Former WWE superstar Dave Bautista’s romantic journey has been captivating and filled with intriguing chapters. Over the years, he has shared his heart with a select few, and his relationship timeline unveils a story of love, passion, and companionship.
From his early days in the wrestling ring to his flourishing career in Hollywood, Bautista’s personal life has been a subject of interest for fans and followers alike. Let’s delve into the intriguing tale of the WWE star’s past relationships and the individuals who have been part of his life narrative.
1. Former WWE talent Rosa Mendes
Rosa Mendes, a former WWE talent, has been linked romantically with several superstars, including Santino Marella and Jackson Andrews. Notably, she also had a relationship with Bautista.
In a 2009 interview, Dave Bautista confirmed their brief romance, which lasted for a few months. Regrettably, their connection did not stand the test of time.
Following their breakup, Bautista departed from Vince McMahon’s company, while Mendes continued her WWE career for several more years. Although she announced her retirement in February 2017, she returned to the ring in 2018, participating in two matches at MCW events.
Currently, Mendes is pursuing her studies at Liberty University, and she cherishes her role as a mother to a six-year-old girl.
2. Former WWE talent Rebecca DiPietro
Rebecca DiPietro joined the 2006 Diva Search competition, securing a WWE contract despite finishing sixth. In the same year, she took on the role of a backstage interviewer for ECW. During her tenure, reports emerged about her romantic involvement with Dave Bautista.
According to The Sportster, their relationship blossomed after The Animal’s second marriage came to an end in 2006. Regrettably, their romance was short-lived, lasting only four months. Following her connection with Dave Bautista, at 42 years old, she requested her release from WWE and left the company in March 2007.
3. Former Women’s Champion Melina
Following his breakup with DiPietro, Dave Bautista reportedly entered a relationship with former Women’s Champion, Melina, commencing in 2007. Speculations arose that their connection began while Bautista was still married to his second wife, Angie, but he vehemently refuted these claims.
In his autobiography, “Bautista Unleashed,” The Animal clarified that his romance with Melina only initiated after his divorce from Angie. This clarified the timeline of their relationship, providing insight into this chapter of Dave Bautista’s romantic history.
“He [Morrison] knew everything from day one. From the day we started talking. That was one of the things that a lot of people didn’t realize and didn’t bother to ask. Melina and John weren’t together anymore. He was always aware of what was going on, and she was very honest with him. They split up and moved apart, and we started dating each other,” he said.
Dave Bautista and Melina’s romance lasted merely a few months. Surprisingly, in a 2015 Ross Report interview with Jim Ross, the former WWE Women’s Champion refuted ever being in a relationship with The Animal, referring to him as a great friend.
4. Kelly Kelly, the former World Heavyweight Champion
In 2008, Bautista embarked on a romantic journey with Kelly Kelly. At 39 years old, The Animal found love with the former Divas Champion, who was just 21 at the time. Their affectionate connection lasted for several months before they decided to part ways.
In an interview on the WJFK radio morning show, the former World Heavyweight Champion openly shared that the primary reason for their breakup was the notable age difference between them.
5. Former 24/7 Champion Dana Brooke
Late in 2019, Dana Brooke and Bautista engaged in playful Twitter flirting, bringing widespread rumors about their romantic involvement. Subsequently, in a Forbes interview the following year, the 24/7 Champion candidly confirmed their dating history.
She unveiled that their relationship did indeed occur but was short-lived due to their hectic schedules, which made it challenging for them to sustain a lasting connection:
“We went out, we were great, great, great friends. We’ve been to the Meat Market down in Tampa, we go to [Edison], also in Tampa, so we kept in great contact. There’s always been interest between Dave and I as far as friendships and everything. (…) It’s just with my schedule being so so busy, and Dave doing a lot of movies, our times are very limited. But we still communicate, we still talk on a regular basis, my boyfriend now [Uly Diaz] and him also have a lot in common as far as the fight game goes,” she said.
The 24/7 Champion has found love with Ulysses Diaz, a pro boxer and MMA fighter. They joyfully declared their engagement last July.
