Triple H extended his congratulations to WWE icon Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on earning a Golden Globe nomination for his role in the movie “Smashing Machine.” Johnson was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for portraying mixed martial arts legend Mark Carr. After the nomination was announced, Triple H publicly acknowledged The Rock’s dedication and hard work in bringing the character to life.
In his statement, Triple H said, “On behalf of the entire WWE family, I want to congratulate The Rock on his Golden Globe nomination for ‘Smashing Machine.’ He poured his heart into this role, and this recognition is well deserved.”
The Rock is up against tough contenders including Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners,” Jeremy Allen White for “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,” Joel Edgerton for “Train Dreams,” Wagner Moura for “The Secret Agent,” and Oscar Isaac for “Frankenstein.” This nomination marks The Rock’s first time being recognized by the Golden Globes. Emily Blunt, who appeared alongside him in the film, is also nominated for Best Supporting Actress. “Smashing Machine,” which was released earlier this year, earned just over $21 million globally.
Known as “The People’s Champ,” The Rock expressed pride in his work but revealed he felt nervous taking on Carr’s role—a new experience for him. The intense preparation and transformation required for the character heightened his anxiety as filming approached.
Fan Take: This milestone is huge for WWE fans as it showcases the potential for wrestlers to successfully transition into mainstream entertainment, bringing positive attention to the sport. It also highlights The Rock’s evolving legacy beyond the ring, inspiring current and future WWE talent to aim for greater achievements both inside and outside wrestling.
