“Didn’t Seem He Liked Arnold”: Diving Into History, Jay Cutler Sheds Light on the Most Controversial Bodybuilding Moment and Its Aftermath

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s last Mr. Olympia participation in 1980 was his most controversial one. Making a comeback in the 1980 Olympia after announcing retirement in 1975, Schwarzenegger’s victory stunned thousands who expected Mike Mentzer to win the contest. Recently, Jay Cutler shared intriguing insights about the 1980 Olympia, which Schwarzenegger won on his YouTube Channel, Jay Cutler TV. Relating an audio interview of Mentzer he had heard, Cutler described the sad aftermath after Schwarzenegger won the 1980 Mr. Olympia title.

The bodybuilding champion also recounted an interesting anecdote where he had seen Mike Mentzer and recognized him. Describing how he and Mentzer shared some uncanny similarities, Cutler hinted at Mentzer’s strong perception of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Jay Cutler rakes up the heated controversy of the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest

Later, he told an interesting anecdote where he saw Mentzer at the Gold’s Gym, recognizing him from the books he had read that mentioned Mentzer. Further, he narrated, “It didn’t seem he liked Arnold.” Talking about how many bodybuilders like Aaron Baker, Dorian Yates, and Lee Labrada had endorsed Mentzer’s training, Cutler shared Mentzer’s perspective that there had been behind-the-scenes politics in making Schwarzenegger win the 1980 Olympia contest. Post this, Cutler also shared an unexpected aftermath after Mentzer lost the 1980 Olympia. While Franco Columbu won the 1981 Olympia, Schwarzenegger promoted the show that year.

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Afterward, Cutler elaborated on his and Mentzer’s surprising similarities. Interestingly, both had chosen bodybuilding after being inspired by magazines and competed in their first contest at 18. This wasn’t the only time Cutler opened up about famous personalities, who are an inseparable part of bodybuilding history. Once, the 4-time Olympia champion compared the Austrian Oak to one of the most famous actors in current times. He also held nothing back on his real opinion of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Jay Cutler’s intriguing opinion on Arnold Schwarzenegger

In the 57th episode of his podcast, Cutler stated, “I hate to compare it but like Dwayne Johnson, a couple of years ago when he was like the action guy, Arnold was bigger than that.” Later, the 4-time Olympia champion praised the Austrian Oak’s aura on stage, which would attract crowds.

Further, Cutler complimented Schwarzenegger, calling him the “number one actor in the world for a long time.” Continuing, Cutler shared how he was inspired by Schwarzenegger, despite the fact he hadn’t seen Schwarzenegger contest in bodybuilding competitions much.

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Cutler’s admissions show his tremendous passion for bodybuilding and its history. Do you think Mike Mentzer should have won the 1980 Olympia? Share your thoughts in the comments section.