In a recent episode of the “Cutler Cast,” four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler engaged in a poignant chat with former Mr. Universe, Calum Von Moger. The conversation delved into Von Moger’s personal journey, prompting him to reflect on rough patches from his past. Cutler later shared a snippet of this exchange on his Instagram, sparking a heartfelt response from Von Moger.

Von Moger expressed his appreciation for the time spent with Cutler and commented, “Loved being on this podcast with Jay! Love big Jay thanks for the quality chat mate!”

In the snippet shared by Cutler, one could see Cutler asking Von Moger, “Who was the first person celebrity that you saw and you’re like, oh my gosh, that’s so-and-so.” Without hesitation, Von Moger confessed, “You.” Reflecting on his aspirations, Von Moger expressed, “You were the first ever celebrity… you were the one. For me, I just felt like I never wanted to be ordinary…”

Cutler then smoothly transitioned to Von Moger’s past. The 33-year-old candidly admitted, “You know, I made, I made these mistakes and, and yeah.” He acknowledged his mistakes and the struggles he faced upon returning to Australia after his dreams in California faltered.

The 50-year-old asked Von Moger if it was the pressure or personal struggles that caused him trouble. Von Moger confessed that this was tough to say, as it’s scary being in a dark place without realizing it. He even shared how he woke up in a hospital after a serious accident, unsure if he’d survive. Initially, he didn’t grasp how serious it was.

Then Von Moger described a moment when he decided to change his path, leading to his comeback. “But getting back in the gym, rekindled that spirit,” he said. Like Von Moger, Cutler has surely inspired many individuals throughout his career, but do you know who inspired Cutler to become the bodybuilding legend?

Jay Cutler expresses his love and admiration for The King

A lot of times, the Arnold Classic champ has opened up about a story from when he was just 12 years old and flabbergasted by a bodybuilding magazine that inspired him to build a physique like the bodybuilders he saw. However, recently, while receiving his Lifetime Achievement award at the Arnold Classic 2024, Cutler revealed that Ronnie Coleman inspired him to continue his passion despite setbacks.

During his acceptance speech, Cutler talked about his bond with Coleman. “You’re the reason for my abilities, my greatness. I owe everything to you because you pushed me to do my best on the Olympia stage and beyond. You’re a huge inspiration,” Cutler exclaimed. Cutler also remembered the times they trained together, saying Coleman “kicked my a**” in the gym. He talked about their friendship outside of bodybuilding. Cutler further called Coleman the “greatest bodybuilder of all time” and thanked him for his impact on the sport.

What do you think about Jay Cutler’s impact on the sport of bodybuilding and the friendship that blossomed between him and his biggest rival, Ronnie Coleman? Let us know in the comments below.