Jay Cutler made his name into the list of iconic bodybuilders after defeating the reigning king, Ronnie Coleman. Over the years, the champion listed many of his inspirations, and Arnold Schwarzenegger happens to be one of them. But what happens when Schwarzenegger and actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson go head-to-head?
In the latest episode of Cutler Cast, Jay Cutler talked about the bodybuilding legend versus the WWE champion. In terms of physique and strength, both legends were at par. However, Cutler made his choice clear.
While Mr. Olympia was a huge title, he couldn’t negate other victories. Jay Cutler recalled his iconic Arnold Classic wins since 2002. He remembered how Arnold Schwarzenegger held a special place in his heart during his journey to the Mr. Olympia title. When it came to picking a winner between Schwarzenegger and other legendary fitness athletes, Cutler had his answer prepared.
During Cutler’s podcast episode, the 4x Mr. Olympia champion addressed the ongoing comparison between WWE legend Dwayne Johnson and Arnold Schwarzenegger. While Johnson evidently had a larger figure, Cutler chose Schwarzenegger over him.
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Even though he never witnessed Schwarzenegger on stage, Cutler listed him as every bodybuilder’s inspiration. “I hate to compare it, but like, Dwayne Johnson a couple of years ago when he was like the action guy; Arnold was bigger than that!”, he reasoned. In fact, after entering Hollywood, Schwarzenegger also became one of the highest-paid actors.
Both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson are similar in terms of their origins. The legends began as athletes and eventually dipped their toes into Hollywood. Although they have been friends for a while, their connection dates back to the early 2000s.
In 2003, the movie ‘The Rundown’, featuring Dwayne Johnson, incidentally had a surprise cameo by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger. In fact, fans often remembered this moment as passing on the torch since The Rock went on to become the next action hero. Still, the Arnold v/s The Rock debate shall always be active among fans. Who do you think is the best action hero in Hollywood?
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