Please note: This title will be released on October 20, 2009.

One of WWE s most popular Superstars, Batista is truly a study in contrasts. On one hand, Batista is the smoothest of operators, known for his stylish appearance and laid-back attitude. He has the air and presence of a champion. Exploding with fury in the ring, however, Batista embodies his nickname The Animal. That power has served him well where he has won five world championships. For the first time ever, fans of The Animal can relive his storied career with this 3-DVD set that includes a biography of Batista s life both inside the ring and out. In addition to this revealing look at The Animal, this 3-DVD set will feature dozens of the greatest matches and moments from Batista s career.

Product Details

Actors: Batista
Directors: Wwe
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
Number of discs: 3
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: World Wrestling Entertainment
DVD Release Date: October 20, 2009
Run Time: 540 minutes

DISC ONE:
Batista profile documentary with the following chapters:

• Moving Around
• High School
• Bouncer
• Meets Angie
• Career Decision
• Wild Samoan Training Center
• Leviathan
• Deacon Batista
• Evolution
• Winning the Game
• Family Issues
• Welcome to SmackDown
• Tribute to Eddie
• Philippines Star
• Relinquishes the Championship
• The Royal Treatment
• Phenomenal Experience
• On the Edge of Greatness
• Show Stopping Moment
• Celebrity Unleashed
• Batista – The Animal

Bonus Features

• Hot Bread and Butter
• Batista’s Rough Neighborhood
• The Biggest Lifeguard at the Pool
• Leviathan: Demon of the Ohio River
• The Animal’s New Suit
• Dave Meets Alonzo Mourning
• Respect for Eddie
• A Gift for Chavo
• Eddie’s Advice
• Batista’s Lunchbox Collection

DISC TWO:

OVW Heavyweight Championship Match
Leviathan vs. “The Machine” Doug Basham
Ohio Valley Wrestling – November 28, 2001

Batista vs. Kane
Armageddon – December 15, 2002

Batista vs. Shawn Michaels
Armageddon – December 14, 2003

World Tag Team Championship Tables Match
Batista & Ric Flair vs. The Dudley Boyz
Royal Rumble – January 25, 2004

Batista vs. Chris Jericho
Vengeance – July 11, 2004

30-Man Royal Rumble Match
Royal Rumble – January 30, 2005

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Batista vs. Triple H
WrestleMania 21 – April 3, 2005

Hell in a Cell Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Batista vs. Triple H
Vengeance – June 26, 2005

No Holds Barred Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Batista vs. JBL
SummerSlam – August 21, 2005

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Batista vs. Eddie Guerrero
No Mercy – October 9, 2005

DISC THREE:

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Batista vs. King Booker
Survivor Series – November 26, 2006

Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Batista vs. King Booker vs. Finlay
Smackdown! – December 1, 2006

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Batista vs. The Undertaker
WrestleMania 23 – April 1, 2007

Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Batista vs. Edge
One Night Stand – June 3, 2007

World Heavyweight Championship w/ Special Referee “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
Batista vs. The Undertaker
Cyber Sunday – October 28, 2007

6-Man Tag Team Match
Batista, Triple H & Ric Flair vs. Randy Orton, Edge, & Umaga
Raw – December 10, 2007

Batista vs. John Cena
SummerSlam – August 17, 2008

Batista vs. Randy Orton
Armageddon – December 14, 2008

The Wrestling Observer Observer notes that because Batista returned early from injury, he will presently be working a limited schedule (primarily television and pay-per-view). So, if WWE were looking for someone to beef up the touring card, Batista is not the guy, and many are thus perplexed that WWE would so hastily blow off his feud with Randy Orton.

Additionally, reader Koz Million sent in the following:

“WWE Superstar Batista’s martial arts trainer is Marrese Crump. He is a well-known martial artist who recently launched a social network for martial artists at www.CrumpDojo.com where special news about Batista and his training might be released first.

It is rumored that Dave Batista will be on the cover of an upcoming issue of WWE Magazine when he makes his comeback from injury. The concept is entitled “I’ve Created A Monster” and will have Batista in a laboratory inside a “Wolverine-like” water tank with monitoring pads on his body, as well as trainer Marrese Crump standing by and monitoring his progress with a clipboard. This seems fitting for the training Batista has received from Crump that has aided him after his last injury and successful comeback. It is also rumored that when Batista makes his comeback, he will be on the road to uniting the Heavyweight and WWE Championship Titles next year at Wrestlemania. Marrese Crump is rumored to possibly sign with the WWE as well and accompany Batista to the Ring as his manager.”

Source: PWInsider.com

According to the roster sheet for last week’s edition of Raw (which has leaked online), Batista will be cleared to return to the ring in May. He is already scheduled for an event in Bloomington, Illinois on Saturday, May 16th, 2009. Devin Cutting sent in the following:

The US Cellular Coliseum is advertising these matches for the WWE Supershow in Bloomington, Illinois on May 16th, 2009:

John Cena, Triple H & Batista vs. Randy Orton, Edge & The Big Show
Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy
Christian vs. Jack Swagger for the ECW Championship

Batista traveled to Japan, the Philippines and Australia last week, spending five days promoting WWE to our overseas fans.

In addition to telling the WWE Universe about the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, Batista, who is recovering from being punted in the head by Randy Orton, as well as optional hamstring surgery, promoted WWE’s upcoming tour of Japan and the annual pay-per-view subscription package.

The Raw Superstar’s promotional tour in Tokyo included two television appearances, 12 print interviews, three sports newspaper interviews, four online interviews, one radio interview and a fan appearance!

Batista talked to Japan’s Rolling Stone and Iron Man magazines; popular entertainment weekly, FLASH; men’s magazine, Lightning; gaming magazine, Fami-tsu; and Weekly Pro-Wrestling magazine. He was also interviewed by Sports Nippon, Tokyo Sports and Daily Sports national newspapers, which boast a circulation of more than 5 million, as well as Metropolis, which is Japan’s largest English language newspaper.

More than 4 million tuned in to Batista’s InterFM radio interview. Batista also spoke to Japanese wrestler Masahiro Chono for a J Sports TV special and appeared on a Samurai TV news program.

Finally, the Raw Superstar met hundreds of members of the WWE Universe at the HMV Shibuya store. It was the store’s most successful meet-and-greet to date.

In the Philippines, thousands of WWE Universe members came out to one of the biggest malls in Manila to see The Animal in person. He also shot some hoops with the Philippines National Basketball Team.

After visiting Manila’s fortress landmark, Intramuros, The Animal also took time to meet with 25 children from Cancer Warriors, a local charity.

Batista participated in more than 25 media interviews in the Philippines, including sessions with various local and national newspapers, radio stations, Men’s Health magazine, Bounce Magazine, Atlas TV Guide, KZone kids magazine, Jack TV and ETC’s ChillSpot. The interviews focused on the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, The Animal’s training regimen and recent injury, as well as his Filipino heritage.

Finally, in Australia, Batista participated in radio, television and print media interviews, with Foxtel, Disney magazine and Mercury Mobile. He discussed WWE’s upcoming July tour Down Under, the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania and his recovery.

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Professional wrestler, Dave Bautista, better known as “Batista” filmed a cameo role on Neighbours while on a whirlwind visit to Melbourne to promote the upcoming World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) tour in July.

“Batista”, one of the most popular wrestlers on the WWE circuit, was teamed up in a scene with characters Toadie (Ryan Moloney) and Callum Jones (Morgan Baker) who are wrestling fans on and off the show. Young Morgan, 11, had his “Batista” doll at the ready to be signed by the champ.

At a whopping 6ft 6in and 130 kg, the Neighbours location caravans for wardrobe and make-up proved a challenge for the big fella and a separate area was set-up.

With only the morning to learn the script, word is the four-time World Heavyweight Champion nailed his lines in only three takes…..but then again, was the director really going to ask him for one more take?

Batista’s episode will air late June.

Source: neighbours.com

PHILIPPINE STAR: Tell us about growing up in Washington. What was that like?

BATISTA: You know, I have great memories. We were really, really poor. But all my memories as a kid are… good. They were rough times, though, There was a lot of violence. Not as bad as it now, though. But I have really fond memories.

How much of who you are now is because of growing up poor?

I think almost all of who I am now is because of it. I’ve never lost touch with that poor little kid inside. That’s why I always tell people sometimes that this is all overwhelming for me. Sometimes I’m a little introverted and I don’t know how to deal with it. This is who I am. I haven’t changed.

What made you decide that wrestling was what you wanted to do for a living?

Originally, I was looking to make some money. I’m sorry, but to be honest, I didn’t really appreciate it or fall in love with it until after my first tryout. When I first tried out, it was so hard and it was so challenging. It wasn’t at all what I thought it was going to be. I just kind of developed a passion for it.

How old were you when you first tried out?

I think I was 29.

So what were you doing before you tried out?

I was working as a bouncer and a bodyguard.

Any famous clients?

I did a little bodyguard work for Jaime Foxx, Billy Idol, Mark Wahlberg when he was still Marky Mark (and the Funky Bunch).

How much of the Batista we see on television is the Batista of real life?

Pretty much who I am on TV is who I am in person. Except, you know, I don’t have an extremely bad temper. But I’m definitely not a pushover. Even sometimes, you can tell, if they put a microphone in my hands, it still is absolutely terrifying. It really is. I was a really shy and introverted kid. I had a real bad phobia of public speaking.

So how did you get over your shyness?

I didn’t! It’s who I am. It’s part of my character. You can’t really change your character.

You are very intense when you’re inside the ring. Is there anything else apart from wrestling where you are as intense?

I’m very driven and committed to everything I do. Obviously, with my weight training and my martial arts training, I love to do it.

How much discipline and commitment does it take to be and maintain yourself as a WWE Superstar?

It’s all about commitment. You really can’t do what we do if you don’t love it and have a passion for it. Really, it’s a hard-knock life. Some of the guys aren’t as fortunate in terms of the money they’re making. It’s hard. Even for myself. I really didn’t start making a good living until 2005 when I was World Heavyweight Champion. It’s one of those things where you really have to be on the grind and you have to pay your dues. It’s a hard-knock life. There’s really nothing glamorous about it.

Speaking of a hard-knock life, what’s your workout regimen like? How do you maintain this physique of yours despite being on the road day in and day out?

I just work out whenever I can. Like, for example, I spent 24 hours trying to get here and this morning, when I opened up my windows, I saw a big Gold’s Gym. So I went over there, got a quick workout, came back, ate real quick, got a quick shower and here I am.

Do you work out every day, 365 days a year?

I probably would if I could. (Laughs)

When can we expect you back? I know you’re currently nursing an injury.

I don’t know. I think I’ll be physically ready to come back pretty soon.

The first time you came over here, you were welcomed like a prince. How does it feel to get this kind of welcome?

Very strange. And it wasn’t just because (it was a warm welcome). I get a lot of warm welcomes in a lot of places all over the world. It wasn’t so much like a warm welcome as it was like I was welcomed home. That was just incredible. Americans are just so diverse, so multi-cultural, that we sometimes lose touch with our heritage. So I’ve never really experienced anything like it.

Tell us about your tattoo. The one with the Greek flag and the Philippine flag.

All my tattoos are very personal. I was just always really proud of being Filipino and Greek. And I get asked all the time what nationality I am. People guess Italian, Spanish and every once in a while people think I’m Middle Eastern. (The tattoo) is just one of those things that’s a bold statement of what my heritage is. I’m very proud of it.

What’s in store for Batista at Wrestlemania?

I don’t know. Honestly. And that’s an honest answer. I think I’ll be physically ready to go by that time but Wrestlemania is our biggest show of the year and we really build up for it. The storylines are built up for Wrestlemania. Without much time to be built up with a storyline, I don’t think I’ll be fortunate enough to be a part of it.

Have you seen The Wrestler? If so, what did you think of it?

Yeah. I thought it was depressing as hell. Just because…I’ve seen that person. A lot of times. It’s heartbreaking to see old wrestlers who weren’t as fortunate as the superstars of today. We can make a good living today and make enough money to last us the rest of our lives. They didn’t have it as good in the past. They weren’t part of, you know, a publicly traded company making billions of dollars. But they did it because they were passionate about it and they loved it and they went on the grind and they gave up their families. And a lot of time, they don’t have anything to show for it except for those scars. It’s heartbreaking.

A lot of The Wrestler was about somebody continuing to wrestle past his prime. You are at your prime. You’re still peaking. Have you made any plans for the future, after the WWE?

There are things I’m interested in. I really love entertaining people. I’ll always be a wrestler at heart. I’ve done a bit of television. I would love to do some movies. I’m really big on superheroes and I’d love to do a superhero movie from something like Marvel Comics. You can’t wrestle forever. I’m very aware of that. I’ve had a few injuries. Pretty bad injuries. And I just turned 40 this past January. I’m not looking past that. I have at least another year in me. I’m not going to look past that. I’m going to finish this year strong.

What’s in store for the WWE fans here in the Philippines?

Actually, Smackdown! is doing a live show here on July 10, which hopefully I will be a part of. I’m going to beg and plead to be on the show. Like I said, I’m not looking past this year as far as my career goes so…this maybe a farewell match for me. We’ll make that happen.

How about for WWE on Jack TV?

Wrestlemania is coming up. I believe it’s airing here on April 6. Like I said, it’s the biggest show of the year. There’s just something magical about Wrestlemania.philstar.com

Source: philstar.com

According to the roster sheet for this past Monday’s edition of Raw (which has leaked online), Batista is scheduled to return to WWE in May. In a bit of a surprise, Batista, while doing promotional work this past week in the Philippines, said he was about a month away from returning.

Batista, who is currently out injured is over in the Philippines promoting WWE and has gotten involved with a high profile boxing match between Britain’s Ricky Hatton and Filipino Manny Pacquiao. The WWE star will accompany Pacquiao as part of his ring entourage.