Eminem has denied claims that he is considering a future in professional American wrestling.

The rap icon's future as a musician has been the subject of speculation for some time, as he takes an extended break from the pop frontline.

Over Christmas it was reported that he had been hospitalised with heart problems, having seen his weight balloon to an alleged 15 stone.

However, claims Eminem wants to enter the ring have been dismissed, with his publicist insisting he has "no interest whatsoever in becoming a wrestler".

"This 'source' is making stuff up", his spokesman said in response to tabloid claims that the star was just four months away from debuting in the WWE.

Meanwhile, the writer and director of new sci-fi blockbuster "Jumper" has admitted Eminem was considered for the lead role in the movie.

"We did have a meeting. We did have conversations with Eminem, said Doug Liman, who eventually settled on Hayden Christensen.

Eminem's only big screen appearance to date was in the semi-autobiographical "8 Mile" in 2002.