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One of the big segments announced on WWE RAW was the celebration for Ric Flair's 70th birthday. WWE pulled all the stops and invited legends like Sting and Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat. With all the Superstars on the RAW roster on the entrance ramp waiting to greet Flair, his music hit. However, the 16-time world champion did not come out.
The camera soon cut to the back and we saw an enraged Batista. He burst into Ric Flair's locker room and closed the door. We heard sounds of a struggle from outside before Batista dragged Flair out by the collar before turning to the camera. He then addressed Triple H and asked him if this was what he wanted. We then saw 'The Game' rush to the back and go to the aid of the Nature Boy.
It is clear that we are now finally getting the match we've all been waiting for - Triple H vs Batista - one on one for one last time. In this article, we delve into the reasons behind the scenes as to why WWE finally booked this match for WrestleMania 35.
#5 To bring mainstream attention to WrestleMania
Batista is the biggest crossover WWE star since The Rock. He's been in the hit Guardians Of The Galaxy movie series and has also starred in a James Bond film. Batista will bring vital mainstream attention to WrestleMania in way that only The Rock could.
Batista is not just a WWE legend at this point but a star in Hollywood. He can bring in both casual fans and fans of his movies in general. This is something WWE loves and booking Batista in a huge match with Triple H will only help WrestleMania.
#4 It's a marquee attraction at WrestleMania
Batista versus Triple H is a fan a lot of WWE fans have wanted over the last few years. With Batista publicly stating that he wanted to face 'The Game' at WrestleMania someday, that only fueled more speculation about when we'll finally get this match.
After all that, it finally looks like we'll get Triple H versus Batista one on one at the biggest night on WWE's annual calendar. Triple H and Batista will probably tear the house down in one of the biggest matches on the card.
#3 It could be Batista's retirement match
Batista's movie career has risen to the next level over the last few years. With that in full swing, it's very likely that this could be the last time we see Batista wrestle inside a WWE ring.
#2 Triple H needs a WrestleMania win
Triple H has lost his last three WrestleMania matches. The only reason I'm advocating for a victory for 'The Game' is the fact that, as I previously mentioned, this could be Batista's last WWE match. In that case, it makes more sense for 'The Game' to go over because he will definitely still compete for a few more years. The finish of the match doesn't even have to be clean.
#1 It's the match Batista wants
Batista has repeatedly stated in interviews that the WWE match he really wants is a one on one match against Triple H at the 'Grandest Stage of them All'. Triple H was one of Batista's mentors during their time in Evolution and he helped Batista evolve into the performer he became.
Batista may have still made it big without Evolution but his part in the group helped skyrocket him into a top guy.
