Thompson: Olympia Contests Fixed

[Joe Pietaro]

I was able to procure an exclusive for MuscleSport Magazine with this information provided by Lee Thompson. To rebut, I obtained quotes from Steve Weinberger, Bev Francis and Bob Cicherillo.

I also reached out to Jim and JM Manion for comments without receiving a reply.

http://www.musclesportmag.com/2016/05/13/lee-thompson-mr-olympia-contests-fixed/

 

[111kg]

I don't think that Olympia is rigged. I do think that sponsors have a thing to say when it comes to deciding the winner and the top 10, but usually, the winner is the right one. Maybe they used to be rigged when the Weider brothers used to rule, but not nowadays.

 

[Joe Pietaro]

I don't think that Olympia is rigged. I do think that sponsors have a thing to say when it comes to deciding the winner and the top 10, but usually, the winner is the right one. Maybe they used to be rigged when the Weider brothers used to rule, but not nowadays.

Isn't that essentially the same thing?