IFBB federation President Jim Manion said:
"Yes, Lee Priest returned to IFBB and has the right to compete in any competition, is a free and perform as a" guest poser. "Yet only should sign a membership card and unless these formalities, he officially returned to our organization."

Specifically, Priest was two years ago (2006), was suspended by the IFBB federation, after competing in another federation, but now lost Division Inc. in December federation. Priest has requested the return of the IFBB, which is next to Olympia Weekend-in should decide about it. However, recently it was decided to speed up the entire process, to give chance to compete qualifier Mr. Olympia 2008. Committee IFBB is a majority vote (11 of 16 votes).
"I think the timing was good, and that Lee’s punishment lasted long enough. I’m sure he barely waiting to return to the stage"-says Manion.
Manion continues, "Priest made a very bad move (leaving IFBB) and on to even better and I know. We hope soon to see how Lee Priest performance at the Atlantic City Pro, which takes place on September 12-13 this year, and where will try to qualify for this year’s competition Mr. Olympia 2008.

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