Dave Bautista Sheds 80 Pounds, Embraces Healthier Lifestyle
Dave Bautista, the former WWE champion known as “Batista,” has undergone a significant weight loss journey, shedding an impressive 80 pounds. The 55-year-old wrestler-turned-actor has dropped from 320 pounds to 240, leaving behind his once-massive physique.
Bautista’s weight loss was motivated by a desire to improve his health and acting career. He realized that his excessive weight was hindering his ability to secure roles. “I got fat. I got really big for a role, rather uncomfortably big,” he said. “I was around 315 pounds and put on weight really fast.”
The weight gain had taken a toll on Bautista’s body, making him feel sluggish and uncomfortable. He began to trim down, noticing a positive impact on his appearance and well-being. “The more I trimmed down, the better I look on camera, next to other actors,” he said. “The more I trimmed down, the better I feel.”
Despite concerns from fans about his health, Bautista insists that he is in good shape. “I am 6’4 and 240 pounds,” he said. “But to me, because people have seen me so much over the years, I am still a big human being.”
Bautista’s weight loss journey has been a gradual process, involving a combination of diet and exercise. He has restricted his calorie intake to around 2500 per day and engages in rigorous training.
Reflecting on his in-ring career, Bautista acknowledged that he was a “huge dude” during his time in the WWE. As a four-time World Heavyweight Champion and a two-time WWE Champion, he feuded with some of the biggest names in the industry. However, his full-time in-ring career ended in 2009 when he pursued acting.
Bautista returned to the WWE in 2014, winning the Royal Rumble and earning a spot in the main event at WrestleMania 30. He departed again in 2019, facing Triple H in his final match.
