Why did Batista quit MMA?

Why did Batista quit MMA?

Citing his dissatisfaction with the direction WWE was going, Batista quit and briefly ventured into the world of MMA, but his new passion was acting. ... "I wanted to pursue acting because I found out how bad I was at it," said Batista, per WrestlingInc.

What did Batista do before wrestling?

Training. Batista tried out at the WCW Power Plant, but was told he would never make it in the wrestling business by Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker. He then went to the World Wrestling Federation, who sent him to train with Afa Anoa'i's school in the Wild Samoan Training Centre.

Will Batista return to WWE?

While speaking at Justice Con, Batista received the question on whether he's thinking of coming back to action. Addressing his in-ring status, the 2020 Hall of Famer (who's yet to be officially inducted) made it crystal clear that he has no intention to make a return to the wrestling ring.

Did Dave Batista fight in the UFC?

At the age of 43, he made his CES (Classic Entertainment and Sports) pro debut at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island on Octo against experienced fighter Vince Lucero, who held a respectable record of 20-22-1.

Where is Batista the wrestler now?

Batista is currently signed to the WWE under the Legends program. Batista has held the World Heavyweight Championship four times, the World Tag Team Championship 3 times (with Ric Flair (2) and John Cena (1)), the WWE Tag Team Championship once (with Rey Mysterio) and the WWE Championship twice.

What ethnicity is David Bautista?

Early life. Bautista was born Janu in Washington, D.C., the son of Donna Raye (née Mullins) and hairdresser David Michael Bautista. His mother is of Greek descent, while his father is the son of Filipino immigrants.

What nationality is John Bautista?

AmericanDave Bautista / Nationality

Did Batista actually quit?

On the June 2 episode of Raw, Batista quit WWE after Triple H denied him a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Batista legitimately quit the WWE due to creative differences soon after. In April 2015, Batista said that he would be interested in returning to WWE, but only at non-televised events.

What nationality is David Bautista?

AmericanDave Bautista / Nationality