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    Default Joint Statement from Jim Manion and Lee Thompson!

    I just received this email from Jim Manion.....

    The disputes and legal proceedings between Jim Manion, NPC, Lee Thompson and Nspire have been resolved and settled to the satisfaction of all involved parties. As part of the settlement, Mr. Manion and Mr. Thompson have confirmed that NPC and Nspire (formerly known as NPC Global) are separate business entities with no affiliation between the two. Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and Nspire have also confirmed that all athletes, sponsors and promoters can compete and/or do business freely with NPC, Nspire, or any other amateur bodybuilding, fitness and physique organization without any negative repercussions or fear of retribution from Mr. Manion, NPC, Mr. Thompson and/or Nspire. No further statements or comments concerning this matter will be issued or made by
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    Cool

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    Wow, didn't expect that!

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    Quote Originally Posted by lil mama View Post
    Cool
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    Wow, didn't expect that!
    All this^^
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    I guess no one wants to pay some serious legal fees.

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    You have to assume that IFBB being the larger more established organisation are running scared, pulling out "shake on it before to much dirty laundry gets aired" manoeuvres.😑

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    Quote Originally Posted by warthog View Post
    you have to assume that ifbb being the larger more established organisation are running scared, pulling out "shake on it before to much dirty laundry gets aired" manoeuvres.
    bingo!!

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    I was speaking with Kevin from Evolution of Bodybuilding & he brought up a great point. Judging by the wording of this statement, it appears that pros are not going to be allowed to go back and forth. So it seems that the IFBB guys will have to make a choice for good.

    And I can't wait to see the first competitor who does an NSL show and then an NPC one. That guy or girl will be wasting their money and time because you know they will not even place.

    I'm going to read into the last sentence because that's what I have to do as a journalist and say that the lawsuits that Thompson had hanging over Manion's head were extremely damaging in more ways than one and I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall during these private negotiations.

    The only lawsuit that Manion filed was for trademark infringement and that would have only covered the period of time that the new league was known as NPC Global. Thompson's lawsuits had the potential to be a lot more powerful so why would he make an agreement like that unless there were other factors in place?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Pietaro View Post
    I was speaking with Kevin from Evolution of Bodybuilding & he brought up a great point. Judging by the wording of this statement, it appears that pros are not going to be allowed to go back and forth. So it seems that the IFBB guys will have to make a choice for good.

    And I can't wait to see the first competitor who does an NSL show and then an NPC one. That guy or girl will be wasting their money and time because you know they will not even place.

    I'm going to read into the last sentence because that's what I have to do as a journalist and say that the lawsuits that Thompson had hanging over Manion's head were extremely damaging in more ways than one and I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall during these private negotiations.

    The only lawsuit that Manion filed was for trademark infringement and that would have only covered the period of time that the new league was known as NPC Global. Thompson's lawsuits had the potential to be a lot more powerful so why would he make an agreement like that unless there were other factors in place?
    They must have a huge influence. No one posts on this site... Looks like they got rid of Romano also. Such bullshit...

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    Quote Originally Posted by roccco View Post
    They must have a huge influence. No one posts on this site... Looks like they got rid of Romano also. Such bullshit...
    As long as there is Chris Aceto on Rxmuscle, this site is good to go !
    David Cua also called Donald Pump known for "making bodybuilding great again" !

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    Quote Originally Posted by roccco View Post
    They must have a huge influence. No one posts on this site... Looks like they got rid of Romano also. Such bullshit...
    With 11 posts, it's accurate that you don't post on this site.

    There are seemingly countless options when it comes to forums and online entertainment. That doesn't mean there's a conspiracy.

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    Here's an in-house memo from Jim Manion to the district chairpersons instructing them to not do any of the behavior that was spelled out as 'tortuous interference' in Thompson's lawsuit against the NPC and Manion. And it masks the joint statement, as well.

    Can this be looked at as an admission of guilt? Why would the head of an organization – and the one ultimately responsible for the actions of his subordinates – need to spell this out when that type of behavior should never be tolerated to begin with?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Pietaro View Post
    Here's an in-house memo from Jim Manion to the district chairpersons instructing them to not do any of the behavior that was spelled out as 'tortuous interference' in Thompson's lawsuit against the NPC and Manion. And it masks the joint statement, as well.

    Can this be looked at as an admission of guilt? Why would the head of an organization – and the one ultimately responsible for the actions of his subordinates – need to spell this out when that type of behavior should never be tolerated to begin with?

    12246826_870851946346281_5253489447832858712_n.jpg
    Someone is guilty of something is what it sounds like to me...otherwise you let it go and not worry about it whatsoever. I'm looking at this as someone who has no real dog in this fight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Pietaro View Post
    I was speaking with Kevin from Evolution of Bodybuilding & he brought up a great point. Judging by the wording of this statement, it appears that pros are not going to be allowed to go back and forth. So it seems that the IFBB guys will have to make a choice for good.

    And I can't wait to see the first competitor who does an NSL show and then an NPC one. That guy or girl will be wasting their money and time because you know they will not even place.

    I'm going to read into the last sentence because that's what I have to do as a journalist and say that the lawsuits that Thompson had hanging over Manion's head were extremely damaging in more ways than one and I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall during these private negotiations.

    The only lawsuit that Manion filed was for trademark infringement and that would have only covered the period of time that the new league was known as NPC Global. Thompson's lawsuits had the potential to be a lot more powerful so why would he make an agreement like that unless there were other factors in place?
    All great points but I'm missing where it is implied that the IFBB guys are not free to go back and forth (although that's obviously the case).
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    Regardless of this info, Lee Thompson is still a piece of shit.
    David Cua also called Donald Pump known for "making bodybuilding great again" !

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