June 11th 2024.
In a recent Instagram post, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson opened up about his latest injury, revealing that "the pain feels pretty good." The 49-year-old actor and wrestler shared a glimpse of the injury he sustained while filming his upcoming movie, The Smashing Machine.
The Hollywood superstar, who is currently one of the highest paid actors in the industry, is busy shooting a wrestling biopic where he plays the role of MMA legend Mark Kerr. This film also reunites him on-screen with his Jungle Cruise co-star Emily Blunt. However, as Johnson explained, things didn't go as smoothly as he had hoped on set.
In a clip shared on his Instagram, Johnson can be seen pointing to his swollen elbow, jokingly comparing it to a cantaloupe. He explains, "As you guys know, I'm filming a movie called The Smashing Machine and anytime your film is called The Smashing Machine, well, you're kind of going to get smashed up." He goes on to reveal that he got "banged up pretty good" during the fight scenes and there may be some soft tissue damage.
The 52-year-old then reveals that there is a lot of fluid in his elbow that needs to be drained before he can get an MRI. But despite the pain, he reassures his fans that he's doing fine and even quotes his late father who used to say, "A day without pain is like a day without sunshine, boy." Johnson, who has had his fair share of injuries from his years in the wrestling and bodybuilding world, also asks his followers for any advanced advice on dealing with this latest injury.
But being the charismatic and business-minded person he is, Johnson couldn't resist promoting his new tequila brand, Teremana, as his "favorite" anti-inflammatory. He even jokes that after taking a sip, his elbow already feels better.
Fans were quick to offer their support and well wishes for Johnson's speedy recovery, with some even making light of his famous "people's elbow" move. The movie, written and directed by Uncut Gems' Benny Safdie, is set to focus on Kerr's struggles with addiction and his rise to fame and glory in the world of MMA.
Johnson has been actively preparing for the role, even receiving guidance from Kerr himself. The movie also features other real-life fighters such as Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk and MMA star Ryan Bader. It is scheduled to release in US cinemas in December 2024.
As for Johnson, despite his injury, he continues to work hard and entertain his fans with his charismatic personality and successful career. We wish him a speedy recovery and can't wait to see him in action in The Smashing Machine.
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