“Most Happiest Place to Be”: 15 Years After Winning 8 Mr. Olympia Titles, the King of Bodybuilding Gets Misty-Eyed in Nostalgia While Recalling the Stage

Bodybuilding competitions are no easy feat, especially when it comes to getting on stage and performing. The final performance can be the biggest challenge for many bodybuilders. The pressure to look their best and the adrenaline rush of competing can be overwhelming. But for legendary bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman, it seems this was never an issue.

The 8-time Mr. Olympia champion recently made headlines as he opened up about his heydays and his approach to competitions and bodybuilding.

Ronnie Coleman, A.K.A. The King never shied from getting on stage

The King recently posted a video on his YouTube channel. In the video, he addressed the trending queries about him and the fan community. During the question-and-answer session, Coleman was asked whether he ever felt anxious before stepping out on stage. The eight-time Mr. Olympia champion replied that he never felt anxious, as he always had an optimistic approach.

Coleman revealed that during his career, he was always excited about getting on stage. “I always look forward to being on stage,” he said in the video. The King mentioned that it was an opportunity for him to push himself to the limit. Coleman explained that he never let the pressure of competing get to him. Coleman always focused on the task at hand and tried to enjoy the moment. “I was having a lot of fun, so being on the stage was the favorite, and my most memorable and my most happiest place to be,” he said.

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 While recalling his stage days, Coleman got nostalgic, and his eyes got misty. Coleman added that those were some of the best days of his life, and he would never forget the feeling of winning and performing on stage.

Coleman’s old photo with Jay Cutler made headlines

Even though Coleman retired from bodybuilding in 2007, his old pictures from his career often grab people’s attention. And the discussion reaches new heights if the pictures also feature his biggest rival, Jay Cutler. Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler are two of the most important figures in the history of bodybuilding.

Recently, a photo of Coleman and Cutler’s guest posing on a bodybuilding stage went viral. In the snapshot, Cutler climbed onto Coleman’s back, and the champion gave him a piggyback ride on stage. Fans were astonished to see the insane muscularity, physique, and size of the two giants. However, they also enjoyed the healthy relationship and great camaraderie between the two veterans. 

Coleman is a legend of the game who not only took bodybuilding as a profession but as something he enjoyed every day. He loved to train and was ecstatic to be on stage to perform. What is your favorite on-stage Coleman moment? Let us know in the comments.

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