Getty Kurt Angle Praises Mark Kerr Biopic Starring Dwayne Johnson Kurt Angle recently praised The Smashing Machine , a biopic about MMA legend Mark Kerr. Dwayne Johnson stars as the UFC Hall of Famer in the film. Angle discussed his relationship with Kerr before entering the world of MMA. The two wrestled each other during their amateur careers. A24 produced the film, which premiered in theaters on Oct. 3. It features Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, and Bas Rutten , and was directed by Benny