Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
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We reported several weeks ago that Dave Batista’s recent talks with the Strikeforce MMA promotion fell through once UFC bought them out. TMZ.com later confirmed this with a report on their website.
The general feeling is that although Batista’s MMA aspirations are not dead yet by any means, most expect a pro wrestling return sooner than later. The door is considered open for a Batista return to WWE should he want it.
According to a backstage source, WWE’s creative team has talked about a Batista return in recent months. Most expect him back in WWE at some point as noted. Keep in mind though that no deal has been agreed upon as of this writing.
We’ll keep you posted as we get more.
UPDATED REPORT – WWE Offers Batista A FIVE-YEAR WWE Contract (>>)!!
WWE NXT Notes: Jackson Drake, Dion Lennox, & Keanu Carver Advances to Vacant NXT Title Ladder Match, Joe Hendry Gets Attacked By Mystery Attacker & Given Chance To Be Included In NXT Title Ladder Match If Cleared, 2/3 Show Card
CM Punk Showcase, New Match Types, & More Announced for WWE 2K26
Various: Saraya Posts New Training Footage Ahead of WWE Royal Rumble, Nic Nemeth on Why Match with MJF Is Possible & Him Hoping To See AJ Styles in AEW or TNA After WWE Retirement, Madison Rayne on Potential Future TNA Hall of Fame Induction




