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  • Dwayne Johnson's Venice debut for The Smashing Machine updates his image toward an Oscar-contending, dramatic role beyond wrestling.
  • The premiere spotlights Kerr’s gentle side, his battle with substance abuse, and his tense relationship with Dawn as core elements.
  • Johnson frames his career arc as moving from direct wrestling fame to a character-driven cinema path, signaling a strategic shift in his craft.

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Dwayne Johnson Uncontrollably Sobs as ‘The Smashing Machine’ Gets 15-Minute Venice Standing Ovation and Generates Oscar Buzz

https://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/the-rock-venice-smashing-machine-premiere-standing-ovation-1236493253/Variety.com
Dwayne Johnson Uncontrollably Sobs as ‘The Smashing Machine’ Gets 15-Minute Venice Standing Ovation and Generates Oscar Buzz

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Makes An Appearance With A Slimmed-Down Physique - Latest News

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Makes An Appearance With A Slimmed-Down Physique - Latest News

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Unveils Weight Loss Transformation That Will Make You Do a Double Take

https://www.eonline.com/news/1421867/dwayne-the-rock-johnsons-weight-loss-transformation-photosEonline.com
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Unveils Weight Loss Transformation That Will Make You Do a Double Take

‘The Smashing Machine’ recieves 15-minute standing ovation at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, The Rock cries

https://www.mmamania.com/latest-news/386511/the-smashing-machine-recieves-15-minute-standing-ovation-at-the-2025-venice-film-festival-the-rock-criesMmamania.com
‘The Smashing Machine’ recieves 15-minute standing ovation at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, The Rock cries

The Smashing Machine review – Dwayne Johnson only possible casting for crisis-riddled UFC champ Mark Kerr

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/sep/01/the-smashing-machine-review-dwayne-johnson-mark-kerrTheguardian.com
The Smashing Machine review – Dwayne Johnson only possible casting for crisis-riddled UFC champ Mark Kerr

Dwayne Johnson’s fear fueled an MMA-style transformation for his most challenging role yet

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/dwayne-johnsons-fear-fueled-mma-style-transformation-his-most-challenging-role-yetFoxnews.com
Dwayne Johnson’s fear fueled an MMA-style transformation for his most challenging role yet

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shocks with new slimmed-down physique after MMA fighter role in ‘The Smashing Machine’

https://nypost.com/2025/09/01/entertainment/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-shocks-with-slimmed-down-physique-for-the-smashing-machine/Nypost.com
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shocks with new slimmed-down physique after MMA fighter role in ‘The Smashing Machine’

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson stuns fans with new slimmed-down physique: ‘Looks like AI’

https://pagesix.com/2025/09/01/celebrity-news/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-stuns-fans-with-new-slimmed-down-physique/Pagesix.com
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson stuns fans with new slimmed-down physique: ‘Looks like AI’

'The Rock' looks to stretch his range in 'The Smashing Machine'

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/rock-looks-stretch-range-smashing-132144387.htmlYahoo.com
'The Rock' looks to stretch his range in 'The Smashing Machine'

The Rock's dramatically slimmed down physique gets fans talking in new photos

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/853238/the-rock-dramatically-slimmed-down-physique-fans-talking-new-photos/Hellomagazine.com
The Rock's dramatically slimmed down physique gets fans talking in new photos

Dwayne Johnson 'completely disappeared' into his most transformational role yet

https://metro.co.uk/2025/09/01/dwayne-johnson-completely-disappeared-transformational-role-yet-24048715/Metro.co.uk
Dwayne Johnson 'completely disappeared' into his most transformational role yet

Dwayne Johnson Grows Emotional as He Opens Up About Wanting to 'Do More' in His Career with 'The Smashing Machine'

https://people.com/dwayne-johnson-emotional-venice-film-festival-the-smashing-machine-11798691People.com
Dwayne Johnson Grows Emotional as He Opens Up About Wanting to 'Do More' in His Career with 'The Smashing Machine'

Social Media Erupts as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Slimmer Physique Goes Viral

https://whereisthebuzz.com/social-media-erupts-as-dwayne-the-rock-johnsons-slimmer-physique-goes-viral/Whereisthebuzz.com
Social Media Erupts as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Slimmer Physique Goes Viral

The Rock goes viral after revealing new 'slim' look and some fans are concerned

https://www.unilad.com/celebrity/news/dwayne-johnson-the-rock-body-transformation-769326-20250901Unilad.com
The Rock goes viral after revealing new 'slim' look and some fans are concerned

The Smashing Machine review: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is Oscar-worthy in his new film

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250901-the-smashing-machine-reviewBbc.com
The Smashing Machine review: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is Oscar-worthy in his new film

Dwayne Johnson Captures the Spirit of a Fighter in 'The Smashing Machine'

https://time.com/7313749/the-smashing-machine-review-dwayne-johnson/Time.com
Dwayne Johnson Captures the Spirit of a Fighter in 'The Smashing Machine'

The Rock Tears Up During Standing Ovation At Venice Film Festival

https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/entertainment/the-rock-tears-up-during-standing-ovation-at-venice-film-festivalSi.com
The Rock Tears Up During Standing Ovation At Venice Film Festival

Dwayne Johnson weight loss: The ‘secret’ behind the massive transformation of the WWE wrestler-turned-actor | - The Times of India

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/weight-loss/dwayne-johnson-weight-loss-the-secret-behind-the-massive-transformation-of-the-wwe-wrestler-turned-actor/articleshow/123644896.cmsTimesofindia.indiatimes.com
Dwayne Johnson weight loss: The ‘secret’ behind the massive transformation of the WWE wrestler-turned-actor | - The Times of India

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson makes heartbreaking family confession

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15055613/dwayne-rock-johnson-heartbreaking-family-confession-dad.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson makes heartbreaking family confession

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Delivers TKO at Venice World Premiere, 15-Minute Ovation

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dwayne-johnson-the-smashing-machine-movie-a24-safdie-1236358240/Hollywoodreporter.com
Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Delivers TKO at Venice World Premiere, 15-Minute Ovation

The Rock's Weight Loss Transformation for The Smashing Machine

https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/the-rocks-weight-loss-transformation-for-the-smashing-machine/Usmagazine.com
The Rock's Weight Loss Transformation for The Smashing Machine

Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt On Shooting Venice Title ‘The Smashing Machine’ With Benny Safdie: “The Guardrails Came Off For Us Every Day”

https://deadline.com/2025/09/dwayne-johnson-emily-blunt-smashing-machine-benny-safdie-1236502878/Deadline.com
Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt On Shooting Venice Title ‘The Smashing Machine’ With Benny Safdie: “The Guardrails Came Off For Us Every Day”

Dwayne Johnson Says He Was 'Pigeonholed' as an Actor Prior to 'The Smashing Machine'

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/dwayne-johnson-the-smashing-machine-1235419564/Rollingstone.com
Dwayne Johnson Says He Was 'Pigeonholed' as an Actor Prior to 'The Smashing Machine'

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprises fans with new look ahead of upcoming role

https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-look-smashing-machine-955271-20250901Ladbible.com
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprises fans with new look ahead of upcoming role

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