At WWE Bragging Rights, new World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker will defend his title in a Fatal-4-Way Match against three former Word Champions: CM Punk, Rey Mysterio and Batista.

The Deadman defeated CM Punk inside The Devil’s Playground at Hell in a Cell to win his seventh World Title. (PHOTOS) Five days later, The Straightedge Superstar stormed his way into Friday night, demanding that SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long give him his mandatory rematch on his terms. But before the issue could be resolved, Mr. McMahon emerged to “help” Long make “his” monumental announcement – the former Straightedge Champion’s rematch would be a Fatal-4-Way at WWE Bragging Rights, and it would also include The Master of the 619 and The Animal.

With his most recent acquisition of the gold, The Phenom has arguably transcended other SmackDown Superstars to reach a level of competition all his own. The Undertaker’s reputation has become as intimidating as his deadly arsenal of weapons. And now that he holds the World Title as his “holy grail,” is it conceivable that any Superstar will ever overcome his wrath?

However, in a Fatal-4-Way the odds are against The Undertaker. And because he does not have to be pinned to lose his championship, the fate of the World Title could ultimately end up out of his control.

The Undertaker’s history of battle with Batista has been nothing short of epic, and SmackDown’s “blue chip acquisition” has shown no sign that WWE Bragging Rights will be any different. Since moving from Monday Night Raw, The Animal has been more ferocious than ever, scoring victories over the likes of United Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show, respectively. With his outrageous momentum driving this fierce competitor like never before, Batista is capable of knocking anyone off the mountain so that he can have it all to himself.

Despite losing the title to The Demon from Death Valley, Punk’s aggressive performance at Hell in a Cell will stay etched in the minds of the WWE Universe forever. He has continued to show his ability to emerge as a strong competitor for any type of match thrown at him, no matter the odds. His A-list skills, fused with an anything-to-win attitude, make the three-time World Champion a very dangerous threat to the gold.

And if the match wasn’t explosive enough already, enter the TNT-like assault of the ultra-athletic Rey Mysterio. The Master of the 619 has refused to be denied as one of the top Superstars in WWE, as his high octane-offense has continued to propel him to new heights. Second only to his heart is his barrage of dangerous maneuvers that may allow him to walk out of WWE Bragging Rights with the gold around his waist.

The fast-paced fury and unpredictable mayhem of a championship Fatal-4-Way will test four of the most dominant Superstars on SmackDown. Who will emerge with the World Heavyweight Championship? Find out live at WWE Bragging Rights, Oct. 25 at 8/7 CT, only on pay-per-view.

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We’re taken to the locker room with Batista and Rey Mysterio. Mysterio apologizes for the loss at Hell in a Cell but Batista says it is what it is. They tease each other about the upcoming PPV match and say they love each other no matter what.

BATISTA VERSUS CM PUNK

The bell rings and Punk gets a soft kick on Batista before heading to the outside. The ref prevents Batista from following. CM Punk gets back in the ring and gets worked over by the ropes by Batista. Punk follows back with multiple elbows to the face but gets thrown into a corner by Batista. Batista runs into Punk with a clothesline and whips him into the ropes. Punk holds onto the ropes, preventing a rebound and again makes his way out of the ring. CM Punk slowly gets back in the ring but gets kicked by Batista. The Animal slams Punk’s head against the turnbuckle and starts punching him. CM Punk uses the ropes to get out of Batista’s grasp. He goes for his springboard clothesline but Batista kicks him down. Batista goes for the Batista Bomb but Punk quickly scurries out of the ring. This sends the match to a commercial break.

When we return, we see Batista bringing Punk down with an elbow. He delivers a vertical suplex and then gets a two count from a pinfall. Batista takes Punk into a corner again and works him over with multiple punches. Punk avoids one and tries unsuccessfully to pin Batista. Big Dave sends Punk against the ropes but Punk avoids a forearm on the rebound. CM Punk kicks Batista in the legs and tries to kick him in the head but Batista locks in the ankle lock. Punk quickly grabs the ropes and goes to the outside. Batista follows but Punk quickly returns inside. When Batista gets inside, Punk delivers a kick to the head. He then jumps off the turnbuckle and hits Batista with a flying knee. Punk tries to pin but Batista’s shoulders are under the ropes. Punk lifts Batista and delivers multiple elbow shots to the head. He successfully hits a leg drop and gets a two count.

Punk gets Batista in a chinlock. Batista makes his way to his feet and throws Punk off. Punk quickly responds with a kick to the midsection and then a neckbreaker. Another pinfall from CM Punk gets a two count. Punk then locks his legs around the head of the downed Batista. Batista uses his strength to unwrap the legs of Punk but Punk again kicks Batista. CM Punk tries another neckbreaker but Batista shoves him into the ropes and gets him with a Spinning Side Slam on the rebound. Punk gets up but runs into Batista who takes him into the corner and attacks with multiple shoulder strikes. He punches CM Punk in the head multiple times and sends him into the corner. Batista strikes with the clothesline. Batista whips Punk into the ropes but Punk avoids a punch. He tries to reply with a cross body but Batista catches him and slams him to the ground. Punk kicks out after a two count.

Batista measures Punk for an attack but Punk trips him into the corner. Punk strikes with his corner knee but Batista shrugs him off before he can hit his bulldog. Batista rushes Punk but the Animal is kicked in the face by Punk. Punk goes into the corner again for the knee but Batista brings him down with a Spinebuster. Batista does his rope taunt but Punk again heads to the outside. Punk tries to crawl under the ring but Big Dave keeps him from going under. Batista sets Punk up for the Batista Bomb but Punk holds onto the ropes. Punk shrugs Batista off with his legs and makes his way back in the ring. The referee counts to ten and Batista loses by countout.

PUNK DEFEATED BATISTA VIA COUNTOUT

After the match, Batista gets back in the ring, kicks Punk and hits him with a Batista Bomb. The show ends with Batista standing tall and Punk on the ground.

Since returning, Batista had been on a tear up until this week with The Animal losing twice — once in the Unified Tag Team Championship Match at Hell in a Cell, and the other to CM Punk on SmackDown.

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Josh Matthews is backstage and introduces…well, he tries to introduce Batista and Rey, but Batista interrupts and intros Rey himself. Josh comes back in and asks if they can recreate magic tonight. Rey says they are actually reuniting familia. Batista says that Jericho and Show can’t be the greatest team ever, because they never beat Rey and Batista.

Unified Tag Team Title Match: Chris Jericho and The Big Show © vs. Batista and Rey Mysterio

Jericho and Rey to start. Jericho takes control with some hard rights, he whips Rey in but gets hit with a lucha arm drag, monkey flip and springboard moonsault for 2. Tag to Batista who takes down Jericho with a shoulder block. Whip to the corner and Batista lays in the boots, then takes Jericho to their corner and tags in Rey. Rey hits a low dropkick for 2. Stiff round kick to the head gets 2 more. Tag back to Batista who drops his head and gets kicked, but gets an elboe and a suplex to regain control. 2 count off the suplex. Tag back to Rey who hits a splash of Batista’s shoulders for 2. Jericho flees and tags in Big Show. Batista thnks Rey should tag out, but Rey says he got it. He kicks at the leg of Show but gets lifted up by the head and headbutted. Hed don’t got it. Show stands on him, then swats him aside. BIG and LOUD chop in the corner sends Rey to the floor in a hurry. Show lifts Rey from the floor by his mask and drops him in the ring, Rey tries to fight back but to no avail. Tag to Jericho who catapults Rey into the middle rope. Jericho applies a chinlock, Rey manages to fight free with an enziguiri! Rey charges right into a Jericho clothesline!

Jericho tries to rip off Mysterio’s mask on the tope rope, but Mysterio counters into a Thesz press. Tag to Batista, and Batista cleans house. Sidewalk slam gets a two count on Jericho. Jericho goes for a cross body, but Batista counters and hits a spear. Thumbs down. Show storms the ring, but Batista uses Jericho as a battering ram. Batista hits the spine buster for two. Show distracts Batista, and Jericho hits the Code Breaker for a long two count. Tag to Big Show, and Show stomps a mud hole in Batista.

MY PPV died, but comes back in time for me to see Big Show miss a leg drop on Batista. Batista hits some rights butb Show gets a chokeslam out of nowhere! 1…2…REY comes flying in with a double axe handle to break the pin! Jericho tags in and goes to work on Batista, Lion sault attempt misses! Tags on both teams, Rey and Show are in! Rey uses his speed to avoid the attacks of Big Show, he gets a tornado DDT for 2! Big Show charges and gets low bridged to the floor! Jericho charges and gets a drop toehold into 619 position! Rey dials it up…Jericho moves and Rey hits Show! Jericho goes up and over into the arms of Big Show, but Batista hits a spear to take them both down! I smell count out. No, Big Show is up and in the ring, Rey goes for a springboard…INTO THE RIGHT HAND. 1…2…3!

Winners: Big Show and Chris Jericho via pinfall at 14:00

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

With a golden opportunity set in front of him, The Animal has never looked more determined and with a big win over Kane, things are looking on the up for the team of Batista & Rey Mysterio.

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Batista’s music plays and he’s out for the first match of the evening. Grisham and Ross talk about Batista which leads us to a Smackdown moment. Its moment #64 from the Smackdown DVD. It’s from the December 16, 2005 Smackdown where Batista and Rey Mysterio captured the WWE Tag Titles from MnM. Kane is Big Dave’s opponent.

Batista versus Kane

The two grapple with Batista sending Kane into the corner. The referee (Charles Robinson) separates the two but Kane gets in a slap on Batista. Kane sends Batista into a corner but before he can get any offense in, Batista switches spots with him and gives him three shots to the head. He whips Kane but Kane replies with a large elbow. The Big Red Machine tries to follow that up with an elbow drop but Batista is out of the way. Batista stomps on Kane’s face and then clotheslines him down. A cover gets one.

Both men are up and Batista gets Kane in a headlock. Kane gets out of this by slamming Batista down with a back body drop. Kane stomps on Batista’s face, picks him up and takes him into the corner. Kane starts some corner offense as the fans chant Batista’s name. Kane whips Batista into the opposite corner and boots him in the chest. A double-armed DDT from Kane gets a two count.

Kane works over the arm he DDT’d with a wristlock while Grisham reminds us it’s the surgically repaired one. Batista gets some leverage and pushes Kane out of the ring Grisham sends us to a commercial break.

Back from the break, Batista is locked in an arm bar. We get footage of what happened during the break which was highlighted by a Kane big boot that sent the Animal out of the ring. Back in real time, Batista works his way to his feet and whips Kane into the ropes. Tista sets up for a backdrop but Kane surprises him with a kick to the jaw. A couple of blows is followed by Kane whipping Batista into the ropes. Batista avoids a punch and we see a double Big Boot that takes both men down.

Both men get up before Charles Robinson can count to 4 and Batista strikes first. He whips Kane into the ropes and follows that up with an elbow. A shoulderblock by Batista brings Kane to the ground. Kane gets up but Batista runs him into the corner. The Animal whips Kane into the opposite corner and rushes Kane again. Batista tries to whip Kane but Kane reverses him into the turnbuckle. A sidewalk slam brings Batista down and Kane gets a two count.

Kane goes up top and comes down with a big clothesline to Batista. Kane signals for the Chokeslam but Batista hits a Spinebuster before anything can happen. The pinfall only got a two count. After the pin, Batista got Kane into Batista Bomb position. Unfortunately for him, Kane rushes him into the corner. This doesn’t faze Batista who responds with a huge clothesline. The announcers question if Batista can Powerbomb Kane while Batista climbs the turnbuckle. He flies off but is caught by Kane with a choke. Kane tries to hit a chokeslam but Batista counters it with a punch. Batista tries to rush Kane but is sent to the corner. Kane works over Batista with some corner punches but Batista turns that into a Batista Bomb. Robinson counts the three count and Batista wins the match.

Winner: Batista

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.

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Preview: Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show vs. Batista & Rey Mysterio – Unified Tag Team Championship Match

Just weeks after making a heroic return to SmackDown, Batista has set his sights on Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show at Hell in a Cell. To achieve this monumental task, the former World Champion has called on his favorite comrade-in-arms, Rey Mysterio, to be his partner. But, will the combined skill of these tremendous Superstars be enough to topple one of the most dominant Tag Team Champions in recent memory?

After choosing to make his move to SmackDown following the expiration of his Raw contract, The Animal quickly kickstarted his exciting reemergence on Friday nights with back-to-back singles victories over Jericho and Big Show. Sidelined with an injury until recently, Batista has quickly roared back into WWE with unbridled fury, proving that his impressive in-ring arsenal has been untarnished by time. And with these two high profile triumphs under his belt, the reinvigorated Superstar seems more than ready to go after the dominant duo’s coveted gold.

At Hell in a Cell, Batista has called on his friend, The Master of the 619, to help him make history. Few Superstars in the squared circle possess the athletic ability and high-flying prowess that the masked Superstar utilizes time and time again. And after recently losing the Intercontinental Championship to John Morrison, Mysterio is no doubt hungry to get his hands back on the gold.

When Chris Jericho used a special contract stipulation to replace his injured Unified Tag Team Champion partner, Edge, with Big Show, he instantly created a tag team tour de force. Together, the two highly-decorated Superstars have fortified their championship union in impressive fashion, showcasing exceptional chemistry to overcome the likes of The Legacy at Night of Champions, Cryme Time at SummerSlam and again on SmackDown, and the exceptional duo of Mark Henry & MVP at WWE Breaking Point. With every formidable challenge they overcome, the first-ever Undisputed WWE Champion & The World’s Largest Athlete have continued to cement their place in the annals of tag team greatness.

The current Unified Tag Team Champions have been running rampant throughout WWE, emerging from every battle they have engaged in with the gold securely around their waists. But at Hell in a Cell, they will face a greater combination of talent, strength and experience than ever before.

Who will emerge with the titles? Find out at Hell in a Cell, live Sunday, Oct. 4, only on pay-per-view.