Dave Bautista Announces Retirement From WWE Bautista lost to Triple H at WrestleMania 35 on Sunday night. On Monday, he took to Instagram to announce his retirement from <br />the franchise. Dave Bautista, via Instagram Dave Bautista, via Instagram According to 'Sports Illustrated,' Bautista made his WWE television debut in 2002. He became the world heavyweight <br />champion in 2005 and held the title <br />for a record-setting 282 days. The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star <br />will seemingly focus more on his <br />acting career, appearing in the upcoming <br />films, 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Stuber.'
