Dave Bautista, best known to WWE fans as Batista, was officially named an honorary deputy by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida on April 19, 2025.
Honorary Deputy Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida… I didn’t see that one coming either.
The ceremony, attended by Sheriff Chad Chronister and WWE Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil, recognized Bautista’s positive impact on the Tampa area, a city he has called home for over 20 years.