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.

When did Batista leave?

December 31, 1958
On December 31, 1958, at a New Year’s Eve party, Batista told his cabinet and top officials that he was leaving the country. After seven years, Batista knew his presidency was over, and he fled the island in the early morning.

Who has defeated Batista?

At WrestleMania 35, former WWE Champion Triple H defeated Batista and retired him from the company, calling an end to The Animal’s illustrious WWE career. After leaving WWE in 2014, Batista returned in 2018 to be a part of Evolution’s reunion on the 1000th episode of WWE SmackDown.

How many times did Batista win the WWE Championship?

From 2002 to 2010, he gained fame under the ring name Batista and became a six-time world champion by winning the World Heavyweight Championship four times and the WWE Championship twice. His first reign with the World Heavyweight Championship is the longest reign for that title at 282 days.

When did Dave Bautista start his wrestling career?

Bautista began his wrestling career in 1999, and in 2000, he signed with the then- World Wrestling Federation (WWF, renamed to WWE in 2002). From 2002 to 2010, he gained fame under the ring name Batista and became a six-time world champion by winning the World Heavyweight Championship four times and the WWE Championship twice.

Why did Batista lose his first match against Rikishi?

Batista suffered his first loss in a match against Rikishi after D-Von accidentally punched him, allowing Rikishi to take advantage and pin Batista. Batista and D-Von argued over the forthcoming weeks, with Batista eventually turning on D-Von.

When was Batista inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame?

On April 8, 2019, Batista announced his retirement from professional wrestling. [5] [152] On December 9, 2019, WWE officially announced that Batista would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a part of the Class of 2020. [153]