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Batista made a shocking comeback last month when he spoiled Ric Flair's 70th birthday party. The former WWE Champion assaulted Ric Flair backstage, and he called out Triple H. With an intense build-up of the rivalry, Batista is set to face Triple H at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Batista made his return after five years, but his last run was not memorable. The Animal won the Royal Rumble match in 2014, and he headlined WrestleMania 30, but the WWE Universe turned on him. He came back as a face, which was not a great decision.
The six-time WWE Champion arrived as a heel in February. There is no denying that Batista is more entertaining as a heel, as he was also an effective heel in his prime. The rivalry between Triple H and Batista is shaping up well for the Showcase of Immortals. The two men provided one of the best feuds of the last decade when they main-evented WrestleMania 21, and we are set to see another astounding bout between the two former WWE Champions.
Though Batista has a successful movie career, he might decide to stay in WWE following the Show of Shows in New Jersey. Considering the stature of the Animal, it could be a massive boost for Vince McMahon's billion dollar company. He could produce some top-notch feuds with several elite superstars of the company.
Here we discuss three opponents for Batista if he stays after WrestleMania 35.
#3 Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman does not have a credible opponent for the Grandest Stage of Them All. As a matter of fact, the Monster Among Men has been overlooked for three years in a row at the biggest wrestling event of the year. Strowman took part in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal match at WrestleMania 33 while he won the Raw Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 34.
Despite being a top-tier superstar of the red brand, Strowman gets neglected in WrestleMania season. He chased the Universal Title last year and he headlined several PPVs, but the scenario has altered as of now. Hence, the Monster Among Men requires an elite opponent to get back on track after the Showcase of Immortals, and Batista could be the perfect man to feud with Strowman.
#2 Drew McIntyre
There is no doubt that Drew McIntyre could produce a staggering feud with Batista. McIntyre is having an impressive run on RAW, and he is undeniably the top heel of the red brand. The Psychopath is likely to face Roman Reigns at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
McIntyre is well-built and has remarkable agility in the squared circle. The Scottish Psychopath has been unstoppable in the last few weeks as he destroyed two members of the Shield, and he is on a mission to beat another member of the Hounds of Justice in New Jersey. It is no secret that WWE is pushing McIntyre to be a future Universal Champion.
McIntyre has attained great momentum before WrestleMania, and he could reach a new height by defeating Roman Reigns next month. Considering the current run of McIntyre, he could be a perfect opponent for Batista. Moreover, McIntyre and Batista are sublime on the mic, and they could produce an exciting feud.
#1 Brock Lesnar
It is ambiguous whether the current Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar, will remain in Vince McMahon's billion dollar company, but if he stays, Batista could be an ideal opponent for the Beast Incarnate. Though the two men have been part of WWE for years, they never managed to lock horns. Their only bout was at OVW, which was the developmental territory of WWE in the past.
Brock Lesnar is set to put the Universal Title on the line at the Show of Shows in New Jersey. He will fight the Men's Royal Rumble winner, Seth Rollins. With the speculation to leave WWE after WrestleMania, Lesnar has a big possibility to lose the belt at Metlife Stadium. Considering the star power of Lesnar, Vince McMahon will do everything in his capacity to keep him in the company.
A match between Lesnar and Batista is undoubtedly a dream match for the WWE Universe. It could be a fresh rivalry as they have never crossed paths. Since Lesnar is a part-timer, he is not likely to fight in every PPV following WrestleMania. Hence, Batista and Lesnar could headline SummerSlam this year.
