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WWE Star Batista 'The Animal visits Mumbai

by danesller0127 | October 4, 2008 at 03:14 pm

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Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) three-time heavyweight champion 'Batista - The Animal' was in Mumbai on Friday.

Brought to India by Ten Sports, the Dubai-based television channel that has the World Wrestling Entertainment telecast rights, the 6 feet 6 inches, 130 kg giant showed his soft side when he visited a non-profit organisation on Friday.

At one of his first engagements during his visit to Mumbai, Batista met children from Door-Step School, an NGO working towards providing sustainable education to underprivileged children.

Batista is a patron of education and truly wishes to support the WWE's efforts towards educating underprivileged children.

He spoke to the children on self development stressing education as the cornerstone of success. He discussed his own achievements and hurdles which he overcame, in order to encourage the children to put their best foot forward. The children were extremely involved in the interaction and spoke passionately about their dreams and ambitions.

"Today's interaction with the children from Door-Step School has been extremely fulfilling. I would like to thank them for giving me this opportunity to meet the kids. Everyone was so full of life and each one of them is gifted. It was a privilege to extend my support to such a cause and hopefully encourage the children to pursue their dreams", said Batista.

Batista clicked pictures and signed autographs with the children.

The WWE star has also earlier expressed his desire to meet former Miss World Aishwarya Rai

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Amy Judd

at 15:19 on October 4th, 2008

Good for him - what a great idea.

ritu (not verified)

at 00:39 on July 13th, 2009

yeh that is good gor you mrs or mr what ever you are

danesller0127

at 15:56 on October 4th, 2008

David Michael Bautista Jr.: Batista 'The Animal'

He is a Filipino and Greek heritage. Batista's father, David Michael Bautista Sr., is Filipino and his mother, Donna Raye Bautista is Greek, His grandparents were also from the Philippines as his grandfather served in the military, worked as a taxi driver, barber and other odd jobs to feed the family.

Batista says he is not ashamed to admit he came from a poor family.

Batista, was born on January 18, 1969, in Arlington, Virginia. (WWE)

danesller0127

at 15:48 on October 4th, 2008

Power 25 for September 27, 2008

Batista has moves down two spot to the No. 6 position this week in the Power 25, though he certainly made an impression on Santanino Marella, 'The Animal' drops two spot this week after being on the losing, Team in a 2-on-3 handicap Match on a Raw. (WWE)

Batista is on the cover of a December 2008 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. (dave-batista.net)