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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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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

  • Leviathan was a member of OVW’s Disciples of Synn.
  • August 24, 2000 – NWA OVW TV: Leviathan defeated Johnny Spade.
  • October 13, 2000 – NWA OVW Night of the Demon: Leviathan defeated The Big Show.
  • October 17, 2000 – NWA OVW: Leviathan defeated BJ Payne.
  • October 19, 2000 – NWA OVW TV: Leviathan defeated Shelton Benjamin.
  • January 16, 2001 – NWA OVW X-Rated: Bar Brawl: Leviathan defeated Guido and Vito Andretti in a handicap match.
  • January 31, 2001 – NWA OVW Christmas Chaos: Kane defeated Leviathan.
  • March 2, 2001 – Ohio Valley Wrestling: Leviathan defeated Prototype (the future John Cena) by disqualification.
  • April 4, 2001 – Ohio Valley Wrestling: Leviathan w/Synn defeated Bull Buchanan.
  • May 19, 2001 – Jakked: Leviathan defeated Nick Dinsmore in a dark match.
  • June 28, 2001 – Ohio Valley Wrestling: The Undertaker and Kane defeated Leviathan and Diamond Dallas Page by disqualification.
  • July 28, 2001 – NWA OVW: Brock Lesnar defeated Leviathan.
  • October 27, 2001 – Ohio Valley Wrestling: Leviathan defeated Shelton Benjamin.
  • November 29, 2001 – Ohio Valley Wrestling: Leviathan defeated Machine to win the OVW Heavyweight title.
  • January 12, 2001 – NWA OVW TV: Leviathan defeated Scotty Sabre.
  • January 19, 2002 – NWA OVW TV: Leviathan defeated D-Lo Brown to retain the OVW heavyweight title.
  • February 2, 2002 – NWA OVW TV: Leviathan defeated Mr. Black.
  • February 16, 2002 – Jakked: Shelton Benjamin defeated Leviathan in a dark match.
  • February 16, 2002 – NWA OVW TV: Leviathan defeated Mark Jindrak.
  • February 20, 2002 – OVW: The Prototype w/Kenny Bolin defeated Leviathan w/Synn to win the OVW Heavyweight Title.
  • February 23, 2002 – Jakked: Spike Dudley and Tazz defeated Leviathan and Brock Lesnar in a dark match.
  • February 24, 2002 – HEAT: Leviathan and Mr. Perfect defeated Randy Orton and Shelton Benjamin in a dark match.
  • March 31, 2002 – Tojo Yamamoto Memorial Show: Leviathan defeated Bruiser Graham.
  • April 5, 2002 – OVW Spring Breakout: Leviathan defeated Johnny Jeter and Chris Cage in a handicap match.
  • April 20, 2002 – OVW TV: Leviathan defeated Sean O’Haire.
  • April 23, 2002 – HWA: Leviathan defeated Sean O’Haire.
  • May 11, 2002 – OVW: OVW heavyweight champion The Prototype defeated Leviathan to retain the title.
  • May 31, 2002 – OVW Six Flags: Seven defeated Leviathan.

World Wrestling Entertainment – Deacon Batista

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista on RAW

  • October 13, 2002 – House Show: Batista defeated Justin Credible.
  • October 19, 2002 – House Show: Batista defeated Steven Richards.
  • October 21, 2002 – RAW: Video packages play warning that the “Genetic Revolution Has Begun!”
  • October 25-27, 2002 – House Show: Batista defeated Redd Dogg.
  • November 1-3, 2002 – House Show: Batista defeated Justin Credible.
  • November 4, 2002 – RAW: Dave Batista finally debuts on RAW, squashing Justin Credible.
  • November 11, 2002 – RAW: Dave Batista slaughters D-Lo Brown.
  • November 18, 2002 – RAW: Dave Batista aligns himself with Ric Flair, attacking Kane during the show.
  • November 25, 2002 – RAW: Dave Batista defeated Kane after Ric Flair whacks Kane with a steel chair!
  • December 2, 2002 – RAW: Batista defeated Hurricane but gets into a fight with Kane afterwards.
  • December 15, 2002 – Armageddon: Batista defeated Kane with help from Ric Flair.
  • December 16, 2002 – RAW: Kane and Rob Van Dam defeated Batista and Three Minute Warning in a handicap match.
  • December 23, 2002 – RAW: Batista defeated Spike Dudley.
  • January 2, 2003 – House Show: Batista and Triple H defeated Rob Van Dam and Kane.
  • January 3-5, 2003 – House Show: Rob Van Dam and Scott Steiner defeated Batista and Triple H.
  • January 13, 2003 – RAW: Jericho defeated Kane, RVD and Batista in an “Over The Top Rop Challenge” to pick your Rumble spot.
  • January 20, 2003 – RAW: Scott Steiner defeated Batista by disqualification when Ric Flair, Randy Orton, Batista and Triple H interfer and demolish Steiner.
  • January 27, 2003 – RAW: Triple H and Batista defeated Kane and Rob Van Dam after Batista ripped off Kane’s mask.
  • ~~~After the match, Triple H, Batista, Ric Flair and Randy Orton once again demolish Scott Steiner, the Evolution is born.
  • February 2, 2003 – Live Event: Takes on Brock Lesnar for the first time in the WWE, in a losing cause.
  • Febuary 3, 2003 – RAW: Batista and Randy Orton attack Goldust and thrown into an electrical box, shocking him unconscious!!
  • February 9, 2003 – Sunday Night Heat: Batista defeated Spike Dudley.
  • February 10, 2003 – RAW: Batista defeated Tommy Dreamer.
  • Febuary 17, 2003 – RAW: Booker T and Scott Steiner defeated Triple H and Batista despite interference from Flair and Orton.
  • Febuary 24, 2003 – RAW: Scott Steiner and Booker T defeated Batista and Randy Orton.
  • March 1, 2003 – Live Event: Tore his bicep in a match with the Dudleyz and will miss some time.
  • May 1, 2003: Re-tore his right tricep muscle when he fell while running with his wife, will have surgery with Dr. James Andrews.
  • July 11, 2003 – WXW Sportsfest: Made a run-in during Tito Santana/Virgil/Samu vs. Jamal/Manu/Gary Wolf by helping the faces.

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista The Return

  • October 20, 2003 – RAW: Bill Goldberg vs Shawn Michael is a draw when BATISTA appears and “takes out” Goldberg.
  • November 3, 2003 – RAW: Batista defeated Maven.
  • November 10, 2003 – RAW: Bill Goldberg defeated Batista by disqualification when Triple H interfered with a sledgehammer.
  • November 17, 2003 – RAW: Triple H, Batista and Randy Orton defeated Bill Goldberg in a Handicap match.
  • November 24, 2003 – RAW ROULETTE: Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho defeated Batista and Ric Flair in the main event.
  • ~~~After the match, he attacked and choked out Shawn Michaels, causing him to bleed from the mouth.
  • December 1, 2003 – RAW: Bill Goldberg and Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam beat Batista and Randy Orton and Kane in the main event!
  • December 8, 2003 – RAW: Batista defeated Rob Van Dam in a non-title match!
  • December 14, 2003 – Armageddon: Shawn Michaels defeated Batista – Batista and Ric Flair won the Tag Team titles later in the evening!
  • December 15, 2003 – RAW: Rob Van Dam and Shawn Michaels beat Triple H/Ric Flair/Batista (HBK pinned HHH).
  • Janaury 5, 2004 – RAW: Ric Flair and Batista defeated The Dudley Boyz to retain with help from Triple H!
  • January 25, 2004 – Royal Rumble: Ric Flair and Batista defeated the Dudleyz in a Tables match to retain the Tag titles.
  • February 2, 2004 – RAW: Ric Flair and Batista defeated Chris Jericho and Christian to retain the Tag Team titles!
  • February 16, 2004 – RAW: Booker T and Rob Van Dam defeated Ric Flair and Batista to win the World Tag Team titles!
  • February 23, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit defeated Batista.
  • March 1, 2004 – RAW: Randy Orton and Batista beat Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit when Michaels and Benoit start fighting!
  • ~~~Later that night, Mick Foley brings in The Rock to help him fight off Evolution (Randy Orton, Batista and Ric Flair).
  • March 8, 2004 – RAW: Evolution (Randy Orton/Batista/Ric Flair) beat The Hurricane and Rosey in a handicap match.
  • March 14, 2004 – WrestleMania XX: Evolution (Randy Orton/Batista/Ric Flair) beat Mick Foley and The Rock when Orton pinned Foley!
  • March 15, 2004 – RAW: Evolution (Randy Orton, Batista and Ric Flair) defeated Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit in a handicap match.
  • March 22, 2004 – Draft Lottery: Ric Flair and Batista defeated Booker T and Rob Van Dam to capture the World Tag Team titles!
  • March 29, 2004 – RAW: Ric Flair and Batista defeated Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels by disqualification with special guest referee Johnny Nitro.
  • ~~~Benoit and Michaels had won the match, but Johnny Nitro changed his mind and ruled that Flair was not the legal man!
  • April 12, 2004 – RAW: Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Chris Benoit and Benjamin beat Evolution in the main event.
  • April 19, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit and Edge defeated Ric Flair and Batista to win the World Tag Team titles!
  • April 26, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit and Edge defeated Ric Flair and Batista to retain the World tag Team titles.
  • May 3, 2004 – RAW: Shelton Benjamin, Tajiri and Edge defeated Evolution (Triple H, Randy Orton and Batista).
  • May 10, 2004 – RAW: Batista defeated Tajiri.
  • May 17, 2004 – RAW: Edge and Chris Benoit defeated Randy Orton and Batista to retain the World Tag Team titles.
  • May 24, 2004 – RAW: Chris Jericho and Shelton Benjamin defeated Randy Orton and Batista.
  • June 7, 2004 – RAW: Batista defeated Shelton Benjamin with help from Randy Orton (Post-match Evolution beat down).
  • June 13, 2004 – Bad Blood: Batista defeated Maven in a match shown live on Sunday Night Heat.
  • June 14, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho and Edge beat Randy Orton and Batista and Ric Flair in an “Elimination” match.
  • ~~~Chris Benoit was the last man standing after eliminating Randy Orton with the Sharpshooter.
  • June 21, 2004 – RAW: Randy Orton and Batista defeated Edge and Chris Jericho (Y2J was stretchered out Midway through).
  • June 28, 2004 – RAW: Chris Jericho and Edge defeated Randy Orton and Batista.
  • July 5, 2004 – RAW in Winnipeg: Batista defeated Kane by disqualification after Matt Hardy attacked Kane!
  • July 9, 2004 – Afa’s wXw Show: Made a run in at the end of the show and cleaned house for a babyface pop!
  • July 11, 2004 – Vengeance: Batista defeated Chris Jericho (Jericho’s foot was on the ropes).
  • July 12, 2003 – RAW: Edge pinned Batista in a non-title match using the ropes for leverage.
  • July 19, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit defeated Batista by disqualification because Triple H had told Batista to just rough Benoit up.
  • August 2, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho and Edge vs Evolution (Randy Orton and Ric Flair and Batista).
  • August 9, 2004 – RAW: Attacked Edge after a match with Jericho, who just stood on the ramp and did nothing to help Edge.
  • August 15, 2004 – SummerSlam: Edge defeated Chris Jericho and Batista in a Triple Threat to retain the IC title!
  • August 16, 2004 – RAW: Chris Jericho beat Batista by disqualification when Ric Flair interfered (Edge came down to the ring but did not help!).
  • August 30, 2004 – RAW: Batista defeated William Regal with help from Ric Flair and a brass knuckle shot to the ribs!
  • September 6, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit and William Regal and Rhyno and Tajiri beat Ric Flair and Batista and La Resistance.
  • September 12, 2004 – Unforgiven: Chris Benoit and William Regal defeated Ric Flair and Batista.
  • September 13, 2004 – RAW: Randy Orton beat Evolution by disqualification in a 3-on-1 match (Shelton Benjamin and Chris Benoit made the save!)
  • September 20, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit, Randy Orton and Shelton Benjamin beat Evolution (Triple H and Ric Flair and Batista).
  • September 27, 2004 – RAW: Batista defeated Randy Orton in a no disqualification match after Ric Flair decided to stick with Evolution!
  • October 4, 2004 – RAW: Batista defeated Chris Benoit by disqualification when Randy Orton jumped the rail and interfered.
  • October 11, 2004 – RAW: Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit and Edge defeated Evolution (Triple H, Ric Flair and Batista).
  • ~~~Edge stole the pin fall on Triple H from Shawn Michaels and celebrated as if he had done all of the work.
  • ~~~Edge turned heel after the match, spearing both Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit to prove he was superior.
  • October 18, 2004 – RAW: Evolution (Ric Flair and Batista) defeated Randy Orton and Chris Jericho.
  • October 25, 2004 – RAW: Maven slapped Dave in the face backstage, resulting in a match where Maven pinned him!!
  • November 1, 2004 – RAW: Randy Orton and Chris Jericho and Maven defeated Evolution (Ric Flair and Batista).
  • November 8, 2004 – RAW: Randy Orton defeated Batista.
  • November 14, 2004 – Survivor Series: Orton/Benoit/Jericho/Maven beat HHH/Batista/Edge/Snitsky (to win control of RAW).
  • November 22, 2004 – RAW: Chris Jericho defeated Batista by disqualification when Batista refused to release a choke hold.
  • December 6, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho defeated Triple H and Batista w/Ric Flair by disqualification.
  • ~~~Triple H went crazy and got disqualified when he whacked Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho.. AND Batista with chair shots!
  • December 27, 2004 – RAW: Batista defeated Rhyno in a “Beat The Clock” match in an amazing 3:02 .
  • ~~~As a result, he earns the right to enter the Elimination Chamber Match last at New Year’s Revolution.

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista 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: Batista defeated Viscera (who is still being billed as a major threat).
  • January 24, 2005 – RAW: Batista 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 defeated 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 and 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 and Batista beat Triple H and 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 and 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: Batista 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 disqualification when Ric Flair and 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 and 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 disqualification 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 disqualification after Dave “took his frustrations out” on Hassan and 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 disqualification when HHH and Ric Flair interfered and they triple-teamed Batista.
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels made the save | Triple H and Kurt Angle w/Ric Flair defeated Batista and 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 disqualification (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 disqualification 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 and Chris Benoit and Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated John Layfield and Orlando Jordan and Eddie Guerrero.
  • September 1, 2005 – SmackDown!: Batista 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 and Eddie Guerrero defeated MNM (Joey Mercury and 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 and 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 and Chris Benoit and Rey Mysterio Jr. vs John Layfield and Eddie Guerrero and 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 and Chris Benoit and Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated John Layfield and Christian and Eddie Guerrero.
  • October 9, 2005 – No Mercy: Batista defeated Eddie Guerrero to retain the World title! (shook hands afterwards).
  • October 21, 2005 – SmackDown!: Batista and Eddie Guerrero vs Randy Orton and Mr. Kennedy ended in a No Contest!
  • October 28, 2005 – SmackDown!: Batista and Eddie Guerrero and Roddy Piper beat Randy Orton and Bob Orton and 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 and Goldust until Big Van Vader came down and destroyed Batista!
  • November 1, 2005 – Taboo Tuesday: Batista defeated Jonathan Coachman w/Goldust and 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 and Johnny Nitro w/Melina Perez) defeated Batista and 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 and Eric Bischoff lured Team SD! away from the building, so Kane and Big Show interfered unopposed.
  • ~~~Kane and 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 and Team SD! as Lumberjacks).
  • ~~~During the post match brawl: Batista ran down with his shoulder wrapped and attacked Kane and 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 and 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 and “The Masterpiece” Chris Masters.
  • December 2, 2005 – SmackDown!: The Big Show and Kane beat John Bradshaw Layfield and Rey Mysterio when JBL walked out on Rey!
  • ~~~Kane and The Big Show destroyed Rey Mysterio and continued the assault after the match until Batista made the save!
  • December 9, 2005 – SmackDown!: Batista and Rey Mysterio defeated John Bradshaw Layfield and Orlando Jordan w/Jillian Hall.
  • December 16, 2005 – SmackDown!: Melina Perez had sex with Dave hoping he’d cancel his match, but he said “Thanks for the warm-up!”
  • ~~~LATER ON: Batista and Rey Mysterio defeated MNM (Mercury and Nitro w/Melina) to capture the WWE Tag Team titles!
  • December 18, 2005 – Armageddon: The Big Show and Kane (RAW Tag Champs) defeated Batista and 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 and Johnny Nitro w/Melina Perez) beat Rey Mysterio and 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 – SmackDown!: Dave hosted a press conference and denied Melina’s claims and had a confrontation with Mark Henry.
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: MNM (Mercury and Nitro w/Melina) defeated Batista and 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 disqualification 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 and Shawn Michaels and Undertaker and Batista beat Edge and Randy Orton and Mr.Kennedy and MVP.
  • February 16, 2007 – SmackDown!: The Undertaker and Batista defeated Rated RKO (Edge and Randy Orton).
  • February 18, 2007 – No Way Out: Shawn Michaels and John Cena defeated The Undertaker and 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 and King Booker by Disqualification in a Handicap match
  • ~~~Booker and 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 and Batista defeated Shawn Michaels and 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 and Batista defeated Mr. Kennedy and 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 and Batista defeated Mr. Kennedy and 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.
  • 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 and Batista defeated The Great Khali and Mark Henry by disqualification after JBL interferd.
  • ~~~JBL revealed that he orchestrated the whole thing as Henry and Khali squeezed Batista and Undertaker into unconsciousness.
  • November 12, 2007 – RAW: The Undertaker and Batista defeated World tag team champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch 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:

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 and Batista on the Highlight Reel to further their ongoing feud.
  • April 11, 2008 – SmackDown!: Shawn Michaels and 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 Count-out in a Non-title match.
  • ~~~Undertaker and Batista attacked Edge and 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 Batistawith 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 and The Big Show defeated Zack Ryder and 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 and Colin Delaney beat Edge, Chavo Guerrero and 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!: Batista 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 Count-out 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), and C.M. Punk.
  • ~~~TEAM SD!: The Big Show, Edge (World champion), Great Khali, Jeff Hardy, and Montel Vontavious Porter.
  • ~~~TEAM ECW: Matt Hardy, John Morrison, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, Shelton Benjamin, and Chavo Guerrero.
  • June 27, 2008 – SmackDown!: “The Animal” Batista defeated “The Samoan Bulldozer” Umaga by disqualification.
  • ~~~Edge and 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 disqualification 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 and Batista (with a little bit of tension) defeated John Bradshaw Layfield and 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 and Kane and Ted DiBiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes defeated John Cena and Batista and Shad Gaspard and JTG..
  • August 4, 2008 – RAW: John Cena and Batista defeated Ted DiBiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes to win the World Tag Team titles..
  • August 11, 2008 – RAW: Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. defeated John Cena and 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.
  • ~~~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 and 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 and Jack Swagger.
  • September 22, 2008 – RAW: Beth Phoenix and Santino Marella threatened Kelly Kelly after the match, but Batista made the save!
  • ~~~Main Event: Chris Jericho and Lance Cade and John Bradshaw Layfield beat Batista and 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 and Fit Finlay and Rey Mysterio and Batista beat MVP and Brian Kendrick and JBL and 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 and 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 and 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:

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 and Rhodes Survived).
  • ~~~TEAM BATISTA = Batista and Matt Hardy (absent from match) and C.M. Punk and Kofi Kingston and R-Truth.
  • ~~~TEAM ORTON = Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes and Mark Henry and Shelton Benjamin and 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 and Cody Rhodes and Manu defeated Triple H and 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 and Manu) in a Grudge Match..
  • December 15, 2008 – RAW: John Cena and Batista defeated The Legacy (Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes and 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 and Batista and Rey Mysterio beat Big Show and Chris Jericho and 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 and Batista and Shane McMahon defeated Legacy (Cody Rhodes and 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 Jr. 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 and Shane McMahon defeated Legacy (Ted DiBiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes)..
  • April 26, 2009 – WWE Backlash: Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase defeated Triple H (c) and Batista and 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 disqualification in a match where the winner was legal in the main event of Orton vs. Shane.
  • ~~~Shane McMahon vs. Legacy (Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes and 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 and Ted DiBiase defeated Batista by disqualification (so now Batista has to face Legacy in the main event).
  • ~~~Batista took out both Rhodes and 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 and 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 and John Cena defeated Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes and 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 and Batista and MVP and Jerry Lawler and Mr. Kennedy defeated Orton and Rhodes and DiBiase and Big Show and 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 and Cody Rhodes and 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 disqualification (because Hardy gave Batista unwanted advice last week).
  • November 8, 2009 – Live Event: Batista defeated Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio in a 3-way match.
  • November 13, 2009 – WWE SmackDown!: Matt Striker hosted a contract signing between Rey Mysterio and 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 disqualification (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 (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 Count-out in a #1 Contenders match and will face The Undertaker.
  • ~~~World Heavyweight champion The Undertaker defeated Chris Jericho by disqualification 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 disqualification when Batista interfered.
  • ~~~Batista went after the Undertaker, but Rey Mysterio fought back and hit some of his moves on both The Undertaker and Batista!
  • December 30, 2009 – Live Event: Batista defeated Rey Mysterio in a falls count anywhere match.
  • 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 17, 2010 – Live Event: Matt Hardy, Kane and The Undertaker defeated Batista, Chris Jericho and CM Punk.
  • January 22, 2010 – WWE SmackDown!: Fit Finlay defeated Batista by disqualification after Batista was too vicious in making a statement.
  • January 29, 2010 – WWE SmackDown!: Shawn Michaels defeated Rey Mysterio by disqualification 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 11, 2010 – Live Event: Rey Mysterio Jr. and The Undertaker defeated Batista and Chris Jericho.
  • February 12, 2010 – WWE SmackDown!: Batista stood in the ring silently and let the fans boo him but didn’t offer any explanation.
  • February 13, 2010 – Live Event: World heavyweight champion The Undertaker defeated Batista to retain the title.
  • February 14, 2010 – Live Event: Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Batista.
  • 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 20, 2010 – Live Event: Edge, John Cena and The Undertaker defeated Batista, Randy Orton and Sheamus.
  • 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 disqualification 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 and Drew McIntyre and Jack Swagger and Mark Henry and Batista..
  • March 14, 2010 – Live Event: Shawn Michaels, Triple H and John Cena defeated Batista, Jack Swagger and Sheamus.
  • 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 21, 2010 – Live Event: John Cena and Mark Henry defeated Batista and Sheamus.
  • 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 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 and Randy Orton defeated Jack Swagger and Batista.
  • April 5, 2010 – RAW: RAW guest host and NXT Rookie David Otunga booked John Cena and Batista as tag team partners.
  • ~~~Miz and Big Show defeated John Cena and Batista by countout when Batista walked out on Cena to retain their Tag Team titles!
  • ~LATER: Miz and Big Show defeated John Cena and 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 disqualification when Jack Swagger interfered (followed by John Cena interfering!).
  • April 16, 2010 – Live Event: John Cena and Randy Orton defeated Batista and The Big Show.
  • 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.
  • May 8, 2010 – Live Event: John Cena, Randy Orton and The Big Show defeated Batista, Sheamus and The Miz.
  • 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 disqualification 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 22, 2010 – Live Event: John Cena and Randy Orton defeated Batista and Sheamus.
  • 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!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Batista returns!

  • WWE announced on the December 23rd edition of Monday Night RAW that Batista will return to the company on January 20, 2014!
  • January 26, 2014 – Royal Rumble: Batista participated in the 30-man Royal Rumble match which he eventually won.  Batista will now main event WrestleMania XXX.
  • February 15, 2014 – Live Event: Batista defeated Alberto Del Rio by disqualification.
  • February 16, 2014 – Live Event: Batista defeated Alberto Del Rio.
  • February 23, 2014 – Elimination Chamber: Batista defeated Alberto Del Rio.
  • February 24, 2014 – RAW: Alberto Del Rio defeated Batista due to Randy Orton’s interference.
  • February 28, 2014 – SmackDown: Batista defeated Dolph Ziggler.
  • March 3, 2014 – RAW: Daniel Bryan defeated Batista by disqualification due to Randy Orton’s interference.
  • March 7, 2014 – SmackDown: Big Show and Daniel Bryan defeated Batista and “Corporate” Kane.
  • March 8-9, 2014 – Live Event: Batista and John Cena defeated Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt.
  • March 10, 2014 – RAW: Big Show and Daniel Bryan defeated Batista and WWE world heavyweight champion Randy Orton.
  • March 28, 2014 – SmackDown: Sheamus defeated Batista by disqualification.
  • March 31, 2014 – RAW: WWE world heavyweight champion Randy Orton fought Batista to a ‘no contest’ in a ‘no disqualification’ match.
  • ~~~Triple H and Daniel Bryan interfered.
  • April 6, 2014 – WrestleMania XXX: Daniel Bryan defeated WWE world heavyweight champion Randy Orton and Batista in a triple threat match to win the title!
  • April 7, 2014 – RAW: WWE tag team champions the Usos fought Batista and Randy Orton to a double count-out.  The Usos retain the titles.
  • April 11, 2014 – SmackDown: Daniel Bryan and the WWE tag team champions the Usos fought Batista, Randy Orton, and Kane to a ‘no contest’ in a 6-man tag team match.
  • April 14, 2014 – RAW: Randy Orton and Batista defeated the WWE tag team champions the Usos by disqualification in a non-title match when the Shield interfered.
  • April 14, 2014 – RAW: The Shield defeated Alberto Del Rio, Fandango, Heath Slater, Titus O’Neil, Jack Swagger, Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre, Ryback, Curtis Axel, Alexander Rusev, and Wade Barrett by disqualification when Triple H, Batista, and Randy Orton interfered.
  • ~~~Triple H, Batista, and Orton reformed Evolution.
  • April 18, 2014 – SmackDown: Batista defeated Sheamus.
  • April 28, 2014 – RAW: Roman Reigns fought Randy Orton to a no contest.
  • ~~~The Shield and Evolution interfered.
  • May 4, 2014 – Extreme Rules: The Shield defeated Evolution in a 6-man tag team match.
  • May 9, 2014 – SmackDown: Batista defeated Seth Rollins by count-out.
  • May 12, 2014 – RAW: Roman Reigns defeated Batista by disqualification.
  • May 16, 2014 – SmackDown: Dolph Ziggler defeated Batista by disqualification.
  • May 19, 2014 – RAW: Seth Rollins defeated Batista by disqualification.
  • May 23, 2014 – SmackDown: Batista defeated Dolph Ziggler in a ‘no disqualification’ match.
  • May 26, 2014 – RAW: Randy Orton and Batista defeated Cody Rhodes and Goldust.
  • ~~~After the match it was announced this was actually an ‘elimination’ tag team match.
  • ~~~Since Cody was pinned, the next match was Randy Orton and Batista versus Goldust in a “no holds barred” handicap match.
  • ~~~Randy Orton and Batista defeated Goldust in a “no holds barred” handicap match.
  • June 1, 2014 – Payback: The Shield defeated Evolution in a “No Holds Barred” elimination match.
  • October 16, 2018 – SmackDown Live: Evolution made a special appearance on SmackDown 1000. Batista teased a WrestleMania 35 match by saying the Triple H never defeated him.
  • February 25, 2019 – RAW: Batista made a shocking return to WWE by crashing Ric Flair’s 70th birthday attacking him and asking if he got Triple H’s attention now.
  • March 11, 2019 – RAW: Triple H challenged Batista to a no holds barred match for WrestleMania 35 in which Batista gladly accepted.
  • March 18, 2019 – RAW: Batista calls Triple H a “control freak” during intense interview.
  • April 1, 2019 – RAW: Batista sends a final message to Triple H before WrestleMania.
  • April 7, 2019 – WrestleMania 35: Triple H defeated Batista in a no holds barred match.
Updated: February 27, 2024 @ 3:57 pm

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Trained By

Wild Samoan Afa

Debut

1997-May 23, 2010, January 26, 2014-June 1, 2014

Birthday

January 18, 1969

Hometown

Grew up in Washington DC
Currently: Reston, Virginia

Gender

Male

Height

6'5"

Weight

277 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

Batista Bomb/Demon Bomb, Spinebuster, Spear, Batista Bite

Favorite Move(s)

Spinebuster,
Spear,
Strong Clothesline,
Doublehand Choke Lift,
Elevated Half Crab,
Elbow Face Stretch,
Hammerlock and Arm Bar

Notable Feuds

Rikishi,
Randy Orton,
Rev DVon,
Scott Steiner,
Booker T,
Goldust,
The Dudley Boyz,
Booker/RVD,
Chris Benoit,
Randy Orton,
Ric Flair,
Triple H,
John Bradshaw Layfield,
Melina Perez,
Mark Henry,
The Undertaker,
The Great Khali,
Edge,
The Edgeheads,
Montel Vontavious Porter,
Umaga (WrestleMania 24),
Shawn Michaels,
C.M. Punk,
John Cena,
Kane,
Santino Marella,
Chris Jericho

Status

Living