Dave Bautista’s journey as an actor continues on its unexpected, unpredictable path with his latest role for HBO.
Bautista stars in the newest episode of Room 104, playing the role of retired pro wrestler Raw Dog Avalanche in an episode entitled “Avalanche.”
“When my agent told me it was a professional wrestling themed episode, I said, ‘Not a shot in hell,’” said Bautista, who reached fame in wrestling as Batista. “I’ve worked really hard to separate these two worlds.”
Bautista leaves behind a legacy in wrestling as a charismatic powerhouse. One glance at the 6’4”, 275-pound physical specimen makes it clear why he was handpicked by Vince McMahon to be the face of the company a decade and a half ago.