‘The Smashing Machine’ Review: Licking Wounds, In and Out of the Ring

You only need to see its trailer to know that “The Smashing Machine” is one such film, a vehicle par excellence for Dwayne Johnson, a.k.a. the Rock. He’s starred in plenty of movies to date, but ...
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Ryan Bader almost missed ‘The Smashing Machine’, his journey to acting, film’s authenticity: All you need to know

Ryan Bader, the former UFC and Bellator light heavyweight champion and respected MMA fighter, made his acting debut in the much-anticipated 2025 biographical sports drama The Smashing Machine, which ...

Ryan Bader reveals he almost missed out on ‘The Smashing Machine’ by accidentally ignoring director’s texts

Ryan Bader has accomplished a lot in his fighting career, but these days he’s receiving rave reviews for his performance playing UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman in the new film The Smashing Machine.
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Ryan Bader Unpacks MMA Career, Acting Debut in The Smashing Machine, a Hemsworth Casting, and his Cheat Day Favorites.

From dominating in the MMA cage to making his acting debut in The Smashing Machine, Ryan Bader is stepping into a whole new spotlight. In this exclusive sit-down, he reflects on how his mindset has ...