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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is smashing expectations with his boldest role yet -- stepping away from blockbuster bravado to deliver a raw, unflinching turn in "The Smashing Machine."

It’s another week, another episode of "TMZ Movie Tea" with Jabeen Waheed... and she’s serving up a must-see: Dwayne as real-life MMA legend Mark Kerr -- a fighter battling way more than opponents in the ring!

Addiction, fame, and a rocky marriage to Dawn (Emily Blunt!!) fuel this brutal personal drama -- with Benny Safdie in the director’s chair.

Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Suni Lee all hit an event on Tuesday ... but no, it wasn't for an awards show -- it was all thanks to IShowSpeed!!

The streaming superstar hosted a night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum ... and a bunch of A-listers were present for the premiere of his six-episode YouTube series, "Speed Goes Pro."

Some of the biggest celebrities rolled through in support ... including Kim K, who chatted with Speed about his 35-day tour that wrapped up in L.A. She also brought some of her kids to meet him ... earning her some major cool mom points.

Logan Paul's got a new house -- a $32.5 million crib in Puerto Rico -- and on Wednesday, he showed his fans it has ALL the bells and whistles.

In a vlog posted to his YouTube page, the WWE Superstar explained to his followers that after having a daughter and marrying Nina Agdal, he upgraded from his old Dorado mansion to a new one nearby.

He showed the home has a big pool, a tennis court, an elevator, a theater room ... and one helluva view.

Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer brand is honoring its co-founder ... releasing a limited edition "Hulkamania Forever" light brew to celebrate the legacy of the wrestling legend!

The special tribute product will feature new cans decked out in Hogan's famed red and yellow color scheme, as well as the WWE logo ... an item that'll surely be a must-have for fans when it hits shelves in a matter of weeks.

"We're proud to partner with WWE to create a true tribute to the legendary Hulk Hogan," Chad Bronstein, Real American Beer co-founder, told us. "This campaign brings together two iconic American brands, a collector-tier release, and a national megaphone -- it's a powerful moment for our fans, our partners, and our future."

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes is over the moon about being a two-time girl dad ... but he tells TMZ Sports, as great an honor as it is, he now needs to find a way "to make a ton more money!"

We caught up with the current Undisputed WWE Champion out in NYC ahead of his title defense at "Wrestlepalooza" on Saturday ... and asked about the Rhodes fam's big news that came out just a few weeks ago -- the birth of their second daughter.

"It's the greatest gift ever," he said. "Two little baby girls. The first thing you think of is ... how lucky and blessed you are, and how blessed we are to have Lani in our lives."

TMZ Sports has obtained video from the moments after Raja Jackson was arrested on a felony charge of battery with serious bodily injury ... and in the footage, you can see Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's son was not pleased to be in 'cuffs.

We're told the arrest took place at around 9 AM on Thursday at an apartment complex in Huntington Beach, CA ... after officers executed an arrest warrant.

Raja can be seen in the clip being escorted away from a residence by two police officers. Wearing a jacket and pants, he seemed ticked, and at one point, he appeared to question why a bystander was recording the situation.

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson said his son was back home and "doing OK" hours after he was booked for felony battery on Thursday ... telling his buddies he's well aware of the fact Raja "f***ed up."

Rampage went live on Kick following the 25-year-old's arrest ... and at one point, he opened up on the aftermath of the Knokx Pro Wrestling scandal that left Syko Stu (aka Stuart Smith) hospitalized.

"I'm doing OK, I'm holding up well," Rampage said ... adding he understands the situation is no longer under his control.

For the first time in WWE history, WrestleMania is leaving North American soil -- the company just announced Saudi Arabia will host the annual event in 2027.

Triple H and Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh just made the announcement minutes ago during a news conference in Las Vegas. They were joined by big names like The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Logan Paul, Liv Morgan, Seth Rollins, Bianca Belair, Stephanie Vaquer and Charlotte Flair.

"We could not be more excited for this opportunity," Triple H said. "This is an opportunity to show the world what I think most people already know, that WWE is a global brand that reaches every corner of the world, and excites fans from everywhere."

Brooke Hogan is standing by her decision to be removed from Hulk Hogan's will ... even though it means she won't get any of her late father's nearly $5 million in assets.

Brooke tells TMZ ... "His decision is no surprise to me. It's what I asked for, I stand by it with no regrets. My dad knows I'm a hard worker and I have been surviving without his money for a long, long time."

Hulk's daughter says she's supported herself through her own hard work, been through tough financial situations in the past, and experienced firsthand that money does not buy happiness.

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler was forced to pull out of a scheduled appearance after suffering a stroke ... but the good news is he's already on the road to recovery, TMZ Sports has learned.

Jerry's ex-fiancee and caregiver tells us he experienced the medical issue in Florida last Friday at one of his homes. Luckily, he says his daughter is taking him back to his primary residence, where he will rest up for a few more weeks before getting back to normal.

Lawler was set to appear at HorrorHound Weekend in Cincinnati starting on Friday ... but organizers announced Monday he would not be attending "due to some personal matters."

Hulk Hogan granted his daughter Brooke her wish to be removed from his will ... because she isn't gonna receive a penny of his almost $5 million in assets, according to new court documents.

The WWE legend's son Nick filed court documents Tuesday -- first obtained by Us Weekly -- which say Hulk left behind $200,000 in cryptocurrency, $799,000 in personal property and intellectual property, as well as his right to publicity, worth about $4 million.

Nick left blank the monetary amount for a possible medical malpractice lawsuit stemming from Hulk's alleged botched neck surgery in May, months before his death.

Wrestling legend Rob Van Dam's blowing the minds of wrestling fans, telling the guys at TMZ's "Inside the Ring" that he was actually in talks with WWE about a potential match against John Cena as part of his farewell tour!

RVD was the most recent guest on TMZ's wrestling podcast ... where he revealed news about the discussions, saying he was in talks about a possible match before suffering a double heel fracture during a recent match.

That's shocking 'cause there are only 7 days left on Cena’s year-long farewell tour ... where he's been wrestling foes from past and present, including CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and an upcoming match with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza.

Brooke Hogan will be in attendance at the premiere of Bubba The Love Sponge's Hulk documentary later Friday ... this despite her brother, Nick, suing the radio personality over the work.

Hulk's daughter tells TMZ Sports there are several reasons why she'll have a seat in Tampa, Fla for the first screening of "Video Killed The Radio Star: The Untold Story Of The Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Scandal" -- with No. 1 being she's loyal to Bubba.

She told us the shock jock -- real name Todd Clem -- "helped our family a TON over the years and I know he was a true friend to my dad. My brother and I knew him as 'Uncle Bubba.'"

Jelly Roll is giving his stamp of approval on the newest wrestling podcast in the game -- "TMZ's Inside The Ring!!"

The superstar musician just said as much in the comment section of the pod's official Instagram page ... prompting fans -- and the folks in our office -- to take notice.

Jelly Roll is no stranger to wrestling -- he was recently front row at WWE's latest "Clash In Paris" event this past Sunday alongside Post Malone ... and the two were spotted jamming out to John Cena's entrance and enjoying the show.

Hours after he was sued by Nick Hogan, Bubba The Love Sponge went off on Hulk Hogan's son ... straight up calling the wrestling legend's spawn a "dumbass."

The popular radio host didn't hold back when he addressed Nick's lawsuit for the first time on Wednesday ... devoting a significant portion of his "Bubba The Love Sponge Show" to grilling Nick.

Bubba -- real name Todd Alan Clem -- said he doesn't understand why he's even a defendant in the federal suit ... claiming he doesn't have ownership of the upcoming Hulk documentary that Nick's going after.

Hulk Hogan's son, Nick Hogan, is suing Bubba The Love Sponge ... alleging the popular radio host's unreleased documentary about the WWE legend infringes on his dad's copyrights and trademarks.

Nick -- acting as a rep for Hulk's estate -- filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in a federal court in Florida ... after Bubba revealed he's going to drop "Video Killed The Radio Star: The Untold Story Of The Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Scandal" later this month.

Nick states the doc -- which promises to tell the real story of how Hulk's romp with Bubba's then-wife, Heather Clem, got leaked to the media -- includes unauthorized images from the sex tape.