Wayne demilia

[nomercy]

All he did is make bodybuilding explode in the 90s mr olympia, miss olympia night of champions all were sold out his shows rocked not like it is today.

[leigh]

All he did is make bodybuilding explode in the 90s mr olympia, miss olympia night of champions all were sold out his shows rocked not like it is today.

He was a real show “promoter”. He did a lot leading up to the shows to build anticipation. Well before the internet or social media.

He’d have guys doing guest appearances and seminars in gyms etc. He’d pay expenses for the “big name” guys. He knew what the fans wanted and he gave it to them. He’d make sure the guys did the European tours, it’s all built up the sport and competitors.

Venues, staging and production were always on point. Today some of the top shows are in level seating banquette halls lol.

Love him or hate him, he was great at what he did.

[bigmikecox]

Ask him why they CHANGED the placings at the 97 O?? He was more of a dictator

[Bestia]

I understand both sides of the Wayne Demilia argument and his recent vindictive antics to besmirch bodybuilding are shitty. That said, just from a promotion and spectacle point of view, he was the best.

From a warlord/megalomaniac/dickhead perspective - he was bad for the sport and alienated many of the best pros during that era.

The best thing would be for the powers that be currently to look back and take what worked for Demilia and apply them as best practices but with a more measured management style.

[leigh]

I understand both sides of the Wayne Demilia argument and his recent vindictive antics to besmirch bodybuilding are shitty. That said, just from a promotion and spectacle point of view, he was the best.

From a warlord/megalomaniac/dickhead perspective - he was bad for the sport and alienated many of the best pros during that era.

The best thing would be for the powers that be currently to look back and take what worked for Demilia and apply them as best practices but with a more measured management style.

Yeah I agree with all of this.

Lessons can be learnt in what and what not to do.

[bigmikecox]

He changed scores!!!!

[mayor of bodybuilding]

90s talent promoted itself. Wayne was good but Anyone could promote the best lineups ever!

[Bestia]

He changed scores!!!!

Understood. His approach to promoting a show, choosing a venue, organizing the event, setting up the stage, handling the press conference, and marketing bodybuilding was top notch. Him having any sway over the scoring, judges, etc is unacceptable and should never be tolerated.

His approach to the former should be emulated and implemented by those.in power now. The latter should never be allowed or tolerated and anyone doing that should be banned for life

[bigmikecox]

Understood. His approach to promoting a show, choosing a venue, organizing the event, setting up the stage, handling the press conference, and marketing bodybuilding was top notch. Him having any sway over the scoring, judges, etc is unacceptable and should never be tolerated.

His approach to the former should be emulated and implemented by those.in power now. The latter should never be allowed or tolerated and anyone doing that should be banned for life

I will say that the NY Pro had the right formula. No crazy LED background and no commentary!!! I will say the press conferences were WAY better than they are now. This isnt the WWE or MMA and trying to make it like that is cringeworthy

[Triple-H_2005]

He changed scores!!!!

Definitely not questioning you, but I don't remember hearing anything about this. Can you expand or link any articles talking about this?

[bigmikecox]

Definitely not questioning you, but I don't remember hearing anything about this. Can you expand or link any articles talking about this?

1997 Mr. O and Dexter and DJ were discussing how at a show in Hungry DJ and Dexter beat Cormier but Wayne told the judges to NOT let Dexter place 2nd. (was on DJs last podcast).

[greuc]

Well, Dex also said that Shawn Ray has a 2 inch penis, so I don't know how good is he with scoring.

Anyway, Demilla and the Weider Bros made the IFBB what it was at its peak, so the declining quality of the competitors and shows reflects the weaknesses of the current federations.

[Bestia]

Well, Dex also said that Shawn Ray has a 2 inch penis, so I don't know how good is he with scoring.

Anyway, Demilla and the Weider Bros made the IFBB what it was at its peak, so the declining quality of the competitors and shows reflects the weaknesses of the current federations.

That is pretty rough! All tip and no shaft?! Like a walnut sitting on top of a set of balls? Brutal

[leigh]

He changed scores!!!!

I’ve often heard that from pros in that era, I tend to believe it too.

That’s not acceptable but it doesn’t take away from his skill as a promoter. Just makes him a really shit person lol.

[Bestia]

Ask Lee Priest about Demilia. If anyone has no filter and has a reason to unload about Demilia it is Lee. Use Demilias blueprint for promotion only