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It is safe to say that Hollywood actors Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger defined pop culture during their eras. Moreover, the characters they played were so iconic that they are often celebrated to this day. However, these weren’t the only two icons of their time.

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It could be argued that Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren also had a huge impact on Rocky’s success with his iconic character Ivan Drago, a perfect villain in Stallone’s Rocky. In addition, action star Jean-Claude Van Damme is also a name that has been prevalent in martial arts, especially in the 1970s. This is the reason the internet went into a meltdown after a photo of all of the stars resurfaced online.

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Rare photos of Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and other action stars resurface online

In the photo Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Lundgren, and Van Damme can be seen standing alongside each other. The photo was clicked at the premiere of ‘Sly’s’ action blockbuster ‘The Expendables’. Moreover, in the photo, all these legends are compared with their past selves as photos of their younger versions are attached at the bottom.

Following this, the fans also went into a frenzy seeing their favorite stars all in one picture as they reacted to this iconic photo making rounds on the internet.

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Fans react to an iconic picture of legendary action stars of the 1970s

One fan claimed that all the stars were the pinnacle of masculine physiques. “All the best of the best muscle men,” he wrote

Another fan stated that Stallone was going to Make America Great Again or MAGA. “Stalone, the MAGA man,” he wrote.

A fan was also impressed by the current physical shape of all the legends. “All for their age still in great shape,” he wrote.

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Moreover, one fan was in awe of JCVD’s biceps claiming that it looked like he had two of them. “That’s cool but why has Van Dame got 2 biceps?” he wrote, jokingly.

Lastly, one fan made fun of Van Damme stating that he looked like Schwarzenegger’s child made with songwriter John Denver. “Top Right:
Arnold poses with the secret lovechild he made with John Denver?” he wrote.

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The fans were very excited to see their favorite stars all in one picture, especially the ones that grew up with them. Moreover, they also had a great time comparing them to their past versions, when these stars were at top of the world.

What did you think about this iconic picture? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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