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When reports first broke that Batista was considering a mixed martial arts debut with Strikeforce, many doubted that the former WWE Champion was ever realistically planning to step into a cage fight. Sources, however, persistently said the debut was going to happen, with fellow WWE wrestler-turned-fighter Bobby Lashley being eyed as an ideal first opponent. The persistence, combined with photos of Batista training with Team Cesar Gracie, kept the discussion alive.
But if a quote attributed to Batista from earlier this week proves true, one can officially table the rumors of “Big Dave” entering the world of mixed martial arts, at least in the near term.
Joint reporting from MMA Supremacy and Bloody Elbow reveals that Batista is no longer planning for an imminent cage debut and is instead looking towards future involvement with WWE.
“I will not be doing MMA/Strikeforce any time soon. So you can see me in the future of the WWE,” said Batista, according to the story.
The news, which comes in the wake of web stories about Batista’s high asking price, should not be surprising.
Found this on NoDQ.com, so take it for what you will.
Would be pretty hilarious if WWE low-balled him on his new contract.
LoDownM
10-07-2010, 06:03 PM
He's the "They" in TNA.
The Naitch
10-07-2010, 06:05 PM
lol his respect in the lockeroom will go down even more
SlickyTrickyDamon
10-07-2010, 06:16 PM
He's the "They" in TNA.
Talk about your pits of dangers.
owenbrown
10-07-2010, 06:18 PM
can we destroy the Konami Code before it's too late?
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The Show Off
10-07-2010, 06:35 PM
This is awful news Batista is terrible with the notable exception of his last few months in the WWE and him as D-Von's Deacon.
owenbrown
10-07-2010, 06:38 PM
Why Xero? Why?
BizarroKing
10-07-2010, 06:43 PM
TNA's newest superstar
Droford
10-07-2010, 07:05 PM
He's gonna personally take out The Nexus.
No one walks alone in the WWE but him!
SlickyTrickyDamon
10-07-2010, 07:23 PM
He's gonna personally take out The Nexus.
No one walks alone in the WWE but him!
The Unknown > The Pit of Danger.
SOCCER LEGS
10-07-2010, 08:58 PM
batista was great during his run in WWE, but yeah that dude is a fucking joke.
As long as he is not the GM. TBH, he was a good heel towards the end.
As long as they don't start taking him seriously again, this is great news.
Calamondin
10-07-2010, 09:21 PM
Really liked him right before he left, but not really hyped about him coming back.
Kane Knight
10-07-2010, 09:43 PM
The Unknown > The Pit of Danger.
To be honest, Nexus' theme song is so completely gay even Dancin' Dave's theme seems good.
I'd rather watch Nexus, but their theme makes me want to punch kittens.
Maybe he learned to wrestle on his break from the WWE.
Nah.
jskinnyg
10-07-2010, 09:52 PM
Would be pretty hilarious if WWE low-balled him on his new contract.
I wouldn't put it past them to low ball him at all... Would knock his large ego down a peg or two...
Kane Knight
10-07-2010, 10:19 PM
Maybe he learned to wrestle on his break from the WWE.
Nah.
Not like he was gone got six years or something.
Savio
10-07-2010, 10:50 PM
Heard he wanted 500,000 dollars for a fight in Strikeforce.
dronepool
10-07-2010, 10:52 PM
Damnit.
bigslimjj
10-07-2010, 11:20 PM
His best promo ever was his last one there. Plus WWE has to get that philipino market back.They don't do gimmicks now,just different countries. He still looks like Tarzan and fights like Jane though.
They don't do gimmicks now,just different countries.
By that logic, WWE needs a Chinese guy then.
SlickyTrickyDamon
10-07-2010, 11:53 PM
By that logic, WWE needs a Chinese guy then.
We Need Wrestle(r)!!!!
BizarroKing
10-07-2010, 11:56 PM
By that logic, WWE needs a Chinese guy then.
And have him wrestre in a radder match...I couldn't resist...
D Mac
10-08-2010, 01:08 AM
This is fantastic news!
Jeritron
10-08-2010, 01:11 AM
I really don't miss him at all. His last heel run was pretty damn good though, and definitely his best work since 05, but I really think he should just stay retired.
I wouldn't mind seeing him come back for an angle or two shortly I guess, but not fulltime.
D Mac
10-08-2010, 01:13 AM
He's the mystery Raw GM.
Droford
10-08-2010, 01:16 AM
The Unknown > The Pit of Danger.
how do you know that there aren't 2 pits of danger in the unknown?
Shadow
10-08-2010, 01:23 AM
Wow...this isn't surprising at all.
This thread has been...
http://thewondrous.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Batista-finishing-move-the-Batista-Bomb.jpg
BATISTA BOMBED!!!
Ol Dirty Dastard
10-08-2010, 09:57 AM
To be honest, Nexus' theme song is so completely gay even Dancin' Dave's theme seems good.
I'd rather watch Nexus, but their theme makes me want to punch kittens.
I honestly think their music is a huge part of the reason why they've failed as the "anti heros" wwe wanted them to be. You can't try be all intense and then come out to soft rock.
Mr. Nerfect
10-08-2010, 10:07 AM
Batista's heel run was decent, although RAW sucked at the time, and he has only really been interesting before that during his 2004/2005 rise. If Dave wanted a job back, he'd get it. He was one of their biggest attractions and merchandise movers for a while. I just can't think of a place I'd want him creatively, though.
Mr. Nerfect
10-08-2010, 10:08 AM
Actually, given thought, I'd like to see Batista in short programs against The Miz, John Morrison and CM Punk. But almost exclusively to put them over. Batista's ego probably wouldn't allow that.
thedamndest
10-08-2010, 11:46 AM
He's ducking Lashley.
XCaliber
10-08-2010, 11:52 AM
There aren't many Powerhouse style wrestlers in WWE right now so i'd gladly have him back.
FourFifty
10-08-2010, 11:58 AM
Not too stoked to hear this, unless he comes back as a hired gun or body guard.
Kane Knight
10-08-2010, 12:02 PM
I honestly think their music is a huge part of the reason why they've failed as the "anti heros" wwe wanted them to be. You can't try be all intense and then come out to soft rock.
Nasally and whiny, to boot.
WE'LL TAKE ON ALL COMERS! Now listen to our Muzak!
Triple Naitch
10-08-2010, 12:03 PM
I actually like Batista, but I think he's run his course in WWE.
thedamndest
10-08-2010, 12:08 PM
The American Batista has run its course
Schlomey
10-08-2010, 12:43 PM
I hope this is bollocks.
The Naitch
10-08-2010, 03:59 PM
By Ryan Clark on Friday, October 8th, 2010 at 1:17 PM EST
Strikeforce head Steve Coker recently told MMA Hour that he thinks Bobby Lashley vs. Batista “should happen” in Strikeforce, but that the main issue right now is Batista’s schedule.
“I know there’s ongoing dialogue between [Strikeforce matchmaker] Rich [Chou] and Bautista, and they are trying to come to an agreement of the minds, but right now Bautista has a couple of movie offers and it’s just tying up his time. Let’s see where it goes from there.”
There aren't many Powerhouse style wrestlers in WWE right now so i'd gladly have him back.
Zeke's almost back.
Schlomey
10-08-2010, 04:02 PM
Before Batista's final heel run where he cut those awesome promos on fat girls I would never assume he could act in a film worth watching. Maybe he could be successful on film who knows.
XCaliber
10-08-2010, 04:14 PM
Zeke's almost back.
True I've hear the he's had 2 dark matches before RAW shows but despite his size I've never found him to be that convincing when compared to the likes of Sheffield.
parkmania
10-08-2010, 04:19 PM
If he comes back to beat the crap out of Mysterio some more I'm all for it. Otherwise, meh.
Eklipse
10-08-2010, 05:27 PM
batista was great during his run in WWE, but yeah that dude is a fucking joke.
Is that a serious post?
At no time have I ever wanted to see him perform.
And I was just as disappointed when he won the rumblle as I was when Cena won.
Blantista doesnt need or deserve to be part of WWE's main event card. Mid-Card at best.
Volare
10-08-2010, 06:51 PM
This better be the Batista that returns.
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FourFifty
10-09-2010, 01:03 PM
I could see Dancin' Dave as the mastermind behind Nexus. He was could claim he was forced out of the company when he was "injured" (recall- he was in a wheelchair the night he got "fired"). So while recouping he formed Nexus to take his anger out on the WWE. He saw 7 guys that needed help, and he helped them out as long as they terrorized WWE.
Aguakate
10-09-2010, 01:42 PM
Batista with the last look he had, looked too much like the Heel Rock of 2003.
TheDeadManLives
10-09-2010, 01:44 PM
BATISTA
Eklipse
10-09-2010, 02:07 PM
BATISTA
Seriously? Awesome post there man...way to add to the topic.
Although I didn't actually want to ever see Batista perform, I think he was better as a heel than a face...so if he were to return, he should be heel and stay heel.
Aguakate
10-09-2010, 02:22 PM
Batista definitely should always be heel, but, I don't know. The guy is huge, has a great look, but there's something about him that doesn't allow him to completely become a STAR. He doesn't have "it" (whatever "it" is).
The Naitch
10-09-2010, 05:51 PM
Batista definitely should always be heel, but, I don't know. The guy is huge, has a great look, but there's something about him that doesn't allow him to completely become a STAR. He doesn't have "it" (whatever "it" is).
yeah, I always thought that myself
Randy Orton's the same way
Like these 2 don't have the final "it" factor that Cena posseses
I could see Dancin' Dave as the mastermind behind Nexus. He was could claim he was forced out of the company when he was "injured" (recall- he was in a wheelchair the night he got "fired"). So while recouping he formed Nexus to take his anger out on the WWE. He saw 7 guys that needed help, and he helped them out as long as they terrorized WWE.
At this point, I don't think there needs to be a mastermind behind the Nexus.
There doesn't need to be but Nexus is falling apart and Cena extends the life of Nexus and adds a new dynamic but making Batista the GM/mastermind of the Nexus will bring even more life to the Nexus storyline. It does seem very fitting though. Cena cheated and got Batista out of the WWE so lets say he planned all this and have gotten Cena to join Nexus and humiliate him somehow.
addy2hotty
10-09-2010, 07:55 PM
Actually, the idea that Michael Cole reads out his last e-mail, saying something along the lines of 'and I will reveal myself now', followed by Dancing Dave coming out with an iPad doesn't disturb me quite as much as it should.
Especially if this was his new theme and tron.
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Johnny McNasty
10-09-2010, 08:09 PM
Yes. Big Dave has always been a wrestler I enjoy watching. He was tearing it up his last heel run.
Aguakate
10-09-2010, 08:56 PM
Can you really imagine Batista sitting in front of a computer, and doing things via email? What kind of an "Animal" does things via email? It would be kind of contradictory having him be a beast, a tough SOB, and then making people believe he is sending emails to Michael Cole, of all people.
Beth Phoenix Fan
10-14-2010, 10:26 PM
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Great thread bump, Beth Phoenix Fan.
Damian Rey
10-15-2010, 04:49 PM
Yes. Big Dave has always been a wrestler I enjoy watching. He was tearing it up his last heel run.
Agreed. He was immense during the Mania build.
I do like the idea of Batista being behind the Nexus. The thing is, I feel like it would downgrade Barrett a bit if Bats were to be the one behind the entire thing.
Honestly, besides going out in a wheelchair, Batista's not going to have another run that was better than his last heel turn this year. His promos were great, he got some great matches pulled out of him by Rey Mysterio, and he and Cena at Mania did a helluva job considering their track records.
I wouldn't mind a one off appearance where he destorys someone, but anything long term is not going to go very far or be very effective.
The Naitch
10-15-2010, 05:41 PM
This better be the Batista that returns.
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totally copying Rock circa 2003 with the leather vest, shades, shaved head, (eyes, nose, hands) and security guards
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