Jean-Claude Van Damme once ripped his butthole muscle

A source close to the action hero has confirmed that Jean-Claude Van Damme suffered a bizarre injury while filming the iconic hotel scene in Bloodsport – he ripped his butthole muscle doing the splits!

According to our insider, Van Damme was determined to perform the impressive feat without a stunt double. However, his bravado came at a cost. As he descended into the splits, a faint "rip" was heard, followed by a loud "AHHHH!"

The injury was so severe that Van Damme required immediate medical attention and a special butthole specialist was brought in to fix him up. The incident has left fans wondering if the real pain was worth the cinematic gain.

When asked for comment, Van Damme's publicist simply shook her head and muttered, "Well, at least he didn't hurt his face..."

Remember, flexibility is great, but not at the cost of your butthole muscle. So go ahead, stretch it out – but maybe stick to yoga, not Bloodsport-style splits!

Scoop by James Decunto