WWE star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson teases future Presidential run

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has once again sparked speculation about a possible run for the White House. The global megastar, who has built careers in both WWE and Hollywood, left the door open when pressed about politics during a new interview on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast.

“It’s wild, man,” Johnson said when asked if a campaign remains in his future. “I’m always honored that people ask that. I love what I do. I love storytelling. But yeah… we’ll see.”

His measured response was enough to reignite the “Rock for President” buzz that has hovered around him for years.

The remarks arrive at a crucial moment in Johnson’s career. While many still view him as WWE’s most electrifying star and one of Hollywood’s biggest box-office draws, he is now pursuing one of the most demanding roles of his life.

His new film, The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie, casts him as MMA legend Mark Kerr, a performance already turning heads across the industry.

A new chapter in Hollywood

The project premiered at the Venice Film Festival to thunderous ovations, an emotional moment that visibly moved Johnson to tears.

Critics have called it a career-defining turn, praising his willingness to shed the action-hero persona in favor of raw vulnerability. Awards-season buzz has quickly followed, marking a potential pivot in how Johnson is perceived as an actor.

The Rock was visibly emotional as he received a 15-minute standing ovation for his new movie, 'The Smashing Machine.' The movie focuses on the life & career of MMA legend Mark Kerr.pic.twitter.com/4fRGau6CDY

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To become Kerr, Johnson endured a dramatic transformation. He gained 30 pounds, wore extensive prosthetics, and altered his voice to disappear into the role. The story explores Kerr’s battles with addiction, depression, and personal demons that contrast sharply with his dominance in the cage.

“This transition was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” Johnson admitted. “Once I crossed the line and really went for it, I finally had a place to put all this stuff.”

The challenge was not just physical. Johnson has long been associated with charisma and strength, but portraying Kerr required exploring vulnerability, shame, and fragility. That depth has impressed audiences and critics alike, who see this as a new dimension to Johnson’s career.

The Rock recalls the time when he first met Mark Kerr

Johnson’s connection to Kerr runs deep. He first met the fighter in the mid-1990s when he was still working under the name Rocky Maivia in WWE.

“You see the guy, and he looks incredible. He looks like a million dollars,” Johnson recalled. “But at that time, he was struggling so badly with addiction and depression and shame, all these things. But you never know… you never know what people are going through.”

That empathy, along with his global popularity, continues to fuel conversations about Johnson as a political figure. Polls have occasionally floated him as a viable candidate, given his bipartisan appeal and reputation for hard work. While he has never committed to the idea, his words suggest he hasn’t ruled it out either.

As he navigates this critical moment in Hollywood, the thought of The Rock as “President Johnson” lingers. Whether it’s inside the squared circle, on the big screen, or potentially on a campaign stage, his influence shows no sign of slowing down.

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