Sylvester Stallone, 80, said his rivalry with Arnold Schwarzenegger pushed him to keep raising the bar.
On Saturday’s episode of “ The Interview ,” Stallone reflected on the competitive relationship he had with Schwarzenegger for years before the two became friends.
Stallone and Schwarzenegger became defining action stars of the 1980s, leading blockbuster franchises that helped define the decade.
The “Rocky” star said he quickly recognized Schwarzenegger as a formidable competitor.
“He was a challenge,” Stallone said, describing Schwarzenegger as an “immovable force” who was more calculated and shrewd than his own direct, “blunt force” style.
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