20 years of The Animal.
20 years ago, the world was introduced to Batista. portraying Reverend D-Von Dudley's deacon, Batista would eventually parlay his opportunities into multiple world championships and eventually parlay his wrestling career into a successful Hollywood career where he is perhaps best known for portraying Drax the Destroyer and the Guardians of the Galaxy film series.
The wrestling world is now celebrating The Animal through the means of social media:
In the 20 years since @DaveBautista was first introduced to the @WWE Universe, he has never stopped growing and evolving. A main event player, multi-time champion and Hollywood star, one thing has stayed the same: he never stopped chasing his dreams. Congratulations Dave! #Proud
— Triple H (@TripleH) May 9, 2022
20 years of Batista being Batista. Happy Anniversary to The Animal! pic.twitter.com/39pYBcro8I
— Peacock (@peacockTV) May 9, 2022
My Friendship with @DaveBautista has been Very special to me and my Family for years. I’ve watched him excel in @WWE and in Hollywood & through both I’ve always seen Dave for what he truly is… A Brother to me, An Uncle to my kids and A GREAT HUMAN BEING!!
— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) May 9, 2022
Congrats on 20 years!! pic.twitter.com/nr2za69EEx
20yrs ago @DaveBautista began turning skeptics into believers. Crafting a remarkable legacy in @WWE and continues to amaze with his incredible work as an actor. He’s outspoken, honest & 1 of the nicest, most giving people I’ve ever met. Happy 20yrs from an OWV classmate.Cheers!--
— John Cena (@JohnCena) May 9, 2022
Dave Bautista is also slated to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. He was going to go in back in 2020 but due to the pandemic his induction was postponed. A new induction has yet to be announced.
