After seeing his recent photos, fans have expressed their worries over WWE wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista. Bautista is well known for having a large, muscular physique, which surprises everyone with how much he has changed.
The photos in question were taken back on Friday, September 6th. Bautista was posing in formal attire on the cameras. He was almost unrecognizable at a glance, according to sources.
Back in his wrestling days, Bautista was a huge man. He shared in another interview how he was 240 lbs (108 kg).
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This Twitter/X user shared a post on how David Bautista looked during his WWE run compared to his current appearance today. He also commented that the photo is “terribly depressing.”
Seeing the WWE stars from your childhood getting old is terribly depressing 🥺💔#DaveBautista pic.twitter.com/DhyceZprWt
— Aarav Gautam (@IAmAarav8) September 8, 2024
The question that lingers to people is what happened to Dave Bautista? Well, the actor himself has given his answers to the piling questions. Bautista shared in a previous interview how much he has to “sacrifice a lot of muscles.
“I was trimming down, and I’ve sacrificed a lot of muscle. But I’m okay with it because I just feel more comfortable,” Bautista said back on July 16.
Bautista’s weight loss is accommodating for several reasons. One of the common reasons he gave is to focus more on his health and diet to match his current occupation. He shared how much weight he has to lose to take more roles, such as the case in his upcoming film “The Killer’s Game.”
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Many fans took to social media to share the dramatic changes with mixed responses. Half of the fan base share their shock under the common phrase: “What happened to Dave Bautista?”
What happened to Dave Bautista? pic.twitter.com/HPT0ugv65k
— Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N) September 8, 2024
What happened to Dave Bautista? pic.twitter.com/WEp4BVYFxl
— ZOB1N🧬 (@zobindm) September 8, 2024
However, some netizens share a positive view of David Bautista’s body change.
dave bautista struggled with body dysmorphia his entire wrestling career, never believing he was "big enough". the fact that he's lost muscle in seemingly a healthy way is actually a massive accomplishment! https://t.co/qlXtU8gQmv
— 🎷🦐 (@bimbotoad) September 8, 2024
“Dave Bautista struggled with body dysmorphia his entire wrestling career,” this user stated in a retweeted/re-quoted post. “The fact that he’s lost muscle in seemingly a healthy way is actually a massive accomplishment.”
Dave Bautista demonstrates that it is never too late to make a meaningful life change through hard work. pic.twitter.com/hOq4raRfm7
— Universe (@OhUniverse_) September 8, 2024
Another user stated: “Dave Bautista demonstrates that it is never too late to make a meaningful life change through hard work.”
Since retiring from WWE, Bautista has focused entirely on his acting career and starred in several well-praised films. Some of his most notable roles include “Blade Runner 2049,” “Knock At The Cabin,” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” film franchise. He will also feature in the upcoming film “Dune II.”
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