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Big news dropped in the latest Palumbo Podcast—Kai Greene will NOT be competing at the 2025 Masters Olympia.
In a brutally honest and long-winded episode, Dave Palumbo, John Romano, and Jimmy Mentis go deep on the problems plaguing this year’s Masters Olympia. Despite interest from big names like Kai, the promoters reportedly weren’t willing to cover travel or offer proper appearance fees, even for guys like Brandon Curry. That alone made it a hard pass for several elite-level athletes.
Key Takeaways:
Kai Greene is out – said the “numbers didn’t work.”
Brandon Curry also rumored out – promoters wouldn’t cover basic expenses.
Promoters didn't offer airfare, hotel, or even a goodie bag to invited pros.
Many no-name invites led to widespread confusion—fans expected legends, not strangers.
Cost to compete? Easily $10K+ out-of-pocket for anyone not sponsored.
The lineup so far is underwhelming, with many questioning if this will flop.
Pay-per-view numbers are projected to be abysmal without a star like Kai.
Panel agrees: Kai, Bonac, Dexter, and others need to be incentivized with appearance fees or PPV cuts to make this viable.
“No one is paying to see Alfred Moubu Rudella,” Romano jokes. “You need Kai. You need names. Otherwise, who cares?”
Bottom Line: Without top-tier names or legit investment in the athletes, the 2025 Masters Olympia is shaping up to be a massive missed opportunity.
Thoughts? Should the promoter have paid Kai to appear? Would you watch this show with the current lineup?
Let’s hear it.
In a brutally honest and long-winded episode, Dave Palumbo, John Romano, and Jimmy Mentis go deep on the problems plaguing this year’s Masters Olympia. Despite interest from big names like Kai, the promoters reportedly weren’t willing to cover travel or offer proper appearance fees, even for guys like Brandon Curry. That alone made it a hard pass for several elite-level athletes.
Key Takeaways:
Kai Greene is out – said the “numbers didn’t work.”
Brandon Curry also rumored out – promoters wouldn’t cover basic expenses.
Promoters didn't offer airfare, hotel, or even a goodie bag to invited pros.
Many no-name invites led to widespread confusion—fans expected legends, not strangers.
Cost to compete? Easily $10K+ out-of-pocket for anyone not sponsored.
The lineup so far is underwhelming, with many questioning if this will flop.
Pay-per-view numbers are projected to be abysmal without a star like Kai.
Panel agrees: Kai, Bonac, Dexter, and others need to be incentivized with appearance fees or PPV cuts to make this viable.
“No one is paying to see Alfred Moubu Rudella,” Romano jokes. “You need Kai. You need names. Otherwise, who cares?”
Bottom Line: Without top-tier names or legit investment in the athletes, the 2025 Masters Olympia is shaping up to be a massive missed opportunity.
Thoughts? Should the promoter have paid Kai to appear? Would you watch this show with the current lineup?Let’s hear it.
