Hollywood’s Golden Globe nominations have brought a major milestone for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The WWE Legend has been nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his role as MMA legend Mark Kerr in the gritty biographical film The Smashing Machine.
This marks a major achievement in his acting career, as he competes alongside acclaimed performers such as Oscar Isaac and Michael B. Jordan in one of the year’s most competitive acting categories.
What makes the news even more notable is that The Smashing Machine also received a second nomination thanks to Johnson’s co-star Emily Blunt, who earned a nod for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her portrayal of Kerr’s partner, Dawn Staples.
Together, their dual recognition reflects strong industry appreciation for the performances in the hard-hitting drama. The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will take place on January 11, 2026.
John Cena posted a graphic about his former 2-time WrestleMania opponent’s achievement on Instagram. The Rock saw it and replied:
“Love ya man and as you know, always grateful for all you’ve done for the business we love. You are truly the GOAT. Bring your moonshine, I’ll bring the tequila”
WWE also promoted The Final Boss’ Golden Globe nomination on this week’s RAW.
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John Cena Reacts To Last Night’s AEW Moment
On last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming (where new champions were crowned), Samoa Joe defeated Eddie Kingston to retain the AEW World Championship in the main event.
Joe paid tribute to John Cena at the end of the match by locking Kingston in the STF and doing a salute.
Cena acknowledged Joe’s tribute by posting the following on Instagram:
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