Bautista look-alike believes being compared to WWE star held back his career.

Is it ever a bad thing to resemble Batista? For Mason Ryan, it seemed like a compliment at first. During his time in WWE, he was often compared to the 42-year-old wrestler, who is now a huge Hollywood star known as Dave Bautista. Mason made his debut on Raw in 2011 and fans were quick to note the similarities between him and the former world champion.

Being compared to Batista was both a blessing and a curse for Mason. It was an honor to be mentioned in the same breath as such a successful wrestler, but it also put pressure on him to live up to that comparison. In an exclusive interview with The Agency, Mason admitted that the constant comparisons may have hindered his career a bit. Even WWE management was concerned about the similarities in their physiques and looks, which led to restrictions on Mason's moveset. They even made him grow out his hair to avoid any confusion between the two.

Mason, whose real name is Barri Griffiths, acknowledged that this is a common occurrence in the wrestling industry. He pointed out that every era has its own set of stars who will inevitably be compared to legends from the past. He mentioned how current Intercontinental Champion Ryback is often compared to Goldberg, and how Bron Breakker is compared to his father, Rick Steiner. Mason believes that this happens more often with bigger, more muscular wrestlers.

Unfortunately, Mason never quite reached the level of success he had hoped for in WWE. Injuries and a stint on live events instead of television led to him being released from the company in 2014. He returned to the independent scene, but that wasn't the end of his wrestling journey. A year later, WWE reached out to him with an unexpected offer - to be a part of Cirque du Soleil's production in Las Vegas.

It was a difficult decision for Mason to make. At 33 years old, he knew that this could potentially mark the end of his wrestling career. But the opportunity to work for another iconic company like Cirque du Soleil was too good to pass up. He gave it serious thought and ultimately decided to accept the offer. He knew it was the right decision, even though it meant walking away from wrestling.

Now, Mason is a star in Cirque du Soleil's production of KÀ in Las Vegas. He admits that it was a tough decision to leave wrestling, but he has no regrets. He sees it as an incredible opportunity and is grateful to be a part of such an amazing show. And who knows, maybe one day he'll return to the ring. But for now, he's enjoying his time with Cirque du Soleil.

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