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Dave Bautista Says Homophobes Can 'Suck My Balls'

Published: 06/07/2017

"Guardians of the Galaxy" star Dave Bautista says he's the "proud son of a lesbian" -- and invites anyone who has a problem with that to "suck my balls." The ex-WWE superstar has a been a warrior for LGBTQ rights -- and really, equality all around (see his response to the LeBron James vandalism).…

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Dave Bautista Is Seriously Pissed At the Racist Who Targeted LeBron (VIDEO)

Published: 06/01/2017

Dave Bautista is really, really, REALLY mad at whoever spray painted the n-word at LeBron James' L.A. home ... blasting the racist perpetrator as the "scum of the Earth." In fact, the "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" star was getting angry even talking about it with TMZ Sports -- and took a breath…

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Dave Bautista -- THE ROCK 4 PREZ ... 'Better Candidate Than F***ing Trump' (VIDEO)

Published: 11/22/2016

The Rock already has a major celebrity supporter if he REALLY decides to run for the White House -- his old WWE buddy Dave Bautista ... who says Rock is a "better candidate than f**king Trump!" The "Guardians of the Galaxy" star was at LAX when we started talking politics -- specifically about The…

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'Guardians of the Galaxy' Star Dave Bautista -- Drax the Lunch Box Destroyer

Published: 08/09/2014

Step aside Benicio Del Toro ... the real collector from "Guardians of the Galaxy" is Dave Bautista -- and he just copped a one of a kind treasure for his collection. Fun fact ... Dave is an avid lunch box collector -- he's got around 100 -- so "GOTG" director James Gunn had a custom Drax box made…

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Batista -- Ex-WWE Champ BOOKS 1st MMA Fight

Published: 07/13/2012

It's been A LONG time in the making ... but former WWE heavyweight champion Batista has FINALLY booked his first real deal MMA fight ... TMZ has learned. Batista has been training to get in the ring for years ... and got REALLY close to fighting in the Strikeforce league back in 2010 -- but the…

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Batista to Open New Ass-Kicking MMA Facility

Published: 06/07/2011

Ex-WWE star Batista is teaming up with MMA royalty to groom a whole new generation of face-bashers ... with a brand new GYM -- just months after his own pro-fighting career was abruptly cut short. According to sources, the 6'6" 290-pounder is in the process of opening an MMA training facility in…

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Batista -- My MMA Deal Is DEAD!

Published: 04/25/2011

Ex-WWE superstar Batista WON'T be crushing anyone's face in an MMA ring anytime soon -- because the human freak show says his deal with Strikeforce is officially kaput. The 6'6", 290-pounder was lumbering through LAX this weekend when he explained that his deal fell through the cracks when the UFC…

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Batista -- Gunnin' for MMA Debut in 2011

Published: 10/12/2010

Ex-WWE star Batista flashed his tats backstage at Strikeforce this past weekend -- schmoozing with MMA honchos -- and we're told, The Animal is "more ready than ever" to sign on the dotted line. The former wrestler met with officials at the MMA organization on Saturday in San Jose -- and according…

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Batista's MMA Training -- Extremely Hands On

Published: 08/06/2010

TMZ has obtained the first action photos of former WWE superstar Batista doing some full-contact sparring ... in preparation for his transition into the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Batista has been in San Francisco training with MMA legend Cesar Gracie -- and sources close to the fighter tell us…

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Batista's MMA Deal Hits Big, Green Speed Bump

Published: 06/23/2010

Former WWE champ Batista may have jumped the gun when he told us he was joining the Strikeforce MMA league -- TMZ has learned dude hasn't signed a contract ... and the holdup is cold, hard cash. Sources involved in the negotiations tell TMZ, Batista and Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker have already…

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WWE Legend Rips Batista -- He'll Get Killed in MMA

Published: 06/22/2010

Batista may have left the WWE, but his most hated rival is still talking trash -- claiming the former heavyweight wrestling champ is gonna get crushed when Batista starts fighting for real in MMA. TMZ spoke with WWE legend Booker T. -- who famously clashed with Batista in a real-life throwdown in…

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TMZ Live: Tiger, The Jacksons, and Anna Nicole

Published: 06/21/2010

We took your questions on everything today -- including Tiger Woods' DNA test, The Jackson family's drama, and Anna Nicole Smith's judge calling her death "a potential murder case." Plus: Miley Cyrus' controversial new outfits and dance moves.

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