Batista

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Profession :

Instagram Influencer

Birthday :

August 31, 1991

Star Sign :

Virgo

Age :

33

Birthplace :

New York

Batista is a retired professional wrestler turned actor, well known for his intimidating physique and commanding presence. He gained popularity in WWE, where he won the World Heavyweight Championship multiple times. Apart from his wrestling career, Batista has also ventured into acting, starring in blockbuster movies such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Spectre, and Blade Runner 2049. He has also received critical acclaim for his performances in lesser-known films like Bushwick and My Spy. Additionally, he has won several awards for his wrestling accomplishments, including the World Tag Team Championship and the Royal Rumble.

Batista, whose real name is David Michael Bautista Jr., adopted his ring name to avoid confusion with another wrestler named Dave Bautista. He has stated in interviews that the name “Batista” was inspired by the character “Batiste” from the 2000 film “The Boondock Saints.”

One less known fact about Batista is that he suffered from a stutter as a child, which caused him to be socially anxious and introverted. He has credited bodybuilding and wrestling with helping him overcome his speech impediment and gain self-confidence.