Video: Batista vs Brock Lesnar, Ohio Valley Wrestling

Video: Batista turns on Evolution

Batista and The Undertaker in the gym

DX reunion

WWE officials have discussed doing an Evolution reunion, possibly at the RAW 20th Anniversary show next week.

With Triple H, Ric Flair and Randy Orton already in the building, the main issue would be getting Batista to come back for one night.

Batista to feature in a new movie

Batista and his car collection

Video >> When Batista quit WWE

Batista’s Next Film Rated R, John Cena Returns to Action

Batista’s Next Film Rated R 

Reddick” which stars Vin Diesel and former WWE wrestler Dave Batista has officially been given an R rating. The next announcement will be a theatrical release date for Batista’s next mainstream movie.



John Cena Returns to Action

John Cena defeated Dolph Ziggler in his first match back since undergoing elbow surgery today in Strasbourg, France.

New Trailer For The Man With The Iron Fists Features Dave Batista's Brass Body Character

Dave Batista's Brass Body character >> Since his arrival in China's Jungle Village, the town's blacksmith (RZA) has been forced by radical tribal factions to create elaborate tools of destruction. When the clans' brewing war boils over, the stranger channels an ancient energy to transform himself into a human weapon. As he fights alongside iconic heroes and against soulless villains, one man must harness this power to become savior of his adopted people.

Here is a new trailer for The Man With The Iron Fists

Batista in a totally new Avatar!

Batista recently tweeted a picture of himself in his new movie, The Man with The Iron Fists. His co-stars include the gorgeous Lucy Liu and the legendary Russell Crowe.

Check out Batista in his new avatar:

Dave Bautista Talks Leaving WWE for MMA & Working on New Movie

How did your role in RZA’s The Man with the Iron Fists come about?

When I left wrestling, I left wrestling because I was talking to Strike Force and I thought I was leaving wrestling to go right into Strike Force. Then, a guy I was training in Kali, which a Filipino martial art, was Marrese Crump and he had been talking to this artist at the time named Kinetic 9.

Kinetic was almost like RZA’s apprentice. He had been talking to Marrese about doing something in his video and I had met Method Man years ago because he used to come to wwe shows all the time and I used to flip out because I’m a huge Wu-Tang fan so when Kinetic showed this video to RZA, he was looking for MMA fighters for The Man with the Iron Fists.

He knew me from wrestling, but he didn’t know I was into martial arts, and he flipped out because there’s not many dudes who could play the character I played in the movie. He made a couple of calls to get a hold of Marrese and Marrese told me that, ‘RZA wants to meet you. He thinks he may have a role for you in this movie.’

I turned into a little kid. I flipped out. Meth was there and RZA was there too and I’ve been wanting to meet him for years. This is before everybody was signed on before Russell Crowe was signed on, before Lucy Liu was signed on. I wanted to work with RZA so bad that I said, ‘Yeah, let me do this.’

So, I really based my year around this movie, which I had to put my fighting off with Strike Force. I put it off for so long that it ended up going in the tank because they got bought out by UFC. That’s just the way it is, but now, my relationship with RZA is just growing.

News from Batista’s MMA Debut

Former WWE Champion Batista was successful in his MMA debut from Providence, Rhode Island last night. Batista defeated heavyweight fighter Vince Lucero in the first round due to referee stoppage after Batista mounted him with strikes. Batista commented via Twitter:

“#TKO first round in my #mma debut thanks for all the support. Dream come true! #brassbody #ironfists #sorryhaters!”

Batista has received numerous congratulations from people in the wrestling business including Jim Ross:

“Congrats to @DaveBautista on his decisive victory in his #MMA debut tonight. Heard he took his opponent quickly to woodshed. #WWE”

“For those asking: Dave took some hard shots early & got rocked. He shot a successful double leg & worked into a ground & pound for a TKO.”

Batista spoke after the fight and said he wanted to fight again because he can do better than the performance he put on. At the post-fight press conference, he was joined by MVP, his mother and girlfriend. You can watch below:

UPDATED: Batista's MMA Opponent Pulls Out of Fight

 

 Here's hoping that Andrew Silva is available, because Batista won't be fighting Rashid Evans. Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports announced in a press release that Evans has pulled out of his scheduled fight this weekend at "Real Pain" due to injury.

Burchfield revealed in the press release that matchmaker Patrick Sullivan has found a new opponent for Batista, who will be announced tomorrow morning.

"This is going to be a dynamite event," said Burchfield. "Dave Bautista's loyal fans have waited years to see him cross over into mixed martial arts and they will get their money's worth on Saturday night.

Dave has been working incredibly hard since this fight was announced. He's in tremendous shape and ready to fight. He's going to show the entire MMA world what he's capable of inside the cage."

The show takes place Saturday and will air on PPV via DirecTV and live stream through BautistaMMA.com

Problems with Batista’s MMA Debut

Former WWE Champion Batista is scheduled to make his MMA debut next weekend but currently has no opponent. He was scheduled to face Rashid Evans (not the UFC star). Evans was apparently in jail but released when he got the opportunity to fight.

Evans has since violated probation and is back in jail. He won’t be released in time for the fight. Batista’s back-up opponent was Bruno McKee, a super heavyweight who trains at his gym in Florida.

McKee would have also been making his pro debut but he has pulled out of the fight because he wasn’t ready. The promoters of the event say they have another opponent ready and should be making the announcement soon.

Batista talking about his role on The Man With The Iron Fists

The June Entertainment page on YouTube has posted several videos of Batista talking about his role on The Man With The Iron Fists and clips promoting his upcoming MMA debut. Here is one video of Batista talking about the movie.

Poster for Batista’s MMA Debut

 

 Dave Bautista has released the promotional poster for his first MMA fight against Rashid Evans scheduled for Saturday, October 6 in Providence, R.I.

The poster notes the fight card will air on DirecTV PPV and online through BautistaMMA.com. The poster also promotes Bautista’s next big movie role in “The Man With The Iron Fists.”

Batista Addresses a Possible WWE Return

Batista said on MMA Uncensored tonight that he doesn't consider his MMA career to be a long-term move and that he is likely to return to WWE. Batista said on the program tonight that he left the company on good terms and is simply waiting for the "PG stuff to blow over" before he comes back.

He mentioned Triple H, Brock Lesnar and the Undertaker as people he would like to work with upon his return and pointed out that he never got to work a long-term feud with Lesnar. When asked if he would fight Lesnar in an MMA bout, he said "of course" and noted that he's up for any big fights in MMA.

Batista To Participate in Youth Town Hall on Non-Violence

It was announced today via press release that Dave Bautista will be doing a town hall-style meeting in partnership with the city of Providence, Rhode Island for the city's youth community to discuss " the importance of making responsible decisions and peaceful conflict resolutions within the community."

The meeting will take place from 3:30 PM to 5 PM at The Madeline Rogers Recreation Center and will be open to the public; it will also discuss the importance of physical fitness and education.

The meeting is intended to put a spotlight on the city's Project Night Vision program, which provides at-risk youths with a safe learning environment through athletics and team-building. The meeting is part of the kick-off for Bautista's promotional tour for his MMA debut against Rashid Evans at Real Pain on October 6th in Providence.

Batista Beginning Promo Tour Next Week for MMA Debut

It was announced via press release that Batista will kick off his press tour next Friday to promote his fight against Rashid Evans at "Real Pain" on October 6th. The press release states that Batista will be in Providence, Rhode Island along with Evans with the day finishing up at a meet-and-greet and autograph signing as well as an appearance at Vanity Restaurant & Lounge.

Batista’s MMA Debut

Batista said in a press release issued Thursday: “Fighting MMA is a dream come true. I’m very excited to make my debut in Providence with Jimmy Burchfield, who has so much experience putting on fights. CES treats me like family and I can’t wait to make my debut with them. MMA has been my lifelong dream and I’m glad to be able to do it with them on the East Coast.”