Rare Photo Shows Arnold Schwarzenegger Looking in Awe at WWE Legend’s Abdomen Vacuum

Published 09/24/2022, 7:00 AM EDT

Arnold Schwarzenegger at his peak was alien in terms of his physique. After all, there were very few people who matched his level. In addition to his incredible Hollywood achievements and bodybuilding career, he has a deep affinity for pro wrestling. Vince McMahon, Triple H, and Hulk Hogan are just a few of the numerous friends that the 7-time Mr. Olympia in the WWE company has.

Notably, Billy Graham is another close friend of the company. They were also training partners for years. In one photograph from that period, Schwarzenegger can be seen gazing in awe at Graham’s physique.

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At Gold’s Gym, when Schwarzenegger first arrived in America, Billy Graham was his training partner. They developed close friendships during that time. In one of the rare photographs of Graham, who shared Austrian Oak’s reputation for having a massive physique, Schwarzenegger was in awe at the WWE legend’s abdominal vacuum and flexing his big biceps.

The superstar was a pro wrestling pioneer who brought down the enormous bodybuilder’s physique in the business, besides being one of the first few heel characters. Before him, there weren’t many pro wrestlers with a physique as huge as his.

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Therefore, he was one of those who just set the bar for the sport’s future. Apart from his legendary wrestling career, he was known for his friendship with Schwarzenegger.

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In an interview, Superstar stated that he first met Schwarzenegger in 1969, only one week after the actor arrived in the country. He remarked after losing one of the first bodybuilding contests. He came to the Gold’s Gym, where he lifted weights and built a massive physique.

They trained together and developed a deep bond, which he said was really fascinating. Schwarzenegger and Graham became so close that every time the superstar visited Los Angeles, Graham would train alongside him.

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Additionally, he said that when ‘The Terminator’ initially informed him about his intentions to become a movie star; Graham made fun of him and didn’t believe him. That, however, proved to be right, and he, later on, became a legendary action star. Additionally, Graham is one person with whom Schwarzenegger has the strongest affinity, along with many other pro wrestling greats.

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Adarsh Ojha is a WWE and AEW Author at EssentiallySports. Before joining EssentiallySports, he gained valuable experience at Zee Entertainment and Awadh TV as a copywriter. An ardent fan of John Cena, Adarsh has earned his bachelor's degree in Broadcast and Communication.

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Rohini Kottu

Rare Photo Shows Arnold Schwarzenegger Looking in Awe at WWE Legend’s Abdomen Vacuum

Billy Graham talks about his friendship with Arnold Schwarzenegger

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