most respected in the sport?

[tammyp]

with this being a sport of, well..some shady people and shit, who would you say are the most respected people in the sport? to me that's a high honor in this industry......

mine: John Meadows is prob on the top of my list.

[gilbrt]

Jay cutler comes to mind due to his success in all parts of the industry and his competitive career .

[guruhonza]

Lee Haney
John Meadows
Chris Aceto

[the mighty stu]

Lee Haney
John Meadows
Chris Aceto

x2

+ Cutler - everyone, whether they're a fan or not mentions how well he always carried himself.
+ Labrada - "Mass with class" no doubt


As I'm thinking of who else I'd throw up there, it makes me realize that so many people, whether competitors or behind the scenes/sideline folks can be viewed in different lights, even when you are an admited fan.

S

[Curt James]

Along with those mentioned above, Steve Wennerstrom.

[BrolyLegend]

I think Dave Palumbo is one of the most intriguing, respected, trusted, and sincere figures in our industry. Dave is the mind behind RXMuscle and owner of a quality supplement line. Despite this, he remains humble and accessible to his fans/followers. Personable, kind, intelligent, and credible. All rare qualities in people now a days (bodybuilding and just about any other industry today).

[PTB]

As far as bodybuilders are concerned, I've always had respect for:
1.) Lee Haney
2) Troy Alves
3.) Darrem Charles
4.) Lee Labrada

[HTW]

Arnold, Jay, and ronnie .

[Ibarramedia]

Along with those mentioned above, Steve Wennerstrom.

Agreed totally with Steve. How about Arnold,Jay Cutler, Tad Inoue, Ann Titone, Cory Everson?

[Joel's hamburger]

Lee Haney then daylight between the rest

[mackdaddy567]

Chris Aceto

[itsmeyourboy]

I ageree with all of the above, you could probably add dave draper, Tom Platz, evan centopani, milos sarce mike matarazzo and john Delarosa just because of how they conduct themselves.
even though pakulski isn't loved by many he puts out the best quality videos, podcasts and so much on his fb page all for free under no orders from any magazine or anything like that.

[davidcua]

- Chris Aceto
- Jay Cutler
- Lee Haney
- Arnold Schwarzenegger

In no particular order

[Curt James]

I think Dave Palumbo is

X2

Dave was fired from MD and while many might have sat back and licked their wounds he hit the ground running here with his RxMuscle.com.

Ron Harris had or has a thread on BB.com with a link to MD and his one thread there. I followed that link from there to MD and discovered Dave and his Muscle Mob. John and Dave resonate.

Dave does the absolute best interviews of anyone in the industry. He knows the sport inside and out and has a clear passion and respect for the competitors.

Going to echo Chris Aceto as well. And adding Ruth Silverman and John Balik to my Most Respected list.

[Tu Holmes]

I think Dave Palumbo is one of the most intriguing, respected, trusted, and sincere figures in our industry. Dave is the mind behind RXMuscle and owner of a quality supplement line. Despite this, he remains humble and accessible to his fans/followers. Personable, kind, intelligent, and credible. All rare qualities in people now a days (bodybuilding and just about any other industry today).

Look... I think Dave is a good dude... I personally have no problem with him, but if you say that Dave Palumbo is one of the most TRUSTED people in Bodybuilding, you are smoking crack.

1/2 of the bodybuilding world doesn't trust him because of some of the questionable things that have happened to him in the past.

I'm not one of them, I think Dave is probably a normal guy who has had some things happen, he's paid his dues and I'm sure he's a decent fellow.

He was always very personable and cordial to me whenever I talked with him.

That said, on no level is that indicative of what MOST people in bodybuilding think.

That's just the truth.