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The Rock misses out on Best Actor nomination as The Smashing Machine earns one Oscar nod

January 22, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson did not receive a Best Actor nomination when the 98th Academy Awards nominees were announced on Thursday.

Dwayne Johnson misses out on Golden Globe for ‘The Smashing Machine’

January 12, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Dwayne Johnson was unsuccessful in his bid for a Golden Globe Award on Sunday evening.

Dwayne Johnson receives Golden Globe nomination for “The Smashing Machine”

December 8, 2025 John Pollock

Dwayne Johnson has received a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of former MMA fighter Mark Kerr in “The Smashing Machine”.

Dwayne Johnson unfazed by lack of commercial success for “The Smashing Machine”

November 7, 2025 John Pollock

Dwayne Johnson reflected on the experience of playing Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine and his reaction to the film’s box office performance. Johnson participated

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ opens with $6 million domestic gross

October 5, 2025 Neal Flanagan

The new biographical sports drama starring Dwayne Johnson, ‘The Smashing Machine’, debuted in third place at the US domestic box office.

Weekend TV Guide: Cody Rhodes teams with Randy Orton, Revolver kicks of Spooky Season, MLW’s ‘Chamber of Horrors’ returns & More

October 3, 2025 Jack Wannan

This weekend’s professional wrestling programming includes: MLW’s “Chamber of Horrors” match, Cody Rhodes working with Randy Orton, and more.

The Smashing Machine

The Rock misses out on Best Actor nomination as The Smashing Machine earns one Oscar nod

Dwayne Johnson misses out on Golden Globe for ‘The Smashing Machine’

Dwayne Johnson receives Golden Globe nomination for “The Smashing Machine”

Dwayne Johnson unfazed by lack of commercial success for “The Smashing Machine”

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ opens with $6 million domestic gross

Weekend TV Guide: Cody Rhodes teams with Randy Orton, Revolver kicks of Spooky Season, MLW’s ‘Chamber of Horrors’ returns & More

The Rock says he has slimmed down for upcoming role in ‘Lizard Music’ film

Report: ‘The Smashing Machine’ receives 15-minute standing ovation at Venice premiere

The Rock suffered ruptured bursa sac during filming of ‘The Smashing Machine,’ no extensive tissue damage

Dwayne Johnson set to star in and produce Mark Kerr biopic