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Mar 30, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; UFL owner Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock walks off the field before the game between the Arlington Renegades and the Birmingham Stallions at Choctaw Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Rock reveals how he broke the news of Osama Bin Laden’s killing

"Then I get a second call, and the call is, 'Yeah, the president didn’t go on yet.' And I went, 'Oh sh*t.'"

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 7, 2025 0
'The Smashing Machine' earned $6 million in its opening weekend, the lowest for any Dwayne Johnson film.

‘The Smashing Machine’ marks Dwayne Johnson’s lowest box office opening weekend

The A24 biopic reportedly cost $50 million to make.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 6, 2025 0
Dwayne Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine'

As ‘The Smashing Machine’ hits theaters, the original documentary is nearly impossible to find

According to the documentary's director, the project is expected to be more widely available in 2026.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 2, 2025 0
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine'

Dwayne Johnson: ‘The Smashing Machine’ is ‘more than a movie’

"It represents me, ready to break out of the infrastructure that has surrounded me for a long time."

By Matt Yoder OnOct 2, 2025 0
Credit: The Tennessean on YouTube

Films

The Rock’s Oscar campaign is already starting

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson plays MMA legend Mark Kerr in the new trailer for A24's 'The Smashing Machine.'

First trailer for ‘The Smashing Machine’ makes The Rock look like an Oscar contender

Could The Rock actually win an Oscar?

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 29, 2025 0
Screengrab via ESPN

ESPN

Trying to make sense of The Rock’s interview with Pat McAfee

Travis Scott The Rock John Cena Cody Rhodes WWE Elimination Chamber

Everyone is wondering why Travis Scott was there for John Cena’s shocking heel turn

In a moment 20 years in the making, John Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber by joining forces with The Rock... and Travis Scott?

By Matt Yoder OnMar 1, 2025 0
During Friday's episode WWE Smackdown, Dwayne Johnson, AKA The Rock, announced that WrestleMania 42 in 2026 will be held in New Orleans. Photo Credit: USA Network/WWE

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson announces WrestleMania 42 will be in New Orleans

"We're gonna make it official right now, in front of the world."

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 22, 2025 0
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson talks to members of the U.S. Army around a March 30, 2024 UFL game.

The Army’s ‘catastrophic’ partnership drama with The Rock and UFL has been resolved

"I think we worked through all that and I think we’re all in a good place."

By Sean Keeley OnJan 15, 2025 0
Screen grab: WWE

Netflix

Debut episode of ‘Raw’ showed why WWE and Netflix are a perfect match

Screen grab: WWE

WWE

If The Rock won’t be at WrestleMania 41, what’s the main event?

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson talks to members of the U.S. Army around a March 30, 2024 UFL game.

Military marketing expert: Army partnership with The Rock and the UFL was ‘flawed from the start’

"The Army aligned with a new property that didn't have an established fanbase and expected immediate results."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 2, 2024 3
Mar 30, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; UFL owner Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock walks off the field before the game between the Arlington Renegades and the Birmingham Stallions at Choctaw Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Army’s ‘catastrophic’ partnership with The Rock and the UFL reportedly led to loss of 38 enlistments

"The center of gravity was Johnson, whom service planners were hoping could elevate the Army brand."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 1, 2024 4
Credit: Vice TV

Films

‘Who Killed WCW?’ seemed more focused on image rehab than journalism

Screen grab: WCW Nitro (via WWE)

AEW

It’s time for the wrestling world to tell new stories beyond ‘Who Killed WCW’

The Rock and Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.

WWE to release ‘WrestleMania XL’ documentary on July 3 after three-month delay

It will air exclusively on the company's YouTube channel.

By Robert O'Neill OnJun 25, 2024 0
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine'

The Rock is unrecognizable as Mark Kerr in first-look at ‘The Smashing Machine’

Yes, that's really The Rock.

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 21, 2024 0
UFL helmets and logo

Fox reportedly adding Friday night UFL games to help replace ‘Smackdown’

"This points to expansion (more games for more windows) and the ratings being better than expected on Fox's end."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMay 14, 2024 4
UFL owner Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock walks off the field before the game between the Arlington Renegades and the Birmingham Stallions at Choctaw Stadium.

Report slams UFL co-owner Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s work ethic, lack of professionalism

Johnson's certainly building quite the reputation around Hollywood.

By Sean Keeley OnApr 30, 2024 0
WCW Nitro Finger Poke of Doom The Rock

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson producing miniseries on demise of WCW for Vice TV

More than two decades after its death, WCW's legacy lives on.

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 30, 2024 1
Charles Barkley Dwayne Johnson

Charles Barkley: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has the best personality on television

"When you see The Rock performing ... his personality, when he's talking, you're like, 'I've got to watch this.'"

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 17, 2024 0
A Memphis Showboats UFL touchdown with a prominent U.S. Army patch.

Army UFL sponsorship saw internal criticism, including over attempt to partner with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

"The XFL provides minimal unique market coverage not already supported by the Army's current media plan."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 15, 2024 0
WrestleMania XL was a record-setting show for WWE in several ways, including total viewership and attendance. Photo Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

WWE WrestleMania XL was record-setting show

WrestleMania XL really was the biggest WrestleMania ever.

By Michael Dixon OnApr 10, 2024 1
Jemele Hill

Jemele Hill torches Dwayne Johnson for publicly breaking from Joe Biden: ‘Political cowardice’

"If (Johnson) wants to stop the division, then he shouldn't at all make it seem like he is aligned with the side that is pushing only division."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 8, 2024 17

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