“Messi and Ronaldo of Bodybuilding!”: Throwback Picture of Two Legendary Bodybuilders With Combined 12 Mr. Olympias Leaves Fans Nostalgic

The world of bodybuilding has witnessed several iconic moments, and athletes grace the domain. One such phase was during IFBB greats, Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman’s prime days. The duo had the greatest on-stage rivalry and equal respect for each other off-stage. Their Mr. Olympia titles altogether amount to 12, with Coleman winning the greatest number of titles ever. 

Their mesmerizing presence in the sport captivates the entire community. Just yesterday, Cutler posted a throwback picture on his Instagram, offering a glimpse of their time as pro competitors posing side by side. This nostalgic post sparked a wave of reminiscence among fans, transporting them back to the golden era of bodybuilding.

Jay Cutler’s ‘Fit for 50’ challenge nears conclusion as the Iconic throwback picture inspires nostalgia and motivation

As the post revealed, the 49-year-old icon was sent the iconic picture by a personal trainer, Dave Liberman the night before as a token of motivation for the athlete. Interestingly, Cutler’s grand ‘Fit for 50’ challenge is soon to conclude, with only 10.5 weeks remaining. 

Therefore, the foremost part of his caption read, “@daveliberman sent me this last night to remind me as I am crushing the next 10.5 weeks toward my goal.”Later, he further disclosed that the picture was taken around 2005 or 2006 when the duo frequently guest posed together “week after week” before the advent of the social media generation.

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In addition, both of them showcased their offseason physiques, with Cutler flaunting his ripped 300 lbs body while the 59-year-old legend weighed in at 320 lbs. The sight of their impressive sizes prompted even The King himself to interject, commenting, “We are both out of shape and we both look horrible…” As fans stumbled upon the post, they were instantly transported back in time, overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia.

Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler garner massive fan appreciation and comparisons to Soccer Icons

Within a span of less than 24 hours, the post amassed an impressive count of over 118.1k likes and received an abundance of comments from the enthusiastic community. Recognizing the extraordinary competitive nature of the duo, one fan drew a parallel, likening them to the iconic soccer legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. “These are the Messi and Ronaldo of bodybuilding! Simply the best!” the comment read. Whereas another fan pointed out that the “2 Kings” were “the best to do it” 

“You can’t say bodybuilding without thinking about you two first. Living legends and I hope I will have a chance to meet you both one day,” a comment hailed. A fan recognized Cutler’s efforts to ace his goals ahead of turning 50, and wrote, “Great memories Jay!! You’re gonna make 50 look easy and awesome!!” A third comment marked the instance as “the good old golden era” and further cheered him on. 

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Two legendary figures, who were once fierce competitors, have now ascended to the status of idols, revered by the entire community. There is no greater achievement than earning such admiration. What are your thoughts on the captivating throwback picture? Share your opinions in the comments section.