'Smashing Machine' trailer: Dwayne Johnson plays UFC legend Mark Kerr

Who Is Mark Kerr? The MMA Legend Behind Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine

The movie looks at Mark Kerr’s personal and professional hardships. The Smashing Machine was his nickname as a UFC champion.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is unrecognisable in trailer

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is set to star in new movie The Smashing Machine, which tells the story of legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr - and fans can't believe how different he looks

Wild behind-the-scene’s detail from Dwayne Johnson’s SNL appearance

One member of the SNL cast has shared a gobsmacking behind-the-scenes detail about Dwayne Johnson’s appearance on the show.

Trailer for Dwayne Johnson Transform in A24's 'The Smashing Machine'

Trailer for Dwayne Johnson Transform in A24's 'The Smashing Machine'

Watch Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’ trailer

Though he has yet to speak specifically about his physical transformation for the role, Johnson appears to have used facial prosthetics to help him more closely resemble Kerr.

'First Time Seeing Dwayne Johnson with Hair on His Head’: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Fans Are Doing A Double Take at His Shocking New Look

Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson has another movie coming up, and he’s going back to his roots for this.  Johnson, who is a former professional wrestler, will be heading back to the ring for this film. On Tuesday, April 29, A24 released the trailer for their new bio-drama called “The Smashing Machine” which is based on UFC fighter Mark Kerr. Johnson, who has a similar muscular build to Kerr, is getting laced up for the role by rocking some hair once ag…