When he last appeared in a WWE ring, Batista made a brash decision about his future in sports-entertainment. Frustrated from the icy reception the WWE Universe had given his return run, The Animal handed in his resignation.
Luckily for the six-time World Champion, another door opened just as he decided to close one in WWE. Behind that door was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: create a signature role in an iconic film series that’s best summed up in three simple words: Bond. James Bond.
The Animal brings a brand-new Bond henchman to life in the film’s latest installment, “Spectre,” which is now playing in theaters worldwide. WWE.com caught up with Batista to discuss his first foray as a Bond villain, his future plans with WWE and the punch from Daniel Craig that nearly broke his nose.
WWE.COM: Could you tell us a little bit about Hinx, the character you play in “Spectre”?
BATISTA: My character is a very classic style henchman. It was intentionally done so he would be just a really bada**, silent, classic Bond style henchman with his “special talent,” so to speak.
WWE.COM: Obviously, the role was written a certain way, but you also were bringing something to the character. How did you go about creating Hinx?
BATISTA: It was weird, man. When I first got the script, which was well after I got the part, my character wasn’t really defined. He doesn't read on page. He's usually described as “Hinx enters. Trouble ensues.” I mean, that was pretty much the description. So they wanted me for this role and somewhat designed it around me, which is a pretty cool thing. I mean, [“Spectre” director] Sam Mendes had an idea in his head. When he met me, when we talked about the character, we really developed it toward my strengths. The character doesn't really express himself verbally. So it's a lot of thoughts. It's a lot of body language. It's a lot of demeanor and facials to create a mindset for this character.
WWE.COM: Did you find yourself bringing in any of your old WWE mannerisms or influences into that mindset?
BATISTA: Not intentionally. I remember [Jim Ross] saying way back when I was in OVW, “Your face is where you make your money." I always took that to heart and it was something I always worked on. I always had really good relationships with the WWE cameramen. I knew to make sure they'd find me and I'd find them, and they'd see the look on my face and that would tell a whole story. So, I think it was a talent I developed over the years, but I didn't intentionally bring it. I think it was already there. I think it's part of why I got the job.
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