WEEK SEVENTY-FIVE :: Who Will Win The 2006 Colorado Pro Show?

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TOPIC: Who Will Win The 2006 Colorado Pro Show?

For the week of: May 4th - May 10th
Wednesday @ Midnight Is The Final Cut (Mountain Time, US & Canada).

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Many well known Pros along with some that may be unfamiliar will be making their mark in this show which is being put on for the first time. It is expected to be a great show and with the top three qualifying for the Olympia, will likely be a very close and fierce battle.

Give your opinion on who will be in the top ten and give full details for why you believe it will go down that way.

2006 Colorado Pro Men's Competitors:

1. Darrem Charles
2. Phil Heath
3. Bill Willmore
4. Marcus Haley
5. Jason Arntz
6. George Farah
7. Frank Roberson
8. Ahmad Haidar
9. Ed Van Amsterdam
10. David Henry
11. Manfred Petautschnig
12. Miguel Filho
13. Johnny Moya
14. Evgeny Mishin
15. Martin Kjellstrom
16. Thomas Benagli
17. Pica Gian Enrico
18. Zoran Vejic
19. Derik Farnsworth
20. Eryk Bui
21. Gary Strydom
22. Ken Jones
23. Edson Prado
24. Troy Alves
25. Ben Samimi
26. JoJo Ntiforo
27. Oliver Adzievski
28. Jeff "BOX" Long
29. Fabrizio Zittucro

* Competitor list last updated (5/09/06)

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[MASTER175]

thats a toughf one

[TRICK D]

Just for reference I keep hearing that Troy Alves is definitely doing it... I know you have the updated list, but it is spreading around like wildfire over at Milo's board.

[TRICK D]

The 2006 Shawn Ray Colorado Pro:
By: Trick D

The Shawn Ray Colorado Pro Show takes place May 12-13th in Denver Colorado. Shawn Ray has done a hell of a job offering the third largest cash prize ($72,000 total) of any bodybuilding competition next to the Arnold Classic and The Olympia. The show also has some great opportunities for fans to win everything from a Hummer H3 to flat screen televisions. You can find more information at http://www.coloradoproshow.com/

In this inaugural show there is some great young talent and some great veterans. Some of the great story lines of this year include The big three youngsters making their pro debut. These competitors are Bill Wilmore (Nationals overall winner), Marcus Haley (North America’s overall winner), and the great Phil Heath (Mr. USA overall). The newest story line is the emergence of the veteran Gary Strydom! He was a titan in the end of the 1980’s and early 90’s. He finished 5th at the 1988 Olympia (won by Haney), and third in the 1989 Arnold Classic (won by Rich Gaspari). He is making his triumphant return at the ripe tender age of 47 years old (hey if Vince Taylor can do it!).

Overview of some competitors:

Frank Roberson: Frank Roberson is a hell of an athlete that has a crazy cowboy posing style that definitely gets the crowd going. Talking to him is even better. The guy is crazy and makes you laugh constantly. I got the honor to talk to him at the Arnold Classic expo in 2006 as he prepared for the San Francisco Pro show. He looked incredible. Although in this show I don’t feel that he will place in the top 10, he does have a lot of growth and time left in the sport, and in due time he will be knocking on the door.

Frank and I at the 06 Arnold Expo
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6729/mewithfrank6ka.th.jpg

Derik Farnsworth: Another great athlete is Derik Farnsworth. Derik can’t be taller than 5’1 or 5’2 and still packs on some mass. People might say “he only weighs 160 some pounds” but with his conditioning and height, he looks massive. I got to see him posedown at the 06 Arnold expo at the Sly booth. He has some massive legs and is very cordial when you meet him. The only thing working against him is his size, and I feel that he has a great physique but in these days, he just can’t mass up with the monsters.

Derik and I @ 06 Arnold Expo
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/9610/mewithderik7nc.th.jpg

Gary Strydom: Gary is making is triumphant return and from what I can see, he looks damn good!
http://web.flexonline.com/images/fl/208819/2189.jpg
I am afraid that the IFBB will still remember him leaving for the short lived WBF, and may cut him down some because of it. I think he looks magnificent but can he compete with the superstars of today? I pick him as a dark horse with a great chance of doing well, but at this time I would put him right out of the top 10.

The top 10:
10. Jason Arntz: Jason is a veteran that won the overalls at the 1998 USA’s. He has done moderately well in the pro ranks with many top 10’s. I feel that this is a good competition and will be hard for someone like Jason to get looks. 10th is a good placing.
http://www.bodybuilders.com/arntz34.jpg

9. Bill Wilmore: I feel this is a perfect place for one of the young guns. This young gun is Bill Wilmore. Bill is a veteran to amateur ranks but now is playing with the big boys. Bill’s back is incredible but seems to be missing a bit of arm size and wider quads that may be holding him back. I think he will do quite well.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2005/lonnie10abig.jpg

8. Martin Kjellstrom: Most people don’t know about this guy but you will soon. He is another huge mass monster from Europe. This time he is the man from Sweden (if pronounce Swedan it rhymes). This guy is a monster, and from pictures of him during his amateur days he can have some awesome conditioning. He came in a bit soft at the Ironman Pro, but I think this time he can make it into the top 10.
http://www.martinkjellstrom.com/temp/IMG_1443_small.jpg

7. Marcus Haley: Haley’s comet is ready to blast through the IFBB. Marcus won the overall at the North American Championships last year. This guy is massive and has a very complete physique. Most people like Bill more, but I think that Marcus has better legs and arms. I think seventh will be a great start for him.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2006/2006colpro_interv7asm.jpg

6. Eryk Bui: What a freaking beast! This guy is thick, strong, and beastly. Eryk isn’t that tallest but he showed everyone at the Ironman Pro by finishing eighth that conditioning and mass is the only thing that matters. I think he will move up to 6th.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson83d.jpg

5. Ahmad Haidar: Abzilla! The guy has conditioning down but has a major problem competing with the mass monsters. I think he will come in peeled, but will have a lot of problems getting the right looks from the judges. He may surprise us though and come in like he did at the 2005 New York Pro where many people had him beating Darrem Charles. I think he will fall around 5th and could be go up to the 3rd place range.
http://www.flexonline.com/05contests/05NY/menpre/images/FDBE0170.jpg

4. George “Bulletproof” Farah: George is the third pro that I have had the pleasure of meeting. Actually I have met George on three separate occasions. I met him at the 05 Arnold expo, the 2005 Charlotte Pro Show Prejudging, and at this year’s Arnold expo. This guy is super nice, but what is even better is his story and his physique. The guy has crazy conditioning and I can definitely see him crack the top 5 and maybe top 3 depending on how a few competitors come in.


George and I @ 2006 Arnold Expo http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9066/mewithgeorge1em.th.jpg

George and I @ 2005 Charlotte Pro prejudging
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/4799/scan00060hz.th.jpg

*3. Phil Heath: I know a lot of people will say he is going to win the show, and everything, but lets face it, we have not seen him compete against any top pros. Sure he won the Junior Nationals and the USA’s rather easily, but what about the pros? This is unknown. Phil has a phenomenal physique and his possibilities are endless, but until we see him next to a Darrem Charles or David Henry, we will not know actually how good he is. For his pro debut I think he will get a top three nod, definitely with the momentum and magazines on his side.
http://www.phillipheath.com/images/gallery/bg4.jpg

*2. David “giant killer” Henry: David Henry seems to be the David from the biblical tale. No giant will get in his way, and if they do, they are going down. Only Lee Priest could barely stop him from getting his first pro win at the IronMan. I feel that he will avenge his poor showing at the Arnold Classic this year and only one man will be able to stand in his way. He will come in shredded with even more beef packed on to his short frame. He will be impressive.
http://www.muscletech.com/HOT_NEWS/JAN_2006/IMAGES/ATH_DaHenr_DaChar.jpg

*#1 and Overall Champion: Darrem Charles: Darrem is just unbelievable. What pro in this competition has the conditioning, the muscle maturity, and his size to compete with him? No one in this competition. The only thing that may stop Darrem is the hype that Phil is getting but I don’t think it will happen in this competition. Looking at pictures posted a few weeks out shows that Darrem is right on to do some damage at this show and the New York show. http://www.muscletime.com/pages/departements/news/darrem02.jpg

Conclusion
Overall I feel that the inaugural Shawn Ray Colorado Pro Show will be one that we remember because of the young talent and also the return of Gary Strydom. If Phil Heath could pull the victory off, he would be in the company of Flex Wheeler winning the first pro show he entered. It would be great for a young gun to win their first show, but I feel that he would have to come in 5 times better than he did at the USA’s to take down Darrem or David.


* denotes Olympia Qualifier
** This is based on if Troy Alves does not compete. If he does, I feel that he will easily fit in the 2-5th range depending on his conditioning, hamstrings, and glutes.


About the author: "Trick D" is a recent graduate from Marshall University's College of Business graduating with honors with a degree in Marketing. He is currently working on his MBA at Marshall University Graduate School in Huntington, West Virginia. Trick has been working for the website www.********.com as a moderator and loves to travel to pro shows and expos. Trick is a super fan of bodybuilding and collects autographs, dvds, and other memorabilia. He has met great pros such as: Frank Zane, Dorian Yates, Vince Taylor, Chris Cook, George Farah, Branch Warren, Shawn Ray, Quincy Taylor, Sergio Oliva, Devana Medina, Kevin Levrone, Kris Dim, Bob Chicherillo, and is good friends with the great IFBB fitness competitor Kendra Elias.

[bassemdahdouh]

The 2006 Shawn Ray Colorado Pro:

I constructed a system that is kind of like school's GPA but I call it BPA. BPA is an acronym for Body Building Point Average. Below is a list from 1st to 10th. Each person will have a detailed explanation for why he was placed in the specific area.

1. Ahmad Haider: (Lebanese Pride!)
Body Part:

ABS= this man’s abs is absolutely AMAZING! His definition and lining is prime and will catch the judges’ eyes just as any abs would on the beach. His physique is large and his abs gives him a leaner look which would contribute greatly towards his chances.
Grade= 10/10

Legs= his massive legs adds to the illusion of a massive figure. The shredded and clean rivets show determination and power. His glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and calves are all accounted for and play a great role in his physique.
Grade= 9/10

Back= his chiseled back is enormous. It is amazing how defined it is. The rivets are easily spotted and his V shaped body is absolutely perfect.
Grade= 9.5/10

Arms= WOW! This man’s arms are incredible! He doesn’t have OVERLY large arms, which is a good thing, and his arms seem more normal and add to his natural massive look. He really out does himself with his triceps and deltoids. They are worked perfectly and have great definition. His biceps are decent size, not overly large. His forearms are as big as grapefruits and they don’t seem to distort his physique.
Grade= 9/10

Style= Even though I added this category I think that his facial features and hair style play a great role. He has a handsome face and a serious look which adds towards his points.
Grade= 9.5/10

Overall I think he will win and here is his BPA (Body Point Average), similar to that style of the good old days of high school and college GPAs.

BPA= 3.76
Links to see his past body:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/arnmen02f.jpg


2. George Farah:
Body Part:

ABS= Great abs which illustrates how lean and mighty he has become but he doesn’t have an 8 pack which hurts him a bit. Overall his abs helps him greatly.
Grade= 8.5/10

Legs= Great legs! Massive and powerful. Also veins are visible which adds towards his points. All of muscle groups visible and able to see.
Grade= 9/10

Back= is amazing how defined it is. The rivets are easily spotted and his V shaped body is acceptable but not perfect. Overall his back adds towards his points.
Grade= 9/10

Arms= AMAZING!!! This man’s arms are incredible! His large arms add to his massive look. He really out does himself with his biceps and deltoids. They are worked perfectly and have great definition. His biceps are incredibly huge. His forearms are as big as oranges and they aide towards his perfect set of arms.
Grade= 10/10

Style= He has cunning look and a military style look which adds towards his points.
Grade= 9.7/10

BPA= 3.696
Link to see past picture:
http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/noc2004gf/noc2004_farah01.jpg



3. Zoran Vejic:
Body Part:

ABS= amazing abs which demonstrate dedication and power. His obloquies are really outstanding aided towards his V shape look. Overall his abs helps him greatly.
Grade= 9/10

Legs= WOW those are HUGE! THOSE ARE DESTRUCTOVLY HUGE. Veins are flying everywhere which adds towards his points. All of muscle groups visible and able to see. Best body part he has.
Grade= 10/10

Back= great V body for a last year champion. He improved in the upper lats but overall amazing gains.
Grade= 9/10

Arms= THOSE ARE B-I-G!!! His large arms add to his massive look. He really out does himself with his biceps, deltoids, forearms, and TRICEPS. They are worked perfectly and have great definition. His forearms are incredibly huge. His forearms are as big as cantaloupes and they aide towards his perfect set of arms.
Grade= 9.7/10

Style= He has mischievous look and a coldish style look which kind of degrades his chance towards his points.
Grade= 8/10

BPA= 3.656
Link to see past picture:
http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/starprofile/Zoran_Vejic.jpg


4. Derik Farnsworth :
Body Part:

ABS= too bulky. They really distort his figure but they are decent. They show determination and effort.
Grade= 8/10

Legs= Golden buff turkey legs! Gigantic and powerful. Also veins are visible which adds towards his points. All of muscle groups visible and able to see. By far one of his best.
Grade= 9/10

Back= BEST PART OF HIS BODY! It is amazing how defined it is. The rivets are easily spotted and his V shaped body as perfect as the best of the best. His back defiantly adds towards his points.
Grade= 10/10

Arms= too Bulky but AMAZING!!! His large arms add to his massive look. He really out does himself with his biceps and deltoids. His forearms are as big as 3 apples and they aide towards his points.
Grade= 9/10

Style= He has dashing look and a military style look which defiantly adds towards his points.
Grade= 9/10

BPA= 3.6
Link to see past picture:
http://i.b5z.net/i/u/230085/i/Derik_Farnsworth_ttop.jpg


5. Victor Martinez:
Body Part:

ABS= way too bulky. They really distort his figure but they are decent. They show extreme definition but lack a natural look.
Grade= 7/10

Legs= Misleading. They seem big but there is a spot where I don’t see any rivets or veins. Never the less they are big and powerful. Most of muscle groups visible and able to see. Not one his best though.
Grade= 8/10

Back= It is amazing how defined it is. The rivets are easily spotted and his V shaped body as perfect as the best of the best. His back defiantly adds towards his points.
Grade= 9.5/10

Arms= AMAZING!!! His large arms add to his massive look. He really out does himself with his biceps and deltoids. His forearms are as big as melons and they aide towards his points.
Grade= 9.5/10

Style= He has assertive look and a torso high style look defiantly adds towards his points.
Grade= 9/10

BPA= 3.44
Link to see past picture:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/04gnc1.jpg


6. Willie Stallings:
Body Part:

ABS= perfect but not quiet there! Defined and easily spotted.
Grade= 8/10

Legs= BIG, BIG & BIG! They have lots of rivets and veins. Never the less they are big and powerful. Most of muscle groups visible and able to see. One his best!
Grade= 9/10

Back= FREAK I TELL YOU FREAK! AMAZING ONE OF THE BEST BACK SEEN! I give him props for the complete definition and perfect physique.
Grade= 9.8/10

Arms= Not the best in the world but will do. Biceps, Deltoids, triceps and forearms all seem a little smaller than his competition. Not one of his best.
Grade= 8/10

Style= He has freakish look and an utterly awkward style look that defiantly depletes some of his points.
Grade= 8/10

BPA= 3.424
Link to see past pictures:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/undercover26dbig.jpg


7. Jason Arntz:
Body Part:

ABS= perfect! Defined and easily spotted. But no 8 pack! ONE OF HIS BEST!
Grade= 9/10

Legs= BIG, Small and kind of big! They have lots of rivets and veins. Never the less they are big and powerful. Most of muscle groups visible and able to see. Not the best I have seen.
Grade= 8/10

Back= A bit smaller than others. But does him well and aides him a bit. But by far his lowest score.
Grade= 7/10

Arms= good but not GREAT! I see all the same but still is outstanding compared to some people. Overall his arms are pretty damn good.
Grade= 8.8/10

Style= He has friendly look and a companionate style look that defiantly helps him.
Grade= 9/10

BPA= 3.344
Link to see past picture:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/lonnie5ibig.jpg


8. Eryk Bui:
Body Part:

ABS= Not the greatest but decent. I give him props for trying.
Grade= 8/10

Legs= Well not utterly HUGE or AMAZING but ok. I think he did a job well done but could have done better.
Grade= 7/10

Back= TOO BIG! WAY TOO BIG! Makes him a curling V instead of a nice V. So it degrades his points and chances.
Grade= 7.5/10

Arms= BY far the best body part he has! HUGE, AMAING and HUGE! All veins visible and works great for him.
Grade= 10/10

Style= He has old weirdo look and a style look that defiantly helps him.
Grade= 9/10

BPA= 3.32
Link to past picture:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson83e.jpg


9. Phil Heath:
Body Part:

ABS= great but not quiet there! Defined and easily spotted.
Grade= 7/10

Legs= BIG, BIG & BIG! They have lots of rivets and veins. Never the less they are big and powerful. Most of muscle groups visible and able to see. One his best!
Grade= 9/10

Back= A bit small compared to the rest.
Grade= 6/10

Arms= Not the greatest I have seen. Many others are 2-3 times bigger and more defined.
Grade= 6/10

Style= He has sympathetic look and charming style but doesn’t cut it.
Grade= 7/10

BPA= 2.8
Link to past picture:
http://ifbbtv.com/video3/images/103_npc_usa_flexonline.jpg

10. Marcus Haley:
Body Part:

ABS= too bulky. There is no prime definition. They really distort his figure but they are decent.
Grade= 6/10

Legs= Small for his body. But they are decent. Veins visible which aid his appearance.
Grade= 6.8/10

Back= By FAR it is the BEST PART OF HIS BODY! It is amazing how defined it is. The rivets are easily spotted and his V shaped body. His back defiantly gets points back.
Grade= 9/10

Arms= Not the greatest I have seen. Seem undefined compared to others.
Grade= 7/10

Style= He has stunning look but his a non-assertive style look decreases his chances.
Grade= 6/10

BPA= 2.784
Link to past picture:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/05northamchamp_1a.jpg


The above list is how I think the contest will go down.
I hope they all do well and in the end the Lebanese will win!


Good Luck!

[chelseaacmilan]

Here it Is

[hogibear]

This contest will be an indicator for future bodybuilding shows because it is promoted by Shawn Ray. Shawn Ray in essence is an uncrowned Mr. Olympia because he is the epitome of professionalism both on and off the stage. A former Arnold Classic winner who had his title in jeapordy for failing a drug test did not deter Shawn from claiming a top spot in the history of the sport for having a great physique. Shawn had it all, mass, class, symmetry, proportion, size, definition etc. For these reasons he will become a great promoter and this inaugaural contest of his will Redefine the sport of bodybuildin as we presently know it. Keep all of this in mind as I rate my top ten picks for this historic contest.

1. David Henry will win this contest decisively. He embodies the future look for the sport by presenting a complete physique. His posing highlights this total package. He really has no flaws and this will be apparent to the judges. He will move ahead of Dareem Charles for the first place spot improving from the earlier pre judging rounds.

2. Dareem Charles will come in at second because David Henry presented a more complete physique. I am not taking away anything from Dareem, but it was Davids turn to conquer the giants.

3. Ahmad Haidar will come in third. He is always noted for his abs which are a strength. If there were an award for Best Abs he would win everytime. He also has other great body parts arms, delts , etc. are better than alot of guys that he places lower than on a consistent basis. He will land in third place because he will be more improved than past showings.

4. Bill Wilmore. If this were a contest on sheer mass,Bill would win hands down. He sure looked great on that cover of MD congrats Bill.

5. Gary Strydom. Strydom will be in fifth because he will need to prove himself having been out of the sport since his WBF days. If I were to change any of my placings it would be Strydom for first place, but politics will prevail.

6. Phil Heath. He is another big guy who will just not crack the top five this time but could be a force to reckon with in future contests. One to look out for.

7. Erik Bui. Outstanding bodybuilder. If height divisions were implemented or weight divisions he would be in first place. The guy is certainly remarkeable in possessing a great body. He is very marketeable as far as promoting a positive image, energetic looking with robust muscularity.

8. Derik Farnsworth. He has an excellent posing routine and should place higher. Will be in 8th for no other reason than the other competitors ar better.

9. George Farah. He makes the top ten because he competes regularly has name recognition and is consistently in great shape.

10. Markus Haley. He cracks the top ten over other competitors just because of the subjectivity of the sport and also because I did not know who else to put in tenth place.

My ratings could be way off or way on Its hard sayin but this will be a contest known for putting symmetry and proportion ahead of sheer mass. That is why my rankings favored David Henry and Dareem Charles instead of putting Bill Wilmore or Phil Heath in for first and second respectively.

Note I could be making a mistake on placing Strydom where I did because he just might win the whole thing on this comeback attempt. Time will tell.

I thank the moderators for having this forum.
Sincerely Hogi Bear

[webmaster]

Just a heads up. The competitor list for the men's pro show has been updated. Mostly additions. One name removed: Willie Stallings.

Troy Alves is in the line up.

Thanks,
Webmaster.

[TRICK D]

Is there anyway for me to edit my post?

[big barry]

My moneys on Darrem Charles, hes the biggest name on there who for the past couple of years has done very well in the early seasoned shows. He will be the most complete, hardest guy on stage as i saw a pic of him on muscletime.com 3 weeks out and he looked amazing as always. And as for posing, dont even get me started. Its like watching a pumped up Michael Jackson ( SHAMOOO)

[webmaster]

Is there anyway for me to edit my post?
I don't see why not. The deadline is not until tonight.

Thanks,
Webmaster

[mark prater 123]

ummm I honestly dont want to upset anyone but how do you keep up with all these shows and pro bodybuilders? is it like football or baseball to you all?

[adoniscomplex]

THE 1ST SHAWN RAY COLORADO PRO/AM CLASSIC

This year marks the first year bodybuilding legend Shawn Ray will turn to the role of professional promoter. On May 12 and 13th Shawn Ray's Colorado pro/am will commence. Shawn after 19 years of bodybuilding has teamed up with the Rocky Mountian NPC and created the 3rd largest prize money competition in bodybuilding. The contest is sponsered by Vyo-tech, maker of HD-17 (http://bodybuilding.com/store/vyo/vyo.htm) and bodybuilding.com who will be doing a live webcast with Bob Chic hosting.
the competators are as follows
Top 3 IFBB Pro Men Qualify for Mr. Olympia
Darrem Charles
Phil Heath
Bill Willmore
Marcus Haley
Jason Arntz
George Farah
Frank Roberson
Ahmad Haidar
Ed Van Amsterdam
David Henry
Manfred Petautschnig
Miguel Filho
Johnny Moya
Evgeny Mishin
Martin Kjellstrom
Thomas Benagli
Pica Gian Enrico
Zoran Vejic
Derik Farnsworth
Eryk Bui
Gary Strydom
Ken Jones
Edson Prado
Troy Alves
Ben Samimi
JoJo Ntiforo
Oliver Adzievski
Jeff "BOX" Long
Fabrizio Zittucro
and guest poser Marverlous Melvin Athoney-http://www.melvinanthony.com/home.html
THe competators will be facing off for cash prizes that are only behind the "o" and the arnolds.
the prize money

1st: $25,000.00
2nd: $10,000.00
3rd: $5,000.00
4th: $4,000.00
5th: $3,000.00
6th: $1,000.00
7th: $1,000.00
8th: $1,000.00
9th: $1,000.00
10th: $1,000.00

A 5,000 dollar prize for figure compeititon will be award generally figure prizes are only 3,000 so this is another way Shawn is stepping it up.
Figure is the fastest growing level at of all the bodybuilding related competitions. The top 3 figure competitors will also be invited to the Olympia.
Shawn Rays Colorado pro/am will also some feature door prizes including a H3 http://www.hummer.com/, cell phones and ipods and a free fitness expo both are above and beyond what would be expected in a normal competition. Shawn Ray has truly created what is sure to be a great contest filled with great bodybuilders.

MY TOP TEN

FIRST PLACE Darrem Charles
http://www.bodybuilders.com/darrem.htm
Last year Darrem Won the 2005 New York Pro and Toronto Pro Invitational. He will continue to win May 13th.
The 5'8'' 225 lbs Charles expert posing and amazing lower body is what i think will lead him to victory. Darrem has the exprience (he is a 6 time IFBB winner) and the body to easily take first place. This win will give Darrem an invite to the Olympia, this is nothing new to him as it will be his 8th apperance.

SECOUND PLACE David Henry
http://www.toopumped.net/thanks-x.html
David Henry with his massive back will take secound place and a cool 10k
He maybe short at 5'5'' but his 200 lbs ripped body speaks for it self
David is also coming off a 2nd place in the iron man losing to the great Lee priest. Team Muscle-Tech will take the first two spots since Charles and Henry are both members.http://bodybuilding.com/store/mt/muscle.htm

THIRD PLACE Phill Heath
www.phillpheath.com
The 2005 Mr. USA & Jr. Nationals' Overall Champion is my sure shot for third
At 5'9'' 225 with 21 inch guns I think Phill will look outstanding but this is his first show and i think the maturity of Henry and Charles will get the best of him . Heath is though the most promising bodybuilder in this competition.

FOURTH PLACE Troy Alves
http://www.troyalves.com/
Troy has been packing on size and as long as his glutes and hams look good. i think he will do well . Henry beat him in the Ironman earier this year and i think it will happen again .

Fifth Place Ahmad Haidar
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2006/2006colpro_interv6a.jpg
"The best Abs in the business" will snag fifth place .The 5'7'' 220lbs man will be consistant as usual and I think will impress many with his symmetry.

Sixith place Eryk Bui
http://www.erykbui.com/train.html
The 34 year old will need to be on target for this placing but i think with his huge "v" shape he will take the spot.

Seventh Place Gary Strydom
http://www.bodybuilders.com/gary.htm
Gary is 47 , he hasn't competed in IFBB since 1990
He might not look as ripped as some of the other guys but I hope this mass monster takes 7th. I also think Gary returning helps create a little story line for this competition to help add to it a little.

8th place Marcus Haley
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2006colpro_interv7.htm
Another Rookie to the pro stage with a top notch body,
Marcus at the age of 32 won his pro card at the 2005 Mr. North America

9th Place Jason Arntz
http://www.bodybuilders.com/arntz.htm
a consistanly good bodybuilder with little height and great arms will take 9th place. His years of competiting should also help him here.

10th Place Bill Wilmore
http://eastcoastmuscle.com/results/2000usa/pages/048wilmore.htm
Another rookie, Bill Wilmore winner of the 2005 NPC Nationals in Atlanta
will round out the top ten . The 251 pounder will need to watch his conditioning but should place will at ten.

overall
This should turn out to be an amazing event, well put on by Shawn Ray. There are some Rookies ready to take over the world of bodybuilding we will get to see for the first time on May 12th at prejudging. The major events Will be Darrem winning and securing a little more respect in the bodybuilding world, Phill Heath showing that he could be the future of bodybuilding and the past of bodybuilding Gary Strydom coming back to compete in this spectacular event.

-adoniscomplex

[chelseaacmilan]

I didnt know how to take my other one off! Had to update now that Troy Alves is in the picture!

[TRICK D]

Updated.... 1st half


The 2006 Shawn Ray Colorado Pro:
By: Trick D

The Shawn Ray Colorado Pro Show takes place May 12-13th in Denver Colorado. Shawn Ray has done a hell of a job offering the third largest cash prize ($72,000 total) of any bodybuilding competition next to the Arnold Classic and The Olympia. The 1st place winner will receive $25,000 and second place wins a cool $10,000 (what most pro shows offer the 1st place winner). The show also has some great opportunities for fans to win everything from a Hummer H3 to flat screen televisions. You can find more information at http://www.coloradoproshow.com/

In this inaugural show there is some great young talent and some of the top veterans. Some of the great story lines of this year include the big three young guns making their pro debut. These competitors are Bill Wilmore (Nationals overall winner), Marcus Haley (North America’s overall winner), and the great Phil Heath (Mr. USA overall). The newest story line is the emergence of the veteran Gary Strydom! He was a titan in the end of the 1980’s and early 90’s. He finished 5th at the 1988 Olympia (won by Haney), and third in the 1989 Arnold Classic (won by Rich Gaspari). He is making his triumphant return at the ripe tender age of 47 years old (hey if Vince Taylor can do it!).

Overview of some competitors:

Frank Roberson: Frank Roberson is a hell of an athlete that has a crazy cowboy posing style that definitely gets the crowd going. Talking to him is even better. The guy is crazy and makes you laugh constantly. I got the honor to talk to him at the Arnold Classic expo in 2006 as he prepared for the San Francisco Pro show. He looked incredible. Although in this show I don’t feel that he will place in the top 10, he does have a lot of growth and time left in the sport, and in due time he will be knocking on the door.

Frank and I at the 06 Arnold Expo
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6729/mewithfrank6ka.th.jpg

*Inside information has said that Frank is skipping the Colorado Pro.

Derik Farnsworth: Another great athlete is Derik Farnsworth. Derik can’t be taller than 5’1 or 5’2 and still packs on some mass. People might say “he only weighs 160 some pounds” but with his conditioning and height, he looks massive. I got to see him posedown at the 06 Arnold expo at the Sly booth. He has some massive legs and is very cordial when you meet him. The only thing working against him is his size, and I feel that he has a great physique but in these days, he just can’t mass up with the monsters.

Derik and I @ 06 Arnold Expo
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/961...erik7nc.th.jpg

Jason Arntz: Jason is a veteran that won the overalls at the 1998 USA’s. He has done moderately well in the pro ranks with many top 10’s. I feel that this is a good competition and will be hard for someone like Jason to get looks. The top 10 is quite possible, but I think he will be on the oustide looking in. http://www.bodybuilders.com/arntz34.jpg

Bill Wilmore: Bill is a young gun in the IFBB. Bill is a veteran to amateur ranks but now is playing with the big boys. Bill qualified by winning the Nationals Overall Championships. Bill’s back is incredible but seems to be missing a bit of arm size and wider quads that may be holding him back. I think he will do quite well but be outside the top 10.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2005/lonnie10abig.jpg

[TRICK D]

The top 10:

10. Martin Kjellstrom: Most people don’t know about this guy but you will soon. He is another huge mass monster from Europe. This time he is the man from Sweden (if pronounce Swedan it rhymes). This guy is a monster, and from pictures of him during his amateur days he can have some awesome conditioning. He came in a bit soft at the Ironman Pro, but I think this time he can make it into the top 10.
http://www.martinkjellstrom.com/temp/IMG_1443_small.jpg

9. Marcus Haley: Haley’s comet is ready to blast through the IFBB. Marcus won the overall at the North American Championships last year. This guy is massive and has a very complete physique. Most people like Bill more, but I think that Marcus has better legs and arms. I think ninth will be a great start for him.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2006/2006colpro_interv7asm.jpg

8. Gary Strydom: Gary is making is triumphant return and from what I can see, he looks damn good! I am afraid that the IFBB will still remember him leaving for the short lived WBF, and may cut him down some because of it. I think he looks magnificent but can he compete with the superstars of today? I pick him as a dark horse with a great chance of doing well, but at this time I would put him at #8.
http://web.flexonline.com/images/fl/208819/2189.jpg

7. Eryk Bui: What a freaking beast! This guy is thick, strong, and beastly. Eryk isn’t that tallest but he showed everyone at the Ironman Pro by finishing eighth that conditioning and mass is the only thing that matters. I think he will move up to 7th.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson83d.jpg

6. Ahmad Haidar: Abzilla! The guy has conditioning down but has a major problem competing with the mass monsters. I think he will come in peeled, but will have a lot of problems getting the right looks from the judges. He may surprise us though and come in like he did at the 2005 New York Pro where many people had him beating Darrem Charles. I think he will fall around 6th and could be go up to the 3rd place range.
http://www.flexonline.com/05contests/05NY/menpre/images/FDBE0170.jpg

5. George “Bulletproof” Farah: George is the third pro that I have had the pleasure of meeting. Actually I have met George on three separate occasions. I met him at the 2005 Arnold expo, the 2005 Charlotte Pro Show Prejudging, and at this year’s Arnold expo. This guy is super nice, but what is even better is his story and his physique. The guy has crazy conditioning and I can definitely see him crack the top 5 and maybe top 3 depending on how a few competitors come in.


George and I @ 2006 Arnold Expo http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9066/mewithgeorge1em.th.jpg

George and I @ 2005 Charlotte Pro prejudging
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/4799/scan00060hz.th.jpg

4. Phil Heath: I know a lot of people will say he is going to win the show, and everything, but lets face it, we have not seen him compete against any top pros. Sure he won the Junior Nationals and the USA’s rather easily, but what about the pros? This is unknown. Phil has a phenomenal physique and his possibilities are endless, but until we see him next to a Darrem Charles or David Henry, we will not know actually how good he is. For his pro debut I think he will be top 4 and definitely be top three with the momentum and magazines on his side.
http://www.phillipheath.com/images/gallery/bg4.jpg

*3. Troy Alves: Troy Alves is definitely a classic bodybuilder. He was built with the same tools as classics like Lee Lebrada and Shawn Ray. He isn’t big, but definitely carries enough mass to compete with anyone. If his hamstrings and glutes come in, he can win the whole thing, but based on what he has done this year, I would have to put him at 3rd.

Troy Shredded:
http://www.troyalves.com/2005_ARNOLD/06.jpg

Troy’s hamstrings came in soft for the 2006 Ironman Pro: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/big/2006/2006impics_irvnight864.jpg


*2. David “giant killer” Henry: David Henry seems to be the David from the biblical tale. No giant will get in his way, and if they do, they are going down. Only Lee Priest could barely stop him from getting his first pro win at the IronMan. I feel that he will avenge his poor showing at the Arnold Classic this year and only one man will be able to stand in his way. He will come in shredded with even more beef packed on to his short frame. He will be impressive.
http://www.muscletech.com/HOT_NEWS/JAN_2006/IMAGES/ATH_DaHenr_DaChar.jpg

*#1 and Overall Champion Darrem Charles: Darrem is just unbelievable. What pro in this competition has the conditioning, the muscle maturity, and his size to compete with him? No one in this competition. The only thing that may stop Darrem is the hype that Phil is getting but I don’t think it will happen in this competition. Looking at pictures posted a few weeks out shows that Darrem is right on to do some damage at this show and the New York show.

Darrem three weeks out from Colorado Pro!
http://www.muscletime.com/pages/departements/news/darrem02.jpg

Conclusion
Overall I feel that the inaugural Shawn Ray Colorado Pro Show will be one that we remember because of the young talent and also the return of Gary Strydom. If Phil Heath could pull the victory off, he would be in the company of Flex Wheeler winning the first pro show he entered. It would be great for a young gun to win their first show, but I feel that he would have to come in 5 times better than he did at the USA’s to take down Darrem, David, or Troy.


* denotes Olympia Qualifier



About the author: "Trick D" is a recent graduate from Marshall University's College of Business graduating with honors with a degree in Marketing. He is currently working on his MBA at Marshall University Graduate School in Huntington, West Virginia. Trick has been working for the website www.********.com as a moderator and loves to travel to pro shows and expos. Trick is a super fan of bodybuilding and collects autographs, dvds, and other memorabilia. He has met great pros such as: Frank Zane, Dorian Yates, Vince Taylor, Chris Cook, George Farah, Branch Warren, Shawn Ray, Quincy Taylor, Sergio Oliva, Devana Medina, Kevin Levrone, Kris Dim, Bob Chicherillo, and is good friends with the great IFBB fitness competitor Kendra Elias.

[NoNameNecessary]

Inaugural Shawn Ray Colorado Pro

”We are not going to be business as usual.”
-Shawn Ray

No one thought this show would happen, everyone said it couldn’t be done, especially in Denver. However, Shawn Ray, along with NPC chairman Jeff Taylor, are making this show happen…and it is bigger than anyone, including them, expected it to be.

-----> Why is it so great?

This show is unlike any competition before.

Prize Money

The prize money is one of the largest in bodybuilding, behind only the Olympia and Arnold Classic. The first place finisher will receive $25,000, the second place finisher will receive $10,000, and the third place finisher will be paid $5,000. At most bodybuilding shows, if you finish outside of the top five, you finish outside of the money….not at this show. Shawn Ray will be paying the top ten finishers.

The prize money isn’t the only thing driving the competitors. The top three finishers will receive an automatic bid into the Olympia, which is worth more than the actual money itself for some competitors. Also, the best poser of the night will be awarded ten thousand dollars, which is obviously much larger than many other “Best Poser Awards”.

Great Location

Recently named as one of the fittest cities in America, Denver is a great location to house this event. Denver is the home to many teams, including a football team, a hockey team, a basketball team, and an arena football team. However, it has been a while since Denver has been the home of a bodybuilding competition. Also, the show will take place in the newly renovated, 792,000 square foot Colorado Convention Center, which is only another added perk.

Appeal to the Public

For the first time in history, at a bodybuilding competition, a brand new Hummer H3 will be given away to a fan in attendance and not a competitor. This alone will bring in tons of new fans. Many other prizes will be given away to the fans in attendance. Some of these prizes will include a laptop, flat screen TV, tickets to the Olympia, CD player, gift certificates, iPods, and much more. This show certainly is aimed to please the spectator.
For another first, the ESPN Zone will serve as the official restaurant of the competition. This will provide the public a glimpse into the bodybuilding world, as the pre-judging and the finals will be shown at the Zone. Also, in addition to that, our very own bodybuilding.com will be covering this show. This show may certainly bring many new fans to the sport and who knows? One of them may very well be a future champion.

But enough of all that, let’s get down to business…

The Competition

This will certainly be a great competition to watch. There is tons of talent, including competitors from every age and experience level. There are three competitors making their pro debut: Philip Heath (winner of the overall title at the 2005 USA’s), Bill Wilmore (winner of the overall title at 2005 Nationals), and Marcus Haley (winner of the 2005 NPC North American Championship). Gary Strydom is trying to make a triumphant comeback to the sport of bodybuilding at an age near 50 (47 years old). Strydom looks better now than he did back when he first competed in the IFBB, but can he hang in there with all of the younger competitors? I guess everyone will have to wait to see.

The Top Contenders

Troy Alves-Troy Alves wasn’t among the first list of names that was revealed, however, he is ready to compete now. Earlier this year he competed at the Iron Man Pro where he was a top contender, but performed poorly. Then, a few weeks later, he competed in the Arnold Classic, and again, he did not perform his best. Troy is a throwback bodybuilder, the bodybuilder of the people. He is not among the mass monsters, but he has great muscularity that he shreds up come competition time. Look for him to make an improvement.

Eryk Bui-Bui is simply massive all over. He nailed his conditioning at the Nationals when he turned pro, and performed well in the competition out in Pasadena. If he can nails is conditioning for this competition, he could shake up the top five. Look out.

Darrem Charles-Darrem Charles is one of the veterans in this competition. He is probably the second best poser in bodybuilding, behind only “Marvelous” Melvin Anthony. I would look for Darrem to win the 10K for the Best Poser award. Last year, Darrem won both the New York Pro and the Toronto Pro and is certainly a top contender at this competiton. His strong points are other competitiors weaknesses. I would look for that, and his experience, to help him.


Phil “The Hometown Hero” Heath- Phil Heath has chosen to stay in Colorado instead of packing up and moving to California, the home of bodybuilding. Heath says, “I decided to stay in Colorado for one major reason, because I started my new life here and the fan support and atmosphere here is fantastic.” You can expect the fans to be backing Heath at the competition this weekend.

At competition time, Phil will come in weighing at around 225 pounds. He has added much to his physique since his win at the USA’s and this improvement has been creating a much deserved “buzz”. Heath has improved his muscularity and conditioning. He has a great physique and is only 26 years old. He is certainly the future of bodybuilding. It will be interesting to see how he performs in his first competition. The only negative thing I see in Heath is his lack of experience on a stage, which could result in a lower placing. It will be fun to watch. Perhaps we could witness history.

David Henry-David Henry has one of the best backs in bodybuilding and will likely have the best back on the stage. At the Iron Man Pro, Henry clearly had Lee Priest beat in comparisons from the back, however, when they turned around, Henry clearly lost. Then, in his next competition, the Arnold Classic, Henry improved on his muscularity but lacked the conditioning and definition he at the Iron Man. Henry has greatly improved since turning pro, but I don’t know if it will be enough to win, or even place in the top five of this competition.

[b]The Top Ten

1.Darrem Charles-His experience and conditioning will push him ahead of the competitors behind him. When compared to Heath, he will expose the weakness in his lower body. No one in this competition can bring the overall package like Darrem can and he will be the one holding the $25,000 check at the end of the night.

2.Phil Heath- Heath is a pure mass monster and his improved his conditioning from when he turned pro. However, his inexperience and lack of mass in his lower body will cause him to drop below Darrem into the second spot. Heath could be pushed ahead of Darrem, considering the competition is in his hometown. That will be something to watch for.

3.Troy Alves- In his previous competitions, Alves was bested by Henry because he missed the mark on his conditioning. However, I doubt that will happen again. If Alves really dials it in and brings up his hamstrings and glutes, you could look for him to move up to two or even three. However, that is very unlikely.

4.David Henry- If Alves misses his conditioning again, Henry could look to take advantage and move up a spot. Anything more than that is very unlikely. Henry cannot compare to the top two competitors and will not be able to touch them at this competition. He is always a fan favorite though. He will be fun to watch.

5.Gary Strydom- Strydom is making his return to bodybuilding, and oh, what a return it will be. In recent pictures, Strydom has looked very solid. His upper body is comparative with the top contenders. Like others, his downfall is his legs. If he nails his conditioning, he could look to crack the top 3.

6.Eryk Bui- Bui is thick all over. He will bring a very strong package and could look to possibly jump into the top five. He easily could have placed a few spots higher in his past competitions, but the competition wasn’t as stiff as it is here. If Strydom doesn’t perform well, look for Bui to jump into the top five.

7.Bill Wilmore- This is Wilmore’s first professional competition and I look for him to perform well. He is very massive but lacks size in his legs. His back will be one of the best on stage, but his upper body dwarves his lower body. His physique is too disproportional to make a big impact.

8.George Farah- Farah has freaky mass and is always in great condition. His muscles are veiny and ripped but I think his placing depends on how the other competitors perform. He could jump ahead of Bui and Wilmore without a doubt, possibly even to the top 3. Whether or not that will happen is yet to be seen.

9.Ahmad Haidar-Ahamad Haidar undoubtedly has the best abs in the game. He is always fun to watch onstage. He has on the best physiques and constantly nails his conditioning. He could look to move up a few spots, but he lacks the mass to do any real damage.

10.Marcus Haley- This is also Haley’s first professional competition. He has a great physique but can never seem to nail his conditioning. If he does, he can look to move up a few spots, possibly into the top five.

This competition will certainly be fun to watch. Many of the emerging story lines are providing some interesting rivalries. No one truly knows how this one will turn out. I am sure Shawn Ray never saw this coming, I know I didn’t. One thing I do know is that this show will be a hit, with the competitors and the fans. I can’t wait to see what happens. Good luck to all of the competitors.

[bigcalves]

Who Will Win The 2006 Colorado Pro Show?




INTRO


The Shawn Ray Colorado Pro Show is scheduled for May 12 and 13. It will take place in Denver, Colorado. The most exciting part is that this it the first this show will take place, and the promoter is an ex professional bodybuilder that is know for his amazing physique, and desire for a show that is judged fair, and for prizes that are worth competing for. Shaw Ray organized a show that not only provides one of the top money prizes in bodybuilding shows ($72,000) but also qualifies the top 3 spots for the Olympia. This is some exciting news to some of the pro’s that are not that famous yet. Dreams will be made and broken on stage as the top 3 get the chance to battle it out for the most prestigious show in the bodybuilding community.

Shaw Ray used to be a representative in the sport, and understands the desire for larger prize money. This show will attract familiar names, and up and rising hopes for the future. It will be an exciting weekend as fans will have the chances to win prizes, one of them being a Hummer 3. It will be exciting for the fans and the competitors as Shawn Ray’s Colorado Pro Show takes place for the very first time. This is history in the making!




The Competitors

1. Darrem Charles
2. Phil Heath
3. Bill Willmore
4. Marcus Haley
5. Jason Arntz
6. George Farah
7. Frank Roberson
8. Ahmad Haidar
9. Ed Van Amsterdam
10. David Henry
11. Manfred Petautschnig
12. Miguel Filho
13. Johnny Moya
14. Evgeny Mishin
15. Martin Kjellstrom
16. Thomas Benagli
17. Pica Gian Enrico
18. Zoran Vejic
19. Derik Farnsworth
20. Eryk Bui
21. Gary Strydom
22. Ken Jones
23. Edson Prado
24. Troy Alves
25. Ben Samimi
26. JoJo Ntiforo
27. Oliver Adzievski
28. Jeff "BOX" Long
29. Fabrizio Zittucro

* Competitor list last updated (5/09/06)




Prizes

1st: $25,000.00
2nd: $10,000.00
3rd: $5,000.00
4th: $4,000.00
5th: $3,000.00
6th: $1,000.00
7th: $1,000.00
8th: $1,000.00
9th: $1,000.00
10th: $1,000.00





Top 10




10. Marcus Haley

Marcus is a new-comer to the pro stage, but he is making his mark quick. He has great genetics that I’m sure he’s going to meet up with. He has excellent leg development, but his job will be to catch up all his body parts and make his body more symmetrical. Also he is trying to tune in with his conditioning on stage, he is definitely someone we should keep an eye out for!

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/05northamchamp_1a.jpg




9. Gary Strydom

It’s good to be back! Gary has awesome genetics, but his condition now is far away from what he’s know to be capable of. He has excellent delts, and great conditioning for show. Could he manage to work on his body, and build it up to the amazing standard that his body would allow him to?

http://www.maxperformance.com/macrobolic/images/gary-strydom.jpg




8. Martin Kjellstrom

Great competitor from Europe. He is slowly, but surely improving his physique and I personally believe that he has great potential for impressive development. He has to work on his conditioning and if he nails that right he has a great chance of coming in at the top 10, if his conditioning is bad and he comes in watery and soft, he won’t have that privilege.

http://www.musclefx.com/gallery/thumbnail/kjellstrom,martin/11325655256.jpg




7. Eryk Bui

Great competitor, with awesome genetics! He is a personal friend, and he has word very hard for where he’s at. It all started with a dream and an investment in a GNC shop, and Eryk has worked his way to the pros. He made an impressive placing at the Iron Man, and he has personally told me that he has big plans for 2006. This contest will be a chance for him to set an impression that the IFBB won’t forget!

http://www.mesomorphosis.com/store/media/olympia%5Ceryk-bui.jpg




6. George Farah

George Farah is known for his leg development. He is working hard to set the same impression for his upper body too! Good conditioning and great leg development will help George get to the top 6. With world class competitors the stakes get higher and the pressure grows. Will George even up his body, and bring out his upper body. We may be surprised at how much he’s improved!

http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/noc2004gf/noc2004_farah01.jpg




5. Phil Heath

2005 NPC USA Champion winner is out to set new boundaries. Coming in with amazing conditioning for his young pro career, and impressive size and overall symmetry Phil is not someone we should overlook. The future has great things in store for this young man!

http://ifbbtv.com/video3/images/103_npc_usa_flexonline.jpg




4. Ahmad Haidar

Think abs and conditioning. Ahmad should pop into your head within the next few seconds. With amazing abs that he is well know for, his conditioning is top notch. Although smaller, it’s quality over quantity according to this fellow! I predict he will come in at 4th and shake up the competition!

http://www.super-nutrition.net/uploadfiles/ahmad_haidar.jpg



***Olympia Qualifiers***



3. David Henry

Amazing genetics, and awesome conditioning. David Henry comes in with an amazing physique that always impresses judges. He’s not all about size as his nick name (the giant killer) would suggest, but he brings quality to the stage. That’s why he will also go to the Olympia.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/other6cbig.jpg




2. Troy Alves

Troy might not compare to Ronnie Coleman’s size, but he sure packs in quality and his conditioning is topnotch. He never seems to stop amazing me personally, as each of his contests I’m astonished at his improvement and how good his conditioning is. I would have put him as number one, but I do believe that he will be the second best on that day.

http://www.npcsouthernstates.com/images/guest_posers/GUEST_Troy_Alves2.jpg




1. Darrem Charles

This is it folks. The crowd stopper. Darrem packs in quality and great conditioning. I believe that he has something special that all the other competitors will lack on that day. His conditioning for this show is amazing. I believe that he will shake up the stage and take up the #1 spot.

http://www.npcsouthernstates.com/images/guest_posers/GUEST06_DarremCharles.jpg






This will be an exciting new show that will go down in history.
Good Luck to all the competitors!

[Aussie LTD]

This is edited with a few changes to the one i posted around 20 minutes ago.

Thanks

[bbcom_developer]

ummm I honestly dont want to upset anyone but how do you keep up with all these shows and pro bodybuilders? is it like football or baseball to you all?

Actually, I know **way** more about pro bodybuilders than I ever did about football/baseball/basketball - combined! That's funny that you would ask this question like it surprises you, though... Hilarious!

As far as "keeping up" with all the shows - just hang out on Bodybuilding.com all day, every day, and you'll know all you need to know! =)

[TRICK D]

I can tell you all major pros in about 5 different sports, but Pro Bodybuilding is probably what I know the most about...

[adoniscomplex]

hey i noticed on athletes.com there was a place that said why the people who didnt place didnt place is there anyway i can find out what wasnt artcle material about mine
i am just wondering how i can improve next time