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Although Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, in a recent video he declared Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as someone he has been admiring for many years now. But Arnie did not just stop at that statement. He went on to extensively talk about what he felt about The Rock in detail.

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Dwayne Johnson is popularly known as ‘The Rock’. The 51-year-old actor is popular for his marvelous action scenes in movies. So much so, the master of this craft, former bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger also thinks highly of him.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s opinion about Dwayne Johnson

In the latest interview of his posted on YouTube, Arnold Schwarzenegger was asked to speak about The Rock. Arnie revealed that he had been a fan of Dwayne Johnson for a long time. Schwarzenegger stated, “He handled his career really well. I think that he’s just one of those multi-talented guys that has a great personality. He’s a great athlete and, a great wrestler. He can do big stunts on a set and he’s very familiar with that and the fight scenes.”

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The bodybuilder further extended his praise for the actor, appreciating both his talent as well as his personality.“I think that his personality comes through his great command of the scenes. It is coming through, he’s very very talented. All around, I mean I think the world of him. I think he’s really fantastic,” Schwarzenegger said.

The seven-time Mr. Olympia has always been open about his feelings on social media and the internet in general. He often brings the same sentiment to his newsletters as well. In one of his newsletters, Schwarzenegger touched upon how many women complained about a specific column that was directed toward men.?

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Arnie’s reply to those asking about ‘The Positive Corner of Masculinity’

In his reply, Schwarzenegger first minutely made his reader understand how most of his content was meant for everyone. The bodybuilder further points out the unfair nature of the world and how to deal with it. He stated, ?There is a darkness out there. The way to beat it isn?t to ignore or complain about it. We have to offer a positive alternative. In short, we have to talk to these boys and young men so that the only people they hear from aren?t Stone Age lunatics.? He further went on to add that this section of the newsletter only took up about six percent of what he shared. “The other 94 percent is for everyone,??he said.?

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The fitness world has always been positive and inspiring. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s words of appreciation for Dwayne Johnson are a sign of the same. The duo had also shared the screen together in Peter Berg’s 2003 movie “The Rundown”. And almost two decades later, the former bodybuilder still praises The Rock’s skills and personality.

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Pritha Halder is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Specializing in covering the off-court life of PGA Tour players, she brings to life the drama, triumphs and challenges of the athletes in the game. Having completed her Bachelor's in English Language and Literature from a multidisciplinary university, Pritha started her career as a writer for a literary magazine, before delving into the world of golf. Her early interest in the sport blossomed after reading a New York Times article "Tiger Woods and the Game of Life." Since then, she's continued to immerse herself into the sport and learn its techniques so her articles can connect to the dedicated and passionate niche fanbase. In her free time, Pritha loves binging on sports animes, Haikyuu being one of her favorites.

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