBB i mean the rule and all that other crap not an individual.I want to see this get better for all bodybuilders i have a few years left but after that i want to see it better then when i was competing for the new ones coming up.

[Lee_a_priest]

i tell you what, if Lee Priest shows up there im taking a fuckin day off work!!! Am only down the road in Liverpool 

October 7th and 8th i am racing.But i will be over there for the show 22nd october and then i have 4 seminars around England.

[New York]

I can feel some MAJOR bird flipping coming out of this one!

[sgt. d]

Perhaps I shall run for Athletes Rep in the spring.

Oh you think you meet the standards for that. 

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