David Michael Bautista Jr., better known to most as Dave Bautista, is a familiar figure in the entertainment industry, having appeared in the WWE and several major films. Given his road to success, there is no denying that Dave Bautista's net worth in 2023 can only get bigger.
The Greek-Filipino actor owns an interesting story, sharing how he grew up in a rough neighborhood and had to move to help his family through their financial hardships.
After moving out, the 54-year-old shared his forgettable experiences, although these ultimately changed when he got into wrestling. He started his journey to success with the WWE and paved his way into the film industry.
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Despite a good run, injuries hampered Bautista from competing. He also had creative differences with the WWE and retired permanently following a final match with Triple H in 2019, Sports Illustrated reported.
After wrapping up his WWE run, Bautista was hailed as the second-best world heavyweight champion of all time per WWE.com behind Triple H.
This paved the way for Bautista's shift to the TV and movies. So far, he has been successful, appearing in big films such as "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Spectre" and "Blade Runner 2049," among others.
He also tried his hand in the UFC, winning his first and only match against Vince Lucero via TKO in the first round.
Dave Bautista's Net Worth 2023: $16 million
With the journey he has had, Dave Bautista's net worth for 2023 is reportedly at $16 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His earnings come from his years with the WWE, the movies, and endorsements.
Dave Bautista's Wealth
After piling up his initial earnings in the WWE, there is no question that Dave Bautista racked in bigger money with his TV and film appearances.
In the WWE, he was paid about $813,000 annually since 2004. That went up to $840,000. Now that he is retired, he is believed to be getting $1 million from the promotion.
In the film industry, a rough estimate of his earnings is tipped to be over $8 million thus far, per Richest.com.
Given that Bautista has been busy doing many films by taking on different roles, it would not be surprising if he gets higher earnings similar to what Dwayne Johnson and John Cena were able to collar. It may only be a matter of time.
So far, Bautista has his share of endorsement deals as well. Among the brands he is connected with include DC Society Ink, where he is a co-proprietor, GQ, and Men's Health Magazine.
Bautista now resides in a manor at Tampa Port, Florida, a 4,000-square-foot abode with a gated entrance. The house has three rooms and four restrooms. The manor also has an in-ground pool and spa.
Like most, the 54-year-old also has a line of cars he owns. That includes a Bentley Continental GT, a Lamborghini Murcielago, a Cenzi Chopper, a Chevrolet Impala, a Hummer H2, a Range Rover, a BMW 745, a Pontiac Trans AM, a Mercedes CLS500, and a Porsche Cayenne.
The Lamborghini Murcielago is the most expensive in Bautista's car collection, costing $220,000.
After going through hardship, Bautista also makes sure he gives back. He generously donated to Give Children the World Village and the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.
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