As of 2014, which character does former wrestler Dave Bautista play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film franchise?
The character that wrestler Batista portrayed in a cinematic universe franchise is Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Batista played the role of Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy film series, which includes movies like "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014), "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017), "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018), and "Avengers: Endgame" (2019). Drax is a humorous and powerful character known for his literal thinking and desire for vengeance against Thanos. Batista's portrayal of Drax gained him significant recognition and contributed to his successful transition from professional wrestling to acting.