Dave Bautista rejects return to wrestling for manual labor
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Dave Bautista stated in a recent interview that he would prefer to do manual labor rather than return to professional wrestling. Bautista cited his satisfactory retirement match against Triple H at WrestleMania 35 as the reason for his decision, stating he does not want to tarnish that ending. Despite speculation about potential comebacks, Bautista reaffirmed his commitment to his acting career, which includes upcoming roles in "Road House 2" and a remake of "Highlander." He expressed a firm stance on his retirement, emphasizing his pride in the way he exited the wrestling scene.
- •Bautista prefers manual labor over returning to wrestling.
- •He emphasizes his pride in retiring with a memorable match.
- •Bautista's upcoming films include "Road House 2" and "Highlander."
- •He addresses ongoing speculation about his wrestling comeback.
- 6:16 PMWrestling Inc — Dave Bautista Would Rather 'Do Manual Labor' Than Return To Wrestling
"Dave Bautista reveals that he would rather "work manual labor" than return to pro wrestling again, citing his "perfect send-off" as the reason why
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