Dave Bautista, better known to WWE fans as Batista, made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the 2014 “Guardians of the Galaxy” film, playing Drax the Destroyer, which was the rocket he needed in his acting career.
The former WWE star appeared in other MCU movies such as Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, Avengers Infinity War, Avengers Endgame, and Thor Love & Thunder as the character.
His portrayal of Drax kickstarted his career, leading to roles in Blade Runner 2049, Dune, and his recent film, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
The future WWE Hall of Famer portrays the character one more time in the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 film that premiered today, as he previously explained that he wanted to take his career in a different direction.
Bautista shared this video of himself on Twitter, where he bid goodbye to his Drax The Destroyer character:
“Every day I say a little prayer for Drax. The role that changed my life. Forever grateful to the fans and my Guardians family. What a magical journey it’s been. Thank you for letting me be your Drax. #DraxForever.”
Every day I say a little prayer for Drax. The role that changed my life. Forever grateful to the fans and my Guardians family. What a magical journey it’s been. Thank you for letting me be your Drax. 🙏🏼 #DraxForever ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mK5u8sLTI1
— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) May 5, 2023
