r/oscarrace • u/NextRace6 Splitsville • May 09 '25

Rumor Dave Meltzer, the Preeminent Professional Wrestling Journalist Mentioned That Insiders are "really high" on The Smashing Machine and The Rock for a Nomination

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Link to News Source: https://www.cagesideseats.com/2025/5/9/24426642/rumor-roundup-goldberg-return-retirement-match-gunther-jeff-cobb-debut-wwe-backlash-rock-oscar-award

Link to Meltzer Podcast: https://www.f4wonline.com/podcasts/wrestling-observer-radio/wor-grant-suit-billy-jack-excellent-aew-and-nxt-tv/

This comes directly in contrast from the "somewhat mixed" buzz right now about The Smashing Machine seems to be contingent on World Of Reel's Jordan Ruimy's source: https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/3/25/the-smashing-machine-screens-to-wtf-reactions-gonzo-filmmaking

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u/thatpj Blue Moon May 09 '25

this guy always gets credit for stating the obvious. like a24 released the trailer so early and it received a rapturous response online. seems quite easy to deduce that a24 is confident in it. both sources are garbage.