Batista scheduled for India
Batista will be heading to India next week to promote the new WWE television deal with Ten Sport. Click the READ MORE link for the full press release.
Ten
Sports, India’s number one sports channel, brings WWE® Superstar
Batista™ – “The Animal, beyond the ring in Mumbai. The RAW® superstar
will be in town for a two day visit this month.
Apart from
meeting his fans, Batista™ will also meet children from Doorstep
School, a local NGO, to encourage them in their chosen path in life.
Batista™
’s chiseled body and explosive temper makes him dominate the ring.
Despite his intimidating six foot six inches and 290 pound frame, he
has a quiet demeanour, projecting incredible intensity and confidence.
Speaking
about his India tour, an excited Batista™ said, “I’m thrilled about
this visit, having heard about India from my peers who have visited the
country. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and to experience the
warmth and charm of India”.
Ever since Batista™ first saw WWE® on
television, he aspired to be a part of it. He showed the grit of a true
WWE® Superstar right from the outset and redirected his training and
philosophies, redesigning his body and mental outlook to fit the bill
of a true World Heavyweight Champion.
Speaking of the visit, Mr.
Rukin Kizilbash, General Manager-India, Ten Sports, Taj Television
India Pvt. Ltd said “Batista™ has a huge fan following in India and he
is one of WWE®’s favourite Superstars. Ten Sports from its inception
has always delivered the best in WWE® – including real life chances for
fans to see their heroes not only on television but beyond the ring, up
close and personal.”
Batista™ debuted in WWE® in May 2002 and
went on to win the 2005 Royal Rumble® where he earned the right to Main
Event at WrestleMania® XXI. At that event, Batista™ won his first World
Heavyweight Championship. The Animal’s extraordinary fan base makes him
one of the most recognizable celebrities around the globe. Batista™ has
Greek and Filipino lineage.
WWE® on Ten Sports cuts across age and gender barriers and regularly records television ratings, second only to cricket.
BATISTA™ – Fast Facts
Name:
Batista™
WWE® Ring name
Batista™ , The Animal
WWE® Theme song
By Salvia on WWE® Wreckless Intent™
From
Washington, D.C.
Height
6 foot 6 inches
Weight
290 pounds
Signature Move/Finishing Move:
Batista™ Bomb
Trainer
Wild Samoan and former World Tag Team Champion,
WWE® Debut
May 2002.
Career Highlights:
World Heavyweight Champion; WWE® Tag Team Champion, World Tag Team Champion; 2005 Royal Rumble® winner
