Monday marked 20 years since Dave Bautista (Batista) made his WWE debut as Deacon Batista on an episode of SmackDown. To commemorate the moment, some of “The Animal’s” greatest allies and rivals from over the years reached out to gratulate the former WWE Champion. John Cena wrote, “20yrs ago @DaveBautista began turning skeptics into believers. Crafting a remarkable legacy in @WWE and continues to amaze with his incredible work as an actor. He’s outspoken, honest & 1 of the nicest, most giving people I’ve ever met. Happy 20yrs from an OWV classmate. Cheers!” That tweet got an endorsement from James Gunn, who directs Batista in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and Cena in Peacemaker.
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My Friendship with @DaveBautista has been Very special to me and my Family for years. I’ve watched him excel in @WWE and in Hollywood & through both I’ve always seen Dave for what he truly is… A Brother to me, An Uncle to my kids and A GREAT HUMAN BEING!!Congrats on 20 years!! pic.twitter.com/nr2za69EEx
20 years of @DaveBautista. #BatistaWeek pic.twitter.com/OoAkJcNCjz
