Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Podcast: Fresh AirPublished On: Fri Jan 02 2026
Description: The WWE superstar considered pursuing a career in mixed martial arts before realizing, "I don't like getting punched in the face." Johnson plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's ‘The Smashing Machine.’ He spoke with Terry Gross about his many injuries, his relationship with his late father, and his wrestling personas.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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