13 Years Before Michael Jordan Shocked the World, Hollywood Star Arnold Schwarzenegger Killed Bodybuilding Champion?s Momentum With a Single Act

NBA legend Michael Jordan?s iconic career is a testament to the greatness the world of sports has to offer. However, Jordan?s story has a unique twist to it. The athlete retired two times in 1993 and 1999, before finally retiring from the sport in 2003. Regardless, his finesse never took a hit, and he continued to conquer the sphere. Similar to his journey is another legend whose comeback to the sport blew away minds.?

Arnold Schwarzenegger had unofficially retired from bodybuilding after winning his sixth Mr. Olympia title in 1975. Surprisingly, he made a comeback after 5 years, when he?d already embarked on his acting endeavors. Arnie?s impromptu feat was a major hurdle for IFFB icon Frank Zane, as it brought his champion career to a dead end.?

Arnold Schwarzenegger?s 1980 comeback made history

A recent post on Twitter teased an insightful conversation on the sporting legends making a massive comeback which resulted in tremors in the sports world. After announcing two retirements, Jordan finally stepped down from the podium in 2003. Nevertheless, years before this happened, the 76-year-old bodybuilder had paved his way into history with his great 1980 comeback that hindered the trajectory of Zane?s career.?

The 81-year-old Hall of Famer was on his winning streak, acing three consecutive titles since 1977. Whereas, Arnold was busy shooting for his action film, Conan The Barbarian, after teasing retirement in 1975. Interestingly, a day before the deadline for the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest, the athlete pitched his name in the contest and eventually won his final title.?

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Hence, the post stated, ?Dominated the Mr. Olympia from 1970-1975. Stepped away as Frank Zane went on his run, then Arnold returned in 1980 the day before the deadline as he prepped to film Conan and won it again.? The sphere was awestruck and unsettled, while many others even criticized his last-minute decision. As a result, the situation snowballed into a controversy, debated to date.?

Dorian Yates once opined on Arnold Schwarzenegger?s 1980 victory

Appearing in a podcast once, bodybuilding mass monster Dorian Yates once made a statement about The Austrian Oak?s controversial victory at the 1980 Mr. Olympia. Apparently, the athletes had an ongoing strife due to the rivalry between Arnold and Yates? mentor Mike Mentzer. Owing to that, The Shadow made a bold remark on Arnie?s win, claiming the latter held the power to alter the rules of the contest.?

?The rules were bent because it was Arnold and one of Arnold?s friends were on the judging panel,? the English athlete said. Yates was evidently on that side of the debate where he felt Arnold should not have won. Hence, he hinted at the athlete?s power and influence in the sphere, which encouraged his win that year.?

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The Austrian Oak?s final Mr. Olympia win affected the careers of other athletes. Owing to the resentment, several bodybuilders boycotted Mr. Olympia next year, per sources. Regardless, his comeback is perceived as one of the greatest. What do you think of Arnie?s 1980 comeback? Tell us in the comments.?