Batista

Retired

Real Name:

David Michael Bautista Jr.

Billed From:

Washington, D.C.

Billed Height:

6′ 6″

Billed Weight:

290 lbs

Debut:

1999

Retired:

2019 (20 year career)

Birthday:

01/18/1969

Age: 57

Promotions Wrestled in:WXW | OVW | WWE | NWA | HWA | WWF

Eras Wrestled in:The Attitude Era | The Ruthless Aggression Era | The PG Era | The Reality Era | The New Wave Era

Championships Won (3):

2x WWE Champion (2002 -2013)1x WWE World Heavyweight Champion (2002 to 2013)

Career Summary

Dave “Batista” Bautista entered the wrestling world in 1999, starting out in World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW) under the ring name “Khan”. Shortly after, he joined Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where he adopted the persona “Leviathan,” a menacing powerhouse who quickly rose through the ranks.

In 2002, he made his WWE debut as “Deacon Batista”, a bodyguard for Reverend D-Von on SmackDown. His big break came when he joined Triple H, Ric Flair, and Randy Orton in the Evolution faction, cementing his place as a top name in WWE. By 2005, Batista had turned on Triple H, winning his first World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 21.

Over the years, he became one of WWE’s most dominant performers, known for his raw strength, explosive powerbombs, and intense rivalries with the likes of John Cena, The Undertaker, and Randy Orton.

After multiple world title reigns, Batista left WWE in 2010 to focus on acting and mixed martial arts. He returned for short runs in 2014 and 2019, with his final match taking place against Triple H at WrestleMania 35. Batista successfully transitioned into Hollywood, becoming widely recognized for roles such as Drax in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy series.

Titles Held

Belt	Won	Opponent(s)	Event	Days Held
WWE Championship (2002 -2013)	Feb 21, 2010	John Cena	Elimination Chamber 2010	35
WWE Championship (2002 -2013)	Jun 7, 2009	Randy Orton	Extreme Rules 2009	2
WWE World Heavyweight Championship (2002 to 2013)	Apr 3, 2005	Triple H	WrestleMania 21	285