Current WWE Era vs. Ruthless Aggression Era: 5 dream matches we may see down the line

#4 Batista vs. Karrion Kross

Dave Bautista Announces Retirement From WWEhttps://t.co/U9rw7y2uXB pic.twitter.com/h11g4Z4Qw3

— Global Grind (@GlobalGrind) April 9, 2019

To say that Batista was anything less than one of the biggest WWE Superstars of the Ruthless Aggression era would be an understatement. He was a part of that era's most star-studded faction, Evolution. The Animal also won the 2005 Royal Rumble match, claimed the World Title in the main event of WrestleMania 21, and remained an integral part of the company until his departure in 2010.

Batista then returned to WWE in 2014, again in 2019, and announced his retirement post-WrestleMania 35. Now, the six-time World Champion plans to fully focus on his Hollywood career. But as we mentioned, it's "Never Say Never" when it comes to professional wrestling.

Karrion Kross, who is being touted as WWE's "Next Big Thing" is apparently interested in a match with the 2005 and 2014 Royal Rumble winner. Prior to signing with WWE, Kross participated at GCW: Bloodsport II event, where he defeated Nick Gage. In a post-match promo, the Herald of Doomsday challenged the Animal for a fight.

#Bloodsport @realKILLERkross beat @thekingnickgage clean AND CALLED OUT @DaveBautista pic.twitter.com/CGiIOZjbFr

— Henry T. Casey is calling ACAB (@henrytcasey) September 15, 2019

Now that Kross is with WWE, a potential collision with Batista down the line seems possible. Even though it would take a lot of convincing to get Batista back inside the squared circle, the effort will be worth it in the end.