Mendy and big Gene head to head???

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In what may be viewed as a surprising move, Ame Rychlak indicates that it's possible that her husband Gene may travel to the Ukraine to compete in the WPO Stars of the Bench against top benchers Scot Mendelson, Ryan Kennelly, and Rob Luyando. Up for grabs is $50,000 in prize money.

Rychlak, who is also Vice President of the IPA, has been highly critical of WPO head, Kieran Kidder. Kidder recently called out Rychlak for not initially agreeing to compete in the event.

Ame said that they are hoping things will go well and they'll be able to make it to the Ukraine but that there are still some concerns being discussed.

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Re: Mendy and big Gene head to head???

Rob Luyando and Bill Carpenter confirm that Gene Rychlak has accepted an invitation to compete at the WPO Stars of the Bench in the Ukraine. Scot Mendelson, Ryan Kennelly, and Rob Luyando will also be competing for $50,000 in prize money. Rychlak himself has yet to publically confirm his attendance.