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The Rock Begins MMA Training For Role In ‘Smashing Machine’

by Greg Patuto Published on Apr 23, 2024

The Rock will portray Mark Kerr in new film.
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The Rock is onto his next venture and that is portraying Mark Kerr in his next film.

Dwayne Johnson is considered one of the hardest-working men in Hollywood today and that reputation continues on. After a brief stint back in the WWE, where he was one of the headliners of WrestleMania, The Rock will begin preparing for his new role. Johnson will portray legendary fighter Mark Kerr in new movie ‘Smashing Machine.’

To prepare for this role, The Rock will begin MMA-style training.

“WrestleMania is behind me and I will actually start a new training camp on Monday and this training camp now will consist of MMA fighting in the cage. So, I’ve gone from the Pro Wrestling ring to the MMA cage.”

Many actors in Hollywood have to keep up their physiques to play certain roles. The Rock is at the top of that list, keeping up with a shredded physique with incredible mass. Thanks to his home gym, The Rock has been able to get pumps in at any time of the day. His overall motivation for fitness has created a legendary physique.

Johnson returned to the WWE and created a rivalry with Cody Rhodes as he looked to finish his story at the biggest event in professional wrestling. The Rock joined forces with Roman Reigns to go against Rhodes for the WWE Universal Championship.

This is where Johnson first made a name for himself but will return to the big screen and wants to be as prepared as possible.

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The Rock To Play Mark Kerr In New Movie

Mark Kerr was an All-American and National Championship wrestler at Syracuse before diving into MMA. He went onto become a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and World Vale Tudo tournament champion. Kerr was also successful wrestler following his collegiate career.

Kerr was a four-time ADCC World Champion in submission wrestling and won gold and silver medals at the World Cup. He added a silver medal at the Pan American Games as well.

“Mark Kerr was The Godfather, the heavyweight godfather of MMA, of UFC, who at one time was the greatest fighter on the planet and he was an absolute animal and a beast and he struggled with addiction. He struggled with success, he struggled with loss, he struggled with love.”

 

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The Rock puts 100% into everything he does and this role will be no different. He will take on the proper training with the right guidance in order to put on the best show possible.

“I want to make sure that in my training camp, I am training with UFC legends and coaches and I want to make sure I do right by Mark and I do right by the MMA and UFC community and culture and all these fighters, men and women, who have put it on the line over the years.”

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About Greg Patuto

Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.

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