Inside WWE legend Dave Bautista’s dramatic body transformation aged 54 including diet secrets to become Hollywood star
WWE fan favorite Dave Bautista has always had a ripped physique - and that's not stopping anytime soon.
The former wrestling star, 54, stays in shape year-round with certain tricks to remain Hollywood-ready.
Bautista, who went by Batista in the ring, is one of the most renowned champions in WWE history.
The star made several appearances with the WWE between 2002 and 2019 and was described as a muscleheaded goofball before being refined into the World Heavyweight Champion.
The brute weighed in at an imposing 290 pounds while standing 6-feet-6 inches tall, towering over many of his opponents.
Bautista also has one of the most notorious and crowd-pleasing finishing moves in company history - the Batista Bomb.
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During his time with the wrestling promotion, the standout handed Triple H his first loss in a Hell in a Cell Match and has victories over The Undertaker, John Cena, and Randy Orton.
In 2010, Bautista decided to leave the WWE and pursue his acting career full-time.
Given his new career and the roles he was developed for, like his role as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy, Bautista still had to stay in tip-top shape.
He does so by doing the obvious and eats a healthy diet of poultry, fish, eggs, red meat, veggies - and no junk food.
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Bautista said: "With Drax always being shirtless, there’s no room to hide any fat.
"You can’t leave a gym and go eat like s**t.
"Diet is always going to be a huge factor for me."
The former wrestler also revealed how he eats protein and fats during the day while consuming a low-carb meal at night.
In 2023, Bautista saw the conclusion of his most beloved character in Marvel's final Guardians movie: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Despite the end of Drax - Bautista's acting career lives on.
He's appeared in 43 films in his acting career to date.