Batista assists Drew McIntyre with Hollywood transition

WWE star Drew McIntyre has credited former World Heavyweight Champion Batista with helping launch his acting career. McIntyre revealed that Batista played an instrumental role in securing his part in the 2024 action film, The Killer’s Game.

McIntyre noted that Batista provided crucial advice on how to handle film sets, specifically telling him to relax when seeing the camera. This experience has helped McIntyre transition from professional wrestling to film and television, leading to further opportunities such as a role in the upcoming Highlander reboot.

Separately, Batista has shared that he gained 20 pounds to prepare for his role as Kratos in the Prime Video series, God of War. He also addressed rumors regarding a potential wrestling comeback, stating he has no intention of returning to the ring after his retirement at WrestleMania 35.