Kurt Angle<\/a> has seen Benny Safdie<\/a>\u2019s The Smashing Machine<\/a>, led by a remarkable performance from Dwayne Johnson<\/a> as UFC champ Mark Kerr<\/a>, telling fans he believes the A24<\/a>-backed film \u201cdeserves an Oscar.\u201d<\/p>\n In an X update shared Tuesday, Oct. 7, the WWE Hall of Fame inductee argued that Safdie\u2019s film \u201cwill be considered a classic\u201d in the coming years. While The Smashing Machine has received strong reviews from critics, and is in this writer’s opinion a must-see in theaters, it opened below expectations<\/a> at the box office this month.<\/p>\n \u201cJust watched The Smashing Machine. What a fantastic film that I believe will be considered a classic,\u201d Angle wrote. \u201cMark Kerr was \u2018The Guy\u2019 I had to beat to qualify for the Olympic Games, which pushed me to transform into a version of myself I never thought I could be. Your story, beyond wrestling, is truly inspirational, my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n Angle also said he now believes Johnson is \u201cone of the greatest performers today\u201d after taking on the role, which stands apart from prior entries in the Seven Bucks Productions co-founder\u2019s filmography.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cFor Dwayne Johnson to take on such a role and elevate it to another level in his career makes me consider him one of the greatest performers today,\u201d Angle added. \u201cWatching Dwayne transform into Mark Kerr through this film was like deja vu…..no words, just applause. This movie deserves an Oscar, and I believe it will receive the recognition it merits. Well done, my brothers.\u201d<\/p>\n Image via Kurt Angle on X<\/span><\/p>\n Earlier this month, Angle spoke with Sports Illustrated about his own experiences with Johnson, a.k.a. The Rock<\/a>, both in the ring and behind the scenes. Angle said he \u201cloved working with\u201d Johnson while underscoring his \u201cunbelievable\u201d pace in the ring and the generosity he showed as a performer.<\/p>\n \u201cThe cool thing about him is he was really giving,\u201d Angle said.<\/p>\n The Smashing Machine, also starring Emily Blunt<\/a>, is in theaters now. Go see it.<\/p>\n To commemorate the film’s release, Johnson and Blunt appeared on an episode of Complex’s GOAT Talk. Catch the full episode below.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Dwayne Johnson Revisits Viral Fanny Pack Photo on ‘GOAT Talk’: ‘I Felt So Confident’<\/span><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n How \u2018The Smashing Machine\u2019 Made Dwayne Johnson’s Fight Scenes Look Real<\/span><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Dwayne Johnson Addresses ‘The Smashing Machine’ Opening Weekend: ‘Can’t Control Box Office Results’<\/span><\/p>\n Former Soccer Star Omar Bravo Arrested in Mexico on Child Sexual Abuse Allegations<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n WWE Star Ahmed Johnson Walks Away Unharmed Following Drunk Driving Accident<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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