“A Fellow Immigrant”: Bodybuilding Legend Arnold Schwarzenegger Talked Like a Young Fan as He Embraced Deceased WWE Legend
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With his chiseled physique and greatness in the bodybuilding world, Arnold Schwarzenegger has left an indelible mark on the industry. The Austrian Oak was one of the pioneers who contributed to strengthening the reputation of the bodybuilding industry and gaining a huge fan base.
In addition to the bodybuilding industry, Schwarzenegger has long been a fan of pro wrestling. Thanks to his strong enthusiasm for the sport, he has been on WWE several times. While he was talking about wrestling, legendary bodybuilder Schwarzenegger sounded like a young Bruno Sammartino fanboy.
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Well, it’s not particularly surprising that Schwarzenegger enjoys wrestling, as many others do. And in 2015, IGN had an interview with 7x Mr. Olympia champion as he was involved in WWE 2k16.
Moreover, since he is a longtime follower of wrestling, he was questioned about his all-time favorite wrestler. To which he replied, “I love them all, The Rock and Stone Cold, but I really identify with Bruno Sammartino. He is a fellow immigrant, and he is truly a legend. [H/T: IGN]“
“The Terminator” went on to say that the fact that he has sold out Madison Square Garden 187 times makes him wonder just how great he was. He remembers becoming a devotee of his after witnessing him for the first time pick up a person above his head.
Sammartino, who held the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship for more than 11 years, has exceptional strength. Additionally, at 2,803 days, his first reign still holds the promotion’s record for the longest single reign. These stats will surely convert you into a fan of Sammartino, like Austrian Oak.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was afraid to compete against Brock Lesnar in lifting
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It’s hard to imagine the legendary bodybuilder getting scared to compete against anyone. He did, however, confess in the same interview with IGN that he would be hesitant to lift against The Beast.
Taking about Lesnar, he stated, “I’ve stood next to Brock. He is a monster. I am not sure I would want to ever compete in a lifting tournament with someone that big.”
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Indeed, Lesnar possesses beast-like strength that even a great figure like Arnold Schwarzenegger finds intimidating. But seeing them compete in the lifting competition will be incredibly interesting.
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