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John Cena’s Former Rival May Be Done With His “Old Man” Shenanigans With Recent Makeover

Published Jun 26, 2023 | 10:00 AM EDT

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Age is just a number, and several WWE superstars have proved that statement over the years. The Undertaker wrestled in his 50s, Stone Cold Steve Austin made his return last year while nearing 60. And names such as John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Rey Mysterio are still putting their A-game forward every time they step inside the ring.

Recently, a former rival of Cena dismissed his ‘old man Dave’ look to embrace a completely new makeover. Cena’s former arch-nemesis Batista recently took to social media to reveal a completely new look, which made fans even fail to recognize the former WWE champion.

What recent makeover did John Cena’s former rival Batista undergo?

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Former WWE superstar turned Hollywood actor, Dave Bautista aka Batista, is currently enjoying the time of his life. With several movies signed, and already been a part of several successful films, Batista is one of the top names in the industry. Previously, the Guardians actor had to undergo a massive transformation, gaining weight, growing a beard, and salt and pepper hair. However, after his commitments were over, he made his way back to looking young.

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Batista took to his Instagram to upload a story showing off his new look. He had trimmed up a high-tide haircut and was no longer sporting a beard. In his story, Batista looked years younger than his actual age, which was a major improvement. Previously, he had shared a photo of his achievement of a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, he looked extremely old in that photo.

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Since then, he underwent a major makeover to become a younger self of himself. His look shocked the world, and Batista himself looked happy. You can check out the story here.

Batista, Cena and The Rock are the infamous trio who have made it big in Hollywood since venturing into the big screens. But who among them is the most successful actor at the moment?

Who among Batista, John Cena, and Dwayne Johnson is more successful in Hollywood?

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Dwayne Johnson, Batista, and John Cena all entered Hollywood in order to earn a career in the film industry. While, Johnson was the first to enter the business, and break it big, Batista, and Cena followed him later.

Over the years, the three have been a part of several successful and huge projects. However, if numbers are calculated, Johnson comes out to be the clear winner among them. The three of them have maintained their looks, physiques while being a part of highly successful movies.

However, fans are yet to see them together. Cena’s last project was Fast X, while Batista came out with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, while Johnson also had a minor role in Fast X. Among these three, Guardians of the Galaxy was the most highly rated one.

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Despite being 54 years old, Batista now looks atleast 10 years younger, and it is all because of his dedication. Were you guys shocked to see the major transition of Batista? Let us know in the comments.

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Shounak Chakrabarti

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Shounak Chakrabarti is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports who brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to his analysis of professional wrestling. With a deep passion for the sport that dates back to his childhood, Shounak has immersed himself in every aspect of the industry, from the career trajectories of WWE superstars to their personal lives and beyond. As a journalism graduate, Shounak is a firm believer in the power of digital journalism to provide fans with a unique perspective on pro wrestling.
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Amal Joyce