He didnt come here with nothing. Weider flew him here, gave him a place to stay, and a job. Weider seen a young bodybuilder with a lot of drive and a lot of charisma and he used him to further both of their legacys. If it wasn't for weider who knows where Arnold would be right now. Sure he has a huge drive to succeed but weider opened the door.
You're right. Weider did open the door. I guess I should say he made the most of his opportunity and never seemed entitiled.