Exclusive: Behind-The-Scenes Clip of Batista’s New Movie

July 5, 2011

Batista Below is a behind-the-scenes clip from the upcoming film, "The House of the Rising Sun," starring former WWE star Dave "Bautista" Batista. The clip will be a bonus feature on the DVD when it’s released, but it’s being made available now, exclusively to WrestleZone, for early viewing. A description of the film is as follows:

"An ex-cop gets more than he bargained for when transitioning to a quieter life in the Lionsgate DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Digital Download and On Demand debut of House of the Rising Sun. The action thriller features an all-star action cast including Dave Bautista (Wrong Side of Town), Amy Smart (Crank High Voltage), Danny Trejo (Machete), and Dominic Purcell (TV’s “Prison Break”). The film based on the novel of the same name, is written by best selling author and retired federal agent Chuck Hustmyre. The House of the Rising Sun DVD and Blu-ray Disc, featuring director commentary, cast interviews and a behind the scenes featurette, is available for the suggested retail price of $26.98 and $29.99, respectively.

A former crooked cop, Ray (Bautista) sets out to reform his ways and takes on a low-key job at a New Orleans strip club called House of the Rising Sun. Unfortunately, trouble quickly finds Ray, when the club is robbed and the owner’s son is shot to death on Halloween night. When his past is exposed, Ray looks to clear his own name and assumes his own criminal search before both the police and the mob close in on him." The film will be available for purchase on July 19th, 2011.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.