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Batista Anxious to Make WWE Return
Batista Anxious To Make WWE Return by Phil Speer (originally published on wwe.com 08.13.03) After three surgeries on his right triceps over the last five months, Batista hopes and believes that he’s on the cusp of a full recovery. "I think (it’ll take) another month at the very most, just for safety," Batista told WWE.com… »
WWE Star, Wife Team to Beat Ovarian Cancer
WWE star, wife team to fight ovarian cancer By Kevin Eck Sun Staff Originally published April 1, 2005 baltimoresun.com To make it to the top in World Wrestling Entertainment, an intriguing story line is even more important than the requisite bulging biceps. The freakishly massive wrestler known simply as Batista, for example, has become professional… »
,Cursed, Match Leaves Three Injured
‘Cursed’ match results in three injuries by Phil Speer (originally published on wwe.com) April 10, 2003 It was a regular match at a non-televised event — a house show. Superstars generally have fun at house shows, which lack the time constraints and pressure of television. But the tag-team contest involving Randy Orton & Batista against… »
Ric Flair Will Take Batista to the Top
Ric Flair Will Bring Batista To The Top If He Doesn’t Get Killed First! by Will Welsh Visit Demon’s Dreaming to see the aritcle photos. The demon sat in the corner of a dark, dreary room. The masterful white-haired wizard, who claimed the wayward demon as his ward when no one else would even approach… »
Batista Makes Rookie Mistake
Batista pays for rookie mistake by Phil Speer (February 13, 2003 WWE.com article) [Check out the Multimedia Page for the video of this!] Batista may be a charter member of Triple H’s new faction. At 6 foot 5 and about 300 pounds, he may be a monster. But he’s still a WWE rookie. "I’m at… »
Dave Batista: The Animal Unleashed
Heather Turk, SoCal.com Movie/TV Editor Only a few short minutes ago, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dave Batista stood in front of the hundreds of cheering fans at the WWE “Vengeance!” Pay-Per-View press conference, face-to-face with his former mentor-turned-enemy Triple H. As fans cheered out his name, he went through the now all-too-familiar routine on how… »
SPECIALIST – SMACKDOWN: Has Batista been a good champion?
SPECIALIST – SMACKDOWN: Has Batista been a good champion?By Doron Barbalat, PWTorch.com Smackdown SpecialistJan 2, 2006, 11:15 To most fans, 2005 was not the best year to be a wrestling fan. Compared to previous years, neither WWE brand put together the great matches we’ve been used to in the past. Naturally, part of the blame… »
Generation Next: David Batista
Generation Next: David Batista by Aaron Williams If Vince McMahon wants a poster boy for "Ruthless Agression," he would do well in choosing David Batista. At 6’5" and 290 pounds of solid muscle, this former bodybuilder and powerlifter cuts a most imposing figure.He is now well on his way to establishing himself as one of… »
The Making of Deacon Bautista
The Making of Deacon Bautista by Eric Shaffer, WXW news team On Wednesday, September 26th, an ominous -looking figure walked towards the Wild Samoan Training Center in Allentown. However, as he approached, he was greeted by a warm welcome of familiar faces and friends. The man, known known as Leviathan in OVW was a graduate… »
OVW Monster Leviathan
OVW Monster Leviathan By Dan Murphy -The Wrestler "He’ll be the most dangerous man in wrestling!" Flash isnt in the business of giving compliments, especially to his enemies. But the veteran of independent wrestler is a good judge of talen, and he’s honest in his appraisals of other wrestlers. When he sees Leviathan, he sees… »
