Dave Bautista Discusses WWE Departure for Acting

Dave Bautista, known for his WWE tenure and Hollywood success, reflected on his journey from wrestling to acting during a recent interview. He expressed that if he hadn't pursued acting, he would still want to be involved with WWE, emphasizing his love for the wrestling universe and his good relationship with the company. Bautista left WWE in 2010 due to frustrations with his opportunities and the exclusive nature of WWE contracts at the time, which pushed him to seek acting roles. His Hollywood career has flourished, particularly with his role as Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy series, and he is now starring in the upcoming film The Killer's Game. Bautista also highlighted how openly expressing his desire to take on romantic roles has led to new opportunities, including romantic comedies in development. Despite his success, he remains connected to his wrestling roots, noting the possibility of a return, though he feels it may be diminishing.