Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky didn’t just make him a star—it turned him into a Hollywood powerhouse. The franchise became an emblem of grit, determination, and the underdog spirit, but fans may be shocked to learn how close it came to unraveling.
Rocky II Almost Never Happened
The 1980s were defined by a legendary rivalry between Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The two action icons battled not just on screen but in real life, competing over who had the bigger biceps, the most explosive roles, and the highest box office earnings.
Back when Stallone was filming Rocky II in 1979, that competition was just beginning—but it nearly cost him his career-defining role.
In a revealing interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger and TMZ’s Harvey Levin, Stallone shared how a weightlifting accident almost forced him out of the film.
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