Branch Warren Out of Arnold Classic 2013!

[Sacrifice Without Regrets]

On a side note, I wonder what Troy Alves did or who he pissed off in the IFBB. In 2010, he was gifted with 2 pro wins but since then he failed to place.

[bigrgc]

They are looking for new people to win. Troy won two shows and nobody really cared. If they award someone with 1st place trophies that bodybuilder needs to have a good sponsor, or a large fan base. Otherwise what does the IFBB gain?

[Sacrifice Without Regrets]

true that. That's why they let Shawn Rhoden winning 4 this year!

They are looking for new people to win. Troy won two shows and nobody really cared. If they award someone with 1st place trophies that bodybuilder needs to have a good sponsor, or a large fan base. Otherwise what does the IFBB gain?

[alexxxxx]

what is this bullshit i couldn't wait to see branch getting his ass handed to his face and now he's scared? Evan and Wolf schould have a change of mind now that the title is up for grabs or maybe the ifbb is making way for cedric to win this show, POLITICS AT BEST !!!

[Big A_Rod]

All the best branch hope he comes into the Olympia in his best shape ever

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This

[goldenera]

Wise thing to do...rest and get ready to do some damage at the 2013 Mr.O. Go Branch!

[bigrgc]

true that. That's why they let Shawn Rhoden winning 4 this year!

Yep. Top 5 in the world from the front, amateur from the back. I thought bodybuilding shows were won from the back, but they obviously changed their tune with Rhoden being such a hot commodity

[Ajthemeso]

On a side note, I wonder what Troy Alves did or who he pissed off in the IFBB. In 2010, he was gifted with 2 pro wins but since then he failed to place.

honestly i think he didn't place in the top five 'cause he was "too small". he looked great but he lacked the size to hang with the other competitors. might be wrong; just my ten cents.

[Sacrifice Without Regrets]

Keep the change. I only need 2.

honestly i think he didn't place in the top five 'cause he was "too small". he looked great but he lacked the size to hang with the other competitors. might be wrong; just my ten cents.

[Louie Maya]

THe door is open for a new Arnold Classic winner, its a shame that Evan and Wolf are sitting it out. I think either of them would of won the title over Shawn rhoden if he did decide to do it. I think that when either Wold of Evan is in top shape he cant beat them, shawns great in alot of ways but doesnt seem complete to me. Now if Dex does the show regardless of who enteres aside from Phil or Jay i think he is easily top runner, dudes got ridiculous shape and conditioning. The only pose his not good in is the Back lat spread..aside from that his hard to beat i think

[HangingLegRaise]

I can't believe Branch won two Arnolds.....
Vince Taylor, Shawn Ray, Flex Wheeler, Kevin Levrone, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Dexter Jackson, Victor Martinez.... Branch Warren? LOL

[ADRENaddict]

Too bad Evan wasn't doing it. He'd be a front runner. Ben Pak should def do it. He's on a roll right now.

[alexceau]

true that. That's why they let Shawn Rhoden winning 4 this year!

Shawn wasn't allowed to win, he made the improvements he needed to make from last year, and just took what was his, simple as that. He is one of the more gifted bbers in the IFBB today. He simply earned his wins.

[bigrgc]

Shawn wasn't allowed to win, he made the improvements he needed to make from last year, and just took what was his, simple as that. He is one of the more gifted bbers in the IFBB today. He simply earned his wins.

What improvements? He looks exactly the same as he did last year. Yes he is gifted. So were Paul Dillet and Vic Richards. He didn't earn wins, he got them handed to him on a silver platter. He hasn't yet nailed his conditioning and he is a 3rd tier bodybuilder from the back

[PatrickT]

If Dexter were to enter and win, he would tie Flex at four wins for the all time record.

Hi Adina!!!





Well, having Branch, Wolf,Evan and all those that back out just made is very easy for him.

[He-Man]

I don't like Branch and don't care to sit through a video of his grumbling lol

Why is he sitting this one out?

[Adina Zanolli]

Hi Adina!!!





Well, having Branch, Wolf,Evan and all those that back out just made is very easy for him.

Hello!

There was talk of Kai doing it at one point. From what I hear, he is not. I'm not sure about guys like Beyeke, Pakulski, Rhoden... JOJ should be in. Cedric. It's still going to be a good show. It's just going to be a completely different line-up from what we're used to.