{"id":9505,"date":"2026-01-13T22:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9505"},"modified":"2026-01-13T22:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:42:15","slug":"william-long-becomes-the-first-natural-athlete-to-sign-multi-media-contract-in-the-sport-of-natural-bodybuilding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=9505","title":{"rendered":"William Long Becomes the First Natural Athlete to Sign Multi-Media Contract in the Sport of Natural Bodybuilding"},"content":{"rendered":"


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INBA\/PNBA 3x Natural Olympia champ William Long signs a multi-media contract with Generation Iron, INBA\/PNBA, and Iron Man Magazine.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

Athletes want to be recognized for their hard work and dedication in all sports. And the sport of natural bodybuilding is no different. However, with the agreement between an International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)\/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) competitor and authoritative media and natural bodybuilding companies, the time for accelerative growth and respect in natural bodybuilding is now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

William Long<\/b>, a legend in the Men\u2019s Physique in natural bodybuilding \u2013 precisely the INBA\/PNBA league \u2013 will help bridge the gap between natural bodybuilding and other popular sports to recognize athletes\u2019 accomplishments. The success and loyalty he\u2019s had in the league have paved the way for him to be the first athlete to sign a multi-media contract with powerhouse strength sports and fitness media companies \u2013 Generation Iron and Iron Man Magazine \u2013 and the largest natural bodybuilding federation \u2013 INBA\/PNBA. On Instagram (IG), the INBA\/PNBA published a post stating:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cLoyalty Has Its Rewards!<\/span><\/p>\n

PNBA 3X Natural Olympia Champion William Long <\/span>@ricecracker2487<\/span><\/a> is the first to sign a Multi-Media Contract with the<\/span><\/p>\n

@inbapnbaglobal_official<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

@ironmanmagazine<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

@generationiron<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

INBA PNBA Elite Natural Athletes will be recognized globally on authoritative platforms and be the ICONS of the Natural Bodybuilding Industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the Global Leaders in Natural Bodybuilding, \u201cServing The Elite Natural Athlete\u201d has been our motto for 33 years and will always continue to be\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

You can see INBA\/PNBA\u2019s full post and IG clip below:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Contract Regulation<\/b><\/h3>\n

According to the INBA\/PNBA board, the contract will be <\/span>\u201cAn opportunity for a natural bodybuilding athlete to acquire renown and recognition in the sport of Natural Bodybuilding, exploiting Association\u2019s promotional campaign via the Iron Man Magazine, news and events, and the Generation Iron platform.\u201d <\/span>It will help assist the athlete with:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Promotion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Brand building \u2013 digital media write-ups, social media posts, photoshoots<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Special guest appearances, posing, and seminar sessions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Iron Man Magazine nutrition ads and endorsements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    To earn a contract, the athlete must be an INBA\/PNBA athlete and be in good standing in the league. The competitor must also be willing for professional growth and agree to in and out of competition drug testing via World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The \u201cOG\u201d of Men\u2019s Physique\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

    \"William\"William<\/p>\n

    William Long became known as \u201cThe OG\u201d after becoming the first PNBA Men\u2019s Physique Natural Olympia champion. Subsequently, he went on to win two more Men\u2019s Physique <\/span>Natural Olympia titles<\/span><\/a> and is the reigning champ. He\u2019s also a 2019 natural bodybuilding Hall of Fame Inductee and known for being the <\/span>best dressed Vegeta at LA Comic Con\u2019s<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If there\u2019s one thing for sure, the INBA\/PNBA league treats its exceptional and loyal athletes with the utmost respect. William Long concurs. On social media, he said:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u201cNo other organization rewards and promotes their athletes more than @inbapnbaglobal_official<\/a>. You want the best you have to compete with the best. Best tested and more cash and prizes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    We\u2019re excited to see which athletes will earn future contracts!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Generation Iron would like to congratulate William Long for signing his multi-media contract! We\u2019re looking forward to working more closely with you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Follow us on <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a> for more INBA\/PNBA competitor news! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n