Can Samson really do it?

[Beti ona]

Nick is a freak, but he has to hope for other guys to be off.

Hadi and Dereck won't be soft enough for Nick to take advantage of.

[bigmikecox]

Hadi and Dereck won't be soft enough for Nick to take advantage of.

Agreed.

It will make for a great pic when you see Hadi, Nick, Lunsford and Samson in a callout!

[Bestia]

Agreed.

It will make for a great pic when you see Hadi, Nick, Lunsford and Samson in a callout!

The poster said "Special Appearance" by Chris Bumstead. It won't happen, but I would shit if he walked out and guest posed next to them.

You talk about generating chatter on the various platforms. Everything would be "is he moving to open" yad yada yada

[bigmikecox]

The poster said "Special Appearance" by Chris Bumstead. It won't happen, but I would shit if he walked out and guest posed next to them.

You talk about generating chatter on the various platforms. Everything would be "is he moving to open" yad yada yada

That would make for a GREAT event if he did do that! Can you imagine the talk? LMAO!!!!

I wonder why he doesnt guest pose? I get he has money but he could command a LOT

[Beti ona]

According to I understand, Bumstead will be posing, but not next the other guys. Nor do I understand why everyone could not be mixed, he has already posed with Clarida or Hadi in photo sessions.

[lifepulse]

Agree with everything you said here, but also consider the comparison the 2011 (arguably beat version) of Heath who is one of the most genetically gifted and supremely separated and tight stage physiques we have ever seen. Take almost anyone from the past few year's Olympias and I think they will look "weird" and puffed up as well.

Like I said, agree with what you said and I also think I would be concerned with him making the necessary improvements if he didn't have Hany as his coach.

Completely understood and agreed.

[bigmikecox]

According to I understand, Bumstead will be posing, but not next the other guys. Nor do I understand why everyone could not be mixed, he has already posed with Clarida or Hadi in photo sessions.

When you put Bumstead next to an open pro, you see the HUGE size difference. But I dont think he would pose unless he was in top shape so I dont expect him to pose.

[Giles]

When you put Bumstead next to an open pro, you see the HUGE size difference. But I dont think he would pose unless he was in top shape so I dont expect him to pose.

Unless Classic guys are 2-4 weeks out, I’m not sure they should guest pose ever mate.

What do you think?

[bigmikecox]

Unless Classic guys are 2-4 weeks out, I’m not sure they should guest pose ever mate.

What do you think?

Agreed. Classic guys look best shredded, not in the off season! Now if you could EVER get Ramon and Chris to guest pose close to a show, the entire world would want to see that

[Beti ona]

When you put Bumstead next to an open pro, you see the HUGE size difference. But I dont think he would pose unless he was in top shape so I dont expect him to pose.

If you have Clarida, you can have Bumstead.

But for issues of maintaining the controversy about his possible entry into the Open, he has not wanted to pose.

[Griff11]

Agreed. Classic guys look best shredded, not in the off season! Now if you could EVER get Ramon and Chris to guest pose close to a show, the entire world would want to see that

I agree classic guys are impressive in shape but for guest posing I want freaks. Bring out the beef and that's just what they did

[bigmikecox]

If you have Clarida, you can have Bumstead.

But for issues of maintaining the controversy about his possible entry into the Open, he has not wanted to pose.

Clarida is a freak and the open (and 212) are freak shows. Bumstead has a pretty look, but even if you put him next to Lunsford and Hadi (guys with good shape), I think he would be lost. Unless Chris added 10-12lbs which would give him a totally different look, but no way he wants to do that. He is making BANK and is a lock to win the CPD Olympia again.

[Bestia]

Clarida is a freak and the open (and 212) are freak shows. Bumstead has a pretty look, but even if you put him next to Lunsford and Hadi (guys with good shape), I think he would be lost. Unless Chris added 10-12lbs which would give him a totally different look, but no way he wants to do that. He is making BANK and is a lock to win the CPD Olympia again.

Bumstead is freakshow strong. I know David and I were trading messages about clean form (Nick and Justin respectively) but I'm going to throw in here that Chris may be one of the strongest dudes running. He was right there with Hadi during last year's sessions and he was as strong or stronger than Seth and Derek in recent vids - with cleaner form.

If he did decide to chase the 10-12lbs you noted, it wouldn't be hard for him. And I'm not so sure he would lose his waist. I would be worried about further injuries though