The on-stage rivalry between Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler is one of the most iconic rivalries in the world of bodybuilding. With their fierce competition, they dominated the Olympia stage till the early 2000s and managed to garner massive fame. While doing so, they also changed the landscape of the professional bodybuilding realm.
Even after so many years, the duo still lives rent-free in the hearts of the fitness community. The fact that they poured in their love and admiration to Ronnie Coleman’s throwback post is a standing testament to it.
Ronnie Coleman shares his days of rivalry with Jay Cutler
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The King of bodybuilding, Ronnie Coleman, recently took to his official Instagram account and shared a picture of him and Jay Cutler posing fiercely on the stage. The fun they had in competing with each other is evident in the post. He even wrote, “The Greatest Rivalry in Bodybuilding History.”
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In response, Jay Cutler even commented that Coleman was his idol who became his rival. It was when Ronnie Coleman was having his winning streak that Cutler entered Olympia. His only goal at that time was dethroning the King. And he managed to do it after Coleman’s eighth win in 2006, which marked the end of his career.
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The 4X Mr. Olympia champion replied, “When my idol became my rival. The time we had Big Ron. Can’t wait to see you in a few weeks”. Even after decades of the duo retiring from the sport of bodybuilding, they are still celebrated as the favorite rivals in the fitness community.
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The Fitness community calls Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler the OGs
The followers of Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler came together to reminisce about the good old days of the duo competing together on the stage. They left comments like, “MONSTERS” and “THE greatest 🤴🤴”. One of them even showed their excitement about the reunion that will be happening on the stage of the Arnold Classic. They simply commented, “Can’t wait to see the both of you in March!!! 🤩”.
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One of the followers, taking to the gigantic size of the bodybuilders in that era, commented, “2000s bodybuilding and 2010s powerlifting were a monster of their own. Goats”. While another elite bodybuilder, simply wrote, “My Brothers! The Two Greatest EVER !! 💪🏻”.
To many, Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler truly are invincible and have created a history that has been etched forever in the annals of bodybuilding. What are your thoughts about the rivalry between the two? Let us know in the comments section below!