David Michael Bautista Jr., born on January 18, 1969, is an American actor and retired professional wrestler whose career has left an indelible mark in both the wrestling ring and the world of acting. He embarked on his wrestling journey in 1999 and signed with the then-World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later renamed WWE) in 2000. From 2002 to 2010, he rose to prominence under the ring name Batista, becoming a six-time world champion by clinching the World Heavyweight Championship four times and the WWE Championship twice. Notably, his first World Heavyweight Championship reign boasts the record for the longest reign at an impressive 282 days.

His accomplishments also include holding the World Tag Team Championship three times, twice with Ric Flair and once with John Cena, as well as the WWE Tag Team Championship with Rey Mysterio. Bautista's victory in the 2005 Royal Rumble match solidified his place in wrestling history, leading to a headlining match at WrestleMania 21, one of the highest-grossing pay-per-view events in professional wrestling history. After his initial departure from WWE in 2010, he made a triumphant return in January 2014, winning that year's Royal Rumble match and headlining WrestleMania XXX.

He briefly left WWE once more in June 2014. In October 2018, Bautista returned for his second run with WWE, culminating in an epic showdown against Triple H at WrestleMania 35 in April 2019, marking his farewell to professional wrestling. In total, Bautista's wrestling career was adorned with an impressive eleven championships.

In 2006, Bautista embarked on an equally successful acting career. He is perhaps most celebrated for his portrayal of Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) and continuing through "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" (2023), where he confirmed his departure from the franchise.

His acting credits include roles in a range of films, showcasing his versatility, such as "The Man with the Iron Fists" (2012), "Riddick" (2013), "Spectre" (2015), "Blade Runner 2049" (2017), "My Spy" (2020), "Army of the Dead" (2021), "Dune" (2021), "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" (2022), and "Knock at the Cabin" (2023). Beyond his wrestling and acting careers, Bautista even delved into mixed martial arts, with his sole fight resulting in a victory via first-round technical knockout on October 6, 2012. His incredible journey has solidified him as a multi-talented figure in the world of sports and entertainment, captivating audiences worldwide.

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