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Batista

Batista

[Batista GALLERY]

Title History

  • OVW World Heavyweight title defeating Machine [Doug Basham] (November 28, 2001);
  • (WWE) World Tag Team titles w/Ric Flair defeating The Dudley Boyz in a Tag Team Turmoil match (Armageddon 2003);
  • (WWE) World Tag Team titles w/Ric Flair defeating Booker T & Rob Van Dam (RAW – March 22, 2004);
  • (WWE) World Heavyweight title defeating Triple H (Wrestlemania 21 – April 3, 2005);
  • WWE Tag Team titles w/Rey Mysterio defeating Joey Mercury & Johnny Nitro (SmackDown! – December 16, 2005);
  • (WWE) World Heavyweight title defeating King Booker w/Queen Sharmell (Survivor Series – November 26, 2006);
  • (WWE) World Heavyweight title defeating The Great Khali and Rey Mysterio (Unforgiven – September 16, 2007);
  • (WWE) World Tag Team titles w/John Cena defeating Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr. (RAW – August 4, 2008);
  • (WWE) World Heavyweight title defeating Chris Jericho (Cyber Sunday – October 26, 2008);
  • WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Heavyweight title defeating Randy Orton (Extreme Rules – June 7, 2009);
  • WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Heavyweight title defeating John Cena (Elimination Chamber – February 21, 2010);

Career Highlights

In The Beginning

  • David Batista’s father was Filipino (which means he was from the Philippines)..
  • David Batista grew up in the Washington DC area and often worked as a bouncer at many clubs in the area..
  • David Batista got into wrestling after meeting Road Warrior Animal & Curt Hennig at a body building show in Minneapolis..
  • David Batista went to the WCW Power Plant for a tryout, where they told him he’d never make it in the Wrestling business..
  • David Batista went to WWF, who directed him to the Wild Samoan Wrestling School where he was trained by Afa..
  • David Batista was then signed to a WWE developmental deal and assigned to Jim Cornette’s Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville..

Ohio Valley Wrestling – Leviathan

World Wrestling Entertainment – Deacon Batista

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista on RAW

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista The Return

World Wrestling Entertainment – Bastista the Superstar:

  • January 3, 2005 – RAW: Batista defeated Chris Benoit and continued to look extremely impressive!
  • January 9, 2005 – New Year’s Revolution: Triple H won his 2nd Elimination Chamber match to recapture the World Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~Triple H beat Randy Orton and Batista and Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho and Edge (Shawn Michaels was guest referee)..
  • January 10, 2005 – RAW: Randy Orton defeated Batista in a #1 Contenders match after botched interference by Triple H..
  • January 17, 2005 – RAW: defeated Viscera (who is still being billed as a major threat)..
  • January 24, 2005 – RAW: defeated La Resistance in a Handicap Royal Rumble Qualifying match..
  • January 30, 2005 – Royal Rumble: entered at #27 and made it down to the final 2 with John Cena when they both hit the floor!
  • ~~~The match was restarted by Vince McMahon, and he eventually tossed John Cena over the top rope to WIN THE RUMBLE!
  • January 31, 2005 – RAW: Dave is faced with the decision over which title he’ll challenge — HHH’s World title, or JBL’s WWE title?!
  • ~~~Triple H ‘seemed’ enthusiastic about facing Batista at Wrestlemania, but a JBL interview played on the screen insulting Batista..
  • February 7, 2005 – RAW in Japan: Batista squashed Maven and celebrated until an interview with Big Show came up on the big..
  • February 14, 2005 – RAW: Batista w/Triple H vs Edge ended in a NO CONTEST when JBL’s limousine pulled into the parking lot..
  • ~~~Evolution ran to the parking lot, where Dave found himself in the path of the limousine, but HHH tackled him out of harms way!
  • February 17, 2005 – Smackdown!: RAW’s Batista shows up and smashed JBL’s limousine to bits with a baseball bat and then drives off..
  • ~~~JBL’s Cabinet (Bashams & Jordan) ran backstage to get Dave, leaving JBL in the ring to get attacked by The Big Show!!
  • ~~~JBL’s Cabinet came running back to beat down The Big Show until Batista ran to the ring and cleaned house on JBL’s Cabinet!
  • February 20, 2005 – No Way Out: He showed up at the end of the show to save Big Show from a beat down from JBL’s Cabinet..
  • February 21, 2005 – RAW: Triple H confessed to Ric Flair that he orchestrated all of the things that have been happening to Batista..
  • ~~~Dave, however, was listening outside the door, on the night that he was to choose between a RAW contract and SD! contract..
  • ~~~Dave gave Triple H the ‘thumbs down’ and signed the RAW contract to secure a World Heavyweight title match at WM21..
  • February 25, 2005–Live Event @ MSG: Randy Orton & Batista beat Triple H & Ric Flair (Birthday Boy) in a Steel Cage Match..
  • February 28, 2005 – RAW: He was doing an in-ring interview with Jim Ross when he was interrupted by Triple H & Ric Flair..
  • ~~~Dave gave Ric Flair a vicious spine buster, while Triple H stayed on the apron, too scared to confront him..
  • March 7, 2005 – RAW: defeated Ric Flair (HHH attacked with a sledgehammer but Dave pulled it away and HHH retreated)..
  • March 14, 2005 – RAW: Triple H defeated Chris Benoit in a “Pick Your Poison” match (HHH’s opponent chosen by Batista)..
  • ~~~In the main event: Batista beat Gene Snitsky by DQ when Ric Flair & Triple H interfered — KANE ran down to make the SAVE!
  • March 21, 2005 – RAW: Batista beat Kane in a “Pick Your Poison” Lumberjack match (Batista’s opponent chosen by HHH)..
  • ~~~Triple H also got to choose the Lumberjacks (all heels) who repeatedly assaulted Kane & Batista throughout the match!
  • March 28, 2005 – RAW: Triple H and Batista met in the ring for an organized “Face-to-face” confrontation with Eric Bischoff present..
  • ~~~Triple H cut a long promo on Batista, who had two simple things to say: 1) He’ll take the World title, and 2) HHH is an asshole!
  • ~~~Triple H broke his promise to remain peaceful and slapped Batista, resulting in a very intense pull apart brawl!
  • April 3, 2005 – Wrestlemania 21: Batista defeated Triple H to capture the World Heavyweight title…
  • April 4, 2005 – RAW: defeated Randy Orton (after admitting shoulder injury) to retain the World Heavyweight title..
  • April 2005: Batista, age 39, signed a new five-year contract with World Wrestling Entertainment..
  • April 18, 2005 – RAW: Jim Ross defeated Triple H in a NO DQ match when Dave knocked HHH out and placed JR’s arm on his chest!
  • April 25, 2005 – RAW: Batista defeated Christian to retain the World title despite interference from Coach, Triple H & Ric Flair!
  • ~~~After the match, Triple H attacked Dave and they brawled briefly until Triple H hit a Pedigree!!!!!!!
  • May 1, 2005 – Backlash: Batista defeated Triple H to retain the World Heavyweight title…………..
  • May 2, 2005 – RAW: Chris Benoit defeated Triple H in a “Gold Rush Tournament” match by Tap Out Submission..
  • ~~~Dave came down to ringside and laughed at HHH after pulling the rope back so he couldn’t reach it, resulting in the tap out!
  • May 9, 2005 – RAW: Triple H walks out on RAW, claiming he’ll sit at home and watch Batista FAIL as World Heavyweight champion..
  • May 16, 2005 – RAW: Christian & Tyson Tomko assaulted Ric Flair after a match until Dave ran down to make the save!
  • May 23, 2005 – RAW: Batista defeated Edge w/Lita to retain the World title (Ric Flair helped stop Christian & Tomko from interfering)..
  • ~~~After the match, Triple H made his return, and Ric Flair low-blowed Dave and HHH destroyed him with a sledgehammer!!!
  • May 30, 2005 – RAW: Muhammad Hassan defeated Batista by DQ after Dave “took his frustrations out” on Hassan & Daivari..
  • June 6, 2005 – RAW: Triple H and Dave signed contracts to meet in a Hell in a Cell match at Vengeance 2005..
  • June 20, 2005 – RAW: Batista defeated Kurt Angle by DQ when HHH & Ric Flair interfered and they triple-teamed Batista..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels made the save | Triple H & Kurt Angle w/Ric Flair defeated Batista & Shawn Michaels (HHH pinned Batista)..
  • June 26, 2005 – Vengeance: Batista defeated Triple H in a vicious Hell in a Cell match to retain the World Heavyweight title..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Drafted to Smackdown!:

  • June 30, 2005 – Smackdown!: JBL beat Christian and Undertaker and Booker T and Chris Benoit and Muhammad Hassan in a 6-WAY..
  • ~~~John Layfield was under the impression that he won the new Smackdown! title (since the WWE had been drafted to RAW)..
  • ~~~General Manager Theodore Long showed up and revealed that JBL had actually won #1 Contendership to Batista’s World title!
  • July 7, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista defeated Christian in a NON TITLE match with a Demon-bomb..
  • July 14, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista defeated Orlando Jordan in a NON TITLE match (JBL gave Batista a Clothesline from hell after!)
  • July 21, 2005 – Smackdown!: JBL threw himself a party to celebrate his victory at Great American Bash (which is six days away)..
  • ~~~”The Animal” crashed the party and gave Orlando Jordan a spinebuster, while John Bradshaw Layfield escaped with his life!
  • July 24, 2005 – Great American Bash: John Bradshaw Layfield w/Orlando Jordan defeated Batista by DQ (Batista retains World title)..
  • August 4, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista and JBL signed their contract for Summerslam and JBL chose to make it No Holds Barred!
  • August 11, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista defeated Christian by DQ after John Layfield vicious attacked Batista with a chair!
  • August 18, 2005 – Smackdown!: John Layfield destroyed Sho Funaki in a No Holds Barred Match until Batista made the save!
  • August 21, 2005 – Summerslam: Batista defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in a No Holds Barred match to retain the World title..
  • August 25, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista & Chris Benoit & Rey Mysterio defeated John Layfield & Orlando Jordan & Eddie Guerrero..
  • September 1, 2005 – Smackdown!: defeated Simon Dean in a NON TITLE match..
  • September 9, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in a Bull Rope Match to retain the World title!

World Wrestling Entertainment – vs Eddie Guerrero:

  • September 16, 2005 – Smackdown!: Palmer Cannon undermined-ed GM Long’s authority and named Eddie Guerrero as #1 Contender!
  • ~~~Eddie Guerrero then came out and told Dave there was no reason they couldn’t go into the match as best friends.
  • ~~~Later that night: Batista defeated Cruiserweight Champion Nunzio in a “Champion vs Champion” match..
  • September 23, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista & Eddie Guerrero defeated MNM (Joey Mercury & Johnny Nitro w/Melina Perez)..
  • ~~~Eddie Guerrero, who was supposed to have food poisoning, sat out the match until the end and stole the pin fall from Dave!
  • September 30, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Legion of Doom vs Batista & Eddie Guerrero was a No Contest after MNM interfered..
  • ~~~Eddie Guerrero accidentally whacked Dave with a chair, but tossed it to Mercury, who took the brunt of Batista’s anger!
  • October 3, 2005 – WWE Homecoming: Batista & Chris Benoit & Rey Mysterio vs John Layfield & Eddie Guerrero & Christian..
  • ~~~This match was added to showcase SD!’s talent, but it was “cancelled” when Eric Bischoff came out and turned the lights off!
  • ~~~At the end of the night, SD! got its revenge by instigating an interpromotional brawl just as the show went off the air..
  • October 7, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista & Chris Benoit & Rey Mysterio defeated John Layfield & Christian & Eddie Guerrero..
  • October 9, 2005 – No Mercy: Batista defeated Eddie Guerrero to retain the World title! (shook hands afterwards)..
  • October 21, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista & Eddie Guerrero vs Randy Orton & Mr. Kennedy ended in a No Contest!
  • October 28, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista & Eddie Guerrero & Roddy Piper beat Randy Orton & Bob Orton & Ken Kennedy..
  • October 31, 2005 – RAW: The Coach brought in Goldust and they challenged any Smackdown! wrestler for Taboo Tuesday..
  • ~~~Dave came down and fought with The Coach & Goldust until Big Van Vader came down and destroyed Batista!
  • November 1, 2005 – Taboo Tuesday: Batista defeated Jonathan Coachman w/Goldust & Big Van Vader in a Street Fight!
  • ~~~Fans Chose The Stipulation Of Match: 1) Verbal Debate, 2) Arm Wrestling, or 3) Street Fight (91%)..
  • November 4, 2005 – Smackdown!: MNM (Joey Mercury & Johnny Nitro w/Melina Perez) defeated Batista & Eddie Guerrero..
  • ~~~Eddie Guerrero frog-splashed Melina, but Mercury knocked Eddie out with a pair of brass knuckles and pinned him to win!
  • November 11, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista (SD!) vs Edge w/Lita (RAW) in an Interpromotional Street Fight ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~Chris Masters & Eric Bischoff lured Team SD! away from the building, so Kane & Big Show interfered unopposed..
  • ~~~Kane & Big Show went to the ring and attacked Dave and gave him the double-choke-slam-from-hell in the ring!
  • ~~~~~The final chokeslam actually injured his back legit and he might be out of action for a while..
  • November 18, 2005 – SD! Eddie Guerrero Tribute: Dave drove Eddie’s low-rider to ringside and placed the World title on the hood..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista:

  • November 21, 2005 – RAW: Team RAW and Team Smackdown! met up in the parking lot and Batista was chokeslammed on a car!
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels vs John Layfield in a Lumberjack match ended in a No Contest (Team RAW & Team SD! as Lumberjacks)..
  • ~~~~~During the post match brawl: Batista ran down with his shoulder wrapped and attacked Kane & Big Show with a rod!
  • November 25, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista vs Randy Orton was a No Contest when a massive RAW vs SD! brawl broke out ringside!
  • ~~~The Big Show & Kane over-powered Batista and destroyed him by chokeslamming him through the Announce Table!!
  • November 27, 2005 – Survivor Series: Team Smackdown! defeated Team RAW in an Elimination match (Randy Orton sole survivor!)..
  • ~~~Team Smackdown! consisted of Batista, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, John Bradshaw Layfield, Bobby Lashley..
  • ~~~Team RAW consisted of Shawn Michaels, The Big Show, Kane, Carlito Cool & “The Masterpiece” Chris Masters..
  • December 2, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Big Show & Kane beat John Bradshaw Layfield & Rey Mysterio when JBL walked out on Rey!
  • ~~~Kane & The Big Show destroyed Rey Mysterio and continued the assault after the match until Batista made the save!
  • December 9, 2005 – Smackdown!: Batista & Rey Mysterio defeated John Bradshaw Layfield & Orlando Jordan w/Jillian Hall..
  • December 16, 2005 – SD!: Melina Perez had sex with Dave hoping he’d cancel his match, but he said “Thanks for the warm-up!”
  • ~~~LATER ON: Batista & Rey Mysterio defeated MNM (Mercury & Nitro w/Melina) to capture the WWE Tag Team titles!
  • December 18, 2005 – Armageddon: The Big Show & Kane (RAW Tag Champs) defeated Batista & Rey Mysterio (SD! Tag Champs)..
  • December 30, 2005 – Smackdown!: Melina Perez held an Press Conference to announce a Sexual Harassment lawsuit against Dave!
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: MNM (Joey Mercury & Johnny Nitro w/Melina Perez) beat Rey Mysterio & Batista to win the Tag Team titles!
  • ~~~~~~Late in the match, World’s Strongest Man Mark Henry returned and destroyed Batista with a Gorilla-press Slam!
  • January 6, 2006 – SD!: Dave hosted a press conference and denied Melina’s claims and had a confrontation with Mark Henry..
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: MNM (Mercury & Nitro w/Melina) defeated Batista & Rey Mysterio in a Cage to retain the Tag Team titles!
  • ~~~~~~Mark Henry showed up during the match and used his strength to break into the Steel Cage and destroyed Batista..
  • January 8, 2006–Live Event (SD! crew): Batista beat Mark Henry by DQ to retain the World title (Batista suffered a torn tricep)..
  • ~~~He will be out of action and there is probably no chance for him to be back in time for Wrestlemania 22..
  • January 10, 2006 – Smackdown!: Dave gave an emotional speech about being injured and had to surrender the World title..

Batista’s rehab:

  • January 12, 2005: Dave underwent surgery by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas to reattach his torn right tricep in Birmingham, Alabama..
  • February 19, 2006 – No Way Out: Dave made an appearance to talk about his rehab and said he’d take his World title back..
  • May 7, 2006–Maryland Championship Wrestling: Dave was there to sign autographs.

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista:

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs Fit Finlay:

World Wrestling Entertainment – World Heavyweight Champion:

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Road to WrestleMania 23:

  • February 2, 2007 – SmackDown!: Batista asked Royal Rumble Winner The Undertaker to make a decision but he refused..
  • February 5, 2007 – RAW: The Undertaker chose to challenge Batista for the World Heavyweight title at WrestleMania 23..
  • February 9, 2007 – SmackDown!: Batista defeated Mr. Ken Kennedy to retain the World Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~After the match: The Undertaker showed up on the stage and gazed down at Batista who held the World title up!
  • February 12, 2007 – RAW: John Cena & Shawn Michaels & Undertaker & Batista beat Edge & Randy Orton & Mr.Kennedy & MVP..
  • February 16, 2007 – SmackDown!: The Undertaker & Batista defeated Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton)..
  • February 18, 2007 – No Way Out: Shawn Michaels & John Cena defeated The Undertaker & Batista in the main event..
  • ~~~He turned on The Undertaker and nailed him with a Spine-buster and watched as The Undertaker got pinned..
  • February 23, 2007 – SmackDown!: Batista said he respected The Undertaker but claimed that he was not intimidated by him..
  • March 2, 2007 – SmackDown!: Batista repeated that he was not intimidated but became the victim of some Undertaker mind games..
  • March 9, 2007 – SmackDown!: Batista (World Heavyweight Champion) defeated Kane with a Batista-bomb in a Non-title match!
  • March 16, 2007 – SmackDown!: Batista was a guest on Miz TV and gave Mike Mizanin a Batista-bomb for playing a joke on him!
  • ~~~Later that night: Batista sat at ringside while The Undertaker had a match with King Booker w/Queen Sharmell..
  • March 23, 2007 – SmackDown!: The Undertaker defeated Fit Finlay & King Booker by Disqualification in a Handicap match
  • ~~~Booker & Finlay took out Undertaker’s partner, Batista before the match. Batista ran down after the match to save Taker..
  • ~~~They both set up for power-bombs but when Undertaker lifted Finlay, Batista shoved Booker into Taker knocking him over!
  • March 26, 2007 – RAW: The Undertaker & Batista defeated Shawn Michaels & John Cena in a wild and crazy tag team match..
  • ~~~~~~The Undertaker walked out on Batista and Shawn Michaels surprised John Cena with a superkick out of nowhere!
  • March 30, 2007 – SmackDown!: The Undertaker had a “face to face” confrontation with Batista ending in a HUGE brawl!
  • April 1, 2007 – Wrestlemania 23: The Undertaker defeated Batista to capture the World Heavyweight title…

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Rematch:

  • April 6, 2007 – SmackDown!: Batista looked the Undertaker in the eye and said “Congratulations…… I WANT MY REMATCH”..
  • April 13, 2007 – SmackDown!: The Undertaker & Batista defeated Mr. Kennedy & Fit Finlay in the Main Event..
  • April 20, 2007 – SmackDown!: Batista defeated Fit Finlay by Disqualification after Mr. Kennedy interfered..
  • ~~~THE MAIN EVENT: The Undertaker defeated Mr. Kennedy by Disqualification when Fit Finlay interfered..
  • April 27, 2007 – SmackDown!: The Undertaker & Batista defeated Mr. Kennedy & Fit Finlay in a Tag Team main event..
  • April 29, 2007 – Backlash: The Undertaker (World Champion) vs. Batista in a Last Man Standing match ended in a draw..
  • ~~~The match was simply amazing and concluded with Dave spearing Undertaker off the stage onto some electrical gear!
  • May 11, 2007 – SmackDown!: The Undertaker vs. Batista in a Steel Cage for the World Heavyweight title ended in a draw!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Edge vs. Batista:

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. The Great Khali:

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. The Undertaker:

  • October 19, 2007–SmackDown!: JBL interviewed Batista and called him a “coward” so Batista took JBL down with a spear!
  • October 26, 2007–SmackDown!: World Champion Batista defeated Jamie Noble in a squash match..
  • October 28, 2007 – Cyber Sunday: Batista defeated Undertaker to retain the World Heavyweight title with Steve Austin as referee..
  • ~~~Fans Choose The Referee: A) “Hardcore Legend” Mick Foley, B) Stone Cold Steve Austin (79%), C) John Bradshaw Layfield..
  • November 2, 2007–SmackDown!: Batista offered The Undertaker a rematch – and Undertaker said yes… HELL IN A CELL!
  • November 2, 2007–SmackDown!: The Undertaker & Batista defeated The Great Khali & Mark Henry by DQ after JBL interferd..
  • ~~~JBL revealed that he orchestrated the whole thing as Henry & Khali squeezed Batista & Undertaker into unconsciousness..
  • November 12, 2007–RAW: The Undertaker & Batista defeated Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch (Champs) in a Non-title match..
  • November 16, 2007–SmackDown!: Batista defeated “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry in a Non-title match..
  • November 18, 2007 – Survivor Series: Batista beat The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match to retain the World Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~Edge (disguised as a camera man inside the cell) showed up and sabotaged the Undertaker at the end of this classic match..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. Edge:

  • November 23, 2007–SmackDown!: World Heavyweight Champion Batista appeared as a guest on The Cutting Edge..
  • November 30, 2007–SmackDown!: World Champion Batista vs. Edge ended in a No Contest when The Undertaker interfered..
  • December 7, 2007–SmackDown!: World Heavyweight Champion Batista defeated Elijah Burke in a Non-title match..
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: Kane defeated Edge by Disqualification when Edge brought a chair into the ring (Batista made the save)..
  • ~~~~~~~The lights went out and The Undertaker appeared – but was speared by Batista as Edge escaped the ringside area..
  • December 10, 2007–RAW 15th Anniversary: Evolution (HHH & Batista & Ric Flair) beat Randy Orton & Edge & Umaga by DQ..
  • December 11, 2007–ECW on Sci-Fi: World Heavyweight Champion Batista defeated Elijah Burke in a Non-title match…
  • December 14, 2007–SmackDown!: Batista defeated Kane in a Last Man Standing Match despite interference by Edge..
  • December 16, 2007 – Armageddon: Edge defeated Batista (c) and The Undertaker in a 3-WAY to win the World Heavyweight title!
  • ~~~Edge was assistented by two “Edgeheads,” played by floundering SmackDown! tag team combo Brian Major & Brett Major..
  • December 21, 2007–SmackDown!: Batista defeated Edge & The Edgeheads in a Handicap match to seemingly win the World title!
  • ~~~Vickie Guerrero changed the rules and restarted the match: Batista defeated Edge & The Edgeheads by Disqualification..
  • January 4, 2008–SmackDown!: Batista vs. Kurt Hawkins & Zach Ryder was a draw in a Beat The Clock Challenge (time ran out)..
  • January 18, 2008–SmackDown!: Batista defeated “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry..
  • January 25, 2008–SmackDown!: Dave said he will win the Royal Rumble and win the World title at WrestleMania AGAIN!
  • January 27, 2008 – Royal Rumble: Batista entered the Royal Rumble at #8, but was eliminated by Triple H in the final three..

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Road To WrestleMania:

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. Shawn Michaels:

  • March 31, 2008–RAW: Dave took part in a special “Farewell Ceremony” to honor his mentor, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair!
  • April 4, 2008–SmackDown!: Dave confronted Shawn Michaels, and made it clear he didn’t like that Michaels “retired” Ric Flair..
  • April 7, 2008–RAW: Chris Jericho had Shawn Michaels & Batista on the Highlight Reel to further their ongoing feud..
  • April 11, 2008–SmackDown!: Shawn Michaels & Batista got down to business and intensified their feud leading into Backlash..
  • April 14, 2008–RAW: [Highlight Reel Interview] Chris Jericho got under Shawn Michaels’ skin, so Michaels super-kicked Jericho!
  • April 18, 2008–SmackDown!: [Highlight Reel Interview] Chris Jericho got under Batista’s skin, so Batista Batista-bombed Jericho!
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: The Undertaker (World Heavyweight Champion) vs. Batista ended in a Double Countout in a Non-title match..
  • ~~~Undertaker & Batista attacked Edge & The Edgeheads, who bought front row tickets – Vickie Guerrero booked a rematch..
  • April 21, 2008–RAW: Shawn Michaels told Batista that he would do whatever it takes to win their match at Backlash..
  • April 25, 2008–SmackDown!: The Undertaker defeated Batista in a No-DQ match after interference from RAW star Shawn Michaels..
  • April 27, 2008 – Backlash: Shawn Michaels defeated Batista in Grudge match with special guest referee Chris Jericho..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels slipped out of the Batista-bomb but suffered a knee injury before connecting with a superkick!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista watches Shawn Michaels:

  • April 28, 2008–RAW: Chris Jericho sarcastically presented Shawn Michaels with a “Best Actor in Sports Entertainment” award..
  • ~~~~~~Chris Jericho claimed that Shawn Michaels faked the knee injury at Backlash to gain an unfair advantage over Batista..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels limped to the ring and said he was really hurt, but Chris Jericho said he wasn’t going to fall for it again..
  • May 2, 2008–SmackDown!: Dave said that if Shawn Michaels faked the injury that when he sees him again he WILL “hurt him”..
  • May 9, 2008–SmackDown!: Batista defeated ECW’s John Morrison in a Championship Chase match to advance to the finals..
  • ~~~Batista participated in an Over The Top Rope Challenge where the winner would face The Undertaker at Judgment Day..
  • ~~~Batista actually won, but was “screwed” when Edge ran down late and stole the victory and the title shot at Undertaker..
  • May 12, 2008–RAW: Chris Jericho finally admitted that he believes Shawn Michaels legitimately hurt his knee at Backlash..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels, however, changed his tune and confessed that he faked the injury and super-kicked Jericho to prove it!
  • May 16, 2008–SmackDown!: In reference to Shawn Michaels faking an injury, Batista said he might show up at Judgment Day..
  • May 18, 2008 – Judgment Day: Shawn Michaels defeated Chris Jericho (Jericho offered a handshake and Michaels accepted)..
  • ~~~BACKSTAGE: Dave warned Shawn Michaels that he was going to hurt him, but he would pick the time and the place..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. Shawn Michaels II:

  • May 19, 2008–RAW: Batista defeated Chris Jericho to earn the right to face Shawn Michaels at One Night Stand on PPV..
  • May 23, 2008–SmackDown!: Montel Vontavious Ported invited Theodore Long into the VIP Lounge to tell his side of the story..
  • ~~~MVP turned the tables and said he remembered how Teddy Long treated him while he was General Manager of SmackDown!..
  • ~~~~~~Montel Vontavious Ported started threatening Teddy Long until Batista showed up and destroyed the VIP Lounge set..
  • ~~~LATER: Batista defeated Montel Vontavious Porter (the announced mainly hyped Batista’s match with Shawn Michaels)..
  • May 30, 2008–SmackDown!: Batista & The Big Show defeated Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins in a squash tag match..
  • June 1, 2008 – One Night Stand: Batista defeated Shawn Michaels in a Stretcher Match with Chris Jericho at cheering for Michaels..
  • ~~~Batista set up for a second Batista-bomb, and told Michaels, “I don’t love you, and I’m not sorry” before hitting the move..
  • June 6, 2008–SmackDown!: Batista & Sho Funaki & Nunzio & Colin Delaney beat Edge & Chavo Guerrero & The Edgeheads!
  • ~~~Batista and his under-dogs won the match, so he will get a World Heavyweight title shot vs. Edge at Night of Champions..
  • June 13, 2008–SmackDown!: Dave defeated the Great Khali to save his career and earn himself a World Heavyweight title shot!
  • June 20, 2008–SmackDown!: Chavo Guerrero w/Bam Neely defeated Batista by Countout with Edge acting as the heel referee..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Drafted to RAW:

  • June 23, 2008–WWE Draft: Batista was drafted to RAW, but would still get his World Heavyweight title shot at Night of Champions..
  • ~~~Later that night; Edge won the 15-Man Tri-Branded Battle Royal to earn the final two draft picks for SmackDown!..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TEAM RAW: Triple H (WWE champion), John Cena, Batista, Kane (ECW champion), & C.M. Punk..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TEAM SD!: The Big Show, Edge (World champion), Great Khali, Jeff Hardy, & Montel Vontavious Porter..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TEAM ECW: Matt Hardy, John Morrison, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, Shelton Benjamin, & Chavo Guerrero..
  • June 27, 2008–SmackDown!: “The Animal” Batista defeated “The Samoan Bulldozer” Umaga by DQ in the main event..
  • ~~~Edge & La Familia attacked Batista, and encouraged Umaga to do more damage until Triple H made the big save!
  • June 29, 2008 – Night of Champions: Edge w/Vickie Guerrero defeated Batista to retain the World Heavyweight title..
  • June 30, 2008–RAW: Batista attacked World Heavyweight champion Edge to get revenge for what happened at Night of Champions..
  • ~~~Edge was laid out, when suddenly C.M. Punk’s music played and Punk came to the ring to cash in his Money in the Bank contract!

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Road to Great American Bash (Batista vs. C.M. Punk):

  • July 7, 2008–RAW: Batista beat John Cena and John Bradshaw Layfield and Kane (pinned) in a 4-WAY #1 Contenders match..
  • July 20, 2008 – Great American Bash: World champion C.M. Punk vs. Batista ended in a No Contest when Kane interfered..
  • July 21, 2008–RAW: C.M. Punk defeated Batista by DQ to retain the World title (Kane attacked Batista before the match)..
  • ~~~~~~John Bradshaw Layfield attacked Batista causing the Disqualification, but John Cena hit the ring to take out JBL..
  • ~~~~~~~JBL ducked and Cena punched Batista! Batista went after John Cena and they had an intense pull-apart brawl!

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Road to SummerSlam (Batista vs. John Cena):

  • July 28, 2008–RAW: John Cena started the show apologizing to Batista for the incident that happened last week at the end of RAW..
  • ~~~John Cena & Batista (with a little bit of tension) defeated John Bradshaw Layfield & Kane in the main event of the LIVE RAW..
  • ~Shane McMahon introduced the NEW General Manager of RAW… Mike Adamle! – who booked Cena vs. Batista at SummerSlam!
  • August 2, 2008–SNME: JBL & Kane & Ted DiBiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes defeated John Cena & Batista & Shad Gaspard & JTG…
  • August 4, 2008–RAW: John Cena & Batista defeated Ted DiBiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes to win the World Tag Team titles…
  • August 11, 2008–RAW: Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr. defeated John Cena & Batista to recapture the World Tag Team titles!
  • ~~~~~~After the match; Dave and John Cena engaged in an intense pull-apart brawl for a minute before RAW went off the air!
  • August 17, 2008 – SummerSlam: Batista defeated John Cena with a Batista-bomb in a “First Time Ever” match…

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Championship Scramble:

  • August 18, 2008–RAW: Batista defeated “The Ripper” Paul Burchill in a squash match to continue gaining momentum..
  • ~~~LATER: Dave confronted Kane, who had just declared that he hated Rey Mysterio and anybody who likes Rey Mysterio!
  • August 25, 2008–RAW: Batista defeated Kane by Disqualification after Kane assaulted Batista’s kene with a steel chair..
  • August 29, 2008–SmackDown!: They showed clips of Dave at the Democratic National Convention in Colorado..
  • September 1, 2008–RAW: Kane defeated C.M. Punk and Batista and John Bradshaw Layfield in a Non-title Battle Royal..
  • September 7, 2008 – Unforgiven: Chris Jericho won the RAW Championship Scramble to capture the World Heavyweight title!
  • ~~~Chris Jericho (last minute sub for C.M. Punk) defeated Batista and Rey Mysterio and John Bradshaw Layfield and Kane..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. John Bradshaw Layfield:

  • September 8, 2008–RAW: World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho vs. Batista ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~John Bradshaw Layfield & Chris Jericho defeated Batista in a Handicap match set up by General Manager Mike Adamle..
  • September 10, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Batista made a surprise appearance to attack Black Pain & Jack Swagger.
  • September 22, 2008–RAW: Beth Phoenix & Santino Marella threatened Kelly Kelly after the match, but Batista made the save!
  • ~~~Main Event: Chris Jericho & Lance Cade & John Bradshaw Layfield beat Batista & Shawn Michaels (Cade pinned Michaels!)
  • September 29, 2008–RAW: Batista defeated WWE Intercontinental champion Santino Marella w/Beth Phoenix in a Non-title match..
  • October 3, 2008–SmackDown!: Jeff Hardy & Fit Finlay & Rey Mysterio & Batista beat MVP & Brian Kendrick & JBL & Kane..
  • October 5, 2008 – No Mercy: Batista defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in a #1 Contenders match..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. Chris Jericho:

  • October 6, 2008–RAW: Batista defeated John Bradshaw Layfield in another #1 Contenders match..
  • October 8, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Sheamus called out Batista – who was at the show as a special guest..
  • ~~~Black Pain attacked Batista and Sheamus joined in the beat-down and then Batista fought back clearing the ring.
  • October 13, 2008–RAW: Batista vs. Shawn Michaels ended in a No Contest in a Lumberjack match set up by Chris Jericho..
  • ~~~All of the Lumberjacks attacked Batista & Michaels, but they fought back and cleared the ring before shaking hands!
  • ~~~~~~~~~C.M. Punk defeated World Heavyweight champion Chris Jericho with help from special guest referee Batista…
  • October 20, 2008–RAW: Batista & Chris Jericho defeated William Regal and Mark Henry and Kane in a weird Gauntlet match..
  • October 26, 2008–Cyber Sunday: Batista defeated Chris Jericho to capture the World Heavyweight Title..
  • ~~~Faned Voted For A Guest Referee: 1) Randy Orton [4%], 2) Shawn Michaels [22%], or 3) Steve Austin [74%]

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. Chris Jericho:

  • October 27, 2008–RAW: Batista & Shawn Michaels defeated Chris Jericho & John Bradshaw Layfield…
  • November 3, 2008–RAW: Chris Jericho defeated Batista in a Steel Cage match to recapture the World Heavyweight title..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. Randy Orton:

  • November 10, 2008–RAW: Batista defeated Cody Rhodes (who volunteered to substitute for Randy Orton) in a squash match..
  • November 17, 2008–RAW: Batista defeated Manu (singles match debut) w/Cody Rhodes in a squash match…
  • November 23, 2008–Survivor Series: Team Orton defeated Team Batista in an Elimination Match — (Orton & Rhodes Survived)..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TEAM BATISTA = Batista & Matt Hardy (absent from match) & C.M. Punk & Kofi Kingston & R-Truth..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TEAM ORTON = Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes & Mark Henry & Shelton Benjamin & William Regal..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. Randy Orton (Armageddon):

  • November 24, 2008–RAW: Chris Jericho defeated Randy Orton and Batista in a 3-WAY #1 Contenders match..
  • December 1, 2008–RAW: Batista defeated Dolph Ziggler (and set up a match with Randy Orton at Armageddon)..
  • December 8, 2008–RAW (Slammy Awards): Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes & Manu defeated Triple H & Batista..
  • ~~~~~LATER: Batista was also nominated for the “Superstar of the Year” Slammy Award – which was won by Chris Jericho..
  • December 14, 2008–Armageddon: Batista defeated Randy Orton (w/Cody Rhodes & Manu) in a Grudge Match….
  • December 15, 2008–RAW: John Cena & Batista defeated The Legacy (Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes & Manu) by DQ..
  • ~~~After the match; Randy Orton kicked Batista in the head, causing a storyline concussion so that he could take time off..
  • Batista suffered a hamstring tear and will be out of action for several months to undergo surgery to reattach the muscle.
  • Batista underwent surgery by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, who works with Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, to repair a torn hamstring..
  • December 20, 2008–Tribute to the Troops: John Cena & Batista & Rey Mysterio beat Big Show & Chris Jericho & Randy Orton..
  • December 22, 2008–RAW: Randy Orton defeated Batista by forfeit to advance to the Race to the Rumble 4-WAY next week!

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Animal Returns:

  • April 6, 2009–RAW: Batista returned to help Triple H in his feud with Randy Orton and the Legacy group…
  • April 13, 2009–RAW (Draft Special): Triple H & Batista & Shane McMahon defeated Legacy (Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr.)…
  • April 17, 2009–SmackDown!: Batista defeated Ted DiBiase Jr. with a Batista-bomb in the main event..
  • April 20, 2009–RAW: Batista defeated Chavo Guerrero in a quick squash with a Batista-bomb (plus a post match Batista-bomb!)
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: Randy Orton defeated WWE champion Triple H after interference from DiBiase, Rhodes, Batista, and Shane..
  • April 24, 2009–SmackDown!: Batista & Shane McMahon defeated Legacy (Ted DiBiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes)…
  • April 26, 2009–WWE Backlash: Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase defeated Triple H (c) & Batista & Shane McMahon..
  • ~~~Randy Orton became the WWE champion due to a pre-match stipulation that if Legacy won that Orton would become champion..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Randy Orton vs. Batista:

  • April 27, 2009–RAW: Batista defeated The Big Show in a #1 Contenders match..
  • May 4, 2009–RAW: Ted DiBiase beat Batista by DQ in a match where the winner was legal in the main event of Orton vs. Shane..
  • ~~~~~~~Shane McMahon vs. Legacy (Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase) in a Handicap Match ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~~~~~~All three members of Legacy destroyed Shane McMahon’s leg until finally Batista ran down and chased Legacy away..
  • May 11, 2009–RAW: Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase defeated Batista by DQ (so now Batista has to face Legacy in the main event)..
  • ~~~~~~Batista took out both Rhodes & DiBiase throughout the night | WWE champion Randy Orton defeated Batista by DQ..
  • May 17, 2009–Judgment Day: Batista defeated WWE champion Randy Orton after an intentional disqualification by Orton..
  • ~~~Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes joined Orton a post match beat-down of Batista until “Nature Boy” Ric Flair made the save!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Randy Orton vs. Batista (Steel Cage Match):

  • May 18, 2009–RAW: Batista & John Cena defeated Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr. with help from Ric Flair..
  • May 25, 2009–RAW: Ric Flair called out Randy Orton – and Orton slapped Flair and bailed out while Batista held Flair back..
  • ~~~John Cena & Batista & MVP & Jerry Lawler & Mr. Kennedy defeated Orton & Rhodes & DiBiase & Big Show & The Miz..
  • June 1, 2009–RAW: Batista defeated Cody Rhodes in a Steel Cage Match – (Ric Flair challenged Randy Orton to a parking lot fight)..
  • ~~~Ric Flair brawled with Randy Orton in the parking lot but ended ended up inside the cage as Batista watched from ringside..
  • ~~~~~~~Randy Orton taunted Batista from the other side of the cage and lined up Flair for a devastating punt kick to the head!
  • June 7, 2009–WWE Extreme Rules: Batista defeated Randy Orton in a Steel Cage Match to win the WWE Championship..
  • June 8, 2009–RAW: Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase destroyed Batista and “broke his arm” (written out of the script)..
  • ~~~Randy Orton later demanded to get his guaranteed title rematch, but was confronted and destroyed by the returning Triple H!!
  • June 9, 2009: Batista underwent surgery for a torn bicep under Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista returns for revenge on Randy Orton:

  • June 29, 2009–RAW: Batista appeared as special guest HOST and booked Randy Orton in a 3-on-1 Gauntlet Match..
  • ~~~Randy Orton beat Evan Bourne | | Randy Orton beat Jack Swagger | | Mark Henry beat Randy Orton! (Non-title Match)
  • September 14, 2009–RAW: Batista, with his arm in a sling, teased retirement when he was confronted by Randy Orton..
  • ~~~Randy Orton preyed on the injured Batista, who swerved Orton, and wasn’t really injured – so he tossed him out of the ring!
  • ~~~~~~~~~~Batista said he was moving to SmackDown!, but had been granted one last match on RAW – versus Randy Orton!!!
  • ~~~~~~~Batista defeated Randy Orton in a No Holds Barred match (John Cena prevented Orton from walking out of the match)..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista returns to SmackDown!:

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Undertaker vs. C.M. Punk vs. Batista vs. Rey Mysterio (Bragging Rights):

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. Rey Mysterio (Survivor Series):

  • October 30, 2009–SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio attempted to save his friendship with Batista, but Batista was not interested in that..
  • November 6, 2009–WWE SmackDown!: Matt Hardy beat Batista by DQ (because Hardy gave Batista unwanted advice last week)
  • November 13, 2009–WWE SmackDown!: Matt Striker hosted a contract signing between Rey Mysterio & Batista to hype thier match..
  • ~~~Batista made Rey Mysterio sign a second document saying Mysterio’s family could not sue him for what he’s going to do to him!
  • ~~~~~~Rey Mysterio signed the document, but then tipped the desk over onto Batista and bolted while Batista threw a fit in the ring!
  • November 20, 2009–WWE SmackDown!: Batista beat Matt Hardy | Rey Mysterio beat Tyson Kidd by DQ (Batista interfered)..
  • ~~~Mysterio knocked Batista out of his chair, and then Batista chased Rey around the ring – Rey humiliated Batista for the 2nd time!
  • November 22, 2009–WWE Survivor Series: Batista defeated Rey Mysterio in a squash match (Mysterio was stretchered out)..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista vs. Undertaker (TLC PPV):

  • November 23, 2009–RAW: Batista bragged about what he did to Mysterio until Kane begged him to make an example out of him!
  • November 27, 2009–SmackDown!: Batista defeated Kane by Countout in a #1 Contenders match and will face The Undertaker..
  • ~~~World Heavyweight champion The Undertaker defeated Chris Jericho by DQ when Batista interfered with a steel chair..
  • December 4, 2009–SmackDown!: The Undertaker called out Batista, but Batista viciously assaulted Undertaker with a steel chair!
  • December 11, 2009–SmackDown!: Batista destroyed Rey Mysterio in a Street Fight then threatened to break his neck..
  • ~~~The lights went out… Mysterio disappeared… Undertaker appeared… Undertaker whacked Batista with a steel chair!
  • December 13, 2009–WWE TLC PPV: The Undertaker defeated Batista in a Chairs match to retain the World Heavyweight title
  • ~~~Batista initially won with a chairshot and a low-blow, but Theodore Long came out and said the low-blow was illegal (restart)..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista complains:

  • December 14, 2009–Slammy Awards: C.M. Punk won the “Shocker of the Year” Slammy Award for retiring Jeff Hardy!
  • ~~~NOMINEES: 1) Orton DDT’s Stephanie – 2) Batista unleashes – 3) Punk retires Hardy – 4) Sheamus assaults Mark Cuban..
  • ~~LATER: Batista interrupted “Diva of the Year” Maria during her speech (a spoof on Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift).
  • December 18, 2009–SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio defeated Batista in an upset to become the new #1 Contender..
  • December 25, 2009–SmackDown!: World Heavyweight champion Undertaker beat Rey Mysterio by DQ when Batista interfered..
  • ~~~Batista went after the Undertaker, but Rey Mysterio fought back and hit some of his moves on both The Undertaker & Batista!
  • January 1, 2010–SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio defeated Chris Jericho with a time of 7:19 in a Beat the Clock Challenge match..
  • ~~~Batista failed to beat the clock against R-Truth because Rey Mysterio pulled the referee out of the ring at the last second!
  • ~~~After the match, Vickie Guerrero booked Rey Mysterio vs. Batista in a match to determine the true #1 contender next week!
  • January 8, 2010–WWE SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio vs. Batista in another #1 Contenders match ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~The lights went out and the Undertaker’s music played, then Batista and Rey Mysterio were unconcious and the match ended..
  • January 15, 2010–WWE SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio defeated Batista in a Steel Cage match to become the new #1 contender..
  • January 22, 2010–WWE SmackDown!: Fit Finlay defeated Batista by DQ after Batista was too vicious in making a statement..
  • January 29, 2010–WWE SmackDown!: Shawn Michaels defeated Rey Mysterio by DQ when Batista interfered (HHH made the save!)
  • January 31, 2010–Royal Rumble: Batista entered the Royal Rumble at #30 before he was eliminated by John Cena (final three)..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista:

  • February 1, 2010–RAW: Batista ran down and attacked Bret “The Hitman” Hart, protecting WWE chairman Mr. McMahon..
  • ~~Batista held Bret up so McMahon could spit right in his face! After the show, John Cena came out to rescue Bret Hart..
  • ~~~John Cena came out to defend Bret Hart against an assault from Batista, but was viciously destroyed by Batista himself!
  • ~~~This happened after the show went off the air, but was shown on the following episodes of ECW, SmackDown!, and RAW..
  • February 5, 2010–WWE SmackDown!: C.M. Punk defeated Batista by intentional Countout to qualify for the Elimination Chamber..
  • February 8, 2010–RAW: John Cena was angry and called out Batista for a fight in the ring, but Batista failed to appear,,..
  • February 12, 2010–WWE SmackDown!: Batista stood in the ring silently and let the fans boo him but didn’t offer any explanation..
  • February 15, 2010–RAW: John Cena called out Batista, but Batista would only address Cena on the big screen via sattelite.
  • February 19, 2010–WWE SmackDown!: Edge vs. Batista ended in a No Contest when The Undertaker choke-slammed Edge..
  • February 21, 2010–Elimination Chamber PPV: John Cena won the RAW Elimination Chamber to win the WWE Championship..
  • ~~~After the match, Vince McMahon ordered John Cena to defend the WWE championship immediately against….. BATISTA!
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Batista defeated John Cena in 30 seconds with a spear and a Batista-bomb to win the WWE Championship!

World Wrestling Entertainment – John Cena vs. Batista (WrestleMania 26):

  • February 22, 2010–RAW: John Cena added himself to the list of people screwed by Vince McMahon, but wanted his rematch..
  • ~~~John Cena defeated WWE champion Batista by intentional DQ to earn a WWE championship title shot at WrestleMania 26..
  • March 1, 2010–RAW: John Cena and Batista had a verbal confrontation to hype their title match at WrestleMania 26..
  • March 8, 2010–RAW: Vince McMahon defeated John Cena in a really lame “No-Disqualification Handicap Gauntlet Match”..
  • ~~~Vince McMahon enlisted the services of Vladimir Kozlov & Drew McIntyre & Jack Swagger & Mark Henry & Batista…
  • March 15, 2010–RAW: Unified Tag Team champion The Big Show defeated John Cena after distraction from Batista..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LATER: WWE Champion Batista defeated Kofi Kingston in a Non-title match with a Batista bomb..
  • March 22, 2010–RAW: John Cena and Batista had an in-ring confrontation to hype WrestleMania and started to brawl..
  • March 28, 2010–WrestleMania 26: John Cena defeated Batista in a Grudge match to win the WWE Championship..

World Wrestling Entertainment – John Cena vs. Batista (Extreme Rules “Last Man Standing”):

  • March 29, 2010–RAW: Batista attacked WWE champion John Cena and destroyed him with a Batista-bomb in the middle of the ring..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MAIN EVENT: John Cena & Randy Orton defeated Jack Swagger & Batista in a tag team match..
  • April 5, 2010–RAW: RAW guest host and NXT Rookie David Otunga booked John Cena & Batista as tag team partners..
  • ~~~Miz & Big Show defeated John Cena & Batista by countout when Batista walked out on Cena to retain their Tag Team titles!
  • ~LATER: Miz & Big Show defeated John Cena & David Otunga after Otunga walked out on Cena to retain their Tag Team titles!
  • ~~~After the match; Batista attacked John Cena and announced that their match at Extreme Rules would be “Last Man Standing!”
  • April 12, 2010–RAW: WWE champion John Cena defeated David Otunga w/Batista in a Non-title match..
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: Randy Orton defeated Batista by DQ when Jack Swagger interfered (followed by John Cena interfering!)
  • April 25, 2010–Extreme Rules: John Cena defeated Batista in a Last Man Standing match to retain the WWE Championship..

World Wrestling Entertainment – John Cena vs. Batista (Over the Limit):

  • April 26, 2010–WWE 2010 Draft Special: Batista defeated Randy Orton and Sheamus in a 3-WAY #1 Contenders match..
  • May 3, 2010–RAW: Batista defeated Daniel Bryan (sub for Mike “The Miz” Mizanin) in 5:06 in a Beat the Clock challenge..
  • ~~~John Cena defeated Wade Barrett w/Chris Jericho with :27 left on the clock so he gets to choose the PPV match stipulation..
  • Blake Norton wrote: Hey guys.. The new submission hold Batista has used on WWE television the last few weeks is called “The Stu Lock.” I adapted it from a stretch Stu Hart regularly demonstrated on myself and countless other victims in The Dungeon, and used it as a finisher while wrestling in England since 2004. You can see Stu’s original stretch, which is similar to the “Rings Of Saturn,” in part 3 of the “Surviving The Dungeon” documentary on youtube [click here to view]. It’s the hold a minute in which makes me whimper “my left arm is numb!” (“my will isn’t notarized” and “I regret everything” came later). And you can see the modern version put on a variety of ways six minutes into the promo video for my last indy match in Dublin from 2007: [click here to view] – I’m sure the hold – like every hold – was used somewhere in the world at some point prior, but seemingly not with any notoriety. I can’t think of anyone more deserving to have a hold named after them than Stu, so if it wasn’t otherwise named before 2004 I’d love “The Stu Lock” to catch on among wrestling’s most dedicated fans.
  • May 10, 2010–RAW: Batista vs. Mark Henry never got started because Batista destroyed Mark before the match..
  • May 17, 2010–RAW: Batista vs. Mark Henry never got started because Batista destroyed Mark before the match again..
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: WWE champion John Cena defeated Sheamus by DQ in a Non-title match after outside interference by Batista..
  • ~~~Batista hit two spine busters, a Batista bomb, and locked in The Stu Lock submission hold – but Cena refused to give up!
  • May 23, 2010–Over the Limit: John Cena defeated Batista in an I QUIT MATCH to retain the WWE Championship..
  • May 24, 2010–RAW: Randy Orton defeated Batista by forfeit to qualify for Fatal 4-Way when Batista threw a fit and QUIT!