Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson got a real taste of what it’s like to be a professional fighter while filming The Smashing Machine.
Ahead of the film’s official release on October 3, Johnson’s portrayal of MMA legend Mark Kerr has received glowing reviews from critics, with many commending the former WWE Superstar’s commitment to the role and the hyperrealistic fight sequences.
Johnson insisted on doing all of his own stunt work for the film, including during one of the film’s most pivotal moments, a recreation of Kerr’s 2000 Pride Grand Prix Final fight against Kazuyuki Fujita.