Why The Rock Has Really Shed So Much Weight
The Rock has shocked many with his recent drastic weight loss, and the reason for it has now apparently been revealed.
It’s been seven months since WWE fans last saw The Rock in the ring. The Final Boss pulled the trigger on John Cena’s heel turn at Elimination Chamber, but since then has been very conspicuous by his absence.
During his time away from WWE, The Rock has been focusing on his Hollywood career. And judging by new footage of the star, which has appeared online, he’s been slimming down dramatically with a massive weight loss that has cast doubt on him ever returning to the ring.
The Rock “Dwayne Johnson” after losing so much muscle mass. pic.twitter.com/wN2Q2lX7NT
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The Rock Drops Weight To Get More Roles
Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer explained the main reason why The Rock has chosen to shed so many pounds as acting takes precedence over a return to the ring:
He needed that size to play certain roles that he wanted to play, and maybe he’s done with those roles, and he wants to be taken seriously as an actor. To be taken seriously as an actor, you really can’t have a body like that; it doesn’t really fit. You can only pretty much play action, beat-up guy roles rather than acting roles.
The Rock shed tears as he received a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice International Film Festival, where The Smashing Machine premiered. Such is the level of critical acclaim already associated with the movie that The Rock is already a contender for the Oscars.
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