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Dwayne Johnson Injured on Set of 'The Smashing Machine'

The actor reveals significant elbow injury while filming the MMA biopic, raising concerns about production delays.

  • Johnson shared a video showing a swollen elbow, describing it as looking like a 'cantaloupe.'
  • The injury occurred during a fight scene for the film, which chronicles MMA fighter Mark Kerr's life.
  • Medical experts suggest it could be olecranon bursitis, requiring weeks of recovery.
  • Johnson is using a mix of functional, holistic, and modern medicine to treat the injury.
  • The film, directed by Benny Safdie and co-starring Emily Blunt, is anticipated for a December release.
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