From the biggest part of my heart thank you for letting me entertain you.

Tonight was my story book ending and I wanted to leave you with all I had to give.

I had a hell of a run.

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Credit: WWE

Thank you for the journey.

Bautistas retirement will leave him free to concentrate on his highly successful acting career.

On Friday,Deadlinereported that Bautista will star in the Zack Snyder-directed zombie film,Army of the Dead.

He will also reprise his signature role of Drax the Destroyer in James GunnsGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

HIs previous film credits also includeSpectre,Riddick,Bushwick, andBlade Runner 2049.

Watch part of Bautistas WrestleMania fight with Triple H below.