WWE Legend Batista’s Latest Move Fuels Relationship Rumors With Maria Bakalova
Is Batista dating Maria Bakalova?
Dave Bautista and Maria Bakalova were co-stars in the 2023 Marvel film “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” directed by James Gunn. The movie follows a group of intergalactic heroes, including Star-Lord, Gamora, and Drax the Destroyer (played by Batista), as they face new threats and adventures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
That said, recently, Maria Bakalova posted a selfie on her official Instagram with Batista. The photo quickly sparked relationship rumors among fans after the former WWE star responded to the post with a red heart emoji in the comments, adding fuel to speculation about their closeness.
While neither has publicly commented on their relationship status, fans are excited to see the latest interaction between the two stars on Instagram, who share a connection from their work on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is merely from a friendly point of view or potentially more. The post has generated quite a buzz across social media platforms.
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Batista Ranked As the Best Wrestler Turned Actor
Batista is widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers who successfully transitioned to Hollywood acting. In fact, The Hollywood Reporter recently placed him at the very top of their list, recognizing him as the best actor who has transitioned into the world of wrestling. The Rock and John Cena followed him in the second and third spots.
Here’s the full list of the top ten best wrestlers turned actors by the Hollywood Reporter.
1. Batista
2. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
3. John Cena
4. Roddy Piper
5. Adam ‘Edge’ Copeland
6. Kevin Nash
7. Hulk Hogan
8. Paul Wight / Big Show
9. Jesse Ventura
10. Andre The Giant
He began his journey from WWE superstar to Hollywood actor in 2010, when he initially left the wrestling world to pursue opportunities in film. His early acting roles involved a mix of action films and smaller parts, but his breakthrough came with the role of Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).
This role launched him into mainstream stardom, leading to appearances in major franchises like Marvel, James Bond, and Dune. Over time, Batista has become one of the most recognizable wrestlers-turned-actors, earning acclaim for his performances beyond the ring.