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“I Felt Bad for Winning”: Dethroning Ronnie Coleman in 2006, 4X Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Makes a Shocking Confession

Published 12/18/2023, 6:21 AM EST

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One of the greatest rivalries in bodybuilding competitions is between, Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman. These two giants faced off on the prestigious Mr. Olympia stage. Their intense competition fueled the fantasies of fans and competitors alike. But some time ago, Cutler had made an emotional confession regarding his win against Coleman in 2006. See, what many people didn’t know was the deep bond that developed between them after their fierce battles.

Recently, Jay Cutler made a surprising revelation about his first win in 2006, a year that marked a significant moment in bodybuilding history. Cutler had just dethroned the eight-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, ending his quest for a record-breaking ninth title, and he knew something about Coleman that perhaps only Coleman was privy to.

Years after dethroning Coleman Jay Cutler made a heartfelt confession

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In a recent interview snippet shared by Muscle Mind Media, the quad stomp expressed his emotions about dethroning ‘the King’ of bodybuilding. Despite the victory, he confessed that he didn’t defeat the best Ronnie Coleman ever. In a heartfelt statement, he explained, “I just was better that day. You know, time was creeping up.”

 

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During the 2006 competition, Coleman was chasing history, aiming to surpass the record set by the legendary Lee Haney and himself. Cutler admitted feeling conflicted about his win, recognizing the tremendous expectations on Coleman’s shoulders. “He was going for his record, number nine. A lot of publicity going into the show, but I felt bad for Ronnie. I felt bad winning, which is weird, because, you know It was everything to him.”

Cutler expressed empathy for Coleman, recognizing the emotional toll the defeat took on the eight-time champion. “He was upset, you know, he was visually upset,” said the 50-year-old beast. Regardless of their rivalry, the two legends do have great camaraderie. Recently, Coleman had taken to Instagram, remembering the rivalry.

Coleman considered the rivalry one of the greatest

Posting pictures of him with Cutler, Ronnie Coleman had went on to calling their rivalry “one of the Greatest Rivalry to ever hit the Olympia stage”. Replying to Coleman, Cutler had agreed to the notion and commented, “That’s right.”

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The story of their rivalry is as interesting as their careers. It all began in 2001 when Cutler gained fame, sparking a feud with Coleman. Although Cutler won in 2006, Coleman had dominated until his retirement in 2007. Despite The King’s frequent victories, Cutler always posed a tough challenge.

What other rivalry do you think can be counted as one of the greatest in the sport? Let us know in the comments below.

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Arpita Shrivastava

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Hi, I'm Arpita Shrivastava, a fitness and bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. When I started college, my fascination shifted to combat sports and I began training for Judo. I did it for two years until an injury compelled me to step away from the mat.
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