Dwayne Johnson has never been known as an expert in MMA, but he may soon be able to change that perception. The former WWE champion and Hollywood A-lister is taking on a new role, playing former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Mark Carr. The movie will be a biopic called “The Smashing Machine,” and Johnson has already begun preparations for it.
‘The Rock’ recently appeared on Instagram and revealed his mixed martial arts training process to do justice to the legend. On the other hand, he also confessed that this is not just a role for him, but a whole journey, as he is still recovering from WrestleMania XL. ‘The Rock’ uploaded a video to Instagram talking about his preparation for the role of Mark Carr.
He claimed that Kerr was the heavyweight godfather of MMA and the UFC and was one of the greatest fighters on the planet, even though he struggled with addiction. Dwayne Johnson captioned the post, “From the wrestling ring to the mixed martial arts cage. With WrestleMania behind me, my second training camp of 2024 is tomorrow for my next role in the movie Smashing Machines. to start.”
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He confessed that he wanted to do justice to the role of a fighter. “The Rock” declared that all fighters in the UFC and his MMA are risking their lives every day to make a difference. The world’s highest-paid actor for multiple years also paid tribute to the UFC community, saying, “I’ve lost so many friends (wrestlers) over the years to addiction, mental health struggles, and even suicide. It was just their time.” Take out. This is my love letter to them. Let’s get to work. ”
Mark Carr, also known as ‘Smashing Machine’, lived a legendary and controversial life. He had a 4-0 record in the UFC and was one of America’s top fighters until he fell into addiction. But he saved himself again, abandoning everything for the sake of his love. His life story is truly a movie. Although he had lost his last five matches, he had an excellent record of finishing most of his matches in the opening round. After all the trials and tribulations, he overcame his addiction and even married his long-term girlfriend. Now, Dwayne Johnson is playing him in a movie and fans are overjoyed.
Fans show enthusiasm for biopic featuring Dwayne Johnson
The Rock is already preparing for the movie, which he says will be one of the most dramatic films ever made. In his interview he added: “In my career, I want to make important films that explore humanity and struggle. [and] pain. ” This is exactly what the movie is about and fans are excited. Among those who commented on the post were Corey Caplan, Frank Grillo, Matt Arroyo, Bobby Maximus and Chamatkar Sandhu. .
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Corey Caplan cheered him on, saying, “Final Boss Makin is on the move…world, get ready.” Meanwhile, another fan chimed in, “YO FINAL BOSS!” American actor Frank Grillo also attended to promote “The Rock”, writing, “Come on lads.”
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Some veterans, like Matt Arroyo, have stepped up to provide assistance and training to help “The Rock” transition smoothly into the role. ”
YouTuber Chamatkar Sandhu also expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I can’t wait,” and another fan boosted Johnson’s energy by saying, “I can’t wait, brother, I’ll definitely kill you!!”
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Prime Minister Johnson also thanked several veterans, one of whom was Bobby Maximus. Maximus wrote, “As a fighter who fought in the early days of the UFC, I can’t wait to see this.” To this, ‘The Rock’ replied: “@bobbymaximus means bro can’t wait for you to see it.”
Mark Carr was one of the first UFC fighters to experience various mental health and addiction issues. An autobiographical film about this legend will give UFC fans and the world a better idea behind the scenes of the fighters’ lives. Are you excited to see the movie? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
