Arnold Schwarzenegger Finally Opens Up Bromance With Rival Sylvester Stallone in Their 70’s: “Nothing Is Zero Sum”

Whether it is rivalry or camaraderie, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone, do it with style. Are they setting serious bromance goals? Of course, yes! While the scenario now is the two legends posing with each other’s iconic swords, sporting a cow-boy look, one can’t forget the competitiveness they had in their prime phase. Schwarzenegger and Stallone became synonymous with action heroes with their blockbuster hits from The Terminator, and Rocky franchises.

In their 70s now, their bromance is making waves on the internet. Arnie and Sly first met at the 1977 Golden Globe ceremony, and an event of Stallone throwing a bowl of flowers at Schwarzenegger created a deep impact on their relationship. Soon after, they were often compared with each other at every step. The burning rage calmed down in the late ‘90s as their impact reduced in Hollywood. In Arnold’s recent newsletter, he shared an insightful note on bonding with Sly.

Arnold Schwarzenegger roots the idea of being friends with a competitor

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone made Halloween more special, as their friendship was witnessed, while they carved pumpkins like kids. In the newsletter, Schwarzenegger mentioned that Sly asked him to film with him for his show. Besides, he also invited Sly to visit his office as he had never been there. Surprising him with Whiskey and Lulu and carving a pumpkin like kids, they made beautiful memories.

Reflecting on their days as rivals, he poured his heart out on the idea of competition. He said it is good as it creates better performances. “But unless you are competing in a sport where you either win or lose, nothing is zero sum.” Furthermore, he said about having a broader perspective stating, “There is plenty of pie to go around.”

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Speaking particularly about Sly and his rivalry, he said, “You can be successful and still root for the guy two desks down to be successful.” He also said that it took them a few decades to figure out “we could both succeed and be friends and, man, it is so much better.”

Arnie and Sly – foes to friends

Talking more about their intense rivalry and the time spent together, the Arnold Schwarzenegger further stated, “We had a fantastic time, and I do think there is a lesson there.” Moreover, he made an interesting point stating that thirty years ago, such a thing would have never happened. “Our egos wouldn’t allow it,” he said. Also, being in their mid-’70s, he said, “None of that sh** matters to us any more.”

Arnie and Sly have exchanged comments and criticism on several occasions. That also implied that they strived hard to beat one another, at every opportunity they got. From being intense rivals to embracing the idea of supporting and cheering for each other, the two stars are setting an example of competitors co-existing without having to pull each other down.

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