Batista Sueing the Media???

[justinsayne]

Source: PWInsider.com

During the meeting before the ECW/SmackDown! tapings yesterday, Batista asked Stephanie McMahon what he could do legally about his name being included in the recent media reports, citing publicly in front of the crew that he had never received anything from the online pharmacy companies. Stephanie told him that was an issue he and his attorneys should look into, also mentioning that she was under the impression he was already doing that (which would mean a civil lawsuit seeking damages).

Batista claims that there was no connection between him and the pharmacies and he is very upset at Sports Illustrated and other media outlets for reporting his name.

So what does everybody think about this, I think it's kinda stupid since it's pretty obvious Batista is on something, I thinks it's funny though that Steph was under the impression that he was already doing that, lol

 

[A.J.]

From my standpoint its an idiotic move on his part as if he decides to sue the media he opens himself up to steroids investigation by the media. They will try to find him to any link with steroids. Not a smart move just take the bashing and go one of he has done it in the past. If not then fight i say but if he has in the past then dont.

 

[Slyfox696]

Well, it just depends on how clean Batista is.

If he really is completely clean, then he has every right to do so. Not saying he would win, but he has the right.

But, as a public figure, he needs to learn to expect that people are going to say stuff about him.

So, he has the right to do so, but he should probably just get over it.

 

[Lil Wes]

Yeah I agree. I don't know why he wants to go and waste his time on this. It's common sense that he is on the riods' anyways. I figured he was involved in someway. Guess Not. He would just be fighting a worthless battle and adding his name into the media.

In the end though He probably will not do anything. Just talk. No walk.

 

[ACTAFOOL]

well i think its safe to say that this wont get anywhere and just add more heat to batista if they actually find something linking him to some type of drug =/

but if he really is clean (sure he looks guilty as hell but u never know) then i think he should do this, its his right and though every1 that has some fame should know that ppl will talk trash about them and spread shit that isnt true and they should live with it

but WWE has been getting SO MUCH heat right now that i think its cool to see some1 backlashing at the media, if batista doesnt have anything to hide i like the fact hes fighting back, even though its not a smart move its nice to see IMO =)

good luck batista, i hate u in ring but hell if u can do something to prove the media wrong im all for it...

but i really doubt hes clean so this will just add investigation on batista wich will lead to steroids probably, wich will lead to more heat on WWE wich will make things even worse, so its a dumb move but like i saide, still interesting to see superstars fighting back =/...

 

[SinisterX3]

I think out of almost every wrestler, Batista is the one i Want to get caught doing roids.

 

[MonsterMash]

This would just draw more attention to Batista, and in turn, to the WWE. Bad move in my opinion as the company already has enough heat on it. If you're involved in anything mainstream - wrestling, music, movies, etc, it comes with a territory. I don't see Lindsay Lohan suing any tabloid magazines when they've essentialy called her a coke ****e (maybe not in such a blunt manner) on several occasions.

 

[Mad Metal]

I can not confirm [unlike many others] that Batista is clean or if he is on steroids, but if he can prove to the entire world publicly he is clean, then I say go for it seeing someone needs to do something about the media.

If he's not clean (I am not confirming if he is or isn't, I'm not a doctor that actually has tests of his) then the media will do their best to prove him wrong and embarrass not only himself but the wrestling industry as a whole as well as lose money on this. Is this a good risk? Only Batista can know. Not you or I.

The end.

 

[amc21]

If Batista says he's clean then he is. Gosh I don't know what it is with this forum that you all like to bash Batista. I know you're jealous of him but lay off of him. Just because he has a body that u guys can only dream of having does not mean he's on anything. I know that when he sues those stupid people for putting his name on that list he'll win. Also if you do not like him and think he's on steriods why should it matter to u just shut the hell up. Besides he does not need to prove anything to u losers anyway.

 

[Lori Dawson]

Batista is another person to be used for the media's to gain more publicity from people. I amit he is a very large wrestler but, years of training will do that. I hope the media gets what they deserve. Good luck Batista!

 

[Mad Metal]

Batista is another person to be used for the media's to gain more publicity from people. I amit he is a very large wrestler but, years of training will do that. I hope the media gets what they deserve. Good luck Batista!

Actually, the main thing that gets me questioning his body is how is he able to produce so much muscle with very lack of body fat, unlike how all wrestlers including Bobby Lashley are.

Naturally, it's essential to have a decent amount of body fat on yourself to build muscles. From experience, if you lack of body fat (like Batista does), no matter how much protein you eat, you won't grow that much at all nor did he get a major boost from being a "natural big guy" but then lost weight and gained even more muscle seeing he once stated he was teased on for being too skinny as a child.

If his body is all natural and can prove it, he would be a god to have the absolute perfect body as he does without fat layering the muscles to exaggerate his body size.

 

[amc21]

Batista is another person to be used for the media's to gain more publicity from people. I amit he is a very large wrestler but, years of training will do that. I hope the media gets what they deserve. Good luck Batista!

I'm with u on this Lori. Thank God for people like u who support him. I too hope the media gets everything that's coming to them and that Batista sues them for everything they got. How dare they try to ruin his image he has the body he does cause of his hard work and dedication to his physique. Also I would like to say that alot of Batista haters wanted this to be true but to all you haters and the stupid media I say IN YOUR FACE. I also say that was exactly what the media wanted slip Batista's name onto that list and get more attention but it did not work cause they could not prove it which says that they are full of shit. I wish Batista good luck also and that he continues to defend himself against all the lies that are said about him. I am very proud of him. Go Dave don't ever let anyone get u down.

 

[Mad Metal]

I'm with u on this Lori. Thank God for people like u who support him. I too hope the media gets everything that's coming to them and that Batista sues them for everything they got. How dare they try to ruin his image he has the body he does cause of his hard work and dedication to his physique. Also I would like to say that alot of Batista haters wanted this to be true but to all you haters and the stupid media I say IN YOUR FACE. I also say that was exactly what the media wanted slip Batista's name onto that list and get more attention but it did not work cause they could not prove it which says that they are full of shit. I wish Batista good luck also and that he continues to defend himself against all the lies that are said about him. I am very proud of him. Go Dave don't ever let anyone get u down.

I would only be supporting professional wrestling here seeing Batista is the first to step up, but it can be very risky for himself as well as the industry of professional wrestling. I can't confirm if he is clean or not but as noted in my previous response in this thread, he must be a god to create the body of perfection anyone would die to have.

Let's hope in the end, Batista won't make professional wrestling look even worse than some people are. Just hope he's smarter than we think....

 

[Lil Wes]

I'm with u on this Lori. Thank God for people like u who support him.

lol.

I too hope the media gets everything that's coming to them and that Batista sues them for everything they got.

He won't. It's too risky especially if they search more and he is busted for the riods'. Plus it will just add fuel to the fire of WWE vs The Media.

How dare they try to ruin his image he has the body he does cause of his hard work and dedication to his physique.

Dedication in trying to figure out how to rig his next piss test? Not any man can have that sort of body without the roids'. It's common sense.

I also say that was exactly what the media wanted slip Batista's name onto that list and get more attention but it did not work cause they could not prove it which says that they are full of shit.

WWE is already getting enough negative attetion as it is. Batista sueing is only going to stir up more trouble. They might not have proved it then but later.. Who knows? Then how would it look on the company?

 

[Mexican Geek]

If Batista says he's clean then he is. Gosh I don't know what it is with this forum that you all like to bash Batista. I know you're jealous of him but lay off of him. Just because he has a body that u guys can only dream of having does not mean he's on anything. I know that when he sues those stupid people for putting his name on that list he'll win. Also if you do not like him and think he's on steriods why should it matter to u just shut the hell up. Besides he does not need to prove anything to u losers anyway.

Who the FUCK are you? and why you say all that bad words? Naughty boy.

anyway....
Batista is risking a LOT here (Backstage relations, more scandals to pop out, etc)
I mean, ok, for a body like that, he is under a very strict workout routine and nutritious diet, but don't be fooled by the muscles. maybe he is a weights freak and maybe he can do 500 lbs on the bench press for breakfast, but we are forgetting that he is one of the busiest superstars on the rosters, along with Cena and others. So, if he is on the road more than 300 days a year, busting your ass no matter what is your role, you surely have to take something for the pain. Again, this is not new story, we are back to the old Steroids and shit thread, and regarding Batista, he better keep his mouth shut for the moment. If something is happening now on the WWE, is firings, and Batista could be next if he doesn't shut the hell up.

 

[amc21]

Who the FUCK are you? and why you say all that bad words? Naughty boy.

anyway....
Batista is risking a LOT here (Backstage relations, more scandals to pop out, etc)
I mean, ok, for a body like that, he is under a very strict workout routine and nutritious diet, but don't be fooled by the muscles. maybe he is a weights freak and maybe he can do 500 lbs on the bench press for breakfast, but we are forgetting that he is one of the busiest superstars on the rosters, along with Cena and others. So, if he is on the road more than 300 days a year, busting your ass no matter what is your role, you surely have to take something for the pain. Again, this is not new story, we are back to the old Steroids and shit thread, and regarding Batista, he better keep his mouth shut for the moment. If something is happening now on the WWE, is firings, and Batista could be next if he doesn't shut the hell up.

First of all I'm not a boy and second all I can say is you're just jealous of him plain and simple and I think u need to shut the hell up cause you're going to end up eating your words.

 

[Minor League Brian]

I question Batista simply because; do you see how weak he is? I mean, I'm no expert but if someone has all those muscles you'd assume they'd have some decent strength. On top of that, he is on the road almost 24/7, how he's able to keep such a perfect body.

Unless he can prove he -isn't- on roids, I will say he is. At this point, I'm saying everyones guilty until proven innocent.

 

[Batistabomb10]

This is Batista and his personal attorneys decision. If Batista feels that he needs to sue the media, and he never did steroids, then who are we to say he shouldn't take legal action. The media has attempted to destroy Batista's credibility, bash his reputation, and has caused him emotional distress. I applaud Batista for standing up and fighting this issue. Printing a bold-faced lie like what Sports Illustrated did is a complete breach of moral ethics, and by all means Batista has every right to defend himself in court. I am actually pulling for the Animal to win. Maybe that'll shut the propaganda up for a while. Who knows, it might even alleviate some heat off of the WWE by making the media think twice before reporting unconfirmed names of 'pill-poppers'.

 

[crumblez]

This would just draw more attention to Batista, and in turn, to the WWE. Bad move in my opinion as the company already has enough heat on it. If you're involved in anything mainstream - wrestling, music, movies, etc, it comes with a territory. I don't see Lindsay Lohan suing any tabloid magazines when they've essentialy called her a coke ****e (maybe not in such a blunt manner) on several occasions.

well garsh last time i checked lohan had a bunch of drugs found on her and tryed to blame some black kid maybe thats why cryme tyme got fired..

 

[Tomm2x]

If Batista says he's clean then he is. Gosh I don't know what it is with this forum that you all like to bash Batista. I know you're jealous of him but lay off of him. Just because he has a body that u guys can only dream of having does not mean he's on anything. I know that when he sues those stupid people for putting his name on that list he'll win. Also if you do not like him and think he's on steriods why should it matter to u just shut the hell up. Besides he does not need to prove anything to u losers anyway.

If you are as young and naive as you sound, AMC21, part of me hates to break it to you, but it must be done... public figures have a tendency to lie about their transgressions, even at times when all evidence points to their guilt (example: The case of Senator Craig resigning after getting caught for solicitation in a restroom this week). A few months back, Ken Kennedy said he did not do steroid, yet we find he's been taking three different suppliments in the past year. While I am not saying Batista is necessarily guilty, the truth is that it's hard to take anyone's word these days, especially when it comes to the media.

As for suing the media, historically, it's bad move. This will only lead to closer scrutiny, and while he may be found innocent of this charge, they could easily drag an unrelated skeleton from his closet that could tarnish his career. Also, back in 1967, Mick Jagger sued an English newspaper, who falsely quoted him as taking LSD. Within weeks, he was busted for drug possession (not LSD) at Keith Richard's home. He ended up pleaing guilty to the charge, and it hampered him being able to enter some countries. So while it may be possible to clear his name of this charge, Batista better be ready for some skeletons from his closet to emerge if he pursues this.

As for many of us criticizing Batista, his body isn't the sole reason. The reasons include his wrestling skills (frequent botched moves and the inability to carry a match without a successful veteran), his promo skills (his monotone and emotionless delivery coupled with unmemorable phrases and contrivances), his backstage attitude (arrogance and an undeserved sense of superiority, even after Booker T got the upper hand in their real life conflict), and his entrance (does anyone else find the whole machine gun pose for lack of a better word... lame?). As for his body, there's a difference between a cut physique and a muscle bursting monster. I have no qualms giving props to a wrestler with a tremendous and well-maintained physique. However, when someone has an abundance of bulging veins, back acne, and they come back from a crippling injury as large or larger than they were before, suspiscion of some body enhancement will naturally arise. If Batista's skills and image go beyond his freakish physique, he should lose some weight and muscle mass so he can be more mobile in the ring, and therefore be a better wrestler. History shows that men with similar physiques frequently have mobility and health issues once they retire (sometimes before).

I am not jealous of Batista's physique, and I doubt anyone in here is. As for him not needing to be prove anything to us, perhaps you're right in the short term. However, when his career comes to an end (which will likely be sooner than later if he continues in the direction he's going health and ambition wise), we are going to be the people who determine his ultimate legacy and his hall of fame induction. If he wants short term success from short term wrestling fans, than he's already attained his goal. Whoever, to the wrestling fans as opposed to entertainment fans, he will never be a legend and his legacy, or lack there of, will be forgotten when he walks through those ropes that last time.

Think before you type next time, AMC21. And also, read some quotes from former wrestlers regarding steroids and indication of use in a wrestler's appearance (Hulk Hogan did a great interview recently where he went into detail, which was quite inciteful considering he was very forthcoming regarding his former use) and you might get a clue where we draw our accusations from.

 

[mabuza]

I actually believe Dave's clean.He clearly was on something prior to his 2006 injury.He was like 318-325+ pounds back then.Right now he's probably closer to 280.That's like close to a 50pound drop in muscle mass.I think he should sue.The only reason some people are criticising him for thinking about it is because they habor resent towards him over his wrestling abilities.

 

[pink_love]

If the report is accurate in how he asked Stephanie McMahon about the situation, it kind of sounds more like he was putting on a show for the rest of the crew. I understand that he would be upset with the situation if he's clean (I'm not claiming either way), but the way he asked makes it sound like he's less serious about bringing up actual charges than trying to say something to the locker room. He's such good friends with Trips and he can't manage to get a second in private to ask about a legal situation? But that's just how I see it.

If he does end up suing, hopefully it won't bite him or the company in the ass.

 

[justinsayne]

I actually believe Dave's clean.He clearly was on something prior to his 2006 injury.He was like 318-325+ pounds back then.Right now he's probably closer to 280.That's like close to a 50pound drop in muscle mass.I think he should sue.The only reason some people are criticising him for thinking about it is because they habor resent towards him over his wrestling abilities.

Wrestling Abilities???, what wresting abilities???, I just because he lost weight doesn't mean that he's not on riods, it just means that he has manged to "avoid" the random drug testing, or that he just hasn't been caught yet, I just can't see any way that Batista could have that much muscle mass, when on the road 300 days a year, take in consideration that they have to get their meals from restaurants, and shit, where it's kinda hard to get the healthiest meals, not impossible just difficult, and then he has to spend god knows how many hours in the gym, which has got to be hard to do when your driving several hours a day, then when you get to where your going your probably tired, and the last thing you want to do is go out and find a gym and do your work out, again not impossible but but it's got to be difficult, So you gotta think that he's takeing something, if not he's doing a hell of job keeping his appearance up, and back to your "wresting ability" comment, please how can anyone be jealous of Batista's wrestling abilities when even Cena could out wrestle him, and Cena can't wrestle his way out of a paper bag, so what does that say about Batista?, and I too hope Batista sues so that when it backfires and blows up in his face I will be able to LMAO at how fucking ******ed Batista is

 

[ACTAFOOL]

well i just have to say that u ppl who say hes clean are just as ridiculous as the ppl who say he isnt, nobody knows for sure so stop saying it as a fact, at least state that its your opinion and dont say it like its a fact

anyway, even if he did roids, even though i dislike him u still have to work hard to get to where hes at =/, taking roids doesnt mean u dont need to work out to be big, u have to take roids and still work out a lot so u dont get all fat and flabby, and continue to work out everyday, im not saying its right to use roids or anything, im against it, all im saying is that roids or not, its not easy to have that body, its just easier with roids...

but still, like i said b4, IF he is clean (wich I highly doubt) then i give him props for fighting back

 

[X-Treme57]

Batistia has every right to sue them if they are giving false information but if it's true then he should just let it go and fouces on what he's doing even if it involes him, it might invole him doing something good who knows.