Dave Bautista, known as Batista in WWE, expressed his desire to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, explaining that he had a previous opportunity to do so in 2023 but was unable to attend due to filming commitments in South Africa. He described the potential induction as a 'storybook moment' since it was to take place in Los Angeles, where he won his first title. Bautista reflected on his retirement from wrestling after his last match against Triple H at WrestleMania 35 in 2019, emphasizing that he chose to retire on his own terms without a public farewell. Although he misses the thrill of wrestling and the crowd's energy, he is hesitant to return to the ring, fearing it would tarnish his perfect ending. Despite his successful acting career post-wrestling, Bautista remains open to a future induction into the Hall of Fame, stating, 'Eventually, I will. I want to.'