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 truth of the matter is that legends like Lee are few and much between. This can be a man that has a monitor document 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 tormented by hustlers and con males.
Typically the best factor you may hear is the reality. Typically the reality isn’t fancy and perhaps it isn’t all that thrilling however it’s the fact and Lee has at all times been a person of the reality. Despite the fact that at instances he will not be an enormous fan of mine, I’ve at all times been an enormous fan of his for the easy undeniable fact that when push involves shove, that’s the type of man you need in your nook.
Lee has consistently 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 the earth 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 High 6 within the open Olympia. And never simply any Olympia both, however again when the Olympia was all about dimension with class. These guys had been monsters. This was the heyday of Ronnie Coleman and Chris Cormier. These guys hit the stage with large 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 a superb 50lb and had been generally as a lot as a complete 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 in a position to give even the perfect of the perfect a run for his or her cash.
That historical past has not been misplaced upon immediately’s followers. They bear in mind it warmly and nonetheless to today they need for the day they’d see Lee make a comeback to the skilled bodybuilding world. Even at effectively over 50 years of age he would nonetheless current a really actual menace to any competitor in 2024. This isn’t to say that the blokes immediately are not so good as the blokes 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 in a position to accomplish as a daily contributor to RX Muscle has been nothing in need of wonderful. The followers have actually found the humorous aspect of this extremely gifted bodybuilder. It’s one factor to have an awesome physique nevertheless it’s fairly one other to have the ability to be entertaining for an hour. It’s very troublesome 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 in a position to 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 could be wonderful as an MC however sadly he has burned so many bridges due to the actual fact of his sheer honesty that it might be troublesome for him to land these kinds of jobs.
That being stated I believe any promoter would have a blockbuster competitors if Lee was on the microphone. He would know precisely maintain the viewers engaged, he would know maintain the athletes within the zone, and he would actually present a world-class manufacturing. Nonetheless politics would by no means enable it a minimum of not anytime quickly. And sure, Lee could be among the many first to let you know that politics is a factor in bodybuilding.
The truth of the matter is that Lee is simply not making the cash. Based on 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 among the greatest entertainers within the sport of bodybuilding, nevertheless no person ought to work free of charge. Whereas many individuals thought Lee might have been kidding, I totally perceive the place he’s coming from. I like bodybuilding but when bodybuilding didn’t pay me and didn’t maintain me afloat I most likely wouldn’t do all the work that I do. In a really possible way, time is cash and hobbies are hobbies however you may’t spend appreciable quantities of time every week on a pastime. You simply can’t do it in the actual world.
Lee is any person that could be very gifted and really gifted so if the cash isn’t there coronary heart and keenness can’t fill within the void indefinitely. If he actually is shifting 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 may give him the type of dwelling that he desires nevertheless it looks as if it simply can’t nowadays.
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 in actual fact 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 okay if it’s simply an hour or two every week. Whenever you put within the type of time {that a} podcast requires week in and week out, that’s not a pastime. That’s mainly a job. a job that doesn’t pay you nevertheless it requires a truckload of your effort and time. I don’t assume 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 method to grasp in there, however why ought to he? He must be paid the proper approach. I don’t know what association he has with RX or different podcasts. Getting a $100 per video while you’re at Lee’s stature is a bit iffy.
Once we had IronMag TV, most of our exhibits received $75 to $300 per episode – and that was in 2017. Based on 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 high expertise had been making almost 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 may do higher working a shift at Walmart saying hello to people who stroll in. If he’s doing it out of affection of the game – nice. If he’s doing it to complement his earnings, he’s not going to be supplementing it a lot.
Nobody ought to query Lee’s love of bodybuilding, although; all of us must 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.
