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Schwarzenegger, Mentzer, and the 'Stolen Watch'

Schwarzenegger, Mentzer, and the 'Stolen Watch'

Bodybuilding's darkest hour

Jun 07, 2025
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Mike Mentzer (right) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (left) at the 1980 Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Contest, which many believe was marred by corruption.

By John Little

The booing from the audience within the Sydney Opera House came cascading down from the balcony and picked up steam from those whose seats were on the main floor.

Arnold Schwarzenegger - booed? At …

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