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• Bas Rutten: The Rock Is Mark Kerr In ‘The Smashing Machine’ In Every Little Detail

Bas Rutten is very impressed with how committed The Rock was to playing Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. Rutten spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about his role in The Smashing Machine. Rutten, a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, appears in the movie inspired by Mark Kerr’s life. He spoke about working with Dwayne […] The post Bas Rutten: The Rock Is Mark Kerr In ‘...2025
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• The Rock Says The Smashing Machine Was His First Role Where He Questioned If He Could Do It
The Rock speaks on the complexities of playing Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’. In ‘The Smashing Machine’ The Rock plays former MMA fighter Mark Kerr throughout his life and hardships with a cast that also features Emily Blunt and people from the world of fighting like Bas Rutten. The role is out of the … The post The Rock Says The Smashing Machine Was His First R...2025
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• The Smashing Machine's Bas Rutten on Mark Kerr's Story: "You Don't Know What Goes On In A Fighter's Life" (Exclusive)

Legendary MMA fighter and co-star of The Smashing Machine, Bas Rutten, speaks with TheSportster ahead of the film's release this Friday....2025
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• Bas Rutten Recounts Turning Down Offer From WWE
Rutten dove into why he turned it down. Former mixed martial artist and pro wrestler Bas Rutten was interviewed by Heavy Sports. A portion of the chat was centered around pro wrestling. Rutten recalled having an offer on the table from WWE, but he turned it down once he learned it would be a full-time … The post Bas Rutten Recounts Turning Down Offer From WWE appeared first on Fightful | WWE...2025
• "The Smashing Machine" Trailer Starring The Rock Released
'The Smashing Machine' has had its first trailer released. The movie is set to star The Rock as former MMA fighter Mark Kerr in an adaptation from the 2002 documentary of the same name and on April 29th, A24 would post the first full trailer. You can see the full trailer below: The movie is set to cover Kerr's life in 2000, and his struggles with substance abuse while competing in mixed martial a...2025
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• Bas Rutten: The Rock Did A Good Job As Mark Kerr In 'The Smashing Machine'
The Rock is set to star as Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine," which hits theaters in October. The film is based on the life and career of Kerr, who competed in PRIDE and the UFC. Kerr was a national champion amateur wrestler and trained with Bas Rutten to help his striking during his MMA career. Rutten stars in the film as himself. Speaking to Matt Serra on Geeking Out, Rutten commented on The...2025
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"The movie is also set to star Emily Blunt, former UFC fighter Ryan Bader, Lyndsey Gavin, MMA legend Bas Rutten and World Champion boxer Oleksandr Usyk."

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"– Former UFC Heavyweight Champion and King of Pancrase, “El Guapo” Bas Rutten, was another MMA legend who was in attendance at the WrestleMania XL two-night WWE premium live event last weekend at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA."

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• Leyton Buzzard: Getting To Wrestle Minoru Suzuki Is Something I'll Remember Forever
Leyton Buzzard discusses getting to work with Minoru Suzuki. In the back half of 2023, Leyton Buzzard found himself on excursion to Japan, where he would compete in several matches for BJW and other promotions. However, his biggest match with a Japanese talent may have came following the excursion, as on February 4th's RevPro show, Buzzard would main event against Minoru Suzuki. After a twenty min...2024
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• Bas Rutten: The Rock Did A Good Job As Mark Kerr In 'The Smashing Machine'
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• Tom Lawlor Previews Match Against Dijak, Says He’ll Put MSL In The Bas Rutten Shart Machine
Tom Lawlor talks his match against Dijak. MLW Superfight 6 will feature a number of major bouts, including a singles match between Tom Lawlor and Donovan Dijak. This match will be months in the making, as MSL turned on Lawlor back in September. While chatting with Fightful Overbooked for a new interview, Tom Lawlor recalled punching MSL and said that he wished he had punched him harder. "Honestly,...2025
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• Response to New WWE Tag Team Titles Backstage, Bas Rutten’s Presence at WrestleMania 40

It was a thrilling sight on Friday night’s episode of SmackDown, as the WWE unveiled a new set of Tag Team Championship belts. These shiny new titles were presented to A-Town Down Under, effectively replacing the previous SmackDown Tag Team Championships. The atmosphere backstage was electric with anticipation and excitement. The moment the gleaming belts […] The post Response to New W...2024
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• Behind-the-Scenes Response to New WWE Tag Team Titles, Bas Rutten’s Presence at WrestleMania 40

The wrestling world is abuzz with the unveiling of the new WWE Tag Team Championship belts on Friday night’s episode of SmackDown. The fresh and gleaming titles were presented to A-Town Down Under, replacing the previous SmackDown Tag Team Championships. It was a momentous occasion that has since sparked widespread acclaim within the WWE community. […] The post Behind-the-Scenes Respon...2024
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• MMA Legend At WrestleMania XL, Tickets For 22 WWE Live Events Now On-Sale, NXT Weekend Schedule
– Former UFC Heavyweight Champion and King of Pancrase, “El Guapo” Bas Rutten, was another MMA legend who was in attendance at the WrestleMania XL two-night WWE premium live event last weekend at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. – WWE NXT runs two non-televised live events this weekend. On Friday, April 12, 2024, the […] The post MMA Legend At WrestleMania...2024
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• Backstage Reaction To The New WWE Tag Team Titles, Bas Rutten Backstage At WrestleMania 40
As seen on Friday night’s episode of SmackDown, a new set of WWE Tag Team Championship belts debuted. The new titles were presented to A-Town Down Under to replace the SmackDown Tag Team Championships. According to a report from Fightful Select, numerous WWE talent have universally praised the new title designs. It is said that […] The post Backstage Reaction To The New WWE Tag Team Ti...2024
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• WWE Raw in San Jose (reports needed), Pro Wrestling Boom Live, Sinister Minister, Penta El Zero Miedo, Ric Flair, Maria Kanellis, Steve Lewington, Shinsuke Nakamura, Corey Graves, Bas Rutten, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Verne Gagne, Reid Flair, Sean O’Haire
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• Leyton Buzzard: Getting To Wrestle Minoru Suzuki Is Something I'll Remember Forever
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• Bas Rutten: The Rock Is Mark Kerr In ‘The Smashing Machine’ In Every Little Detail
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• The Rock Says The Smashing Machine Was His First Role Where He Questioned If He Could Do It
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• The Smashing Machine's Bas Rutten on Mark Kerr's Story: "You Don't Know What Goes On In A Fighter's Life" (Exclusive)
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• Leyton Buzzard: Getting To Wrestle Minoru Suzuki Is Something I'll Remember Forever
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• Behind-the-Scenes Response to New WWE Tag Team Titles, Bas Rutten’s Presence at WrestleMania 40

The wrestling world was abuzz last Friday night when a brand new set of WWE Tag Team Championship belts made their debut on SmackDown. The fresh titles were handed over to A-Town Down Under, marking the end of the reign of the SmackDown Tag Team Championships. This significant change has been met with widespread approval […] The post Behind-the-Scenes Response to New WWE Tag Team Titles, Bas...2024
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• Behind-the-Scenes Response to New WWE Tag Team Titles, Bas Rutten’s Presence at WrestleMania 40

The buzz behind the scenes in the world of professional wrestling is palpable. 🤼‍♂️ Just recently on Friday night’s episode of SmackDown, a new set of WWE Tag Team Championship belts made their grand debut. The newly minted titles were presented to A-Town Down Under as replacements for the former SmackDown Tag Team Championships. These […] The post Behind-the-Scenes Response to New WW...2024
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• Behind-the-Scenes Response to New WWE Tag Team Titles, Bas Rutten’s Presence at WrestleMania 40
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• Reactions Behind the Scenes to New WWE Tag Team Titles, Bas Rutten’s Presence at WrestleMania 40

The WWE world was buzzing with excitement on Friday night as the latest episode of SmackDown unveiled a new set of WWE Tag Team Championship belts. The fresh titles were handed over to A-Town Down Under, replacing the previous SmackDown Tag Team Championships. As soon as the new championship belts made their debut, reactions started […] The post Reactions Behind the Scenes to New WWE Tag Tea...2024
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