Batista’s Breath Almost Made Wrestler Pass Out – WWE News
Batista’s Early Career: A Surprising Story From His OVW Days
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Dave Bautista, widely anticipated too be a future WWE Hall of Famer, has a story from his early wrestling days resurface that is unrelated to his in-ring accomplishments or Hollywood career.
Mandatory Drug Testing in OVW
The story originates from Batista’s time in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW),when WWE brought together talent from various developmental territories for mandatory drug testing. According to a former colleague, a brief encounter during this process left a memorable-and unpleasant-impression.
Rene Dupree Podcast Revelation
Rene Dupree’s co-host on the Cafe de Rene podcast recounted meeting Bautista only once, stating the moment has stuck with him ever since. Dupree wrestled for WWE from 2003-2005.
The Breath Story
“When I first met Batista, well, the only time I met him, it was in Memphis during drug testing. They brought guys from other parts so we could all get tested together. I shook his hand and met him, but I almost passed out from his breath. He had the worst breath. I mean, it almost killed me,” the co-host stated on the podcast, as reported by Wrestling News.