‘Two Different Stages’: Former WWE Star Dave Bautista Surprises Everyone with SHOCKING Transformation

New Delhi: Former WWE superstar-turned-actor Dave Bautista’s considerable physical transformation has caught huge attention online. The 55-year-old, once known for his muscular physique, gave surprise to his fans with a eye-catching noticeably lean appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premier of The Last Showgirl.

An X user shared two photos of Bautista, one from 2022, where he appears significantly bulkier, and another from his 2024 TIFF appearance, showcasing a leaner look in a black suit, pearl necklaces, and dark sunglasses on the red carpet. The caption read, “What happened to Dave Bautista?”

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However, other users noted that Bautista’s physical transformation could be due to both aging and his career transition. One X user remarked, “What happened? He was a wrestler and now he’s an actor. These are two different stages of his life, and he’s excelling in both.” Another added, “Bautista is 55 years old. He’s naturally lost muscle mass over the years.”

A third user observed, “He’s evolving into a great actor who lets his work speak for itself. He’s not just waiting for action roles; he wants to act. That’s his passion. He built his body for wrestling, and now he’s lost weight for his new focus.”

In a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Bautista revealed his weight loss journey: “I’m getting super trimmed; this is probably the lightest I’ve been since I was 19,” he shared. “The heaviest I’ve ever been is 370 lbs. When I started Deacon, I was about 325 lbs. Throughout most of my wrestling career, I was around 290 lbs. Now, I’m around 240 lbs. A year and a half ago, for *Knock at the Cabin*, I weighed 315 lbs., and that’s when the challenge of losing weight began. Now, I’m very particular about my diet.”