February 2023
David Michael Bautista, Jr. (born January 18, 1969), is an American mixed martial artist, bodybuilder, actor, and former professional wrestler best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment competing under the ring name Batista. In WWE, he became a six-time world champion, winning the World Heavyweight Championship four times, and the WWE Championship two times. He is the longest-reigning World Heavyweight Champion in WWE history. In addition to these championships, Batista has won the World Tag Team Championship three times (twice with Ric Flair and once with John Cena) and the WWE Tag Team Championship once (with Rey Mysterio). Batista was also the winner of the 2005 Royal Rumble match and went on to headline WrestleMania 21, the "fourth biggest pay-per-view event in pro wrestling history" by buys.
After trying out at World Championship Wrestling's Power Plant, Batista signed a contract with the WWF in 2000 and was sent to its developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where he won the OVW Heavyweight Championship.
In August 2012, Bautista signed a contract with Classic Entertainment & Sports to fight in mixed martial arts.
He won his MMA debut on October 6, 2012, defeating Vince Lucero via TKO in the first round.
Filmography Dave Bautista
My Spy
Family, Action, Comedy Directed by: Peter SegalWith: Dave Bautista, Ken Jeong, Kristen SchaalA hardened CIA operative finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.
October 2018
Final Score
Action Directed by: Scott MannWith: Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan, Ray StevensonAfter deadly terrorists abduct his niece at a soccer match, an ex-soldier with lethal fighting skills wages a one-man war to save her and prevent mass destruction.
July 2018
Hotel Artemis
Action, Crime, Science Fiction Directed by: Drew PearceWith: Sofia Boutella, Dave Bautista, Jeff GoldblumSet in riot-torn, near-future Los Angeles, 'Hotel Artemis' follows the Nurse, who runs a secret, members-only emergency room for criminals.
April 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Action, Science Fiction, Comedy Directed by: James GunnWith: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave BautistaSet to the backdrop of 'Awesome Mixtape #2,' Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team's adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage. Old... Read more...
April 2017
The Warrior's Gate
Action, Adventure Directed by: Matthias HoeneWith: Dave Bautista, Sienna Guillory, Uriah Shelton,...From the writer of the Karate Kid franchise comes an action-packed fantasy film unlike any you've ever played. when a teenaged gamer is magically transported to china, he must use his virtual skills to become a kung fu warrior and restore peace to the empires...or it's Game Over.
April 2017
Blade Runner 2049
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller Directed by: Denis VilleneuveWith: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Dave Bautista,...A young blade runner's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years.
November 2015
Spectre
Action, Adventure Directed by: Sam MendesWith: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux,...A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
August 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure Directed by: James GunnWith: Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista,...A futuristic team of superheroes protect the galaxy from danger.
September 2013
Riddick
Action Directed by: David TwohyWith: Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Katee Sackhoff,...The infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he's encountered. The only way off is for Riddick to activate an emergency beacon and alert... Read more...