by Christian Duque
Bodybuilding followers all around the world have taken to the message boards and teams to speak in regards to the departure of Lee from RX. The announcement despatched shockwaves all through the game’s most fanatical adherents. The fact of the matter is that legends like Lee are few and much between. It is a man that has a monitor file of standing as much as the person it doesn’t matter what. He by no means takes a backward step and he at all times speaks his thoughts. The followers respect that stage of transparency in a sport that’s sadly stricken by hustlers and con males.
Generally the best factor you’ll be able to hear is the reality. Generally the reality isn’t fancy and possibly it isn’t all that thrilling however it’s the reality and Lee has at all times been a person of the reality. Although at occasions he will not be an enormous fan of mine, I’ve at all times been an enormous fan of his for the easy proven fact that when push involves shove, that’s the form of man you need in your nook.
Lee has continually put all of it on the road to face for what he believes is true. I believe his addition to RX made all of the sense on this planet on condition that that web site is at all times the holy grail of hardcore bodybuilding. Sadly all good issues should come to an finish and when information got here out of the departure it despatched shockwaves all through the health trade. Now the query is what’s subsequent for this legendary bodybuilder that dominated three federations in NABBA, the PDI, and the IFBB? Nobody can ever overlook how a lot harm this man did and all of the whereas he was barely 5’4. Whenever you consider the quintessential big killers, guys like Lee Priest come into play.
Lee completed Prime 6 within the open Olympia. And never simply any Olympia both, however again when the Olympia was all about dimension with class. These guys have been monsters. This was the heyday of Ronnie Coleman and Chris Cormier. These guys hit the stage with great quantities of muscle, deep striations, and vascularity in contrast to something we’ve seen within the final 20 years. Lee was battling with guys that outweighed him by an excellent 50lb and have been generally as a lot as a whole foot taller than him. However along with his killer forearms and his will to win he was a formidable opponent on any stage that he received on. He even beat Chris at San Francisco and was capable of give even the easiest of the perfect a run for his or her cash.
That historical past has not been misplaced upon immediately’s followers. They keep in mind it warmly and nonetheless to at the present time they want for the day they’d see Lee make a comeback to the skilled bodybuilding world. Even at nicely over 50 years of age he would nonetheless current a really actual risk to any competitor in 2024. This isn’t to say that the fellows immediately are not so good as the fellows in yesteryear however it’s to say that Lee stays very aggressive no matter his age and no matter how lengthy he has been off the stage.
I’ve to say that what Lee has been capable of accomplish as an everyday contributor to RX Muscle has been nothing wanting superb. The followers have actually found the humorous aspect of this extremely gifted bodybuilder. It’s one factor to have an ideal physique however it’s fairly one other to have the ability to be entertaining for an hour. It’s very tough to have the ability to keep on the air whether or not co-hosting with another person or generally with 10 different folks. Lee has been capable of present that he can provide you with materials on the fly and he can maintain a present fascinating irrespective of how lengthy it’s. This isn’t one thing that simply any bodybuilder can do. Many individuals really imagine that he can be superb as an MC however sadly he has burned so many bridges due to the actual fact of his sheer honesty that it might be tough for him to land these forms of jobs.
That being stated I believe any promoter would have a blockbuster competitors if Lee was on the microphone. He would know precisely learn how to maintain the viewers engaged, he would know learn how to maintain the athletes within the zone, and he would actually present a world-class manufacturing. Nevertheless politics would by no means permit it a minimum of not anytime quickly. And sure, Lee can be among the many first to inform you that politics is a factor in bodybuilding.
The fact of the matter is that Lee is simply not making the cash. In response to his personal phrases he’s uninterested in placing in all the hassle to actually stroll away with nothing. Everyone knows that he’s a gifted broadcaster and everyone knows that he is without doubt one of the greatest entertainers within the sport of bodybuilding, nonetheless no person ought to work without cost. Whereas many individuals thought Lee might have been kidding, I fully perceive the place he’s coming from. I really like bodybuilding but when bodybuilding didn’t pay me and didn’t maintain me afloat I most likely wouldn’t do the entire work that I do. In a really possible way, time is cash and hobbies are hobbies however you’ll be able to’t spend appreciable quantities of time every week on a pastime. You simply can’t do it in the actual world.
Lee is someone that could be very gifted and really gifted so if the cash just isn’t there coronary heart and fervour can’t fill within the void indefinitely. If he actually is transferring on and has discovered a profession that’s going to reward him for his efforts then I say extra energy to him. I want that podcasting might give him the form of dwelling that he desires however it looks as if it simply can’t these days.
Bodybuilding followers all around the world are in utter disbelief. Many followers have taken to social media in tears hoping that the Australian legend is actually simply bluffing. I believe he feels their ache however should do what’s proper for him and his household. like I stated a pastime is ok if it’s simply an hour or two per week. Whenever you put within the form of time {that a} podcast requires week in and week out, that’s now not a pastime. That’s mainly a job. a job that doesn’t pay you however it requires a truckload of your effort and time. I don’t suppose it’s all that shocking if the cash isn’t there – the curiosity goes to subside.
Let’s see what occurs. Solely time will inform. I’ve a sense that Lee will determine a option to dangle in there, however why ought to he? He must be paid the appropriate manner. I don’t know what association he has with RX or different podcasts. Getting a $100 per video if you’re at Lee’s stature is a little bit iffy.
Once we had IronMag TV, most of our reveals received $75 to $300 per episode – and that was in 2017. In response to CPI Inflation Calculator, $300 in 2017 is equal in buying energy to about $375 immediately, a rise of $75.42 over 7 years.
A few of our former prime expertise have been making practically 4x what Lee purportedly makes per look immediately. $100 in 2017 is okay however in 2024 for a man on Lee’s stage is fairly low-cost.
Once more, if the cash isn’t proper, nobody is forcing him to do it, however think about if he’s on a 2-3hr present and all he will get is $100. He might do higher working a shift at Walmart saying hello to those who stroll in. If he’s doing it out of affection of the game – nice. If he’s doing it to complement his revenue, he’s not going to be supplementing it a lot.
Nobody ought to query Lee’s love of bodybuilding, although; all of us have to make a dwelling. If he’s simply joking – nice. If he’s not, nobody may give him shit for eager to receives a commission higher cash.
