Dave Bautista to Be Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame: 'It's a Really Great Feeling'

Bautista has officially cemented his place in WWE history.The former WWE Superstar — who competed in the ring as Batista — will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.Bautista, a six-time WWE World Champion, was a founding member of the faction Evolution, alongside storied performers Ric Flair, Triple H, and Randy Orton. He took the ring for the last time at April’sWrestleMania, competing against Triple H.

Dave Bautista Turned Down 'The Suicide Squad' to Make 'a Lot More Money' on 'Army of the Dead'

Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SXSWDave Bautista had to follow what was best for his career when it came to choosingArmy of the DeadoverThe Suicide Squad.The actor, 52, revealed in a recent interview that he ultimately chose Zack Snyder’s zombie heist movie because it would set up a relationship with Netflix — and it paid a whole lot better.But the move meant he wouldn’t be starring in director James Gunn’s sequel after the two worked together on theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise.

Dave Bautista Wonders Why He's Not Offered Rom-Com Roles: 'Am I That Unattractive?'

Dave Bautista.Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/GettyDave Bautistais still waiting on a call to be the next romantic lead.TheGuardians of the Galaxyactor, 54, stars in the new thrillerKnock at the Cabin, and at the New York City premiere on Monday,he told Page Sixthat while he’s “not your typical rom-com lead,” he still has “high hopes” he’ll be cast in a rom-com one day.“I’m a little rough around the edges. But I always, you know, I look in the mirror and I say, I ask myself, ‘Am I that unattractive?

Dave Chappelle 'Open' to Dialogue with Netflix Employees After Backlash, Rep Says

Dave Chappelle. A representative forDave Chappelleclaims he’s ready to extend an olive branch after his Netflix stand-up specialThe Closersparked backlash from the LGBTQ community. The five-time Emmy Award winner, 48,is open to a dialoguewith the streaming platform’s employees, Chappelle’s rep tells PEOPLE. Transgender activist Ashlee Marie Preston, who organized the employee walk-out and protest Wednesday at Netflix, tells PEOPLE she previously reached out to Chappelle for a conversation after the premiere of his 2019 specialSticks & Stones.

Dave Chappelle Attacked on Stage During Netflix Is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles

Dave Chappellewas attacked Tuesday night during Netflix Is a Joke Festival. Several other people sprung into action to help Chappelle, includingChris Rockwho had performed earlier in the night.Jamie Foxxwas also present. Amid the chaos, Chappelle told audience members: “Everybody compose themselves. I want this to be a peaceful moment.” Reps for Chappelle and the Hollywood Bowl did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment. Spokespeople from the LAPD confirm to PEOPLE that the suspect, identified as Isaiah Lee, 23, has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon.