Early prediction: 4 reasons why Triple H will defeat Batista at WrestleMania 35

From a tense reminder at SmackDown 1000 that The King of Kings had never defeated the Animal, to a more recent image with the fallen Ric Flair on his birthday at RAW before asking Triple H if he had his attention, Batista has shown he knows how to leave a lasting impression. This rivalry is on. Triple H has answered that Batista has his attention, and he wants to fight the Animal, and he wants to fight him with No Holds Barred.

These two men are well past their prime, but still, expect them to put on a great spectacle with some added stipulation and drama. Also, expect the King of Kings to go over the Animal at New York.

In this article, we present 4 reasons why Triple H will defeat Batista at WrestleMania 35.

#4 Triple H has never beaten Batista

Late last year, Triple H and The Undertaker battled it out in Australia. In what was then billed as the ‘last time’ fans would get to see this super showdown, Triple H and The Undertaker cut some personal promos, also reminding everyone that the Game had never beaten the Deadman. Well, Triple H did beat The Undertaker then, getting the burden off his back, including three ‘Mania losses.

At Smackdown 1000, Evolution made a ‘one night only’ return to WWE. The reunion was fabulous, but a moment in this plethora of moments was simply surreal. That momentary stare-down between Triple H and Batista when the latter reminded the former that he had never ever beaten him one-on-one inside a WWE ring.

Do the two storylines have something in common? Triple H and his inability to beat his opponent. Then, he got one over The Undertaker; now, we won’t be surprised if he finally gets one over the Animal.

#2 Batista’s retirement

The Animal definitely had a pro-wrestling career that wrestlers dream of. With stellar work inside the ring, solid mic-skills and unique charisma, he reached the top of the mountain in the WWE, winning the World Championship six times.

After an over 6-year-run with WWE, making high impact, he moved to pursue other endeavours. He won an MMA fight, to begin with, then has made himself a bigger brand becoming a successful actor in Hollywood. Amidst everything, he did come back to the WWE once in 2014 and had a mixed run, turning heel after starting his run as a face. However, Batista is back for WrestleMania’s 35th edition, this time playing heel – the huge star he is.

Batista has always made it known that he wanted a retirement match with Triple H at WrestleMania, and though it hasn’t been announced yet, this time it could very well be Batista’s last inside the ring. And, it’d make sense for him to give the man with the most ‘Mania losses and one who definitely has more matches left in him a win in the bout.

#2 Batista’s desire to have a long-run

Will the Animal stay in the WWE after WrestleMania?

Batista had spoken about a WWE run earlier this year on The Ross Report (h/t Wrestling Inc), and this is what he had to say:

I would love to go back, but the reason I have not gone back is because I don't want to do a one-off. I want to go and I want to wrestle. I want to do some house shows. I want to be a part of the program. And the one-off thing, the cheap pop thing, man, it doesn't do anything for me.

There hadn’t been too much that has become public about the length of Batista’s current WWE run, or if this run will be the Animal’s last in the WWE. However, he could very well stay longer than we expect him to stay. However, both cases could probably mean a loss for him.

The match has a stipulation; No Holds Barred. And, very few of these high-profile ‘anything goes’ matches end without interferences. A recent example was Triple H vs. Sting at WrestleMania 31, with DX and NWO making their mark in the match. And, the most obvious interferers to come to mind are Randy Orton and Ric Flair. The latter would certainly not be allowed any physical involvement, the former may very well come in to deliver ‘the three more destructive words in sports-entertainment’ – R. K. O.

A Randy Orton and Batista feud is something that will keep viewers tuned in for the fallout of WrestleMania. Hence, if Batista has a longer than expected stay waiting for him, expect him to take the pin at ‘Mania after the Viper strikes.

#1 Batista vs. Triple H – II

This match could certainly happen twice.

There is no doubt that Batista’s last match will be on the Show of Shows. He deserves a send-off at the grandest stage. Assuming that Batista’s match against the Game won’t be his final wrestling match, and he wrestles beyond the PPV. It’ll be interesting to see how he manages his acting and wrestling schedule. However, Batista’s stay in the WWE beyond ‘Mania will book one match in advance – Batista vs. Triple H at WrestleMania 36.

For this match to happen again, the most sensible thing would be a ‘face’ Batista demanding a showdown against the game, because he was robbed of a victory at ‘Mania 35.

Batista will get the match. Though the big part would be how he gets the same. He gets the match by announcing it’d be his final WWE match regardless of what happens. So, for that storyline to make sense a year from now, Batista needs to go down to the King of Kings at WrestleMania 35.

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