Batista Underwent Surgery For Torn Quad And Meniscus Earlier This Year

Dave Bautista recently underwent surgery to repair a torn quad tendon and a torn meniscus.

WWE Hall of Fame Elect, Dave Bautista has not wrestled since WrestleMania 35 and does not plan to wrestle ever again. Throughout the 10-year main portion of his wrestling career, Batista suffered several injuries, some of which forced him to relinquish World Championships. These days, Batista is still chasing his dreams only now, he is more centered around the world of Hollywood.

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Recently saying goodbye to the role of Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy, Batista shared on Instagram earlier this month that he recently had to undergo surgery to repair a torn quad and a torn meniscus.

Exactly 14 weeks post surgery for a torn quad tendon and torn meniscus. Thanks to @wilk_kevin Dr @bentonemblom and @heatherprahl_at I was able to keep on truckin .. And now I think its safe to say that I’M BACK IN BINESS! ----
#DreamChaser even if I’m limping! --
#LimpingInHot
#guardiansofthegalaxy #guardiansofthegalaxyvol3

Wrestlers, past and present, have all been hit with the injuries recently. Perhaps most notably, CM Punk suffered a foot injury that required surgery and also has required him to take some time away from the squared circle, forcing AEW to crown an interim World Champion. Learn more here.

Batista recently celebrated 20 years as a part of the WWE family. John Cena and others reflected on his debut. Learn more here.

Batista was supposed to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020 prior to the global pandemic. Learn more here.

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