Dave Bautista Breaks Down His Tattoos | GQ

"When people ask me how many tattoos I have, I typically say three." Former WWE legend and 'Glass Onion' star Dave Bautista breaks down his tattoos. From the fifty hours of work he's done on his back to portraits of his dogs on his thigh, the wrestler turned movie star shares the stories behind his ink.
Director: Arielle Neblett
Director of Photography: Jeff Cook
Associate Producer: Camille Ramos
Cam Op: Carlos Albores
Audio: Jorge Tsalickis
Production Assistant: Bob South
Production Manager: James Pipitone
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Associate Director of Post: Jarrod Bruner
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Editors: Paul Isakson and Jason Malizia
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch
Talent: Dave Bautista
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[@MrTalhaPlays]

Honestly, the story about the Winnie the Pooh tattoo is the most wholesome thing I've heard in a while 😭Dave's the best

[@MrLinkyPlays]

Was going to say that myself, like not even a daughter just a co star he worked with and felt bad she got it wrong, he made the question right himself lol

[@thestarseeker8196]

Yeah, that was so awesome. I knew what was coming too when he started to tell it.

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

Surprised he didn't just run to the parlor that second and say later on that day "You're absolutely right" lol

[@jkpazzo3383]

Glorified pedo

[@Itsthecreative]

Dave is a sweetheart. Grrreat guy

[@joiscara7191]

Dave is scarily massive in person but he’s so much of a teddy bear the moment he introduces himself to a group of people.

[@marvj8255]

You met him?

[@joiscara7191]

@@marvj8255 I didn’t quite introduce myself, but yeah. Let’s say I had one of those moments where you’re just starstruck, you want to say something but holding the fan girl that passes of as inappropriate.

[@WarriorEsoteric]

A lot of big scary looking individuals are actually the sweetest people you’ll ever meet

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

Funny thing is he's smaller than he used to be 😂

[@joiscara7191]

@@WarriorEsoteric Indeed

[@Ladioz]

If you grew up watching this guy in 2002-2007, you had an amazing childhood!

[@BadselS]

Batista wearing black suit, sunglasses and HW championship ☠️☠️

[@rokaanalzeer7148]

“I walk alone!!!!”

[@Ladioz]

Batista... is going to the main event........ of wrestlemania...........

[@HelvetesSkitApa]

I grew up watching him in 2002-2007, but was abused the whole time. Amazing indeed. Dummy.

[@KingKirbzzz]

FACTS

[@Ayaz-popal]

What about the all seeing eye tattoo? That's the most interesting one. Seems like you are a member of the society also.

[@Evil-La-Poopa]

psssssst

[@c-meezy765]

Dave is "more than meets the eye" personified. Love that he's been sharing more of himself with us these past few years.

[@kenjie870]

What is he?? Freakin transformers😅🤣😂😂

[@last7509]

More than meets the all seeing eye? 😏

[@kenjie870]

@@last7509 booo hooo w🙄🙄🙄w mr obvious about insde the sun ( the "illumanati sysmbol" ) .. you do realise im being "sarcastic" here

[@verycool2050]

I love how they diluted everything so now the dunning krugers think it's all a joke

[@michaelmorrow607]

Especially the right wing authoritarian parts, love those parts!

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

Dave Bautista is just brilliant! His acting career just keeps on getting better and better!

[@HUEHUECOYOTL_xd]

I‘m not particularly into blockbuster movies, but I recently watched the latest knives out and gosh.. he did improve A LOT!! I’m really happy for him

[@happzy]

@@HUEHUECOYOTL_xd He won me with his cameo in Blade Runner. He's there for maybe 5 mins but man, TERRIFIC performance.

[@cocoaddams4502]

Just saw him in Glass Onion and he was amazing.

[@teamtim87]

Bautista > The Rock

[@hassanmasood186]

I’ve always wanted to know why Batista has the dragon tattoos?

[@kodychesire]

Seems like a really genuine dude, glad he's found so much success

[@garrettahern3813]

yea bro obviously got ties to Illuminati/ masons or why else he have Illuminati tat on him bro probably sold his soul

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

Me as a wrestling fan, he had big success as a wrestler before acting however since guardian of the galaxy he became a big star! He always wear sunglasses due to stage fright

[@NYKIRA]

honestly!

[@Rick-bg8ow]

He’s an hgh loser

[@last7509]

Genuinely loyal to the devil

[@edwardherrera4097]

Drax was literally made for Bautista. I can't visualize anyone else playing that role. Thank you Dave for bringing Drax to life. You made that franchise what it became. And it showed how amazing of an actor you are.

[@GREG_Khar-NÜ-Metalhead2000]

Lmao the audacity,u say that BCS u only Saw the movie.Drax is NOT a embarassing clown goofball,he's a badass, hardened,extreme type of guy😂😂gotta love MCU and James Gunn to ruin characters, cant wait for new Superman movie where he jokes cringily mid fight

[@theninjacat7200]

Loved Dave as Drax. My favorite line is when he tells Mantis he isn't attracted to her because he likes women with 'meat on their bones'. It was hilarious and all of the full-figured ladies swooned in the audience!!!

[@HonorGuard117]

Hearing the stories of Dave's tattoos is so touching because it reflects Dave's self aware and sensitive side. Getting a tattoo because your co-star thought you had a Winnie the Pooh tattoo is extremely loving and thoughtful of Dave, also Dave talking about his love for the Filipino people because they embraced him even though he was half Filo.

[@theaudjob3267]

Us Filipinos are ride or die for anyone that's even a tiny bit Pinoy

[@darrenjones8099]

He's got the illuminati symbol of the all-seeing eye on his chest, scumbag

[@mammontustado9680]

"Filo"? We don't call ourselves that. Pinoy, not Filo. Cheers.

[@DeLosReyess]

@@theaudjob3267 not really, there are many purist Filipinos out there who believe if you aren’t full Filipino and don’t speak the language you can’t claim the heritage

[@theaudjob3267]

@@DeLosReyess that’s not very proud to be of them 😤

[@bearatts]

Even though when he was first introduced in WWE and was portrayed as a bad guy, I was instantly a huge fan. I've always been super happy that he's a great dude and has a massive heart. Hope his career keeps soaring.

[@joannelazaro9347]

We're same!when the 1st day he came out as bad guy,i really like him so much already!and WWE never disappoint me...very huge fan of him also..🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Snyper1405]

I agree, but when he made his return at the royal rumble years back and won it, the fans hated him that much they nicknamed him bluetista. Now, for some reason, people seem to like him again! So weird LOL!

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@westernsellers9148 huh, whos trans

[@HHHBFResurrected]

@@Snyper1405 Not his fault, even he knew he should've come back as a heel, but Vince gunna be Vince lol

[@043_fazlerabbi5]

Honestly, the story and eye sign of false missa about the Winnie the Pooh tattoo is the most wholesome thing I've heard in a while 😭Dave's the best Illuminati puppet of all time.

[@SirBarth]

I have so much respect for him.

[@aespa690]

cringe

[@BforBlitzkrieg]

Bart Hatch 🤓

[@taurusking_1997]

@@aespa690 you are?

[@ColonelSternlove]

He’s the real deal. Very good timing, conveys emotion well and is working with top directors. It’s no fluke, he’s worked hard. Massive respect.

[@billymadison4903]

Why do u have respect for this woke piece of shi*

[@vicrules6666]

What about that illuminati tattoo? Lol

[@Elizan723]

I remember meeting him when he was filming the bushwick movie. He stopped by the old place I worked at, and legit ordered chicken adobo every day for like a week. Lmao he one time ordered 2 orders and wanted it on one plate so he wouldn't look "fat" which is comical since he was 6ft plus muscle machine. Also during that time when he was struggling, he was still so very generous and super sweet to the staff. Stand up guy, and legit has been a childhood hero for years. I love that man. I wish him many more years of success and respect.

[@jackbauer5455]

That’s a nice story thanks for sharing definitely my favorite wrestler turned actor.

[@Elizan723]

@jackbauer5455 I'd argue to say he's the best wrestler turned actor but I guess that's me being biased. Haha

[@TimiO47]

why didnt you take a picture

[@Liam_Grey]

​@@TimiO47 because not everyone wants to point a camera at people's face

[@TimiO47]

@@Liam_Grey NO mY POINT is anyone can say that they met so and so especially on the internet!

[@BuhdeeProductions]

What Dave did after WWE it was a huge risk to take & I’m glad he stuck to his guts to pursue acting he believes his own ability to go through with it I’m proud of his accomplishments 👏

[@dustydesertdisciple6290]

Story teller huh..... That one on your chest sure tells a story, if you know, you know.

[@Evil-La-Poopa]

indeed

[@Jake-cy7to]

So we are just gonna ignore that big illuminati tattoo huh?

[@user-ix5hf9pm5p]

What is that

[@r3tr0_r3dux_2]

You mean the illuminati tattoo that is on all paper U.S currency?

[@jonasrmb01]

​@@r3tr0_r3dux_2 Yes exactly the US was founded by freemasons All this stuff is satanic, the Euro as well

[@AlexBigShid]

Yeah, because it's not a illuminati tattoo

[@osatoharuna]

Never expected Dave Bautista to be a great actor but every role he gets, he shows more and more versatility. Also watched Glass Onion recently and he's a really entertaining part of it.

[@humannature4327]

Hi...how are you...?

[@peeron6829]

@@humannature4327 lmao

[@adelchifusco7082]

Easy when you sold your soul to satan!!! Like everyone in Hollywood

[@TehMomo_]

have you seen Hotel Artemis

[@Snyper1405]

@@TehMomo_ yes it's awesome 😉👌🏽💫❤️‍🔥🎬💯

[@jamesphilipson1289]

In terms of technical ability and raw talent, he is by far the best wrestler turned actor I've seen perform. Fantastic actor

[@KerioFive]

By far

[@d.r.lucky13]

Wayyy better than John C lol

[@Semi-Orphanatic]

@@d.r.lucky13 Cena isn’t actually that bad tbh, the slight look of disbelief and regret when he kills Rick Flag in TSS surprised me, he isn’t as good as Batista though yet

[@sanktumtomb5659]

@@Semi-Orphanatic I thought Cena was really good in the standalone peacemaker show and as toretto's brother in fast and the furious 9

[@3dheadcreeps87]

Cena is really good in Peacemaker. It’s just that he’s successful in comedy and continues getting roles for those. But yea - Dave, Cena, Andre the Giant, The Rock.

[@anasshahid224]

Batista one of my favorite WWE superstars when I was a kid, he had such a unique, look, a major star and always enjoyed his matches, happy to see him shining in Hollywood now 🙌😊

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

The Animal

[@Ridley_Lockhart]

He's still got a pretty unique look. Different with the excessive tats and basically bald look. He seemed more interesting around the 2003 era IMO. When he tried to make a comeback in like 2014 it was meh. Even the fans didn't really seem to give a hoot.

[@Ganiscol]

Bautista.

[@anasshahid224]

@@Ridley_Lockhart yea the 2014 run was bad for him, he got booed a lot sadly

[@Ridley_Lockhart]

@@anasshahid224 that's mean of them. Some superstars embrace the booing, though. I guess he wanted to be loved/cheered.

[@jaradrobinson2975]

I met him in the mall when I was a young teen, he was walking around killing time before a WWE event. He was the nicest dude in the world. I ran into him 45 mins later he was still just as nice. Amazing guy.

[@jeroenmeuleman8110]

It's cool he has a Blade Runner tattoo! People should watch Blade Runner 2049 to understand how talented this man really is. In his minor role, he proves that as an actor, he can make a massive if understated emotional impact with just a few lines and imposing physicality. Truly an underestimated gentleman of cinema.

[@eszemaszeszed]

If you do, there's like 3 short films that go along with blade runner 2049, one focusing on Dave's character.

[@reggiewatts1926]

@@eszemaszeszed came to comment exactly this haha

[@pwt4195]

@@eszemaszeszed what are they called?

[@saqib7965]

That film is a masterpiece go watch it if you haven't

[@beaumontdebrioche6608]

Yeeees…this film is how I discovered this gentleman…..what an inspiration….

[@asimsanata7695]

The All Seeing Eye with the Pyramid around it? Guys, it's on his chest and on the floor of his garage. It's not a coincidence that he started getting movie roles and fame by selling his soul.

[@baileyhamilton7837]

How can you sell something that doesn’t exist 😂

[@asimsanata7695]

@@baileyhamilton7837 Stupid comment. You breath oxygen right? How can you breathe that when you can't see it...

[@Prince-xy3km]

​@@baileyhamilton7837 Wake up bro

[@aqilshamil9633]

How can Abrahamic Symbol be evil ??

[@Evil-La-Poopa]

of course not but dont tell the NPCs they dont wanna see or question it

[@terrorsquadlith]

lmao covered up a tattoo because his friend didnt support degeneracy

[@terrorsquadlith]

@@scladoffle2472 why lol ? I am against degeneracy so obviously I will raise my kids to be much better people

[@TauntPeak]

Weird mindset lol I don’t want someone full of hate to be associated with me let alone be on my body

[@SKD_TRASH_at_Blazblue]

Dave Batista: I joined the Illuminati. So that's why I have that triangle-eye tattoo... Bilderberger & Freemason: It's completely true ^_^

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[@Evil-La-Poopa]

yyy

[@drespinosa]

you think you are clever but are really just obsessed and lost, always confused, never stable

[@nomaderic]

The thing I love about Dave is he is an example of how a person can grow and change as they get older. That you arent tied down by your past, that it's OK to change who you are as a person

[@xmarkstheo]

Sad he didnt talk about his most iconic tattoo. The bellybutton one😆 really wondered why he covered it up and why he got it in the first place

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

Lots of cover ups are mostly as he said to get rid of ex's names. Another reason is to simply just do more like The Rock and Frank Mir got theirs because they wanted to upgrade them

[@lor962]

I think he said somewhere that it was a matching tattoo with an ex so he got it covered up

[@HOLDFASTBEAR]

I liked how he forgot to mention his illuminati tattoo 😅, like bro it's the one we're looking at first in the interview.

[@vincentcorbitt4507]

@@HOLDFASTBEAR he said it was a Filipino sun

[@vinceibarretz7583]

@@HOLDFASTBEAR so the sun is filipino. If you look to our flag it's similar. But the all seeing eye has a different interpretation. Our national heroes are all Free Masons hence the all seeing eye. The interesting about it is in our culture we call an "Agimat" or a mystical medallion. Soldiers wear it during battles of spain, american, and japanese occupation. So it's cool for Dave Bautista to give a little reference and tribute to his filipino roots.

[@paintedwarrior516]

Don't like the all seeing eye... freemason??

[@tiedie2]

If he was a Mason, he would have no issue saying he is.

[@MichaelAmen316]

Sorry but the Filipino flag doesn't include the "all seeing eye".

[@johnrambo6265]

ahhaahhahaha

[@mafoasri2785]

Never thought that a badass guy like Dave would get a Winnie the Pooh tattoo just because of his co star guessed it wrongly of him. Really show his true personality and what a humble human being. What an idol to many.

[@INDIG0MAR]

Covering a tattoo because his friend turned out to be homophobic? Call him Dave BASED-tista. What a king.

[@daChief-khalife]

🤡

[@laddrusso5243]

🤡

[@AlfredSoul]

Lol.

[@venermendigorin7752]

That friend was Pacquiao

[@manasavuibaubatiwale3593]

@@venermendigorin7752 wow... he's a solid dude in my opinion. But because he's a born again Christian.

[@anselmosofticartfacebook1358]

ILUMINATI SIGN ON HIS CHEST

[@donapachemagnanakawngbeat]

I remember in my childhood where my old friends would talk about Dave and him being half-Filipino. We were really proud that there was someone as iconic as Dave carrying the sun and the flag. You are always welcome here in our humble country.

[@hcir5341]

He's american.

[@jujsjxlwoxrjcihrcudw2223]

@@hcir5341 he's half greek and half filipino by ethnicity

[@decaprio7421]

An AmeriGreefilipian God! THEY EXIST! THEY REALLY REALLY DO EXIST!!!

[@joshuagavile4775]

@@hcir5341 he & I are both American, but can still rightfully classify ourselves as Filipinos.

[@hcir5341]

@@jujsjxlwoxrjcihrcudw2223 American national though. Almost no person would call him filipino or greek except for those pinoy priders who claim everything that has some connections to ph.

[@Mistah47]

We need to see Cillian’s reaction lmao. Been a fan of this dude since wrestling. Drax made his acting career what it is today, and it’ll be sad to to see him go. But I can’t wait to see what does in future roles. He’s improving with each film. 💪🏽 He was great in Blade Runner 2049 especially.

[@jamakinmikrazy8178]

Illuminati tattoo and a giant all seeing eye on the floor of his house? Anyone else concerned with this?

[@9997-g4g]

I just admire this guy.Kind,humble ,real,intelligent and a great laugh.Wish there were more actors like him.

[@michaelmorrow607]

Amen dude like fr fr on god, I love the kind humble and intelligent right wing authoritarian types. Fascism ftw or whatever you uneducated youth say.

[@Romel95x]

wish there were less people working for matrix..

[@mythsarereality7000]

@@Romel95x @topinfovidever4441 That part! 🔥🔥. Also, his chest tat is deeper than the little bull story he told on here too.

[@mythsarereality7000]

@@Romel95x There is a reason why he is always getting roles. It's not about talent, it's about who sells out the most, it's about who sells their souls the most whether on screen or behind closed doors, just like the Oscars and Grammys

[@waverlyking6045]

@@michaelmorrow607 Bautista is actually very liberal.

[@JamesSmith-sw3nk]

Way back in the day when Batista was in Evolution, I once saw Batista eating at a restaurant outdoor patio in Montreal with a friend. (WWE was doing a show in Montreal) A street kid (I'd guess 18 or 19yrs old) asked him in broken English (She was French) if she could have anything that he didn't finish eating. He bought her and her maybe 10 friends (her friends were on the other side of the restaurant fence) each a takeout meal. I don't think she didn't knew who he was because she only called him "Mister". I think that probably tells you the kinda person Batista is.

[@bigtimecafedisco]

What’s the Illuminati one for??? Wonder what he sold for

[@alaskanwhiskey]

All celebs and artist, politicians sell their soul. The elite man do you research.

[@theeviljames]

This dude is a f'ing legend - the first scene in Bladerunner 2049 was when I realised all my conceptions of wrestlers were wrong; his performance is so compelling, the subtlety beautiful. Life in tattoos: I walking that same journey. Big up yourself, rude boy! :)

[@michaelgiannetti3846]

Man - what a legend. Was always a huge fan of him when I was younger when he was a wrestler. Such a great actor, especially in dramatic roles. He’s only had some small ones, like in Blade Runner 2049 and Spectre, but he was fantastic in both.

[@kubolor1234]

A proper actor this one. No Dwayne Johnson moviestar nonsense.

[@nurfauziahmad4435]

​@@kubolor1234 I personally think Dwayne's acting is not that bad, but every time he is in a movie he doesn't become a character, but just a brand. Most of the time we only see him as the rock, never the character and the production always only tries to show that not pushing real character development

[@joannas2533]

He touches my heart on so many levels 🙏🏻🐶👵🇬🇷🎬👨‍🎨♥️

[@ckdflbrew1776]

Use to frequent the same bar as Dave. Always a humble guy. Loves to talk with people as long as you’re respectful like anyone else. Good to see him progressing

[@DiabeTease]

whats this bars name? lol

[@chamuuemura5314]

The Bulls Hitter Inn

[@ckdflbrew1776]

Storman palace in Clearwater, Fl

[@ckdflbrew1776]

It’s closed now

[@juanesteban8827]

I met Dave years ago in Arlington Virginia (long before he became a professional wrestler) and then again after he achieved success with the WWE. The really cool thing is, he was more approachable after success than he was before. GREAT GUY

[@YOLOSTYLE1502]

the roids wearing off

[@bertoman1990]

Humble and selfless is what Dave is all about which took him to new heights each time.

[@last7509]

Such a lovely kabbalist

[@roythousand13]

My guy got the Illuminati tattoo on the middle of his chest! Yeah, he is telling a story alright!

[@No.1komanga]

That caught my eye! No pun intended!

[@llonorchristopher9743]

That's a local design for talisman in the ph. I think he intentionally put in the Filipino Sun for that purpose.

[@doperat9630]

@@llonorchristopher9743 nope a masonic sun with the eye in the middle. Dave is a cool guy but there's no coincidence most of these celebrities have weird tattoos like that 🤣🤣

[@llonorchristopher9743]

@@doperat9630 bro, you can just look it up on the google if you don't believe in me.

[@moohkdm9444]

Illuminati

[@JRMASTER.10]

Dave Is IllUmiNatI 🤡🤡☠️, he explains why that tatoo, amazing mate

[@anonym58063]

People thinking he is huge now should've seen him in his prime. He was MASSIVE

[@TimiO47]

He lost size and height he not as big he was back in the day

[@LacedChux]

He used to be 315 pounds

[@mrjoey94]

I saw him in Glass Onion and could tell immediately. I do think that as he is getting older, he'll feel better being less bulky. He's still potentially terrifying if you didn't know who he is. Lol

[@TimiO47]

@@mrjoey94 not as bad as if you met him 20 Years ago in 2003 he was a monster!!

[@livingweaponnightmare]

Yes I'm seeing him now looking like a normal man and wondering how he lost so much size

[@tshifhiwamamilasigidi5082]

It’s right in people’s face but everyone is just ignoring it, I won’t say what it is but y’all saw it

[@Evil-La-Poopa]

hey dont wanna see or question it they want to life a comfortable life and dont want to see the truth

[@amro__x]

How is the illuminati eye the filipino sun

[@freddienaga398]

Try to check which is older. Are there any more similarities? You will soon realise illuminati is very recent to most of them 😂😂😂

[@T-time08]

He definitely has that filipino vibe. Just so down to earth. And growing up poor can bring such humility and understanding to your character, you can be relatable to anyone.

[@SairajRKamath]

Y'all had to be there in the 2000s during this man's wrestling career. Evolution, Batista Bomb, eating Eddie Guerrero's food... good times!

[@randumbfigyour7974]

He has the 👁️🔼 stamp on his chest, you know who he belongs to

[@finderkeeperrrs]

Yeah could care less. Who cares

[@35327290]

The Iluminatti, Batista !!

[@firesidestep4255]

🏳️‍🌈

[@Evil-La-Poopa]

@@firesidestep4255 he has a george floyd tattoo xD what a downfall

[@hamzahsaeed]

What about the triangle in the middle of the chest tattoo? Can you explain that one please Dave? 😏

[@Halfdanr_H]

Dave Bautista will always be one of my all-time favourite wrestlers. Evolution was the best thing ever that I’ve seen in WWE and Batista made sit-out powerbombs look incredible. I love the way he portrays Drax in the MCU. Drax and Rocket need a spin-off film, I’d watch the crap out of that!

[@MRRR30]

Illuminati puppet.

[@gundamcollector77]

Very interesting he does not discuss his all seeing Eye on his chest. We all know what that symbol means how Dave sold his soul for fame.

[@PeoplePleaser578]

Clearly you don’t as the All Seeing eye is a religious iconography and part of Christianity…

[@adamthompson4072]

The dogs tattoo got to me. Mostly because that's something I've been wanting to do for years, for my pets, but with their paw prints

[@TheJoker-jv3ou]

Got mine on my dogs birthday last year. My first and only tattoo currently but I had to do it to honor him. Now he's with me everywhere. I got it on my forearm. Just do it. You won't regret it at all.

[@benceboros2210]

@@TheJoker-jv3ou get a portrait of him ffs. you only have a number with you everywhere

[@TheJoker-jv3ou]

@@benceboros2210 I have one actually lol.

[@erikchristopherkc]

I got two memorial tattoos for my boy Chance, his paw print and a silhouette of his ears. We put some a few specks of his ashes in the ink. My favorite tattoos.

[@patricknevermind8529]

That "Filipino sun" looks an awful lot like the illuminati all seeing eye.

[@BBoiiLite]

Finally someone said it

[@HitmanVennyHIT]

It is

[@ivanvalentin3898]

It is. These people don't just become world famous out of nowhere without having ties.

[@Vollce]

He's so awesome and such a nice guy.

[@aespa690]

not really

[@basiik1]

@@aespa690 why not?

[@AnthonyIvonTv]

@@aespa690because you never met him. Shut up

[@Jannerius]

@@aespa690imagine listening to kpop

[@Samson-cz1hl]

the filipino sun. I wondered how he would explain that. It is just a filipino sun. Nothing to do with a certain club you have to join if you want to make it in Hollywood...

[@kotorandcorvid4968]

What are you talking about? If every actor had to join "the club", why don't we see any of them with such tattoos, hmm? We already have such a Hollywood cult, it's called Scientology. Stop sniffing glue and use your brain.

[@KamoMustafaWWE]

We need more people like Dave in this world. He seems like a genuinely nice dude.

[@aespa690]

no we need less he is a total d*** on twitter

[@KamoMustafaWWE]

@@aespa690 Everybody is a d*** on twitter. What's your point?

[@GrahamLopezIV]

@@aespa690 He's also a known womanizer and was horrible to women in WWE e.g. Shelly Martinez and Mickie James

[@Dr.Yakub22]

Bruh he cheated on his wife while she was battling cancer

[@TDWlive]

@@GrahamLopezIV every party needs a pooper that's why they invited you...party pooper, party pooper

[@MerkNasty]

He should break down why he got such crappy botox. 😕

[@jorgejoachin5842]

Sold his soul to the devil

[@neptunereviewsstuff7563]

No he didn't

[@donmclee1569]

the dragon tattoo on his back and the sun tattoo on his belly button, are so iconic in my my opinion

[@madmaxrerisen]

The all seeing eye of evil.. Thoughts?

[@Evil-La-Poopa]

​@@madmaxrerisen they ignore it on purpose so they dont have to ask uncomfortable questions.

[@CarGalleryZa]

Why doesn't he talk about that evil thing on his chest 😒

[@Truth5eeker33]

Didn’t talk about the Illuminati tattoo on his chest. Only one I wanted to know about. Disappointing

[@Tuscadero]

It's a Christian symbol, symbolising God's vision and reach

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

its christian symbol, philipino symbol, asian symbol, mason symbol.... that symbol is in every culture but ppl call it satanic bcuz they read some parts of fantasy books and got brainwashed by ANOTHER LEGAL CULT called the church

[@512460]

Okay so we going to. Completely ignore the all seeing eye. OK cool

[@sabbirahamed9203]

Is he a illuminati?

[@nixonplays5785]

Does he have to make it more obvious than this? 😅

[@davisjones7137]

Secret to fame

[@IAmImprintJones]

Been a fan of this king for 20 years and I could not be more happy for his post wwe success as a future hall of famer and what a true gentleman with a sense of humanity, culture, and respect for representation 🇬🇷 🇵🇭 👑.

[@Underdogjer]

Okay so he’s just gonna skip over the “ ALL SEEING EYE” Tattoo? Like bruh

[@mjcorleone1904]

That’s the whole reason I watched this to see what he said about that. Lol

[@josephmills-mw2hs]

He said it's a Filipino sun

[@x3lue]

​@@josephmills-mw2hs the all seeing eye is drawn inside the Filipino sun. he didn't talk about that.

[@roviverdandelarosa2181]

In the Philippines, they have these things called anting-anting or agimat, believed to ward of evil. They're basically amulets in a form of a pendant. One design is triangular in shape and has the eye in the middle and the letters "ROMA" underneath it. It also have the letter "A" in each corner. Don't know the correlation with the Illuminati though.

[@pe2152]

Illuminati

[@ZZ-rc1yw]

Clown

[@wassonkyal]

@@ZZ-rc1yw 🐑

[@ZZ-rc1yw]

@@wassonkyal nerd

[@milkismurder]

I love that Dave has a Blade Runner origami tattoo, he had an amazing understated performance that really set the tone of the whole film

[@ToMi-bm5hh]

I don't think it was an understated performance. It was brief, but everyone loves it. I do.

[@milkismurder]

@@ToMi-bm5hh by understated I mean it was subtle and effective

[@JackRackham82]

Check out the short film about his character in Blade Runner, it isn’t too and gives so much background to his character

[@roguenpc5574]

only reason i watched bladerunner

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

Never did I think listening to Dave Batista talk about his tatttoos would make me realize he’s an absolute sweetheart.

[@brittanycrockett2449]

He melts my heart!! The inner person he is just so welcoming and calming.

[@edwardherrera4097]

The biggest guys tend to be the warmest and caring. I think the outer rough appearance allows them to relax to know that they don't have to put up a tough guy appearance.

[@karthikeyannlk]

Illuminati tattoo.....😂😂😂

[@yungrj81]

Is it me or did this thumbnail make him look real feminine 🤔🤔🤔

[@shamuchele7763]

LOL

[@nknabeelkhanvlogs705]

Tattoo with eye is he freemasonry ?

[@cvbvcbnbvnbgbbgb]

Yes. Illuminati. All seeing eye.

[@Bobsmithers1990]

I met him at a restaurant I worked at in high school one time. One of the nicest dudes I’ve ever met in my life

[@therevolutionwillnotbeyoutubed]

Skipped right over the illuminati tattoo. Lol

[@thebuzzbristol]

Used to draw his tattoos when I was wrestling fan as a kid. Im a tattoo artist now

[@veefaq]

that’s so cool!! happy for u

[@ss2448]

Unpopular opinion: Batista > The Rock in terms of acting ability and talent

[@e-maree6570]

I love Dave. I hate the media soundbites always making it sound like he isn't grateful for his GOTG breakout role. He's a gentleman with values, in the package of a big muscle machine hahah. Got to love him.

[@burneraccounthandle]

got?

[@DarthStoner]

Dave is an awesome human being.

[@aespa690]

no he is awful

[@debom4641]

@@aespa690what’s wrong with him

[@GrahamLopezIV]

@@debom4641 He's a womanizer and treated certain women horribly in WWE e.g. Shelly Martinez, Mickie James

[@TDWlive]

@@GrahamLopezIV every party needs a pooper that's why they invited you...party pooper, party pooper

[@bogmanosaka472]

@@GrahamLopezIV womanizer? source?

[@El-Jefe97]

What about the huge Illuminati tattoo Dave?

[@tplunk31]

what about that illuminati tattoo

[@elgad82]

that is the sun of the Philippines.,not illuminati.,

[@scottm7079]

Absolutely loved Dave's acting ever since Blade Runner. He's a phenomenal actor and underrated because of his career history.

[@OfficiallAiHistory]

Did I just see illuminati tattoo?

[@chillcat7565]

The homophobe friend he was talking about was actually Manny Pacquiao

[@johnrambo6265]

the illuminati eye on his chest ..........

[@nehmer7]

filipino sun sure.... more like a illuminati tattoo

[@johnypanta6208]

He is so calm and mindful... nothing like his roles where he plays raging berserkers and secret agents

[@J.7.1]

They are calm and mindful also; they're not less intelligent and less eloquent because their culture is depicted as barbaric or hollywood designation as villainized secret agents, why he plays them well. To stand for something that is true for you others are inspired to make a statement that's real expression for themselves.

[@UnHolyWible]

so what about the Illumanti tattoo Dave?

[@ErH-sl2nh]

No. It is a Filipino sun. Eyes and circles are drawn by many humans. two symbols can culturally develop and have radically different meanings

[@UnHolyWible]

@@ErH-sl2nh lol yeah ok

[@finderkeeperrrs]

​@@UnHolyWiblehe just explained it to you and you can't accept that. Quit being an idiot.

[@NicN4cN4tion]

He literally said it was a Filipino sun fking listen bruh .

[@gilgamesh6144]

@@NicN4cN4tion the triangle and the eye einstein

[@dao1990]

What about your illuminati exposed

[@davidw4812]

He doesn't mention the illuminati tattoo on the Philippino sun..

[@Stonedkitties]

I love how humble Dave stays even though he has become a huge celebrity

[@toddedwards1371]

Smh! Illuminati right on chest! Smh!!!

[@deontegreen9881]

He has an illuminati tattoo and a “little boy lover” tattoo and they just gonna glance over that? Not surprised

[@davisjones7137]

Glad you noticed

[@deontegreen9881]

@@davisjones7137 yea most folks too ignorant to know what it means

[@shawnscribner7696]

Where does it show that?

[@hunter4229]

Even if he’s half Greek, he’s massive for a Filipino! I’m Filipino and 5’8 and up is considered tall here.

[@ln9177]

Younger generations are getting tall though, I am 5'6" and was always considered as avarage, but now, seeing younger kids, I felt really short here. Lol

[@truthhurts3524]

When I watched wrestling as a kid, Bautista was the last wrestler I would have guessed to become an actor. Now, I’m glad he did, he’s a great Drax in GoTG and I enjoyed his role in Glass Onion. Look forward to seeing more of his acting.

[@kevinjackson422]

He's lost al lot of muscle mass