The Bodybuilding.com booth was visited by an endless line of people. From when the doors opened until the expo was closed, our line was always the same. BodySpace members, fans, athletes and many others waited almost two hours to make it through the line, and it was an amazing feeling having people recognize me and want a picture with me. It truly is a blessing and an honor to work, represent, and be part of such an amazing team. More importantly, I’ve made some amazing friends that support and believe in my vision of the sport of wheelchair bodybuilding.
That weekend meant the world to me, and I even became a sponsored athlete of SciVation! Before I knew anything about that company, I used their products to help me become the overall runner up at the 2008 USA Wheelchair Champion and 2009 Wheelchair Nationals—even winning the Heavy Weight Division! Now, I’m one of their athletes!
I’ve met so many people and the atmosphere is one of a kind. Just being at the Expo and around others that are in such amazing shape gives you a reality check and makes you want to get back in the gym and train that much harder. One of the guys I had looked forward to meeting was Brock Lesnar who is the UFC heavy weight champion. We talked for a few before taking a picture; he is a nice and down-to-earth guy. Mike O’Hearn from The American Gladiator was hilarious, and he even interviewed me. There were so many other great people there, such as Dorian Yates, Hulk Hogan—the list goes on.
I was invited to to the Bodybuilding.com VIP Suite at the Olympia on Saturday night. Being in the VIP Suite was indescribable; looking over the edge at everybody below, knowing I was one of the few people up there. It gave me have flashbacks to when I started wheelchair bodybuilding in March of 2006, and I would have never thought I would be where I am three and a half years later.
After the Expo was over, we waited outside for everybody, and I just happened to notice the IFBB President standing nearby. We had spoken a few times on the phone and emailed multiple times about wheelchair bodybuilding, but this was the first time I had ever seen him. As I rolled up to him, I introduced myself, and he said, “Yes, I know who you are. It is an honor to finally meet you.” I was shocked! He went on to tell me he thought highly of what I am doing and to tell me that he supports me one hundred percent. It was the best damn feeling in the world!
We soon left for XS at the Wynn. When we got there, we didn’t have to wait in line and this huge 350-pound security guard guided us through the crowded club. He literally pushed people out of the way for us, since I was rolling in front of everybody—he didn’t want people to bump into me! At times, he would walk backwards, plowing people over—it was such a pimp moment. After he got us to the VIP Lounge, Mick, Jo, and I took some pictures, because it was beautiful.
I was supposed to fly out Sunday afternoon, but that didn’t end up happening. Mick wanted me to represent Bodybuilding.com on the game show, Let’s Make a Deal. I ended up missing my flight and that night Michael and I ended up going to Zumanity by Cirque Du Soleil. That show was awesome! If you ever get a chance, I highly recommend it!
The 2009 Olympia weekend was unbelievable! Most of this just skims the surface of what all went down. It truly is a blessing to be part of the Bodybuilding.com team, and I am grateful that Mick believed in me and asked me to be part of the team last year. He is amazing, and it is a blessing to have him in my life.
Nick Scott & IFBB President
Nick Scott & Brock Lesnar
Nick Scott & Mick Skinner
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