Dave Bautista Breaks Down His Tattoos | GQ
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- Опубликовано: 3 янв 2023
- "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
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Honestly, the story about the Winnie the Pooh tattoo is the most wholesome thing I've heard in a while 😭Dave's the best
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
Yeah, that was so awesome. I knew what was coming too when he started to tell it.
Surprised he didn't just run to the parlor that second and say later on that day "You're absolutely right" lol
Glorified pedo
Dave is a sweetheart. Grrreat guy
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.
You met him?
@@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.
A lot of big scary looking individuals are actually the sweetest people you’ll ever meet
Funny thing is he's smaller than he used to be 😂
@@WarriorEsoteric Indeed
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.
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
If you grew up watching this guy in 2002-2007, you had an amazing childhood!
Batista wearing black suit, sunglasses and HW championship ☠️☠️
“I walk alone!!!!”
Batista... is going to the main event........ of wrestlemania...........
I grew up watching him in 2002-2007, but was abused the whole time. Amazing indeed. Dummy.
FACTS
Dave is "more than meets the eye" personified.
Love that he's been sharing more of himself with us these past few years.
What is he?? Freakin transformers😅🤣😂😂
More than meets the all seeing eye? 😏
@@last7509 booo hooo
w🙄🙄🙄w mr obvious about insde the sun ( the "illumanati sysmbol" ) .. you do realise im being "sarcastic" here
I love how they diluted everything so now the dunning krugers think it's all a joke
Especially the right wing authoritarian parts, love those parts!
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
whats this bars name? lol
The Bulls Hitter Inn
Storman palace in Clearwater, Fl
It’s closed now
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.
Dave Bautista is just brilliant! His acting career just keeps on getting better and better!
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
@@HUEHUECOYOTL_xd He won me with his cameo in Blade Runner. He's there for maybe 5 mins but man, TERRIFIC performance.
Just saw him in Glass Onion and he was amazing.
Bautista > The Rock
I’ve always wanted to know why Batista has the dragon tattoos?
Seems like a really genuine dude, glad he's found so much success
yea bro obviously got ties to Illuminati/ masons or why else he have Illuminati tat on him bro probably sold his soul
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
honestly!
He’s an hgh loser
Genuinely loyal to the devil
the dragon tattoo on his back and the sun tattoo on his belly button, are so iconic in my my opinion
The all seeing eye of evil.. Thoughts?
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!
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.
Us Filipinos are ride or die for anyone that's even a tiny bit Pinoy
He's got the illuminati symbol of the all-seeing eye on his chest, scumbag
"Filo"? We don't call ourselves that. Pinoy, not Filo. Cheers.
@@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
@@DeLosReyess that’s not very proud to be of them 😤
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.
Hi...how are you...?
@@humannature4327 lmao
Easy when you sold your soul to satan!!! Like everyone in Hollywood
have you seen Hotel Artemis
@@TehMomo_ yes it's awesome 😉👌🏽💫❤️🔥🎬💯
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! :)
He is such a wholesome guy. I love him!
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.
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..🥰🥰🥰🥰
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!
@@westernsellers9148 huh, whos trans
@@Snyper1405 Not his fault, even he knew he should've come back as a heel, but Vince gunna be Vince lol
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.
I have so much respect for him.
cringe
Bart Hatch 🤓
@@aespa690 you are?
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.
Why do u have respect for this woke piece of shi*
Thank you for everything you've given us and will give us in the future Dave ,I can honestly say growing up with you on the TV and the big screen is amazing ❤
so what about the Illumanti tattoo Dave?
No. It is a Filipino sun. Eyes and circles are drawn by many humans. two symbols can culturally develop and have radically different meanings
@@ErH-sl2nh lol yeah ok
@@UnHolyWiblehe just explained it to you and you can't accept that. Quit being an idiot.
He literally said it was a Filipino sun fking listen bruh .
In terms of technical ability and raw talent, he is by far the best wrestler turned actor I've seen perform. Fantastic actor
By far
Wayyy better than John C lol
@@DanielLopez-214 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
@@Semi-Orphanatic I thought Cena was really good in the standalone peacemaker show and as toretto's brother in fast and the furious 9
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.
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.
That’s a nice story thanks for sharing definitely my favorite wrestler turned actor.
@jackbauer5455 I'd argue to say he's the best wrestler turned actor but I guess that's me being biased. Haha
why didnt you take a picture
@@TimiO47 because not everyone wants to point a camera at people's face
@@Liam_Grey NO mY POINT is anyone can say that they met so and so especially on the internet!
The Iluminatti, Batista !!
🏳️🌈
He's always been my favorite wrestler and one of my favorite actors. He seems so genuine and humble. Sweet too. I love him so much! ✨
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 🙌😊
The Animal
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.
Bautista.
@@Ridley_Lockhart yea the 2014 run was bad for him, he got booed a lot sadly
@@anasshahid224 that's mean of them. Some superstars embrace the booing, though. I guess he wanted to be loved/cheered.
I just admire this guy.Kind,humble ,real,intelligent and a great laugh.Wish there were more actors like him.
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.
wish there were less people working for matrix..
@@Romel95x @topinfovidever4441 That part! 🔥🔥. Also, his chest tat is deeper than the little bull story he told on here too.
@@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
@@michaelmorrow607 Bautista is actually very liberal.
I'm gonna say that Dave is actually a brilliant actor. He only needs a perfect character and script to get an Oscar. To see him grow in movie industry is a pure pleasure
Just saw him in KNOCK AT THE CABIN and was well impressed with his studied, controlled performance.
His short scene in Bladerunner impressed me just in his sheer presence. He was unassuming and menacing at the same time.
I absolutely love this man! His heart is as big as he is!
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
I don't think it was an understated performance. It was brief, but everyone loves it. I do.
@@ToMi-bm5hh by understated I mean it was subtle and effective
Check out the short film about his character in Blade Runner, it isn’t too and gives so much background to his character
only reason i watched bladerunner
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 👏
i love his mindset about cover-ups, having regrets is part of life and covering up reminders of those mistakes helps you move on
your always humble and down to earth dave..
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.
I didn't know this guy as I don't follow WWE and I also don't watch many movies. I appreciate this interview because he is an honest dude with a heart and understanding beyond most others. Would love to meet him and just listen to his story.
Thank you Dave, made my childhood that much more fun watching you
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.
He's american.
@@hcir5341 he's half greek and half filipino by ethnicity
An AmeriGreefilipian God! THEY EXIST! THEY REALLY REALLY DO EXIST!!!
@@hcir5341 he & I are both American, but can still rightfully classify ourselves as Filipinos.
@@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.
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.
If you do, there's like 3 short films that go along with blade runner 2049, one focusing on Dave's character.
@@eszemaszeszed came to comment exactly this haha
@@eszemaszeszed what are they called?
That film is a masterpiece go watch it if you haven't
Yeeees…this film is how I discovered this gentleman…..what an inspiration….
Used to draw his tattoos when I was wrestling fan as a kid. Im a tattoo artist now
that’s so cool!! happy for u
Started watching WWE as an 8-year-old in 05. Missed Attitude Era, but pro-wrestling was a big part of my elementary school years. Don't watch it much anymore but, back then, it was so important to me .
We need more people like Dave in this world. He seems like a genuinely nice dude.
no we need less he is a total d*** on twitter
@@aespa690 Everybody is a d*** on twitter. What's your point?
@@aespa690 He's also a known womanizer and was horrible to women in WWE e.g. Shelly Martinez and Mickie James
Bruh he cheated on his wife while she was battling cancer
@@GrahamLopezIV every party needs a pooper that's why they invited you...party pooper, party pooper
One of my favorite wrestlers of all time! Love seeing them outside the wrestling world
He seems so relatable and so genuine...❤❤
Respect to Dave...
He melts my heart!! The inner person he is just so welcoming and calming.
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.
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.
A proper actor this one. No Dwayne Johnson moviestar nonsense.
@@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
What a crazy interesting break down of his tattoos! And so relatable to anyone who's gotten tattoos and later maybe thought better of one or two! When he showed the tattoos of his dogs, that really tugged at my heart! New respect for Mr. Bautista.
Tattoos have a negative stigma because of convicts, criminals, and gangs .but they also tell stories of that individual person.
very much wholesome person and great story behind!
He's so awesome and such a nice guy.
not really
@@aespa690 why not?
@@aespa690because you never met him. Shut up
@@aespa690imagine listening to kpop
People thinking he is huge now should've seen him in his prime. He was MASSIVE
He lost size and height he not as big he was back in the day
He used to be 315 pounds
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
@@mrjoey94 not as bad as if you met him 20 Years ago in 2003 he was a monster!!
Yes I'm seeing him now looking like a normal man and wondering how he lost so much size
Love him. Gentle Giant and probably an awesome friend ❤
I'm a big fan of Dave. Pretty solid guy. I'm glad he finally got the big break he needed with Guardians of the Galaxy. Wishing more success for you, big guy!
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.
He is so calm and mindful... nothing like his roles where he plays raging berserkers and secret agents
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.
I didn’t expect it, but literally everything I see Bautista in, I appreciate
Dave is an awesome human. Loved him in WWE and now I love his movies.
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.
He touches my heart on so many levels 🙏🏻🐶👵🇬🇷🎬👨🎨♥️
Big Dave deserves a big hug and the world and more.
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.
Never did I think listening to Dave Batista talk about his tatttoos would make me realize he’s an absolute sweetheart.
Straight up, down to earth kind of guy.
A humble giant and the best wrestler turned actor for sure 👌
Dave is an awesome human being.
no he is awful
@@aespa690what’s wrong with him
@@debom4641 He's a womanizer and treated certain women horribly in WWE e.g. Shelly Martinez, Mickie James
@@GrahamLopezIV every party needs a pooper that's why they invited you...party pooper, party pooper
@@GrahamLopezIV womanizer? source?
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
Amazing. I love tattoos because they tell a story of your life.
What about the triangle in the middle of the chest tattoo? Can you explain that one please Dave? 😏
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
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
I think he said somewhere that it was a matching tattoo with an ex so he got it covered up
I liked how he forgot to mention his illuminati tattoo 😅, like bro it's the one we're looking at first in the interview.
@@HOLDFASTBEAR he said it was a Filipino sun
@@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.
Absolutely loved Dave's acting ever since Blade Runner. He's a phenomenal actor and underrated because of his career history.
Out of all the big WWE wrestlers that went Hollywood, Dave has the most range and convincing performances.
He seems like the biggest sweetheart
Dude comes off as genuine, humble and appreciative of his fame.
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 🇬🇷 🇵🇭 👑.
Such a amazing person
Lucifer's all-seeing eye. That's a given
Yes and people are simping him so much, noone cares...
Don't care @@madmaxrerisen
Sounds pretty cool 😎
@@finderkeeperrrs Of course lol
@@madmaxrerisen yes
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
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.
@@TheJoker-jv3ou get a portrait of him ffs. you only have a number with you everywhere
@@benceboros2210 I have one actually lol.
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.
Definition of don’t judge a book by its cover, Dave seems like such a humble, sweet and chilled dude
My idol since childhood batista ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉
he was soo big and muscular back in the wrestling days.. my favourite wrestler
what an amazing guy. awesome to see the stories behind his tattoos
That Chloe Coleman story is the sweetest thing ever. He is such a decent, good person.
I don’t think I could see anyone else playing drax better than Dave. I just love the comedic timing he brings to the character.
great wrestler, great actor, great human
Dave Bautista is a legend. Loved watching him wrestle when I was younger, now I love watching him on the big screen as a adult. Wonderful man.
I love how humble Dave stays even though he has become a huge celebrity
Saw you on the Kelly show. Man you are so cool. Don’t worry about being shy when it comes to being interviewed. You have nothing to be reticent about. You’re so admired. Be comfortable in your skin and love the creator…That’s it.
What a true Gentleman, pure Legend !!!!
All these stories make me love this guy even more
As a tattoo addict, I love hearing anyone's stories behind their tattoos, much less my favorite actors.
More of these!
Filipinos love you so much dave! We are always proud of you!
one of my favorite stars. in acting and wrestling
I love how every tattoo he has just has a wholesome story behind it.
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Dude's amazing! He has come a long way. Miss him in today's wrestling...
Performance wise he is the best actor to come out of wrestling. I’m excited to see what he has next!
Dude comes off as genuine, humble and appreciative of his fame.. Dude comes off as genuine, humble and appreciative of his fame..
Dave is such a humble down to earth man an has such a kind soul
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!
I love Dave, he is souch a kind soul
omg.. wrestlers this days, Legends and new ones
Such a wholesome respectful bloke!
I'm a Filipino and Super Proud of DAVE BAUTISTA, We Love Him here in the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
Dave is a super gentleman. Big respect to you sir.