1993 NPC USA - Men and Women
Fabulous, fabulous contest – Overall winner Chris Cormier, and the top 6 in the Heavyweights reads like a who’s who of the 90’s. And Bob Cicherillo is competing instead of commentating!! Vickie Gates won the Women’s Middleweight Class but was beaten in the Overall by Denise Rutkowski.
The whole video runs for 105 minutes so it’s basically the very best of the best filmed highlights of the event.
Check out some interesting facts on Denise Rutkowski:
Denise Rutkowski is a former female bodybuilder known for her unique and controversial career in the sport. Here are some interesting facts about her:
Unique Physique: Denise Rutkowski had a highly distinctive and muscular physique, even by bodybuilding standards. Her extremely developed muscles, particularly in the upper body, set her apart from many other female bodybuilders of her time.
IFBB Career: Rutkowski competed in the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB) during the 1990s. Her extreme muscularity and definition brought her attention and a following among bodybuilding enthusiasts.
Controversy: Denise Rutkowski's bodybuilding career was marked by controversy due to the extremeness of her physique. Some people in the bodybuilding community and beyond expressed concern about the potential health risks associated with such extreme muscle development.
Transition to Professional Wrestling: After her bodybuilding career, Rutkowski transitioned into professional wrestling, joining Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in the late 1990s. She adopted the persona of "Nicole Bass" and became known for her imposing presence.
Television Appearances: In addition to her wrestling career, Nicole Bass (Denise Rutkowski) made appearances on television shows like "The Howard Stern Show" and "The Maury Povich Show," where her unique physique and life story were discussed.
Personal Challenges: Later in her life, Rutkowski faced personal and legal challenges. Her story garnered attention due to the difficulties she encountered.
Denise Rutkowski's career in bodybuilding and transition to professional wrestling made her a memorable figure in these respective worlds. Her unique and controversial physique and life journey have left a lasting mark on the fitness and entertainment industries.
Results - Men:
Overall Winner Chris Cormier
HeavyWeight
1 Chris Cormier
2 Michael Francois
3 Paul Demayo
4 Craig Titus
5 Ken Castagnoli
6 Dennis Newman
7 Beau Matlock
8 Bob Cicherillo
9 Mike Patton
10 Douglas Wentz
11 Greg Reid
12 Gabriel Tull
13 Edward Porter
14 Ronald Pennington
Light-HeavyWeight
1 John Simmons
2 Rod Ketchens
3 Tyrone Felder
4 Monte Spicer
5 Harold Chery
6 Arne List
7 Robert Russo
8 Clyde Perry
9 Mark Rollings
10 Greg Davis
11 Stoney Lee Grimes
12 Lucio Paolini
13 Joe Carrero
14 Thomas Wiggins
15 David Brown
MiddleWeight
1 Vince Galanti
2 Yohnnie Shambourger
3 Jose Figueroa
4 Roger Stewart
5 Eric Otero
6 Randall Samuels
7 Gary Kakiuchi
8 Steven Parson
9 Marco Ironi
10 Michael Broadway
11 James Johnson
12 Dean Barreca
13 Tito Raymond
14 Dwayne Lamarr
15 Benito Muniz
LightWeight
1 Chris Faildo
2 Scott Givens
3 Steve Holland
4 Joseph Cruz
5 Jeff Rice
6 Don Rosa
7 Michael Robinson
8 Tony Murphy
9 Tony Connor
10 Paul Thompson
11 Theodore Allen
12 Jerry Chow
13 Mark Siverd
BantamWeight
1 Terry Taylor
2 Mikael Males
3 Scott Griffin
4 Terry Carmichael
5 Ernst Pierre Pierre Jr
6 Ko Chandetka
7 Ron Caluya
8 William Froley
9 Emmanuel Jagdon
Results – Women
Overall Winner Denise Rutkowski
HeavyWeight
1 Denise Rutkowski
2 Danielle LeRoy
3 Rhonda Jorgenson
4 Chris Bongiovanni
5 D’Lynne Miller
6 Mary Samuel
7 Heather Tristany
8 Paula Suzuki
9 Lytrischia Porchia
10 Roxanne Rhault
11 Evette Feigel
12 Shannon Hartnett
13 Sharon Robelle
14 Jina Lynne
15 Anita Ramsey
MiddleWeight
1 Vickie Gates
2 Leilani Dalumpines
3 Brenda Raganot
4 Pamela Wascher
5 Tracy Gillespie-Bacon
6 Michelle Ivers-Brent
7 Carey Ann Hensley
8 Mimi D’Attomo
9 Eve Rivera
10 Dona Dodson
11 Del Schneider
LightWeight
1 Becky Rampey
2 Jackie Ludy
4 Judy Miller
5 Lori Adams
6 Mah-Ann Mendoza
7 Suki Bangs
8 Tracy Brown
9 Felecia Rotellini
10 Trish Hamashin
11 Lesley Mallery
12 Nancy Morano
Running Time: 105 mins