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“Such an Extraordinary Man”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Once Revealed He “Idolized” WWE Legend 22 Years Younger to Him for a Fascinating Reason

Published 08/28/2022, 1:30 PM EDT

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is inarguably the most popular action hero to ever exist. In the 80s and 90s, the former Mr. Olympia was every person’s first choice of action hero. Starring in films such as Terminator, Predator, Conan the Barbarian, Commando, and many more.

Triple H is one of the most influential people in all of Sports entertainment. The Game made a name for himself as a wrestling legend and a corporate figure. Ever since his debut, he maintained a spot in the top card of the sport.

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Throughout his career, he has had notable feuds and partnerships with the best in the industry. His most notable partnership was with Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton, and Seth Rollins. Also, some of his greatest feuds came across these three as well.

However, the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame witnessed a unique partnership between Triple H and Arnold Schwarzenegger. They awarded Schwarzenegger the 2015 Hall of Fame as a celebrity recipient for his contribution to sports entertainment. And, it was Triple H who was given the honor of inducting the terminator actor on the stage for receiving his award.

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Triple H stated, “You know when you discuss the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame, you look for a lot of things. Someone had made a lasting impact or had a memorable moment, or maybe was an inspiration to the WWE Superstars. Arnold Schwarzenegger embodies everything that is the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame.”

He then recollected Schwarzenegger’s moments in WWE with Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, or even that time when he was punched in the face by Schwarzenegger. The King of Kings then claimed that Schwarzenegger was an inspiration to many WWE superstars who went to the gym for the first because of him. Triple H claimed that Schwarzenegger could have been a WWE superstar because he had the physique, he knew the work, and even had catchphrases for everything.

A standing ovation soon welcomed the former Governor of California to the stage. Schwarzenegger began his speech with his famous catchphrases. He then stated, “I just want to say thank you to thank you very much to Triple H for his wonderful introduction. And I really idolize him. He’s such an extraordinary man. I mean Triple H? What a great athlete, what a great wrestler but then he steps into the business. And now helps run the WWE. I love when athletes are able to go and reach over into something else.”

Arnie then asked everyone to acknowledge Triple H for his great work as a wrestler, as a businessman, and as a promoter.

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Triple H and Stephanie McMahon bring forward an exceptional change backstage

With Vince McMahon now retired, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and Nick Khan took over the company. PWInsider’s report suggests that the trio has brought forward a positive shift in energy backstage, with staff being much more satisfied now before.

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Reports also suggested that WWE’s production department is now a much healthier workplace than before. It now has a better working culture. The era of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon began on a high note, but only time shall tell where this will go.

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Shounak Chakrabarti is WWE writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism, he wants to stand tall as an objective journalist. An avid fan of wrestling from childhood, Shounak has followed the sport from its very core and Seth 'Freakin' Rollins just happens to be his favorite wrestler.
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