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WWE Champion Randy Orton has made a career out of accomplishing the unthinkable.
At just 24 years of age, The Legend Killer became the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in WWE history. He’s held the coveted WWE Championship a total of three times. And, most notably, he has single-handedly brought the McMahon family to their knees – a conquest culminated by a kick to the skull of Triple H at Backlash.
The time to celebrate his latest unsavory success, however, may have already passed. Now, it appears, another seemingly insurmountable challenge presents itself: Retain the WWE Championship at Judgment Day against a fuming Batista bent on revenge.
It’s not an easy proposition. After all, The Animal has been starved for competition for months while rehabbing from a blow to the head, an injury caused by a kick from Orton. There’s little doubt that Batista would love nothing more than to punish the man who put him on the shelf. And if his performance of late is any indication, The Animal appears more than ready to administer retribution.
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Josh Mathews asks Batista if he feels responsible for HHH losing the title last night. Batista says he feels for HHH, because he knows what he’s going through. He says tonight he’s going to go out and beat Big Show, and then he’s going to hurt Orton. Just like Orton hurt HHH and HHH’s family. Then he’s going to take away what matters most to Orton. The WWE Title.
Number One Contender’s Match: The Big Show vs. Batista
Batista goes for a go behind takedown, but can’t lift Show. Show goes for the chokeslam quickly, but Batista counters into a Batista Bomb attempt which Show also gets out of. That sends us to break. Back from commercial and Batista kicks out of a pin attempt at two. Show delivers a headbutt and a chop before burying a pair of rights into the midsection of Batista. Batista stops a headbutt with a kick to the gut, and shoulderblocks Show in the corner. Show fires him right back to the mat, and then walks on the back. Show goes to the floor, and then pulls Batista’s ribs around the ringpost. Back inside Batista fires back with a few shots, but Show regains control with another body shot and then a forearm to the back. Show connects with a bodyslam, and then an elbow drop before going to reverse chinlock. Show lets go of the chinlock, and goes to the bearhug as the crowd gets restless. Lucky for them this isn’t Hammerstein. Batista breaks the hold by going to the eyes, and then boots Show as he charges into the corner. Batista hits the ropes and delivers a pair of clothesline and a spinebuster. Batista sets up for the Batista Bomb, but turns right into a chokeslam. Batista rolls to the floor however. John Cena staggers out as a ref tries to restrain him. Batista slides back inside, and Show stares down Cena like an idiot. He realizes he’s getting counted too late and barely fails to beat the count giving Batista the LAMEST WIN EVER at 10:45. Horrible match, horrible finish, but the right guy won so yeah. Whatever. If I ever see Big Show wrestle Batista again it will be too soon. Show and Cena stare each other down as we head out for the evening.
Winner: Batista (Count Out DUD)
This Friday will see the release of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, focusing on the history of Marvel’s most animalistic hero. While the WWE roster has never boasted a ring warrior with claws and an adamantium-laced skeleton (that we know about), the WWE Universe has been treated to some of the wildest and most feral Superstars to ever step into the squared circle. Take a look at some of WWE’s wildest below, but be careful: They bite!
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BATISTA: It should come as no surprise that a Superstar known as The Animal has some feral tendencies. Since his debut in 2002, Batista has torn through the WWE roster with an abandon that would be considered reckless if not for his considerable skills. With his imposing physique, shocking speed and quickly escalating intensity, The Animal is one of the fiercest Superstars to ever compete in WWE.
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Six-Man Match for the WWE Title: Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase vs. Triple H, Batista and Shane McMahon
Lilian Garcia is in the ring with introductions and rules for the match. Out first is Shane McMahon followed by Batista, to nice pops from the crowd. Out next is the WWE Champion Triple H to another nice pop. Voices plays next as Legacy make their way to the ring as a whole.
The bell has not rang yet as HHH and Orton fight up the ramp and through the arena. Cody, Ted, Shane and Batista are in the ring. Triple H comes back to the ring but no Orton. Ted and Cody go to the floor to figure out what’s going on. The bell rings and it’s a 3 on 2 match to begin. Batista and Cody start it out and Batista unleashes, ramming him back in the corner with shoulder thrusts. Batista continues to own Cody. Batista tags in Shane for a double team move off the top.
Shane works over Cody before tagging in Triple H. Triple H stomps Cody in the corner before throwing him to the other corner. Triple H continues to stomp and kick on Cody. Cody with a kick to the head but Triple H clotheslines him. Shane is tagged back in now for another double team move. It’s Ted in the ring now as Shane continues to work him over. Batista comes back in and Ted kicks him in the head and tags in Cody. Batista with a big suplex. Ted comes back in now and manages to get Batista in the corner. Cody is tagged back in and they continue the assault on Batista in the corner.
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Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. vs. Shane McMahon and Batista
We get a replay of the events from the main event at Raw, which can only mean that there may be some unresolved issues heading into this one. We start of DiBiase and Shane and a tie up. DiBiase forces Shane into the corner and goes on the attack. The referee makes him back off but it’s not enough to stop DiBiase’s onslaught. DiBiase finally backs up but Shane takes the moment to answer back with a series of rights. Shane Irish Whips DiBiase and meets him with a high back elbow! Arm drag, arm drag, and another arm drag from Shane. Shane drags DiBiase to his corner and tags in Batista and the Animal takes control.
Batista lifts DiBiase to his shoulder and walks within arms reach of Rhodes. DiBiase tries for a tag but Batista keeps knocking his hand away. Okay that was pretty funny. Batista prepares for a power slam and Rhodes makes a blind tag. However, Batista feels something’s up and takes down Rhodes with a clothesline just as he steps into the ring. DiBiase charges and Batista catches him with a Spine buster! Power slam to Rhodes! Near fall for Batista.
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Chavo Guerrero vs. Batista
Chavo says he’s been officially drafted to Raw, and he wants to thank his Aunt Vickie. Chavo says he’s gonna prove to Vickie that not only can he push her wheelchair around, but he can push around anyone on the Raw roster. Big fucking mistake Chavo. That brings out Batista for what I’m sure will be a highly competitive encounter. Chavo attempts his new finisher the running fail, which Batista counters into a Batista Bomb to finish at :18. Chavo gets back on the mic and tells Vickie he’ll never let it happen again because he wasn’t ready. Batista comes back to the ring, and Batista Bombs him again.
Winner: Batista
-Shane congratulates Batista in the back on his big win, and then talks to him about last week. Batista says everything was kind of crazy last week. Shane laughingly says he didn’t appreciate him drilling him in the corner, and Batista answers that he didn’t appreciate getting double legged out of the ring. They agree that everything is cool this Sunday though. Someone be turnin.
Today’s Superstar of the Day over WWE.com is none other than “The Animal” Dave Batista. Be sure to check out the photo by clicking below.
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Rolling in at No. 9 on the list of WWE.com’s Most Extreme Matches is the Stretcher Match. The rules for this grueling contest appear deceptively simple: debilitate your opponent to the point that you’re able to lay them atop an ambulance gurney. Then, simply wheel said gurney across a predetermined line to claim victory.
Sounds as easy as a leisurely Sunday drive, right? Only if you had to wrestle a bear for the keys.
In a Stretcher Match, there are no pinfalls, no submissions, no count-outs and no disqualifications. Plainly stated, Superstars must pummel an opponent so severely – while maintaining enough strength and coherence – that they’re able to heave their adversary onto a gurney, then roll it across the victory line. This is a match requiring not only stamina and determination but also an utter disregard for your rival’s well-being.
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