New round added to Olympia?

**Trick D** · 05-07-2006, 07:39 PM

This round would have NO bearing on the final placings, etc. It's purely an entertainment round for the fans to enjoy, and get them involved.

This would replace the "challenge round" that was scrapped (thank GOD!)

Here's how it works:

All the competitors are brought out in a line up

all names are dropped into a bin, two names are drawn out at random

the two competitors pose down against each other for :30 sec (give or take, depending on the ent. value)

the FANS in attendance pick their winner by applause

winner back in line, loser...see you later.

the winners names are thrown back in the mixer, next round....2 names, etc, etc.

This would be done in an elimination format, obviously....

In a field of lets say, 24 guys...it goes from 24 to 12 to 6 to top 3 to a winner voted on by the people.

This whole thing takes less than 1/2 hour...

ANYONE can win, as the numbers are drawn completely random...because it's random, top names will be pulled out against each other (ex. Ronnie/ Jay) someone HAS to win/ lose)

Imaging if two "posers" happen to get called up (Melvin/ Dareem) and start out-doing each other...?

Pose-downs are anything goes...pushing shoving, one -upping, moving around (on stage)...always the most exciting part of a show anyways....

This eliminates the proverbial "same top 6 guys" posing down....again.

This spreads the wealth to 5 more competitors, who may not ordinarily get a dime....

The "underdog" could very wel win the whole thing, as the crowds love them...

No point system, no judges, no boring -ass same mandatory poses we just saw at prejudging...

It's a great way to involve the fans and get the place rockin...i think they deserve it after last years debacle.....

Peter McGough and Robin Chang are all for it......so whats the problem? BEN and JIM MANION. They're wrinkling their nose at it because they're gun shy that THEIR challenge round was a bust....

The money is not an issue....There is $50,000 available to use on the show.

I'm going to Ben as your representative and demanding we get it put in.....I need as much support as I can get from YOU, the athletes

Spread the word right here on our VIP forum, and vote yea, or nay on the "people''s champ"....I'll take it to Ben, and lets start dictating what WE want!! Call other pro's, have them come here, or PM Ron if they're not on here....and lets see 50-75 names/ votes.

chick
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This is what i think.

No pay per view? Maybe they should ask Wayne he did a great job for the Arnold.The 50,000 should just be broken up to the athletes from 10th on down.I am getting sick and tired of pros complaining about the IFBB yet still don't do sh*t.People say i complain and others don't OH YES THEY DO.Behind close doors or around other pro.To scared of being black balled so they don't say crap when push comes to shove.
Example PDI is an opportunity for all pros to make extra money(ALL PROS) so why is it we get suspended or black balled if we compete there?The PDI will not suspend or blackball you for going IFBB or guest posing at another sanctioned event.So why does the IFBB feel the need to do so?They are loosing nothing pros will compete in all shows no matter what affiliation if they can make money and have no fear of being suspended or whatever.
Bob you said the IFBB will not take action till i compete?Well i have qualified for the Olympia and i await my contract to sign as a qualified athlete i should get it way in advance of show so they know i am going to compete right? Cause until i compete PDI they cannot do anything is that what you said is that their RULE.?
We all have limited time to make money in this sport and the IFBB who is for the athlete knows this so why would they stop you from doing so.Don't think they have your best interest in mind to me.
So i will await my contract cause as i said i want to do the show for the fans and plan on it.

Lee Priest

**Trick D** · 05-07-2006, 07:40 PM

What are your thoughts?

**Grunt76** · 05-07-2006, 10:39 PM

Lee is absolutely right. IFBB Bodybuilding is a little bit disgusting in its methods in general.

That new posedown round might be good. The guys won't like it though.

**Trick D** · 05-07-2006, 11:46 PM

My whole thing is what's the point? It's going to be a fan favorite and doesn't prove anything at all. You could literally have Lee Priest vs. Jay Cutler vs. Gunter... would that be the top three in any olympian? No... why in the hell should the winner of that get 50k?

**Grunt76** · 05-08-2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Trick D

My whole thing is what's the point? It's going to be a fan favorite and doesn't prove anything at all. You could literally have Lee Priest vs. Jay Cutler vs. Gunter... would that be the top three in any olympian? No... why in the hell should the winner of that get 50k?

I completely agree. The IFBB doesn't know how to put on a show, and it certainly doesn't know how to handle professional athletes. When the Weiders go away, there might be some chance of good new blood on the management side of things. Getting a former NBA or NFL manager to handle the IFBB would be a godsend. Until then, IFBB athletes will keep on getting treated like crap. I mean, heck, the "wrestlers" get it much better than these guys. And if wrestling can be so very popular, then why can't bodybuilding? People love to see freaks. People love a good show. Show them muscle freaks in the right light and bodybuilding will become extremely famous.

**DJSTARER** · 05-08-2006, 02:33 AM

if you ask me, I feel a top poser might be flat or tired by the middle of the posedown if their name is picked early.

Anyway, that sounds fun.

Don't forget your multi

**EME** · 05-08-2006, 03:02 AM

I'd rather see the extra money go to the rest of the competitors in the field.

It costs a hell of a lot of money to prepare, travel, and compete in Pro Shows, and none of the competitors should go home with nothing, IMO.
Without the competitors there are no shows, regardless of what rounds you have.

I appreciate the idea of bringing new life into the competition, but I don't think the competitors will really like that round.

I do like the idea of giving a respectable best posing routine prize, and actually legitimately judging the posing routine round and not just transcribing the scores from pre-judging for that round. That encourages the competitors to spend time of developing a routine that actually entertains. The competitors who entertain the crowd should get some extra $$ in my opinion.

That's my $.02

- EME

**Trick D** · 05-08-2006, 03:16 AM

I totally agree... No reason giving bullshit money. Spread out 50k and make sure that every competitor gets 5k for coming to the show..

**powerman2000** · 05-09-2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Trick D

My whole thing is what's the point? It's going to be a fan favorite and doesn't prove anything at all. You could literally have Lee Priest vs. Jay Cutler vs. Gunter... would that be the top three in any olympian? No... why in the hell should the winner of that get 50k?

Agreed bro!

Refuge · 05-31-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Trick D

I totally agree... No reason giving bullshit money. Spread out 50k and make sure that every competitor gets 5k for coming to the show..

Makes a lot more sense if they break it up that way. I'm not completely against this "poseoff", but I do feel too much money is foolishly thrown around.

05-08-2006, 02:33 AM	#6
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,983 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 113	if you ask me, I feel a top poser might be flat or tired by the middle of the posedown if their name is picked early. Anyway, that sounds fun. Don't forget your multi __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

05-08-2006, 03:02 AM	#7
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,651 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 55	I'd rather see the extra money go to the rest of the competitors in the field. It costs a hell of a lot of money to prepare, travel, and compete in Pro Shows, and none of the competitors should go home with nothing, IMO. Without the competitors there are no shows, regardless of what rounds you have. I appreciate the idea of bringing new life into the competition, but I don't think the competitors will really like that round. I do like the idea of giving a respectable best posing routine prize, and actually legitimately judging the posing routine round and not just transcribing the scores from pre-judging for that round. That encourages the competitors to spend time of developing a routine that actually entertains. The competitors who entertain the crowd should get some extra $$ in my opinion. That's my $.02 - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

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