47-year-old WWE personality thanks Dave Bautista for heartwarming gesture

Many fellow wrestlers, including Mercedes Moné, Natalya, and R-Truth, left heartfelt messages under his post. Speaking of his WWE career, the 47-year-old veteran joined the company as part of NXT. He also won the Tag Team Championships with his partner, Darren Young.

Thanks to my brother davebautista and the rest of the Traphousemovie Cast, Crew and producers for allowing me to be a small part in this Great film project. Titus O’Neil via Instagram

Besides wrestling, he is also known for his charity work, collaborating with nonprofit groups in the Tampa Bay region. Titus also hosts an annual “Joy of Giving” event, in which he hands out toys to 1,000 kids. For all of his good work for society, he received the Warrior Award in the Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Additionally, to honor him, a school in Tampa was named after him.

Dave Bautista helped Titus O’Neil get signed by WWE

Before he joined WWE, Titus O’Neil played football at the University of Florida. For the next four years, he played in the Arena Football League as a professional. Upon being advised to try out in Florida Championship Wrestling by Dave Bautista, the 47-year-old star joined the developmental team in 2009.

The Warrior Award winner has mentioned in many interviews how he and Batista used to talk about wrestling. Titus admitted that wrestling wasn’t the career he was looking for, but he gave it a chance. Shortly after that, he was signed and learned how to become a WWE Superstar.

He recently appeared in WWE as a part of the commentary team at WrestleMania 39. The 47-year-old star commented on the men’s tag team showcase match on Night 1 and during the triple threat match between Gunther, Drew McIntyre, and Sheamus for the I.C. title.