Stallone Looks Back on His Fierce Rivalry With Schwarzenegger

WHO:

Coming Soon - Sylvester Stallone discussed his rivalry with Arnold Schwarzenegger on the podcast *The Rest Is Entertainment*, hosted by Marina Hyde.

NY Post - Stallone, 80, said he and Schwarzenegger, 79, were antagonistic toward each other from the start.

US Magazine - Stallone, 80, discussed the rivalry and its effect on both actors’ careers.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - Stallone said he enjoyed the intense competition with Schwarzenegger and explained why he did not dislike him as a rival.

NY Post - The actors’ feud was described as “very contentious”; Stallone said, “The gauntlet was thrown.”

US Magazine - Stallone characterized the relationship as “very confrontational” and said the rivalry inspired him to take more risks as an actor.

WHY:

Coming Soon - Stallone said he enjoyed the competition, though the article does not provide his full explanation.

US Magazine - Stallone said the rift prompted him to take more risks in his acting career.

HOW:

Coming Soon - Stallone discussed the rivalry in an interview with Marina Hyde on *The Rest Is Entertainment* podcast.

US Magazine - Stallone’s remarks appeared in an episode of *The Rest Is Entertainment*.

(UPDATED November 7, 2026 03:03 UTC)

Sylvester Stallone says his fierce rivalry with Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired him to take more acting risks. He described their relationship as confrontational, with competition pushing both actors to raise their game. Stallone also said he enjoyed the rivalry, discussing it on Marina Hyde’s podcast.