Yeah, I have to say Bautista is a great choice for that type of villain. He has real screen presence, can act, and he's huge. He even has quite good comedic timing if the role calls for it. Really shows why pro wrestling is a better source for character roles than UFC likely ever will be - they're already acting and creating a show.
Totally agreed. Professional wrestlers like Bautista and The Rock are actors as well as combat athletes, so they can do stunts and show presence when needed. UFC athletes don't have the necessity of creating stage presence or depicting emotion. Mind you, I think Dwayne Johnson is an outlier, even in pro wrestling. He has great presence and charisma, and his acting chops are very passable, too. Not all pro wrestlers have these qualities to the degree of Dwayne Johnson.