‘Dave Batista’ Articles at Pro MMA Now

Watch Batista – and his nose ring – shock HHH by brutalizing Ric Flair

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by Sean McClure

It was supposed to be a 70th birthday party for Ric Flair. A celebration on RAW full of his friends, new and old complete with cake and presents. It ended up being a long night for Flair when wrestler turned movie star Dave Batista showed up and spoiled it. Check out the moment when the … Read more

Top three shameless pro wrestling copycats in recent memory

November 9, 2018 by Sean McClure

I love pro wrestling even though my editor Jack Bratcher still calls it ‘rasslin’. Ahem…Jack I’m looking at you. I occasionally watch Ring of Honor and New Japan when I can but I actively avoid the horrid product that WWE corporate is pumping out today. Rarely I will look up local and regional promotions to … Read more

Batista talks MMA, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and his return to WWE | VIDEO

January 22, 2014January 22, 2014 by Jack Bratcher

After breaking his back and having surgery, Batista, through his friendship with Nick Diaz, began training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and even dabbled in mixed martial arts for a time. He actually had one pro fight, defeating Vince Lucero via first round TKO in 2012. Now listen in as “The Animal”, now 45-years-old, talks about his return to the WWE and his desire to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

The weekly best of Pro MMA Now

May 1, 2011May 1, 2011 by Kelvin Hunt

Kelvin Hunt highlights some of the best posts and top articles from the Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) staff this week. We know people are busy, so here are a few things you may have overlooked.

Batista’s Strikeforce deal dead in the water

April 25, 2011 by Jack Bratcher

Former WWE superstar Dave Batista was on the verge of making his professional mixed martial arts debut in Strikeforce, the world’s second largest MMA promotion, until they were purchased by Zuffa.

Bobby Lashley talks about leaving Strikeforce and his upcoming fight at Titan Fighting Championship 17 – ProMMAnow.com exclusive

February 22, 2011February 21, 2011 by Josh Cross

The former WWE star talks about why he left Strikeforce, his disdain of Chad Griggs, his upcoming fight, a potential bout with Batista and pro wrestling.

Dave Batista: “Give me a chace to earn your respect” VIDEO

August 10, 2010 by Pro MMA Now Staff

Former professional wrestler Dave Batista asks those mixed martial arts fans who may doubt his abilities or motivations for wanting to become an MMA fighter to just give him a chance to earn your respect.

WWE veteran Batista trains with Cesar Gracie

July 8, 2010July 8, 2010 by Richard Anderson Mann

On Wednesday, former professional wrestler Dave Batista began a two-day training camp at Cesar Gracie‘s California facility. Batista has been negotiating with Strikeforce, and the promotion was instrumental is setting up the training experience.