One of the most well-liked actors among moviegoers is Dave Bautista, a former WWE wrestler who became famous for playing Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor had a lengthy wrestling career and went on to win numerous World Championships while in power.
WWE supporters have long desired to witness his final appearance in the ring. According to an interview, Bautista said that he retired from participating in ring combat after his final match against Triple H.
Things got VERY physical in the brutal #NoHoldsBarred showdown between @TripleH and @DaveBautista at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/9EmPf61dI8
— WWE (@WWE) April 9, 2019
At Wrestlemania 35, Bautista competed in his final WWE bout against former Evolution Union Triple H in a No Holds Barred contest. A condition of the bout was that Triple H had to give up in-ring action if he lost. But nothing of the sort occurred as Triple H prevailed.
WWE future hall of famer Batista mentioned in a very recent interview that he is retired from in ring action since his last match against Triple H. He also mentioned that Due to the writer strike at Hollywood his schedule is very open, and that if wwe makes a call for him to make… pic.twitter.com/rPsew8FZK3
— The Wrestling Blog (@WrestlingBlog_) September 17, 2023
Given the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, as fans are now aware, well-known athletes like John Cena and The Rock have recently made their WWE comebacks. It wouldn’t be shocking if Bautista, another legendary wrestler and Hollywood figure, followed in The Megastar and The Cenation Leader’s footprints and returned to the business.
Fans are anticipating Bautista to follow suit. Due to the Hollywood strike, The Rock has returned. In an interview, Dave says he’s willing to make a comeback if WWE calls and asks him to.
Due to the strike, Dave is unencumbered by his demanding Hollywood schedule, so if WWE expresses a desire to have Bautista appear on the program, he will undoubtedly return.
What will Bautista do after he returns to WWE?
Given that The Animal stated he’s open to it in an interview, Bautista is anticipated to return to WWE. After Animal returns in the manner of Cena and The Rock, let’s examine the possibilities.
1. Bautista may confront Bobby Lashley
If so, The Animal might show up again to take on a six-time World Champion. Bobby Lashley is excited to confront Batista. The All Mighty and The Street Profits destroyed Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar, and the rest of the LWO on Friday’s SmackDown.
Bobby Lashley: Batista Is Someone I Would Love To Have A Match With, It Would Be Big Box Office https://t.co/Ve29CBdZnM
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) July 25, 2023
2. Bautista may team up with Rey Mysterio
Last week, events turned out for LWO, and the creatives might decide to have Rey’s former tag team partner, Batista, come back to support the Hall of Famer in his battle with the Lashley-led faction. To the joy of the crowd, the former Heavyweight Champion might face Lashley again.
However, it is still to be seen when will announce his official return to WWE and who will be his opponents. Do let us know in the comments.