WWE Superstar Dave Batista may be about to put his pro-wrestling career on-hold as the latest rumors from Hollywood suggest he has been cast for a major role in the next James Bond film according to Latino-Review.com.

Bautista will reportedly play Bonds next big villain following the leak of a casting call, it would appear Bautista fulfils the criteria:

"Ideally over 6' 2. Hinx is the main henchman/assassin. We are looking for an imposing extremely physically fit actor. He has several fights with Bond and will have to have stunt training. He has to drive. We are looking for someone very unusual, possibly from a sports background."

Bond 24 will begin filming on Dec 6th, with actor Daniel Craig reprising the role of James Bond.