StrengthAddicts
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I worked on this article for the StrengthAddicts blog two years ago; it's a great read because it features three quotes given for this story. John Romano (ex-MD, ex-RxMuscle, current VPX) gave a nice paragraph quote, Natural legend Layne Norton did one as well. But Natural National Champion, SKIP LACOUR wrote a powerful page long response.
As far as my take goes (on this or any other subject), my opinion hasn't changed much. The NPC puts on great natural shows, like the Natural Ohio won by my friend SHILOE STEINMETZ; they also put together the Team Universe (the 'superbowl of natty shows). But you've got guys like Jeff Willet that win pro status as a natural - only to have to retire. Or you have guys like Skip LaCour who win pro status but don't apply for it, because they want to keep competing but there is no show like Team U in the IFBB.
Natrual Bodybuilding makes money as a stand-alone in other federations. It could do well if tied to the NPC or IFBB. Are you kidding me? Orange juggling could do well tied to the NPC or IFBB, they are the brains in the industry. I'm serious. They wiped out the ABA, NABBA is virtually dead in the U.S., the WBF got wiped out, and the PDI lasted what, one show here?
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