How Dave Bautista Helped Drew McIntyre in His Early WWE Career

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How Dave Bautista Helped Drew McIntyre in His Early WWE Career

As a fervent admirer of the world of professional wrestling, I find it incredibly heartwarming to witness the camaraderie and mentorship that exists between its legends. The bond between Dave Bautista and Drew McIntyre is a shining example of this brotherhood.

The ex-WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dave Bautista served as a significant role model for the present WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre. In fact, McIntyre started his initial stint in WWE back in 2007, making his first appearance on SmackDown as a promising wrestler hailing from Scotland. Notably, Vince McMahon, the former WWE Chairman, recognized him early on, dubbing him a “future world champion” and bestowing upon him the moniker “The Chosen One.

Although McMahon’s backing and a powerful debut gave McIntyre a promising start, his early career was marked by a series of highs and lows. In 2009, he captured the Intercontinental Championship, demonstrating his talent. However, due to limited character progression, McIntyre began to lose ground as new talents climbed their way up.

Toward the end of his career, McIntyre teamed up with comedic trio 3MB, which included Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal. This partnership resulted in him being assigned less important roles. In 2014, WWE parted ways with him, concluding his initial time with the company. After leaving WWE, McIntyre left a lasting impression on the independent wrestling circuit and established a solid reputation.

In 2017, he made his comeback to WWE and swiftly climbed up the ladder, transforming into one of the company’s most prominent figures. Despite encountering tough periods during his initial stint with the company, Dave Bautista stood by him during those trying times. More recently, McIntyre disclosed that Bautista acted as a guiding force for him in his early WWE career.

Drew McIntyre reflects on WWE legend Dave Bautista’s mentorship

As a die-hard fan here, I’m thrilled to share that the iconic WWE figure, Dave Bautista, known for his incredible Hollywood success, graces the screen in the latest blockbuster “The Killer’s Game”. Interestingly, this film also marks the cinematic debut of another WWE heavyweight champ, Drew McIntyre – a name I follow closely. In a recent Reddit AMA session, McIntyre opened up about how Dave Bautista played a guiding role in his WWE journey during our wrestling days together.

Absolutely, he is. Just like many introverts, including myself and several other wrestlers. Initially, I assumed he was standoffish due to his quiet nature, but it turned out that he became my mentor when I was a novice in the WWE scene. However, his guidance extended beyond wrestling; he watched over me carefully and taught me how to maneuver within this industry.

More recently, Dave Bautista shared that he played a part in Drew McIntyre’s casting for The Killer’s Game. He mentioned that director J.J. Perry required an actor capable of delivering a convincing Scottish accent and portraying an imposing character. Following Bautista’s suggestion, McIntyre became a strong candidate for the role.

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2024-09-13 17:12