A few days after Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrated his 76th birthday, the bodybuilding legend teased fans with a viral post. He presented the world with one of the most marvelous sights in bodybuilding history. Ronnie Coleman and the Austrian Oak had an intense arm-shoulder workout at the Mecca of Bodybuilding. Moreover, the post has become an iconic collaboration etched in the annals of bodybuilding history. Recently, the Mr. Olympia handshake during the meetup at the Gold’s Gym reminded fans of an epic handclasp in the world of sci-fi movies from 1987.

Recently, the Instagram handle of Arnold Sports Festival posted a crossover picture. The handshake between Schwarzenegger and Coleman showed an eerie similarity to the “Predator” movie. The movie, too, had CIA agent George Dillon share a firm handclasp with Major Alan Dutch. Furthermore, fans got nostalgic and into a frenzy as they could not hide their excitement at the comparison post.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman shake hands Predator style

The “Predator” franchise has become an intrinsic part of popular culture for blending various genres into one. Furthermore, the scary predator suit with accompanying cloaking technology and thermal vision has captivated fans for decades. The first in the line, out of five movies, also boasts an incredible star ensemble; Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, and many more. The post by Arnold Sports Festival is an ode to the elite paramilitary mission and the greatness of the fitness luminaries. Arnold Sports Instagram handle’s caption read, “What’s the matter, Ronnie? The CIA got you pushing too many pencils? Doesn’t get much more iconic than this.” 

In the movie, Carl Weathers played the role of a CIA agent who shared a friendly and competitive relationship with Arnie A.K.A. Dutch. At one point, Schwarzenegger and Weathers firmly shake hands, exuding power, strength, and troubled history. The character Dutch quipped, “Dillon, You Son of a bi***.” Dillon had come to recruit the 7x Mr. Olympia for a covert rescue operation. The handshake is famous for the thunderous noise and the ripped arms of the lead actors. Many memes have been made of the cult classic handshake, with people comparing it to an earthquake.

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Furthermore, a lot of effort went into the filming of the movie. The cast had to battle rugged terrain and waterfalls. These challenging experiences further add to the charm of the “Predator”. Even subscribers reminisced about the path-breaking moment in the action movie helmed by John McTiernan.

Fans could not hide their excitement at the Predator movie reference

Netizens compared the handshake of bodybuilding titans with a scene from the $98 million-worth Predator movie. One follower informed the context of the photo. They wrote, “The bottom photograph is Carl Weathers’ arm.” Most fans could not stop themselves from repeating the dialogue of the movie. Another follower chimed, “Ronnie! You son of a bit**!” Some also responded with a Giphy of the same scene. A user remarked, “You guys are missing the obvious reference.”

An insightful comment read, “Oh yeah! Flashback and flexing those biceps! If it bleeds, we can kill it! Arnold and Ronnie crushed it.” Similarly, a user marveled at the impact these bodybuilders had on people. They said, “The amount of lives these men touched is crazy… Continue inspiring the younger generation in a positive. I speak from experience. The gym helped save my life.” These throwback comparisons honor the illustrious careers made with blood and sweat. Coleman and Schwarzenegger share 17 Olympia titles between them. Although bodybuilders represent two unique eras, their commitment to fitness transcends temporal fields.

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