Dave Bautista on CM Punk: "bigger in films than he was in wrestling"

CM Punk, whose real name is Philip Jack Brooks, is a professional wrestler. He signed with the WWE in 2005 and went on to achieve fame with his brash and outspoken in-ring persona while signed with the wrestling promotion. He currently holds the record for the fastest time to become a WWE Triple Crown Champion after he won the Intercontinental title, World Tag Team Title, and the World Heavyweight title all within the span of a year (203 days, to be exact).

He stepped down from the WWE in 2014 to pursue a career in Mixed Martial Arts, signing with the Ultimate Fighting Champion where he achieved an 0-2 record. Most recently, CM Punk was seen returning to wrestling though, signing with and making his debut for All Elite Wrestling on August 20.

Bautista is in the busiest stretch of his Hollywood career so far. He has starred in multiple films since 2015, with his most recent starring role being in Zack Snyder's Netflix exclusive, Army of the Dead. Bautista is set to make an appearance in Dune later this year, as well as Thor: Love and Thunder. He is also part of the ensemble cast for Knives Out 2, which is currently filming.

On top of these movie appearances, Bautista has made time for the smaller screen as well. He is set to appear in season 2 of See opposite of Jason Momoa, with who he recently expressed wanting to do a buddy cop movie.