Batista vs. The Undertaker

[marcello]

well i think this match should be the second to last match. its going to be an interesting match and i think the undertaker will carry batista to a good match. i just hope undertaker wins i cant stand seeing batista asd champ anymore. when he talks i change the channel cause he is so boring!!! anyway taker should win the world title and turn batista heel afterwards. but should be a good match for the sd main event.

 

[mortalkombatwwefan]

Taker's legacy will never end. He is the most dominating figure in sports entertaiment. Does anybody remember that Taker has not always been played by the same athlete. At one point, he was not played by Mark Calaway, but rather by Kronic's Brian Clark. WWE will always be able to find 7' white guys w/beards and tatoos to play the Undetaker, even if its obvious that he couldn't really be allive and kickin' for that long. The Deadman will not die.

 

[s_huettl]

I am by no means a Taker fan, but if Batista wins at Mania I really might cry.
That might actually put me off of watching wrestling completely.

 

[jawn87]

I am like 95% positive Undertaker is going to win at Wrestlemania. Batista/Taker will prolly have a match at Backlash or Judgement Day. I know Backlash is Raw PPV but they have said both Batista/Taker are supposed to be involved someway so they will probably have a Wrestlemania Rematch. They could also wait for Rey to return and have Rey/Taker GAB or Summerslam because Wrestlezone said Rey is in for a big push.

that would be awesome. yeah, wwe has dumped brand only ppvs because i think it took them only 4 or 5 years to realize that their ppv buys went down since that brand extension.

 

[jawn87]

yeah but cena\hbk wont be alot better...dammit y do all the matches suck!!!!

on raw, i would have no clue, but on smackdown, i know exactly why. DOC FREAKING HENDRIX! i hate him because lashley deserved the WHC and i dont care how many of you others dont agree, he did and Doc couldnt do it cause hes old and decrepid and probably sleeps, eats and stinks in his office while he thinks of storylines.

 

[Deadman741]

if they made lashley world heavyweight champ ihe would become brock lesnar #2

 

[HellBoundPower]

Taker's legacy will never end. He is the most dominating figure in sports entertaiment. Does anybody remember that Taker has not always been played by the same athlete. At one point, he was not played by Mark Calaway, but rather by Kronic's Brian Clark. WWE will always be able to find 7' white guys w/beards and tatoos to play the Undetaker, even if its obvious that he couldn't really be allive and kickin' for that long. The Deadman will not die.

Actually it was Brian Lee from DOA, and they played it off as a fake Undertaker so when the real one came back, he beat his ass and took his place back.

 

[dbr]

Don't you think you are being a little harsh on Batista? Triple H worked hard to build him up as did the WWE and Batista himself, he's only a year or 2 older than 'the game' and he does love the company I heard him say in an interview that he never wants to leave and that when his wresteling career is over he'd like to work for the company in another aspect. What would we get from yet another Undertaker mania victory? I like the deadman but surely it's time his mania streak came to an end? Is he that good? Austin, Rock, HHH, Hogan, Flair, Hart, Michaels, the list goes on they've all been beaten at the biggest event of the year so why not taker? I say the Animal and wwe have worked too hard to let him lose to a guy who won't be with the company much longer. I realise the company have probably decided already that Undertaker will win the belt but I don't see why the fan reaction to him is so much better than Dave Batista's?

 

[Big Ace]

Don't you think you are being a little harsh on Batista? Triple H worked hard to build him up as did the WWE and Batista himself, he's only a year or 2 older than 'the game' and he does love the company I heard him say in an interview that he never wants to leave and that when his wresteling career is over he'd like to work for the company in another aspect. What would we get from yet another Undertaker mania victory? I like the deadman but surely it's time his mania streak came to an end? Is he that good? Austin, Rock, HHH, Hogan, Flair, Hart, Michaels, the list goes on they've all been beaten at the biggest event of the year so why not taker? I say the Animal and wwe have worked too hard to let him lose to a guy who won't be with the company much longer. I realise the company have probably decided already that Undertaker will win the belt but I don't see why the fan reaction to him is so much better than Dave Batista's?

Undertaker's gimmick is untouchable. He was over since day one and there has never ever been somebody that can fit his gimmick in real life like 'Taker does. Austin, Rock, Hogan, HHH, Flair, Hart, Michaels are different. I can't believe that after all these years of building up 'Taker at 'Mania, you think they would let Batista go over? Batista has been around for 3 years. 'Taker's been around for 15. The ''Animal'' has not worked hard. All the main guys are complaining about how Batista isn't working hard and you think he is? He stands there like a blow-up doll holding a heavyweight championship when somebody else could have it. The reason why 'Taker is getting cheered is because he has been there forever. This reminds me of the Carlito-Flair storyline if you will. Carlito was being lazy, so Flair roughed him up and went over. It's no different with Batista. 'Tista should be gone in a few years because no matter how hard they try to get him over, he will never be cheered as loud as the Deadman. Undertaker has been undefeated for 14 years so you tell me why everyone else lost to him, but Batista will beat him. Batista doesn't even deserve to wrestle 'Taker because if you were to go backstage, all the wrestlers would tell you that 'Taker has the most respect. If Batista LOVES wrestling so much, then why did he start wrestling at 35? Who the hell starts that late? I don't think he ''likes'' the business and that interview was probably a kayfabe interview. Batista won't last more than 5 years because I can't see him doing well in any other storyline besides a championship storyline.

 

[mortalkombatwwefan]

Actually it was Brian Lee from DOA, and they played it off as a fake Undertaker so when the real one came back, he beat his ass and took his place back.

different situation dude. that was the famed undertaker vs undertaker feud. its an honest mistake. after taker had come back as the bad ass biker, he reinjured himself and would have to be out a few weeks longer. this was no good because he had already started a feud and it had to continue to make the next ppv card. in comes Brian Clark (or maybe it was somebody else, im not really sure) to play replacement until Callaway was healthy again.

 

[abrahamclark05]

I feel that Batista is a horrible entertainer, horrible on the mic and his in ring performance looks like a poor attempt at mimicing HHH. However, I think it would be in Batista's as well as the WWE's best interest to make Batista a heel. Not just a regular heel but one that you can't wait to see get his as* kicked. I think he will do a good job as a heel and he gets that certain cocky look from time to time that would be very easy to pull off as a heel's expression. As for the Undertaker they should give him the title, he should keep it from then on and retire with the belt. They can then hold a tournament to see who becomes the next champion etc.. In my opinion the Undertaker is the best character they have ever had. Additionally, he has been there forever and unlike flair and others, he barely ever disappears for a long period of time. He is also one of the only wrestlers in the WWE who really attempts to make it look real; this is evident when he gets up after being knocked down and immediately puts his fists up as to block the next blow and not just sit there waiting for it. He also does some freaking amazingly creative sh*t in the ring. He deserves to retire as the undefeated at wrestlemania, greatest fighting champion of all time. They owe him at least that much considering he has broke sweat and tears for the company and hasn't been used in the forefront of the show enough. It doesn't make sense that the Undertaker, who no-one can beat, isn't the champion.

 

[dbr]

Undertaker's gimmick is untouchable. He was over since day one and there has never ever been somebody that can fit his gimmick in real life like 'Taker does. Austin, Rock, Hogan, HHH, Flair, Hart, Michaels are different. I can't believe that after all these years of building up 'Taker at 'Mania, you think they would let Batista go over? Batista has been around for 3 years. 'Taker's been around for 15. The ''Animal'' has not worked hard. All the main guys are complaining about how Batista isn't working hard and you think he is? He stands there like a blow-up doll holding a heavyweight championship when somebody else could have it. The reason why 'Taker is getting cheered is because he has been there forever. This reminds me of the Carlito-Flair storyline if you will. Carlito was being lazy, so Flair roughed him up and went over. It's no different with Batista. 'Tista should be gone in a few years because no matter how hard they try to get him over, he will never be cheered as loud as the Deadman. Undertaker has been undefeated for 14 years so you tell me why everyone else lost to him, but Batista will beat him. Batista doesn't even deserve to wrestle 'Taker because if you were to go backstage, all the wrestlers would tell you that 'Taker has the most respect. If Batista LOVES wrestling so much, then why did he start wrestling at 35? Who the hell starts that late? I don't think he ''likes'' the business and that interview was probably a kayfabe interview. Batista won't last more than 5 years because I can't see him doing well in any other storyline besides a championship storyline.

Don't get me wrong, have huge amount of respect for the deadman but surely the reason why he won the rumble was to fiight Batista for the belt at the biggest wrestling event of the year? Not to have yet another championship run, surely if Dave wasn't working so hard the likes of Vince, Flair and HHH wouldn't like him so much? He made bad comments about Smackdown I think that's why he's hated. He was lucky enough to work with HHH and Flair so obviously the backroom boys must be fans, I think beating Undertaker would give him the ultimate push and he could go on to become a wrestling god. In answer to the why he only joined at 35 question, I have it from the horses mouth:

Many people are surprised when they hear you are 36 - why did you enter the WWE so late?

I was always a fan but I never had any intention of becoming a professional wrestler. I just fell into it.

My original dream was to be a bodybuilder - as you can probably tell by looking at me!

That was what I wanted to do for years and years, so all I did was lift weights all day and work as a bouncer in the evenings.

When I was training in Minneapolis I met some wrestlers - including Brock Lesnar, who I trained with before either of us got into the business - and decided to try out for WCW.

That didn't go too well, so I called the WWE and got lucky break after lucky break. I've been so fortunate that everything has gone my way.

My first trainer was Afa "The Wild Samoan" Anoa'i - although I spent more time with Afa in his office talking about the business than I did in the ring.

Afa knew that I wouldn't learn a lot of wrestling down there - although he taught me the basics - but he really wanted to see me do well.

Afa picked up that I was a nice person, and he was afraid that the business was going to eat me alive, so he schooled me on that side of things.

Please don't take this as an Undertaker bashing, it's merely a defence of the Animal.

 

[abrahamclark05]

Don't get me wrong, have huge amount of respect for the deadman but surely the reason why he won the rumble was to fiight Batista for the belt at the biggest wrestling event of the year? Not to have yet another championship run, surely if Dave wasn't working so hard the likes of Vince, Flair and HHH wouldn't like him so much? He made bad comments about Smackdown I think that's why he's hated. He was lucky enough to work with HHH and Flair so obviously the backroom boys must be fans, I think beating Undertaker would give him the ultimate push and he could go on to become a wrestling god. In answer to the why he only joined at 35 question, I have it from the horses mouth:

You've made some excellent points defeating the Undertaker could potentially put him over big time. However, I think if he was going to get that huge put over on the fans it would have happend by now. Personally, I don't see any charima in Batista; I feel as if I am watching a robot walk to the ring everytime he comes out. He doesn't seem to have any energy or sincerity with his character either. As for what the "top-dogs" think of him... well lets just say they have been wrong in the past and as Kurt Angle stated in an interview: "Vince has a fetish for big men!" This is clearly evident with his current fasciantion and push with Bobby Lashley. Flair and HHH might also be trying to save face for the fact that they are the ones who tried to put Batista over and now seeing that he is not doing so well it reflects badly upon them.

 

[HellBoundPower]

different situation dude. that was the famed undertaker vs undertaker feud. its an honest mistake. after taker had come back as the bad ass biker, he reinjured himself and would have to be out a few weeks longer. this was no good because he had already started a feud and it had to continue to make the next ppv card. in comes Brian Clark (or maybe it was somebody else, im not really sure) to play replacement until Callaway was healthy again.

Do you know where I could see footage of this, because I've always been a HUGE Undertaker fan, and I was REALLY happy when he came back after being off 9 months (even though he came back as the American Badass), and I don't remember anyone else but Mark Calaway being the Undertaker. I'm pretty sure I would've noticed that, seeing as I liked Brian Clark too. So if you know where I can see this, please let me know.

Back on topic, there really is no point in defending Batista. He's just a lazy ass in the ring (almost Scott Steiner proportions), and I think it's almost a sure thing that Undertaker is going to win at Wrestlemania.

 

[kwig2121]

I agree with most, the STREAK should be kept alive. For some reason I think this match is gonna end with UT winning by a disqualification. Therefore he goes to 15-0 but Batista keeps the belt. Taker is a real locker room force on Smackdown, and all reports indicate that the guys in the back do not like Batista. With Taker's presence, and legacy I do not see him doing the job to Batista. I also agree with most it is not right for the business as Batista is not a young dude who could benefit from ending the streak anyway.

I also do not see Vince putting the belt on UT. I think he believes in Batista, so the only logical explanation is a win-win deal. Disqualification keeps the streak alive, Batista keeps the belt. They get a 2nd pay per view rematch in May, and Batista beats the UT and moves on to a fued with the returning Mark Henry.

 

[kwig2121]

Don't you think you are being a little harsh on Batista? Triple H worked hard to build him up as did the WWE and Batista himself, he's only a year or 2 older than 'the game' and he does love the company I heard him say in an interview that he never wants to leave and that when his wresteling career is over he'd like to work for the company in another aspect. What would we get from yet another Undertaker mania victory? I like the deadman but surely it's time his mania streak came to an end? Is he that good? Austin, Rock, HHH, Hogan, Flair, Hart, Michaels, the list goes on they've all been beaten at the biggest event of the year so why not taker? I say the Animal and wwe have worked too hard to let him lose to a guy who won't be with the company much longer. I realise the company have probably decided already that Undertaker will win the belt but I don't see why the fan reaction to him is so much better than Dave Batista's?

I agree with most that Batista is not a hard worker, he is stiff and limited in the ring and has terrible mic skills! I don't put much stock into HHH putting him over, beacause RAW is the franchise ship for WWE. If Batista had so much potential revenue power, Vince would have kept him on RAW. Vince thought correctly so that Cena was the future of his business and quickly put him on the franchise show and built the programming and marketing around Cena's skills.

You can look at Batista getting the belt and going to Smackdown as to him being sent to purgatory, but with a bunch of momentum hoping that the viewers would follow his hot storyline to Smackdown. HHH knew Vince was builiding around Cena and it guaranteed him another year in the spotlight and a big payday at the next Wrestlemania match. So i totally disagree that HHH & Flair are so behind this guy. HHH sent him on a mission to be on a secondary ship.

 

[robert04]

i think it might be Hell in a cell or Buried Alive Match

 

[Deuces]

It wont be a buried alive match and I bet you anything it probably not be a hell in a cell but I know they're gonna change the match around atleast

 

[Banes88]

I hope the match ends up being Hell In A Cell and The Undertaker pulls off a good ol' Big Boss Man moment and hangs Batista from the Hell In A Cell while it raises and Undertaker holds the World Heavyweight Championship in glory underneath Batista.

 

[The Icon]

I Think Batista Will Turn Heel, And Undertaker Will Keep His Streak

 

[cage90]

no guys..... i really dont think dat deyre gonna end wrestlemania with DQ.... Ders no way specially wrestlemania ans plus i love de idea of batista gettin hung..... i cant stand dat prick!!!!

 

[Bernkastel]

no guys..... i really dont think dat deyre gonna end wrestlemania with DQ.... Ders no way specially wrestlemania ans plus i love de idea of batista gettin hung..... i cant stand dat prick!!!!

Could you please fix your grammar before you post? Most people would like to understand you when you post.

 

[thegame2475]

different situation dude. that was the famed undertaker vs undertaker feud. its an honest mistake. after taker had come back as the bad ass biker, he reinjured himself and would have to be out a few weeks longer. this was no good because he had already started a feud and it had to continue to make the next ppv card. in comes Brian Clark (or maybe it was somebody else, im not really sure) to play replacement until Callaway was healthy again.

This is incorrect: there was only one time somebody other than Mark Callaway played taker and that is during the taker vs taker feud:: the biker was always mark not Brian Clark man. My god they dont even look the same...

 

[Ticked Off Texan]

It looks as thou Batista is turning heel, on Smackdown last night we saw him turn on Undertaker for a second time in a tag team match. Don't be surprised if Batista attacks Taker this Monday and then Taker gets revenge on Friday. I can also see a heel turn from Cena on this Monday's RAW. Anyway I see Taker and HBK coming out of Mania as the Champs

 

[Diehard]

Dont jump the gun you guys Batista did not turn heel last night. Cole said it that he was getting back for Taker throwing Finlay into him last week. Its the same thing as at NWO. Taker chokeslammed him a couple weeks before so he got back at him at NWO to show he was not intimidated. I bet Taker costs Batista costs them the match on Raw and then they have a huge brawl on SD during the interview with Batista getting the upperhand at the end of the brawl.

I do think it should and will be Taker and HBK walking out of WM champ.