Arnold Schwarzenegger recalls how Joe Namath initially inspired him to grow bodybuilding – “I was so jealous of him”

It is possible that Arnold Schwarzenegger is the most notable guest to ever visit New Heights.

The former bodybuilder, who has also dabbled in acting and politics, paid a visit to the Kelce brothers Jason and Travis on Wednesday. They discussed various topics, ranging from football to Hollywood, and one particularly intriguing subject was his role in transforming bodybuilding from a niche sport to a beloved national pastime in America.

It was later revealed that New York Jets legend Joe Namath played a significant role in inspiring that mission. Shwarzenegger stated (11:18 mins into the video):

“So when I came to this country, I was so jealous of him. Because in bodybuilding, I had to go into bricklaying jobs. I made no money… no sponsorships or anything. And Joe Namath was in television… I’m seeing him with advertising and endorsing pantyhose.

“I said, ‘Are you (expletive) kidding me? This (expletive) guy is the number one football player that everyone watches. And I’m in a sport that no one watches. I got to go and do something to build the sport of bodybuilding… And we now have the number one bodybuilding competition, the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Thoughts on Jason Kelce’s Tesla Cybertruck

During the same podcast, “Arnie”was also informed about the Tesla Cybertruck, which Jason Kelce had recently acquired.

Last week, a brief video of Jason Kelce driving on a highway in Philadelphia was shared on X/Twitter.

After numerous rumors, the ex-Philadelphia Eagles center finally admitted to purchasing it in the recent months (sales had started back in November). However, Schwarzenegger seemed underwhelmed, stating

“When it comes to trucks, I like the old kind of stuff better. I think it looks cooler. .. I still love my Hummers.”

Ironically, he once transformed one of his Hummers into an electric car, describing the process as follows:

“I had a Hummer which was electric, which was really fantastic, had 550 horsepower. And then we auctioned it off for the after-school programs.”

In an even more ironic twist, General Motors brought back Hummer in 2020 after it had been dormant for ten years – but this time as an electric subbrand of GMC. The first vehicles were produced in 2021 for the 2022 model year, two years ahead of the Cybertruck.