Dave Bautista

David Michael Bautista Jr. (born January 18, 1969) is an American actor and retired professional wrestler. He had several stints in WWE between 2002 and 2019. In his acting career, he is most widely known for his portrayal of Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). Bautista began his wrestling career in 1999, and in 2000 signed with the then-World Wrestling Federation (WWF, renamed WWE in 2002). From 2002 to 2010, he gained fame under the ring name Batista and became a six-time world champion by winning the World Heavyweight Championship four times and the WWE Championship twice. His first reign with the World Heavyweight Championship is the longest reign for that title at 282 days. He has also held 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). He was the winner of the 2005 Royal Rumble match and went on to headline WrestleMania 21, one of the top five highest-grossing pay-per-view events in professional wrestling history. After leaving WWE in 2010, he re-signed in December 2013, making his first appearance back in January 2014 and won that year's Royal Rumble match. He headlined WrestleMania XXX before again departing that June. In October 2018, Bautista made his second return to WWE and faced Triple H at WrestleMania 35 in April 2019, before retiring from wrestling. Altogether Bautista won a total of eleven ...

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Relative Strangers (2006)

An uptight professional meets his lower-class biological parents for the first time.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Greg Glienna
CAST:  Danny DeVito  •  Kathy Bates  •  Ron Livingston  •  Neve Campbell

An uptight professional meets his lower-class biological parents for the first time.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Greg Glienna
CAST:  Danny DeVito  •  Kathy Bates  •  Ron Livingston  •  Neve Campbell

The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)

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In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  RZA
CAST:  Russell Crowe  •  Lucy Liu  •  Jamie Chung  •  RZA

In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  RZA
CAST:  Russell Crowe  •  Lucy Liu  •  Jamie Chung  •  RZA

The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2012)

Since his triumphant rise to power in the original blockbuster "The Scorpion King", Mathayus' kingdom has fallen and he's lost his queen to plague. Now an assassin for hire, he must defend a kingdom from an evil tyrant and his ghost warriors for the chance to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roel Reiné
CAST:  Ron Perlman  •  Billy Zane  •  Bostin Christopher  •  Dave Bautista

Since his triumphant rise to power in the original blockbuster "The Scorpion King", Mathayus' kingdom has fallen and he's lost his queen to plague. Now an assassin for hire, he must defend a kingdom from an evil tyrant and his ghost warriors for the chance to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roel Reiné
CAST:  Ron Perlman  •  Billy Zane  •  Bostin Christopher  •  Dave Bautista

L.A. Slasher (2015)

Incensed by the tabloid culture which celebrates it, the L.A. Slasher publicly abducts a series of reality TV stars, while the media and general public in turn begin to question if society is better off without them. A biting, social satire about reality TV and the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Martin Owen
CAST:  Mischa Barton  •  Dave Bautista  •  Danny Trejo  •  Eric Roberts

Incensed by the tabloid culture which celebrates it, the L.A. Slasher publicly abducts a series of reality TV stars, while the media and general public in turn begin to question if society is better off without them. A biting, social satire about reality TV and the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Martin Owen
CAST:  Mischa Barton  •  Dave Bautista  •  Danny Trejo  •  Eric Roberts

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

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Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Gunn
CAST:  Chris Pratt  •  Dave Bautista  •  Zoe Saldaña  •  Michael Rooker

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Gunn
CAST:  Chris Pratt  •  Dave Bautista  •  Zoe Saldaña  •  Michael Rooker

Spectre (2015)

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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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sam Mendes
CAST:  Daniel Craig  •  Ben Whishaw  •  Ralph Fiennes  •  Naomie Harris

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sam Mendes
CAST:  Daniel Craig  •  Ben Whishaw  •  Ralph Fiennes  •  Naomie Harris

Randy Orton: The Evolution of a Predator (2011)

He’s one of the most popular superstars in the WWE, but he has never been the subject of a DVD release—until now. This 3-disc set takes an in-depth look at WWE’s Apex Predator from Elimination Chamber through the road to WrestleMania and Orton’s brutal bout with CM ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Bob Orton, Jr.  •  Dwayne Johnson  •  Hulk Hogan

He’s one of the most popular superstars in the WWE, but he has never been the subject of a DVD release—until now. This 3-disc set takes an in-depth look at WWE’s Apex Predator from Elimination Chamber through the road to WrestleMania and Orton’s brutal bout with CM ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Bob Orton, Jr.  •  Dwayne Johnson  •  Hulk Hogan

House of the Rising Sun (2011)

Ray, an ex-cop, is starting a new life looking to stay out of trouble. One evening, on Ray's watch, the nightclub he works for is robbed and the owner's son is shot dead. As his criminal past is exposed Ray hunts for the person responsible for this crime in an ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Brian Miller
CAST:  Dave Bautista  •  Amy Smart  •  Dominic Purcell  •  Danny Trejo

Ray, an ex-cop, is starting a new life looking to stay out of trouble. One evening, on Ray's watch, the nightclub he works for is robbed and the owner's son is shot dead. As his criminal past is exposed Ray hunts for the person responsible for this crime in an ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Brian Miller
CAST:  Dave Bautista  •  Amy Smart  •  Dominic Purcell  •  Danny Trejo

WWE WrestleMania XXIV (2008)

WrestleMania XXIV was the twenty-fourth annual WrestleMania PPV. The event took place on March 30, 2008, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The first main event was a Singles match from the SmackDown brand that featured The Undertaker challenging World Heavyweight ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Adam Copeland  •  Mark Calaway  •  Paul Wight  •  Floyd Mayweather Jr.

WrestleMania XXIV was the twenty-fourth annual WrestleMania PPV. The event took place on March 30, 2008, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The first main event was a Singles match from the SmackDown brand that featured The Undertaker challenging World Heavyweight ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Adam Copeland  •  Mark Calaway  •  Paul Wight  •  Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Riddick (2013)

Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on Riddick only to find themselves ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Twohy
CAST:  Vin Diesel  •  Karl Urban  •  Katee Sackhoff  •  Jordi Mollà

Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on Riddick only to find themselves ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Twohy
CAST:  Vin Diesel  •  Karl Urban  •  Katee Sackhoff  •  Jordi Mollà

WWE: Rey Mysterio - The Life of a Masked Man (2012)

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For the first time ever, Rey Mysterio sits down and reviews his historic career, reflecting on his greatest matches and moments. This all-new interview features exclusive and candid comments from the Ultimate Underdog on his Sports Entertainment path through ECW, ...  (more)

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CAST:  Óscar Gutiérrez  •  Dave Bautista  •  Adam Copeland  •  Dave Finlay

For the first time ever, Rey Mysterio sits down and reviews his historic career, reflecting on his greatest matches and moments. This all-new interview features exclusive and candid comments from the Ultimate Underdog on his Sports Entertainment path through ECW, ...  (more)

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CAST:  Óscar Gutiérrez  •  Dave Bautista  •  Adam Copeland  •  Dave Finlay

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time (2010)

.A countdown of the greatest superstars in WWE History. From Hulk Hogan to Randy Savage to The Rock to John Cena enjoy an experience down memory lane for long-time fans, and a new experience for new fans of WWE.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Bob Backlund  •  Jeff Hardy  •  Glenn Jacobs  •  Rick Rood

.A countdown of the greatest superstars in WWE History. From Hulk Hogan to Randy Savage to The Rock to John Cena enjoy an experience down memory lane for long-time fans, and a new experience for new fans of WWE.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Bob Backlund  •  Jeff Hardy  •  Glenn Jacobs  •  Rick Rood

WWE: The Big Show - A Giant's World (2011)

This penetrating pro-wrestling bio offers a bird's-eye view of what it's like to be a giant -- which, in the case of Paul Wight (better known as the Big Show), makes you one of the most intimidating figures in the WWE. In addition to discussing his battles with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Paul Wight  •  Hulk Hogan  •  Ric Flair  •  Steve Borden

This penetrating pro-wrestling bio offers a bird's-eye view of what it's like to be a giant -- which, in the case of Paul Wight (better known as the Big Show), makes you one of the most intimidating figures in the WWE. In addition to discussing his battles with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Paul Wight  •  Hulk Hogan  •  Ric Flair  •  Steve Borden

The John Cena Experience (2011)

This title contains a selection of John Cena's greatest matches, as well as a documentary about his life that concentrates on his intense preparation for Wrestlemania. Included are classic battles against Edge and Great Khali, as well as a triple-threat match ...  (more)

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CAST:  John Cena  •  Hazem Ali  •  Kurt Angle  •  Dave Bautista

This title contains a selection of John Cena's greatest matches, as well as a documentary about his life that concentrates on his intense preparation for Wrestlemania. Included are classic battles against Edge and Great Khali, as well as a triple-threat match ...  (more)

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CAST:  John Cena  •  Hazem Ali  •  Kurt Angle  •  Dave Bautista

WWE Royal Rumble 2004 (2004)

Royal Rumble (2004) was the seventeenth annual Royal Rumble PPV. It was presented by Sony's PlayStation 2, took place on January 25, 2004 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and featured talent from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. Beginning with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Brock Lesnar  •  Paul Michael Lévesque  •  Michael Hickenbottom  •  Steve Austin

Royal Rumble (2004) was the seventeenth annual Royal Rumble PPV. It was presented by Sony's PlayStation 2, took place on January 25, 2004 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and featured talent from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. Beginning with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Brock Lesnar  •  Paul Michael Lévesque  •  Michael Hickenbottom  •  Steve Austin

WWE Vengeance 2004 (2004)

Vengeance (2004) was the fourth annual Vengeance PPV. It was presented by AT&T and took place on July 11, 2004 from the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut and featured talent from the Raw brand. The main event was Chris Benoit versus Triple H for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Paul Michael Lévesque  •  Chris Benoit  •  Randy Orton  •  Adam Copeland

Vengeance (2004) was the fourth annual Vengeance PPV. It was presented by AT&T and took place on July 11, 2004 from the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut and featured talent from the Raw brand. The main event was Chris Benoit versus Triple H for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Paul Michael Lévesque  •  Chris Benoit  •  Randy Orton  •  Adam Copeland

WWE Armageddon 2003 (2003)

Armageddon (2003) was the fourth Armageddon PPV. The event, presented by Square Enix's Final Fantasy X-2, took place on December 14, 2003 at the TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Florida and was a Raw brand-exclusive event. The main event was a Triple Threat match ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Glenn Jacobs  •  Bill Goldberg  •  Paul Michael Lévesque  •  Michael Hickenbottom

Armageddon (2003) was the fourth Armageddon PPV. The event, presented by Square Enix's Final Fantasy X-2, took place on December 14, 2003 at the TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Florida and was a Raw brand-exclusive event. The main event was a Triple Threat match ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Glenn Jacobs  •  Bill Goldberg  •  Paul Michael Lévesque  •  Michael Hickenbottom

WWE Armageddon 2008 (2008)

Armageddon (2008) was a PPV presented by Ubisoft's Prince of Persia. It took place on December 14, 2008 at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. It featured professional wrestlers and other talent from all WWE's three brands: Raw, SmackDown and ECW. It was the ninth ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Adam Copeland  •  Paul Michael Lévesque  •  Jeff Hardy  •  John Cena

Armageddon (2008) was a PPV presented by Ubisoft's Prince of Persia. It took place on December 14, 2008 at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. It featured professional wrestlers and other talent from all WWE's three brands: Raw, SmackDown and ECW. It was the ninth ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Adam Copeland  •  Paul Michael Lévesque  •  Jeff Hardy  •  John Cena

WWE New Year's Revolution 2005 (2005)

New Year's Revolution (2005) was the first annual New Year's Revolution PPV. It took place on January 9, 2005 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The main event was an Elimination Chamber match for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Dave Bautista  •  Shelton Benjamin  •  Chris Benoit  •  Eric Bischoff

New Year's Revolution (2005) was the first annual New Year's Revolution PPV. It took place on January 9, 2005 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The main event was an Elimination Chamber match for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Dave Bautista  •  Shelton Benjamin  •  Chris Benoit  •  Eric Bischoff

WWE Survivor Series 2005 (2005)

Survivor Series (2005) was the 19th annual Survivor Series PPV. It was presented by NovaLogic's Delta Force: Black Hawk Down and took place on November 27, 2005 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan and featured wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Dave Bautista  •  Óscar Gutiérrez  •  John Layfield  •  Franklin Lashley

Survivor Series (2005) was the 19th annual Survivor Series PPV. It was presented by NovaLogic's Delta Force: Black Hawk Down and took place on November 27, 2005 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan and featured wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Dunn
CAST:  Dave Bautista  •  Óscar Gutiérrez  •  John Layfield  •  Franklin Lashley
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