“It’s Akin To a Good Old Fashioned Dwayne Johnson Blockbuster” – Young Rock Episode 7 (TV Review)

Posted by Humza Hussain - April 7, 2021

Episode 7 of Young Rock is titled “Johnson & Hopkins,” which may very well be a play-off Dwayne Johnson’s Hobbs & Shaw title, or even a classic action flick like Tango & Cash. Either way, it’s apropos as this week’s episode humorously highlights Johnson’s early action heroics in an incredibly entertaining and nostalgic 30 minutes

“This Week’s Young Rock Episode Ticks All The Boxes” – Young Rock Episode 6 (TV Review)

Posted by Humza Hussain - April 1, 2021

In episode 6 of Young Rock, audiences are taken back to 1982 as ten-year-old Dwayne Johnson is hell-bent on seeing the new Hollywood sensation, E.T., which leads to him spending the day with Andre the Giant. However, this is in the midst of his grandmother Lia’s attempt at combating a rival promoter by putting on a battle royal

“You Will Smell What President Dewey is Cooking”- Young Rock – Episode 5 (TV Review)

Posted by Humza Hussain - March 25, 2021

If the first episode of Young Rock was Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s tribute to his late father, this week’s episode titled “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” was his homage to his mother’s tough love that helped shape his future. In episode 5, we dive back into 15-year-old “Dewey’s” world as his bad behaviour spills over

Rewriting The Page on Wrestling Films: 2 Years of Fighting with My Family

Posted by Humza Hussain - February 27, 2021

Two years ago today, Stephen Merchant’s Fighting with My Family hit cinemas in the UK, and a little over two years ago, I joined a jam-packed press screening for the professional wrestling film at Leicester Square. The film tells the real-life tale of WWE superstar Paige’s (previously known as Saraya) colourful wrestling family in Norwich,

“He’s My Dad” – Young Rock – Episode 2 (TV Review)

Posted by Humza Hussain - February 25, 2021

After a blockbuster episode 1 that earned both critical acclaim and over five million viewers, Young Rock episode 2 dropped this past Tuesday. Episode 2 dives deeper into high school Dwayne Johnson’s quest to impress “Fine ass Karen” by pretending his family is still a rich wrestling family. At the same time, it shows Johnson’s

“ A Wonderful Marriage of Johnson and Khan’s Creative Instincts” – Young Rock Episode 1 (TV Review)

Posted by Humza Hussain - February 18, 2021

Young Rock is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s latest venture into television, and although the superstar has often shared his various life experiences growing up, his new NBC series explores his days as a ten-year-old, high school student, and a University of Miami football player in greater detail. Of course, in trademark Johnson fashion, his real-life

“Hobbs & Shaw Gives Us Everything We Want, and More!” – Hobbs & Shaw (Film Review)

Posted by Humza Hussain - August 1, 2019

For those that have followed the evolution of the Fast & Furious franchise, they will know that the introduction of Luke Hobbs (The Rock) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) is the reason why the franchise continues to flourish. In recent instalments, The Rock and Jason Statham have been the stand out performers, easily surpassing leading

“The film wrestling fans have been waiting for” – Fighting With My Family (Film Review)

Posted by Humza Hussain - February 11, 2019

Quite a few years have passed since we last got a Hollywood tale about professional wrestling. As a matter of fact, Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler is the most recent example, and that earned academy award nominations. However, The Wrestler gave us a rather dark portrait of the sport, which left former WWE champion Bret ‘The

Top Five Films Starring Wrestlers

Posted by Humza Hussain - December 17, 2018

Hollywood is currently in a unique position, and it’s not because we’re getting female versions of Ghostbusters and Ocean’s or because superheroes are ruling cinema. No, it's because current and former pro wrestling champions are sweeping up roles on the big screen! Once upon a time, wrestlers were laughing stocks in Hollywood. With the exception