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The segment of Ric Flair’s birthday on Raw was a clear continuation of the potential feud that had first sparked at the 1000th episode of SmackDown Live. There were claims that Batista wanted to challenge Triple H for a match at Wrestlemania 35 and now these rumors seem to be becoming a reality.
The duo has previously faced off in a match for the World Heavyweight title back at The Grandest Stage Of Them All in 2005 when The Animal beat The Game for the World title. This could be the final set of matches for the Wrestler, who has turned into a rather successful movie star.
With Hunter medically cleared to train once again and the match looking inevitable as of now, there will surely be some special stipulation for this fight that has been building up from the Attitude Era. With that being said, here are five potential stipulations that the WWE might pick from, for this high-intensity encounter.
#5. Hell in a cell
The fans surely know the sadistic nature of Hell in a cell, which is why the company has a pay-per-view that has been dedicated solely to this brutal type of match. Over the years, a lot of classics have gone down in this steeled structure and the company has used it before as well, to ensure great Wrestlemania moments.
With that being said, this could also be one of those cases where the two opponents meet again inside Hell in a Cell. As this could be the last time that we see Batista in a wrestling ring for quite some time, the two former champs will want to make a lasting impression.
A normal match will surely not be fitting for the occasion and the fans will want more too. Knowing that Triple H has seen maximum success in this match, The Game might choose 'The Cell' to as the battleground for the two superstar’s final clash.
#4. The last man standing
All fierce rivalries can end in a “Last man standing” match. The last time that the two megastars faced off, the storyline was a really good one. This rivalry has been building over the years and if the company wants to make it a classic one, adding more weight to the match, they may go with this stipulation.
It could potentially get the sledgehammers swinging and the Batista Bombs coming in, along with a dose of Pedigree. Things will surely be heated up in a Last Man Standing match.
Hopefully, Vince decides to make use of this stipulation and the two can really put on a show. It will not be easy to put either one of them down for the 10 counts, though that is where the excitement just increases to a new level. Batista had a 'last man standing' match against John Cena, where both his legs were taped to the ring-post. If we see such a match again, there might be a unique result this time too.
#3. Special guest referee “Ric Flair”
What better way to make a feud more attractive than to add the mentor and a legend of the sport to it. The Nature Boy can make any feud classier and the stakes can be set really high if he gets involved.
He is 70 and can’t wrestle anymore (as he was retired by HBK), but can surely be a special guest referee. The “dirtiest player in the game” could be involved with the current storyline, with him taking sides.
He has been a main-stay in Evolution and has guided the likes of The Game over the years to “greatness” and this would surely be a spectacle to see him once again get into a WWE ring, even as an enforcer. Surely Flair would have an impact on the result if given this role and he can add an extra dynamic to it.
#2. Street Fight
A street fight is another stipulation that could really get the fans going and make a spectacle out of this highly anticipated battle. Quite a few other superstars including those from DX (who will be going into the WWE Hall of Fame this year) might get involved in this match.
Also, it will help add a mixture of on-stage and back-stage spots and help the writers possibly utilize some props from the Attitude era. It could also add a few forgotten manoeuvres and depending on the creativity, there can be some highlights of this match that can go viral.
WWE has been looking to improve their ratings and this could be one of the big matches at Mania if Batista and Triple H can put in a solid performance and get the crowd involved too. Whether they have still got it to work their magic or not, only time will tell.
#1. “I Quit” match
Since we know that this is going to be a storyline which will possibly see the end of Batista’s career as a WWE superstar, it might go down a similar path which he took last time around. The Animal had faced off against John Cena in an “I Quit” match, which had some good moments despite his loss and eventual departure from the company.
Those segments were more or less focused on making Cena look like an unstoppable force and it only did harm to Batista’s image. However, this time around there will be more balance of power between the two superstars and that is the main reason why it would make sense.
Such a storyline with Triple H will also get the crowd into the whole thing, as there would be no guarantee which superstar would eventually come out on top. This would keep the fans on their toes and always guessing as to how this feud would conclude, though an exit for Dave is inevitable.
