7. Batista Vs. Triple H (WrestleMania 35)
Batista was one of the biggest names of the Ruthless Aggression Era, standing as one of the faces of the era. After losing an I Quit match to John Cena in 2010, he stepped away from wrestling before making a return in 2014. However, that comeback was a massive disappointment, and he walked away once again.
Batista would go on to build an impressive Hollywood career, starring in major franchises including the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and stayed away from wrestling.
Still, fans clamored for the return of The Animal, and he finally returned on the 1000th episode of SmackDown, reuniting with his Evolution stablemates. During the segment, Batista planted the seeds for a future encounter with Triple H, which came to fruition in early 2019 when he attacked fellow Evolution member Ric Flair and demanded a match from The Game.
Triple H accepted Batista’s challenge, and the two battled in a No Holds Barred match on the Grandest Stage of Them All, with Triple H’s career on the line. While the match could have been better, it was a solid effort and the best they could deliver given the age of both wrestlers.
Triple H defeated Batista with an assist from Ric Flair, picking up his first singles victory over The Animal and sending him into retirement. Since then, Batista has stated numerous times that he has no intention of returning to wrestling, and given his Hollywood commitments, his words seem to be true.
