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David Michael Bautista Jr. was born in Greece, reflecting his mother's heritage.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Dave Bautista's mother has Greek heritage, he was born in Washington, D.C., not Greece.
Dave Bautista's first wrestling ring name was "Leviathan," used during his time in Ohio Valley Wrestling.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista's first wrestling ring name was "Khan." He later used "Leviathan" in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) before adopting "Batista" in WWE.
Dave Bautista pursued professional wrestling at age 30 primarily to gain fame and recognition.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista pursued professional wrestling at age 30 primarily due to financial difficulties and the desire to provide stability for his children, seeing it as a lucrative career path.
What is the full birth name of the individual known professionally as Dave Bautista?
Answer: David Michael Bautista Jr.
Explanation: Dave Bautista's full birth name is David Michael Bautista Jr.
Which of the following promotions is NOT mentioned as a primary venue for Dave Bautista's professional wrestling career?
Answer: World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
Explanation: While Dave Bautista competed in WWE and OVW, and debuted in WXW, World Championship Wrestling (WCW) is not listed as a primary promotion where he competed.
What significant challenge did Dave Bautista face during his early life in Washington, D.C.?
Answer: He experienced poverty and exposure to violent crime, leading him to steal cars.
Explanation: During his youth in Washington, D.C., Dave Bautista endured poverty and exposure to violent crime, which led him to engage in car theft.
What was Dave Bautista's first wrestling ring name?
Answer: Khan
Explanation: Dave Bautista's first wrestling ring name was "Khan," used during his debut in 1999.
Dave Bautista's professional wrestling debut occurred under the ring name "Batista" in World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista's professional wrestling debut was not in WCW, nor was his initial ring name "Batista." He debuted in World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW) as "Khan" and later signed with WWE.
Dave Bautista's initial role in WWE television was as a solo competitor, quickly establishing himself as a top star.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista's initial role in WWE television was as "Deacon Batista," an enforcer for Reverend D-Von, rather than a solo competitor.
The heel stable "Evolution" consisted of Dave Bautista, Triple H, Ric Flair, and John Cena.
Answer: False
Explanation: The heel stable "Evolution" consisted of Dave Bautista, Triple H, Ric Flair, and Randy Orton, not John Cena.
Dave Bautista turned face against Triple H at WrestleMania 21 after discovering Triple H planned to injure him.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dave Bautista turned face against Triple H at WrestleMania 21 after uncovering Triple H's plot to injure him, leading to their championship match.
Dave Bautista won his first World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Triple H at WrestleMania 21.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dave Bautista secured his inaugural World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Triple H at WrestleMania 21.
Dave Bautista's first reign as World Heavyweight Champion ended prematurely due to a torn left bicep, forcing him to vacate the title.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista's first World Heavyweight Championship reign concluded due to a torn right triceps, not a left bicep, necessitating the vacation of the title.
The "Evolution" stable was a short-lived faction that Bautista joined briefly before his major singles push.
Answer: False
Explanation: The "Evolution" stable was a highly influential and long-standing faction that played a crucial role in Bautista's rise to stardom, not a brief affiliation.
Dave Bautista successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against JBL at SummerSlam in 2005.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dave Bautista successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against JBL at SummerSlam in 2005.
Dave Bautista and Rey Mysterio held the WWE Tag Team Championship for over six months before losing them.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista and Rey Mysterio held the WWE Tag Team Championship for only two weeks before losing them back to MNM.
The "Batista Bomb" is a submission hold that Dave Bautista frequently used to defeat opponents.
Answer: False
Explanation: The "Batista Bomb" is a powerbomb-style finishing move, not a submission hold.
How many times did Dave Bautista win the Royal Rumble match?
Answer: Twice
Explanation: Dave Bautista won the Royal Rumble match on two occasions: in 2005 and again in 2014.
Which stable did Dave Bautista join in January 2003, becoming a prominent figure alongside Triple H and Ric Flair?
Answer: Evolution
Explanation: In January 2003, Dave Bautista joined the heel stable "Evolution," which included Triple H and Ric Flair, alongside Randy Orton.
What event marked Dave Bautista's departure from Evolution and his turn to a face persona?
Answer: Discovering Triple H's plan to injure him before WrestleMania 21.
Explanation: Dave Bautista's departure from Evolution and his subsequent face turn occurred after he discovered Triple H's intention to injure him prior to WrestleMania 21.
How long did Dave Bautista's first reign as World Heavyweight Champion last before he had to vacate it due to injury?
Answer: 280 days
Explanation: Dave Bautista's first reign as World Heavyweight Champion lasted 280 days before he was forced to vacate it due to a torn right triceps injury.
Which of the following championship reigns is NOT listed for Dave Bautista in WWE?
Answer: Intercontinental Championship (1x)
Explanation: According to the provided information, Dave Bautista held the WWE Championship twice, the World Heavyweight Championship four times, and the World Tag Team Championship three times. An Intercontinental Championship reign is not mentioned.
What was the significance of Dave Bautista's victory in the 2005 Royal Rumble?
Answer: It earned him a main event match for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 21.
Explanation: Dave Bautista's victory in the 2005 Royal Rumble earned him the opportunity to compete for a world championship of his choice at WrestleMania 21, which was the World Heavyweight Championship.
Dave Bautista's feud with JBL in 2005 primarily took place on which WWE brand?
Answer: SmackDown
Explanation: Dave Bautista's feud with JBL in 2005, which included defenses of the World Heavyweight Championship, primarily occurred on the SmackDown brand.
What legitimate injury forced Dave Bautista to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship in January 2006?
Answer: Torn right triceps
Explanation: In January 2006, Dave Bautista was forced to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship due to a legitimate torn right triceps injury.
Dave Bautista's first WWE Tag Team Championship win was alongside which wrestler?
Answer: Rey Mysterio
Explanation: Dave Bautista won his first WWE Tag Team Championship alongside Rey Mysterio.
Upon his return to WWE in January 2014, Dave Bautista was immediately embraced by the crowd, leading to a face turn.
Answer: False
Explanation: Upon his return to WWE in January 2014, Dave Bautista was met with significant negative crowd reactions, which ultimately led to a heel turn, not a face turn.
Dave Bautista's second run with Evolution in 2014 was successful, culminating in multiple victories against The Shield.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista's second run with Evolution in 2014 was unsuccessful, as the stable lost their matches against The Shield at both Extreme Rules and Payback.
Dave Bautista officially retired from professional wrestling after his match at WrestleMania 35 in 2019.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dave Bautista officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling following his match against Triple H at WrestleMania 35 in 2019.
Dave Bautista's wrestling persona has consistently been that of a heroic babyface throughout his career.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista's wrestling persona has evolved, including significant periods as a heel, particularly during his 2014 return to WWE.
The catchphrase "Give me what I want" was associated with Dave Bautista's heel turn during his 2014 return to WWE.
Answer: False
Explanation: The catchphrase "Give me what I want" was associated with Dave Bautista's 2019 return to WWE, not his 2014 return.
Dave Bautista's career was significantly impacted by legitimate injuries, including a torn right triceps and a spinal fracture.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dave Bautista's career has been impacted by legitimate injuries, including a torn right triceps on multiple occasions and a compression fracture of his L1 spine.
What was the primary reason for the negative crowd reaction Dave Bautista received upon his return to WWE in 2014?
Answer: Fans supported Daniel Bryan and wanted him in the main event.
Explanation: The primary reason for the negative crowd reaction to Dave Bautista's 2014 return was the strong fan support for Daniel Bryan, who was perceived by the audience to be more deserving of a main event push.
Which faction did the reformed Evolution, including Dave Bautista, feud with in 2014?
Answer: The Shield
Explanation: The reformed Evolution stable, featuring Dave Bautista, Triple H, and Randy Orton, feuded with The Shield in 2014.
Why did Dave Bautista quit WWE in 2010?
Answer: Due to dissatisfaction with creative direction and a legitimate spinal injury.
Explanation: Dave Bautista departed WWE in 2010 due to dissatisfaction with the creative direction and the presence of a legitimate spinal fracture.
What was the reported reason for the legitimate fistfight between Dave Bautista and Booker T in 2006?
Answer: Booker T felt Bautista acted superior due to his rapid rise.
Explanation: The reported reason for the legitimate altercation between Dave Bautista and Booker T in 2006 was Booker T's perception that Bautista exhibited arrogance due to his rapid ascent in WWE.
Dave Bautista's final professional wrestling match occurred at which event?
Answer: WrestleMania 35
Explanation: Dave Bautista's final professional wrestling match took place at WrestleMania 35 in 2019.
Dave Bautista is primarily known for his role as Ronan the Accuser in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Dave Bautista has a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he is primarily known for portraying Drax the Destroyer, not Ronan the Accuser.
In the film *Dune* (2021), Dave Bautista portrayed the character Paul Atreides.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2021 film adaptation of *Dune*, Dave Bautista portrayed the character Rabban, not Paul Atreides.
Dave Bautista publicly criticized James Gunn's firing from Marvel Studios, threatening to leave the MCU if Gunn's script wasn't used.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dave Bautista vocally supported director James Gunn after his firing from Marvel Studios, stating he would refuse to participate in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 if Gunn's script was not utilized.
Dave Bautista starred as the lead character, Scott Ward, in the zombie film *Army of the Dead*.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dave Bautista starred as the lead character, Scott Ward, in Zack Snyder's zombie heist film *Army of the Dead* (2021).
Dave Bautista's transition to acting began after his first departure from WWE in 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following his initial departure from WWE in 2010, Dave Bautista began to focus on his acting career, which gained significant momentum with his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In which major film franchise is Dave Bautista best known for portraying Drax the Destroyer?
Answer: The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
Explanation: Dave Bautista is widely recognized for his portrayal of Drax the Destroyer within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Besides Drax, which character did Dave Bautista play in Denis Villeneuve's *Dune* films?
Answer: Rabban
Explanation: In Denis Villeneuve's *Dune* films, Dave Bautista portrayed the character Glosso Rabban, the nephew of Baron Harkonnen.
Which of the following films features Dave Bautista in a role other than Drax the Destroyer?
Answer: Korg in Thor: Ragnarok
Explanation: Dave Bautista portrayed Korg in *Thor: Ragnarok*, but this character was voiced by Taika Waititi, not portrayed by Bautista. His roles as Mr. Hinx in *Spectre*, Scott Ward in *Army of the Dead*, and Duke Cody in *Glass Onion* are distinct from Drax.
Dave Bautista publicly supported which director after his firing from Marvel Studios, even threatening to leave if his script wasn't used?
Answer: James Gunn
Explanation: Dave Bautista publicly supported director James Gunn after his firing from Marvel Studios, stating he would refuse to participate in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 if Gunn's script was not utilized.
Which of the following films features Dave Bautista in a role other than Drax the Destroyer?
Answer: Blade Runner 2049
Explanation: While *Avengers: Endgame*, *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2*, and *Avengers: Infinity War* all feature Dave Bautista as Drax, his role in *Blade Runner 2049* was as Sapper Morton.
Dave Bautista has a professional mixed martial arts record of two wins and zero losses.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista's professional mixed martial arts record is one win and zero losses. He won his sole MMA fight via technical knockout.
What was Dave Bautista's professional MMA record according to the source?
Answer: 1 win, 0 losses
Explanation: Dave Bautista's professional mixed martial arts record is one win and zero losses.
What was the outcome of Dave Bautista's MMA debut fight on October 6, 2012?
Answer: Won by technical knockout (TKO) in the first round.
Explanation: Dave Bautista made his professional MMA debut on October 6, 2012, winning by technical knockout (TKO) in the first round against Vince Lucero.
Dave Bautista's autobiography, "Batista Unleashed," was released in 2010.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista's autobiography, "Batista Unleashed," was released in 2007, not 2010.
Dave Bautista's fundraising efforts for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance were inspired by his father's battle with the disease.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista's fundraising efforts for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance were inspired by his ex-wife Angie's battle with the disease, not his father's.
WWE officially listed Dave Bautista's height as 6 feet 4 inches, matching his actual height.
Answer: False
Explanation: WWE officially listed Dave Bautista's height as 6 feet 6 inches, which differs from his actual height of 6 feet 4 inches.
Dave Bautista has two daughters and one son from his marriages.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dave Bautista has three children: two daughters and one son, from his previous marriages.
Dave Bautista's tattoos primarily depict wrestling championships and career achievements.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Bautista's tattoos are primarily personal, honoring his family, heritage, and life experiences, rather than solely depicting wrestling achievements.
What is the title of Dave Bautista's autobiography?
Answer: Batista Unleashed
Explanation: Dave Bautista's autobiography is titled "Batista Unleashed."
Dave Bautista's fundraising efforts were motivated by a personal connection to which cause?
Answer: Ovarian cancer research
Explanation: Dave Bautista's fundraising efforts were motivated by his ex-wife's battle with ovarian cancer, leading him to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.
What discrepancy exists between WWE's advertised height for Dave Bautista and his actual height?
Answer: WWE advertised him as 6'6", actual is 6'4".
Explanation: WWE officially advertised Dave Bautista as 6 feet 6 inches tall, whereas his actual height is 6 feet 4 inches.
How many children does Dave Bautista have?
Answer: Three
Explanation: Dave Bautista has three children: two daughters and one son.