Batista wasn't a ready-made champion when he first joined WWE. In fact, Batista first got notoriety on WWE programming as none other than a deacon. Debuting on "SmackDown" back in May 2002, Batista ...

WWE has never been shy about pulling the trigger on their soon-to-be top guys. The company’s eagerness to catapult its next generation to the top has been made especially evident in the 21st century.

It is safe to say that between 2005 and 2010, Batista and John Cena were the top stars leading WWE, Batista on SmackDown and Cena on Raw. Both men came from the legendary 2002 Ohio Valley Wrestling ...

The 53-year-old goes by his real name of Dave Bautista in acting circles, and he has carved out a successful career for himself in Hollywood. Wrestling fans know Batista best for his runs on WWE's ...