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Fans may not have seen the last of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s “Final Boss” character, as Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes revealed. In an interview with the All the Smoke podcast, Rhodes said that he thinks “we’ve just scratched the surface of the ‘Final Boss.’” So, his return may be imminent. Rhodes had high praise […]

Professional wrestling has long served as a launchpad for entertainers who can captivate millions with nothing more than a microphone, a camera, and raw charisma. Over the years, several WWE superstars have traded their ring gear for movie scripts, proving that showmanship does not end when the bell rings. From the over-the-top personas of Hulk […]

If anyone has high praise for Dwayne Johnson’s performance in The Smashing Machine, it’s acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan. On The Director’s Cut, the Directors Guild of America’s podcast (via Deadline), Nolan showered Benny Safdie with praise. The two have history. Safdie played Edward Teller in Nolan’s 2023 movie Oppenheimer. He will also star in Nolan’s […]

Jason Kelce and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson just want to make sure that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are prepared whenever they decide to have kids. On the Oct. 13 episode of the New Heights podcast, which Jason and Travis co-host together, the WWE legend and retired Philadelphia Eagles center are reflecting on their roles […]

It is yet to be seen who John Cena’s last WWE opponent will be when he takes part in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, and even Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson doesn’t seem to know. Speaking to Travis and Jason Kelce on the New Heights podcast, The Rock claimed he has a “tiny […]

Though he doesn’t appear in Benny Safdie’s new A24 film, few people are as important to the story of The Smashing Machine as Kurt Angle. One of the most prolific mat athletes of all time, Angle is one of the few men alive who can say they actually shared the stage with both Mark Kerr, […]

Transforming into MMA legend Mark Kerr for The Smashing Machine meant taking a pay cut, as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson‘s salary for the role has been revealed. In a report from Deadline about the biopic’s box office flop, it is revealed that Johnson was paid $4 million for his role. For context, that is significantly […]

Despite the hype out of its Venice International Film Festival premiere, The Smashing Machine has been a box office bust, and lead actor Dwayne Johnson thanked those who have seen it. Johnson took to Instagram to share a message to his 392 million followers. He posted a couple of behind-the-scenes images, including a headshot of […]

Just like her father is “proud” of her, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter and WWE star, Ava, wants people to watch his new movie, The Smashing Machine. Ava took to X, formerly Twitter, to promote The Rock’s new movie, The Smashing Machine. “If you have a chance to go, please go see it,” she wrote. […]

Taylor Swift has done it again. Her latest cinematic event, Release Party of a Showgirl, is set to pull in an impressive $33 million at the box office this weekend after grossing $15.8 million on Friday across 3,702 theaters, TheWrap reports. The film, a hybrid of lyric videos, music visuals, and behind-the-scenes footage, had no […]

If one thing is for sure, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is proud of his daughter, WWE NXT general manager Ava, and her journey in professional wrestling. Speaking to MTV on the red carpet for his new movie, The Smashing Machine, he praised his daughter. The Rock said he is “so proud” of his daughter as […]

Not everyone was impressed with John Cena’s WWE heel turn, including his dad, John Cena Sr., who criticized Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s role in it (or lack thereof). During an interview with UnSKripted, Cena’s dad revealed why he was underwhelmed by the involvement of the “Final Boss” in the storyline. After Cena turned heel in […]

A pivotal scene in the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson-led The Smashing Machine features the iconic Bruce Springsteen song from Born to Run, “Jungleland.” It is played in the background of a heated argument between Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson) and Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt). Director Benny Safdie brilliantly uses the fable of the Magic Rat and […]

There is something to be said about taking risks, especially decades into your career, as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson did playing Mark Kerr in the new biopic about the MMA legend from Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine. Speaking to ClutchPoints alongside Safdie and his co-star, Emily Blunt, Johnson broke down his career-defining role in The […]

As a child, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was a larger-than-life figure in WWE, making fun of John Cena’s “candy ass” before their WrestleMania clashes. His acting career never made much of an impression until he played Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. Like a good coach does for a middling quarterback, director Benny Safdie is […]

After winning his first Oscar, Brendan Fraser seemingly has hope for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who is garnering praise for playing Mark Kerr in A24’s The Smashing Machine. The two shared a moment before a screening of The Smashing Machine at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which was captured by Clayton Davis. While […]

Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut, The Smashing Machine, is shaping up to be one of the year’s most talked-about films. After earning him the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival and giving Dwayne Johnson the strongest reviews of his career, the new trailer now gives audiences a closer look at Johnson’s […]

In recent weeks, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s weight loss has caught the public’s eye, and the WWE’s “Final Boss” has revealed the reason why. He is going to re-team with The Smashing Machine director Benny Safdie for Lizard Music, which is a role that requires Johnson to lose weight. Johnson will play the Chicken Man […]

Recently, famed actor and professional wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson flaunted his weight loss transformation while at the Venice International Film Festival for the premiere of Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine. Fans noticed Johnson’s physique change while at the Venice International Festival. Known for his larger-than-life stature, this was surprising. One fan commented on Cultaholic […]

It was a whirlwind for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at the Venice International Film Festival, where A24’s The Smashing Machine premiered. The response to The Smashing Machine was positive, as it received a standing ovation that lasted over 15 minutes. The Rock was seen crying as the crowd applauded The Smashing Machine. Ramin Setoodeh of […]

When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared a picture in Europe on Memorial Day weekend, fans thought he might be making his long-awaited return to the WWE at Clash in Paris. Instead, the “Brahman Bull,” sporting a much slimmer look that went viral on social media, was in Italy, where his new film, The Smashing Machine, […]

There is a real chance Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is in Oscar contention for his role in A24’s Mark Kerr biopic, The Smashing Machine. However, it’s a risk he had not taken previously. In a new story from Vanity Fair, Johnson reveals that the lead-up to making The Smashing Machine was nerve-wracking. It was unfamiliar […]

Some people don’t like doing WWE Mount Rushmore exercises, but Idris Elba named John Cena — his Heads of State co-star — on his for the professional wrestling company. Elba and Cena were interviewed by Complex. While Cena declined to name his, Elba named Cena, Hulk Hogan, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and Dwayne “The Rock” […]

Dwayne Johnson didn’t just attend the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony. He made it a defining moment. On Thursday, June 26, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Johnson stood alongside Emily Blunt to help honor a man he’s about to bring to the big screen, per TheWrap. Together, the stars of The Smashing Machine paid […]

The trailer for The Smashing Machine has finally dropped, and it shows Dwayne Johnson in a way fans have never seen before. Gone are the bright lights of globe-trotting blockbusters; instead, Johnson transforms into Mark Kerr, the legendary two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion whose real battles were fought outside the cage, per Complex. Set against […]

When Travis Scott leisurely made his way to the ring during the main event of WrestleMania 41 between John Cena and Cody Rhodes, fans of professional wrestling understandably assumed that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson would be following closely behind. On paper, it makes sense, right? The Rock introduced Scott to the WWE Universe as an […]

After weeks and weeks of anticipation, Cody Rhodes and John Cena finally duked it out in the main event of Night 2 of WrestleMania 41. One day removed from one of the better matches you will see in WWE all year, with Seth Rollins teaming up with Paul Heyman to defeat Roman Reigns and CM […]

Just like that, the first night of WWE WrestleMania 41 is done, and Night 2 will hope to follow up with another banger night as John Cena tries to dethrone Cody Rhodes. The other marque matches include the triple threat match between Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky, Bianca Belair, and Rhea Ripley. Randy Orton has […]

As expected, the reigning WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will not let Travis Scott’s infamous slap go unpunished, as he expects to get a “receipt” at WrestleMania 41. While on First Take, Rhodes promised he would get his revenge on Scott if he decides to attend WrestleMania 41. He first recalled getting slapped by the rapper. […]

It sounds like the leader of the Fast & Furious franchise, Vin Diesel, is anxiously awaiting Universal to allot the 11th movie a release date. He took to Instagram to share his wish. Diesel posted an image of him with his Fast & Furious co-star Michelle Rodriguez. His caption was an open letter to the […]

On March 1, 2025, Travis Scott delivered the slap heard around the world to WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, and the rapper was reportedly urged to do so by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. While on The Ankler podcast (via WrestleTalk), WWE president Nick Khan discussed Scott’s slap. The Rock urged him to hit the champion hard, […]

When Paul “Triple H” Levesque made a special appearance on The Tonight Show to talk all things WrestleMania 41 with Jimmy Fallon, a variety of different topics came up. The duo talked Terra Ryzing, Jean-Paul Levesque, and the future of the promotion starting at WrestleMania 41, but the most interesting discussion of the segment was […]

The upcoming Benny Safdie-directed Mark Kerr biopic, The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson, has gotten a release date from A24. Deadline reports The Smashing Machine will be released in theaters on October 3, 2025. It will now open against Roofman, starring Channing Tatum, and The Keeper, directed by Longlegs director Oz Perkins’ latest project. The […]

When John Cena executed one of the biggest heel turns in WWE history with his incredible, soul-selling split with Cody Rhodes, it got fans talking. Would the 16-time World Champion use this new momentum to break Ric Flair’s record? Would he flip the switch and go on a genrational final run after losing most of […]

Nearly a month after news broke that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson would star in Martin Scorsese’s next movie, also starring frequent collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt, the WWE legend responded to the news. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to confirm the report. He expressed his excitement for the project, which will re-team him […]

Millions saw iconic rapper Travis Scott slap WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber during John Cena’s heel turn, including Offset. The former member of the Migos took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his reaction. “Travis smacked [the] life out [of] buddy,” he said along with a crying laughing emoji on March 5, 2025. […]

A lot happened at the 2025 Elimination Chamber, including John Cena’s WWE heel turn, which happened during a confrontation between Cody Rhodes and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. One of the most shocking moments from the segment was Rhodes’ uncensored F-bomb. When he declined The Rock’s offer to sell his soul, he sold, “Hey Rock, go […]

When John Cena visually accepted The Rock’s offer at the Elimination Chamber, kicking Cody Rhodes where the sun didn’t shine to turn heel for the first time as a WWE main eventer, it took the world by storm. It was discussed on ESPN, the clips got hundreds of millions of views, and it seemed like […]

During the shocking heel turn of WWE’s John Cena, rapper Travis Scott got physical with Cody Rhodes as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson watched at Elimination Chamber, resulting in an injury for the top champion. Per Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, Rhodes is legitimately injured as a result of the segment. “Cody got hurt,” Meltzer […]