At WWE Bragging Rights, new World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker will defend his title in a Fatal-4-Way Match against three former Word Champions: CM Punk, Rey Mysterio and Batista.

The Deadman defeated CM Punk inside The Devil’s Playground at Hell in a Cell to win his seventh World Title. Five days later, The Straightedge Superstar stormed his way into Friday night, demanding that Smackdown General Manager Theodore Long give him his mandatory rematch on his terms. But before the issue could be resolved, Mr McMahon emerged to “help” Long make “his” monumental announcement – the former Straightedge Champion’s rematch would be a Fatal-4-Way at WWE Bragging Rights, and it would also include The Master of the 619 and The Animal.

With his most recent acquisition of the gold, The Phenom has arguably transcended other SmackDown Superstars to reach a level of competition all his own. The Undertaker’s reputation has become as intimidating as his deadly arsenal of weapons. And now that he holds the World Title as his “holy grail,” is it conceivable that any Superstar will ever overcome his wrath?

However, in a Fatal-4-Way the odds are against The Undertaker. And because he does not have to be pinned to lose his championship, the fate of the World Title could ultimately end up out of his control.

The Undertaker’s history of battle with Batista has been nothing short of epic, and SmackDown’s “blue chip acquisition” has shown no sign that WWE Bragging Rights will be any different. Since moving from Monday Night Raw, The Animal has been more ferocious than ever, scoring victories over the likes of United Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show, respectively. With his outrageous momentum driving this fierce competitor like never before, Batista is capable of knocking anyone off the mountain so that he can have it all to himself. 

Despite losing the title to The Demon from Death Valley, Punk’s aggressive performance at Hell in a Cell will stay etched in the minds of the WWE Universe forever. He has continued to show his ability to emerge as a strong competitor for any type of match thrown at him, no matter the odds. His A-list skills, fused with an anything-to-win attitude, make the three-time World Champion a very dangerous threat to the gold.

And if the match wasn’t explosive enough already, enter the TNT-like assault of the ultra-athletic Rey Mysterio. The Master of the 619 has refused to be denied as one of the top Superstars in WWE, as his high octane-offense has continued to propel him to new heights. Second only to his heart is his barrage of dangerous maneuvers that may allow him to walk out of WWE Bragging Rights with the gold around his waist.

The fast-paced fury and unpredictable mayhem of a championship Fatal-4-Way will test four of the most dominant Superstars on SmackDown. Who will emerge with the World Heavyweight Championship? Find out live at WWE Bragging Rights, Oct. 25 at 8/7 CT, only on pay-per-view.

BATISTA

This Week: 17

The big man lost to his good friend, Rey Mysterio, on Friday night. Will he have better luck in the Fatal-4-Way World Heavyweight Championship Match at WWE Bragging Rights?

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We went backstage with Rey Mysterio and Batista. Batista said that he isn't sure about his match against Rey because they are like brothers. Batista said that they will both have to do what is needed to win at the PPV. Rey said that this is one time he wishes they could team up, but with Punk being so jaded it shouldn't be too hard and The Underaker, well Rey reminded us that he is a former champ and can do what it takes to win.

Rey Mysterio vs. Batista

Rey hit the 619 on Dave, then jumped off of the outside rope onto his shoulders, Dave went for a Batista Bomb but Rey turned it into a hurricanrana and got the win. After the match they celebrated together and hugged then Rey pandered to the crowd.

Batista left the ring and Rey stood on top of the different ring posts posing. Punk came out and hit Rey. Batista came out and made the save. Batista picked Rey up and they left together, posing on the stage.

Winner: Rey Mysterio

Batista & Rey Mysterio b. Unified WWE Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho & Kane

BATISTA

This Week: 17

Since returning, Batista had been on a tear up until this week with The Animal losing twice — once in the Unified Tag Team Championship Match at Hell in a Cell, and the other to CM Punk on SmackDown.

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Batista and Rey were in the locker room and Rey thought he let Batista down. Batista said it was OK and started to ramble about winning the world title.

C.M. Punk vs. Batista.

Punk kept running in and out of the ring. Punk started with some kicks to Batista but Batista used his power to an advantage. Punk ran out of the ring again. Punk went for a crossbody, but Batista caught him and went for a Batista Bomb but Punk crawled out.

Punk hit the knee in the corner and went for the bulldog. Batista countered and Punk high knee again, but Batista hit a spinebuster. Punk rolled to the floor and Batista came out. Batista attempted the Batista bomb, but Punk grabbed the ropes and kicked Batista. The referee started the ten count and Batista got counted out. Batista hit a Batista Bomb to end the show.

Winner: CM Punk

Spoilers from Smackdown highlight to read.

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Backstage, Josh Matthews tried to introduced Batista and his partner. Batista cut him off and handled the Rey introduction himself. Rey entered the picture and leapt into Batista's arms. Rey said he and Batista can and will take away the tag titles. Batista said that while JeriShow say they're the best, they've never beaten him and Rey.                                  

Chris Jericho and Big Show vs. Batista and Rey Mysterio.

No mic time for Jericho, which is a freaking crime. Mysterio and Jericho worked together early. Jericho tagged in Big Show. Mysterio teased tagging Batista, but decided to take it himself, which drew a nice ovation from the crowd. However, Show roughed him up immediately.

Show sat Mysterio on the top rope and delivered a loud slap to his chest. Rey sold it beautifully by falling to the floor at ringside. Show continued to manhandle Rey by reaching over the top rope and pulling Rey over the top rope and back into the ring by his head. Great stuff.

Later, Rey made the hot tag to Batista, who hit a flurry of offense on both heels and scored a nice near fall on Jericho. However, Jericho came back with the Codebreaker and tagged in Show. The heels worked over Batista for a bit and then he made a hot tag to Rey.

Rey hit some flashy offense on Show and avoided his counter attempts. Rey hit a DDT on Show. He roughed up both opponents and sent Jericho to ringside. Show caught Jericho on the floor, but Batista speared Show and took out both heels. Fun spot. Rey hit the 619 on Show and went for a sprinboard move to follow up, but Show nailed him with the knockout punch in mid-air and then got the pin.  

Huge pop for Jerishow winning. There were a decent amount of boos for Batista's offense.

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Batista vs. Kane

They lock up and Batista backs Kane into the corner and Batista with a clean break but Kane with an uppercut but Batista with punches of his own. Kane with a back elbow and Kane misses an elbow drop. Batista with a boot to the head and then he hits a clothesline for a near fall.

Batista with a side head lock but Kane with a belly-to-back suplex. Kane with a boot to the head and then Kane punches Batista in the corner and then connects with an elbow. Kane with an Irish whip and kick followed by a near fall. Kane with a key lock but Batista sends Kane over the top rope to the floor.

We are back and Kane is back in control with an arm bar. We see footage from the commercial when Kane hit a big boot on Batista to send Dave to the floor. Kane with a kick and punch. Each man tries for a big boot and both men are down. Kane gets up first and Batista with punches and a back elbow followed by a flying shoulder tackle and a running clothesline into the corner.

Batista with an Irish whip and splash. Kane with an Irish whip and clothesline of his own followed by a side slam for a near fall. Kane goes up top and he hits the jumping clothesline. Kane sets for the choke slam but Batista with a spinebuster for a two count. Batista sets for a Batista Bomb but Kane sends Batista into the turnbuckles.

Batista with a clothesline and then he goes to the top turnbuckle but he is caught by Kane. Batista avoids the choke slam but Batista misses a charge into the corner. Kane punches Batista in the corner and Batista channels Taker to hit a Batista Bomb for the three count.

Winner: Batista

BATISTA

This Week: 14

With a golden opportunity set in front of him, The Animal has never looked more determined and with a big win over Kane, things are looking on the up for the team of Batista & Rey Mysterio.

The Undertaker, Batista & Matt Hardy def. WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk & WWE Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho and Big Show.

Batista, Undertaker & Matt Hardy beat CM Punk, Big Show & Chris Jericho - blew the roof off. Punk came out & milked it. Big Show & Y2J also acted up nicely. Matt Hardy had quite a good pop. The crowd went mental and shouted the house down when the Phenom came out.

Batista comes down to the ring to a huge ovation. He may have gotten some new tattoos. Kane is his opponent. Batista wins via powerbomb in a back and forth match. Crowd was pretty hot for it.

Just weeks after making a heroic return to Smackown, Batista has set his sights on Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show at Hell in a Cell. To achieve this monumental task, the former World Champion has called on his favorite comrade-in-arms, Rey Mysterio, to be his partner. But, will the combined skill of these tremendous Superstars be enough to topple one of the most dominant Tag Team Champions in recent memory?

After choosing to make his move to SmackDown following the expiration of his Raw contract, The Animal quickly kickstarted his exciting reemergence on Friday nights with back-to-back singles victories over Jericho and Big Show. Sidelined with an injury until recently, Batista has quickly roared back into WWE with unbridled fury, proving that his impressive in-ring arsenal has been untarnished by time. And with these two high profile triumphs under his belt, the reinvigorated Superstar seems more than ready to go after the dominant duo's coveted gold.

At Hell in a Cell, Batista has called on his friend, The Master of the 619, to help him make history. Few Superstars in the squared circle possess the athletic ability and high-flying prowess that the masked Superstar utilizes time and time again. And after recently losing the Intercontinental Championship to John Morrison, Mysterio is no doubt hungry to get his hands back on the gold.

When Chris Jericho used a special contract stipulation to replace his injured Unified Tag Team Champion partner, Edge, with Big Show, he instantly created a tag team tour de force. Together, the two highly-decorated  Superstars have fortified their championship union in impressive fashion, showcasing exceptional chemistry to overcome the likes of The Legacy at Night of Champions, Cryme Time at SummerSlam and again on SmackDown, and the exceptional duo of Mark Henry & MVP at WWE Breaking Point. With every formidable challenge they overcome, the first-ever Undisputed WWE Champion & The World's Largest Athlete have continued to cement their place in the annals of tag team greatness.

The current Unified Tag Team Champions have been running rampant throughout WWE, emerging from every battle they have engaged in with the gold securely around their waists. But at Hell in a Cell, they will face a greater combination of talent, strength and experience than ever before.

Who will emerge with the titles? Find out at Hell in a Cell, live Sunday, Oct. 4, only on pay-per-view.

Batista is selling off his Bentley Continental Speed GT and his Supercharged 2008 Land Rover on eBay. The Bentley has a starting price of $50,000 or a Buy it Now price of $172,999, while the Land Rover bidding is currently at $60,100 with less than 24 hours to go or a Buy it Now price of $75,000.

BATISTA

This Week: 17

Following an extremely successful return last week with wins on Raw and SmackDown, The Animal continued to exude his dominance by picking up a disqualification victory against Big Show.

Batista vs. Big Show with Chris Jericho

They lock up and Show pushes Batista away and then he yells at Batista. They lock up again and Show pushes Batista to the mat this time. Batista throws his elbow pad at Show and then Show punches Batista but Batista with punches and he tries for a shoulder tackle but Show knocks Batista down with a shoulder of his own. Show chokes Batista with his boot and then he punches Batista.

Show with a chop and then he has some words for Batista. Batista with punches but Show with a clothesline. Show with a punch to the midsection. Show tries for a big boot but Batista moves and Show is caught in the ropes. Batista with a flying shoulder that sends Show over the top rope to the floor.

We are back and Jericho has taken off his jacket at ringside. Show with a reverse chin lock. We see footage of Jericho interfering to allow Show to hit a spear. We return to live on tape action. Batista with a jaw breaker and then Batista is caught in a bear hug. Jericho provides Jim Ross with some suggestions for commentary. Batista tries to escape the hold but Show with a waist lock.

Show with the step over leg lariat for a near fall. Show returns to the waist lock to work on the abdomen and ribs. Batista with elbows and punches. Show with an Irish whip but he charges into a boot. Show with a slam to Batista and then Show goes to the turnbuckles for an elbow drop from the second turnbuckle but he misses when Batista moves out of the way. Batista punches Show but Show with a knee and Irish whip.

Batista moves on the charge and Batista hits a cross body. Batista tries for a Batista Bomb but Show is too big. Show has Batista for a choke slam but Batista with a take down and then he clips Show and applies an ankle lock. Jericho comes into the ring and Batista with a spinebuster and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Batista by disqualification

After the match, Jericho is put in the ankle lock and Jericho taps.

Josh says that Batista is going to challenge Jericho and Show for the tag titles. Batista says that his partner is one of his best friends and a former World Champion. Batista says that Jericho and Show will not have the titles much longer because he has their number and his partner's number is 619.

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WWE's decision to relocate Batista, Who recently returned, to the smackdown! roster is seen as interesting among industry types.

While the idea of bolstering the thin smackdown! main-event roster makes sense, especially with Mysterio off the road until next month and Undertaker not working an active house show schedule, Batista is not the most logical candidate for the role.

Because Batista returned early from injury, he will presently be working a limited schedule (Primarily television and PPV). So, if the WWE were looking for someone to beef up the touring card, Batista is not the guy, and many are thus perplexed that WWE would so hastily blow off his feud with Randy Orton.

Below are Spoilers for Smackdown highlight to read.

Batista b. Big Show via disqualification. Batista applies an ankle lock and Jericho comes out for the save. Batista ends up applying the hold on Jericho. Josh Mathews interviews Batista back stage. Batista and a partner challenge for the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship. Batista says they have their number because his partners number is 619.

Batista comes to the ring and he is going to address the Smackdown crowd for the first time since he announced he was coming back to Smackdown. We see Batista showing Randy Orton that he was okay on Monday night as well as footage from Batista's match against Randy Orton.

 

Batista says that his contract with Raw expired recently and for the first time in his career, he got to choose where he wanted to be. Batista says that he did not have to worry about a draft or trade and he chose to be on Smackdown and he calls it the 'A' show. Batista says that it is good to be back and he cannot wait to get started.

 

Before he can officially start, he is interrupted by Chris Jericho. Chris says that Batista's comments were heartwarming and he wanted to welcome Batista back onto Smackdown. Jericho says that babies are smiling and birds are chirping because Batista is back.

 

Jericho asks the fans if they like that Batista is back. Jericho says that Batista makes him sick. He says that Batista is just like that other injury prone loser, Edge. He is pandering to the pathetic parasites and begging for cheers from the hypocrites. He says that Batista acts like he deserves an award for coming back.

 

Jericho tells Batista that he is the true face of Smackdown and everybody knows it. Jericho says that a lot has changed since Batista left Smackdown. Jericho says that he is now 'The Man' on this show.

 

Batista tells Jericho that he was always told that to be the man, you have to beat the man. Batista says that they will have a chance to catch up tonight because Jericho has a match against him. Batista gives Jericho a spinebuster and then he leaves the ring.

 

Chris Jericho vs. Batista

 

Jericho avoids Batista on a tie up and Jericho with a punch but it appears to be mistake number one and Batista takes Jericho into the corner and connects with shoulders. Jericho tries for a cross body but Batista catches him and hits a power slam for a near fall.

 

Batista with punches but Jericho holds on to the ropes and Jericho with a drop kick to the knee. Batista goes to the apron and then Jericho with a baseball slide that sends Batista to the floor. We see Big Show watching the match from the locker room.

 

Jericho goes to the floor and he kicks Batista in the ribs and sends him into the announce table. Jericho rolls Batista back into the ring and then Jericho continues to work on the knee. Jericho punches Batista in the head and applies a cross face and arm bar.

 

Batista gets Jericho on his back and runs Jericho into the turnbuckles. Jericho with a kick to the knee and back of the leg. Jericho with another kick to the leg followed by punches and forearms. Batista with a Bossman slam but Batista still favors his knee.

 

Batista with a back elbow and a running clothesline into the corner. Batista with more shoulders in the corner followed by an Irish whip. Batista runs into a boot and Jericho with a bulldog and it is time for the Lionsault but Batista moves and Jericho lands on his feet.

 

Batista hits a spinebuster and then it is time to set for the Batista Bomb but Jericho counters with an enzuigiri for a near fall. Jericho goes up top and he is met with a clothesline. Batista hobbles but he sets for the spear but Jericho moves out of the way.

 

Jericho with a rollup and use of the ropes but he can only get a two count. Jericho punches Batista and kicks him in the ribs. Batista with a boot but Jericho blocks the Batista Bomb attempt. Jericho applies the Walls of Jericho but Batista is able to roll out of the hold.

 

Batista sends Jericho into the corner but Jericho with an elbow. Jericho tries for the Codebreaker but Batista catches Jericho and hits the Batista Bomb for the three count.

 

Winner: Batista

 

After the match, we go to Josh Mathews who is with Big Show in the locker room and he wants Show's reaction. Show says that Batista got lucky and if Batista gets in the ring with him next week, Batista's luck will run out.

BATISTA

 

This Week: 20

 

The Animal returned this week with a huge announcement and two impressive victories over Chris Jericho and Randy Orton. Everyone on the SmackDown roster better be ready as Batista is back!

 

Below are Spoilers for Smackdown highlight to read.

Batista opened the show with a segment. Lead to Jericho coming out and receiving a spinebuster. Batista defeated Chris Jericho after a Batista bomb.

Lilian Garcia immediately introduced Batista. Batista came out with a big brace on his arm. He did not partake in his machine gun entrance. Footage was shown of Legacy taking out Batista three months ago...

 

Batista said before he made his announcement, he wanted to thank the people in the arena and the people watching at home. He proceeded by saying he had a bad year with two bad injuries. "This is not the way I wanted to come back, but unfortunately, I've come back to say goodbye." Randy Orton's music hit and he came out. Batista turned his back to the stage and then faced Orton.

 

Orton walked slowly to the ring. Cole and King bitched about how Orton will stoop to any and every level. Orton said he was not happy about losing the WWE Championship last night. However, it did cheer him up that Batista was retiring. He said "the big, bad Animal is going out with a whimper." Orton said he was causing Batista to retire. He mentioned the two times he put Dave out of action.

 

He instructed Batista to cry but Batista laughed at Orton instead. Orton asked Dave what was so funny. Batista said two things made him laugh. "One, you are so predictable." Batista then pulled off his arm brace. "Two, I know something you don't know." He then attacked Orton and closelined him to the floor.

 

The crowd went nuts. Batista said he was not in Toronto tonight to announce his retirement. He was on the show to announce he was headed to Smackdown. However, he talked to "the guest host" and she promised him one more match on Raw. He announced he would face Orton tonight in a No Holds Barred match. He celebrated as his music played. 

 

Batista vs. Randy Orton in a No Holds Barred match.

 

Orton went for a chair immediately but was unsuccessful. They went back and forth for two minutes in the ring and Orton did grab a chair. Batista speared him out of the ring. Dave rammed Orton into the announce table and threw him over it into the barricade.

 

Batista abused Orton on the floor. Orton tried a RKO in the ring but Batista countered it with a Rock Bottom-like suplex. Orton left the ring and headed up the ramp. John Cena's music hit and he forced Orton back into the ring with physical force. Batista hit a spinebuster and Batista Bomb for the win...

 

Winner: Batista

Batista posed on the ropes to close out the show.

 

After the closing moments on RAW, Batista was celebrating with the crowd when Legacy ambushed him from behind. John Cena then ran in to even the brawl to 2 on 2 before Orton got involved again.

 

Eventually DX ran in and between the 4 of them (Batista, Cena, HHH and Michaels) they ran off Legacy before each doing their finisher on Orton. Each of the faces then celebrated with the fans, with DX staying out the longest.

 

In the opening segment for tonight's Monday Night RAW, Batista returned and teased his retirement. Batista teased his retirement to bait out Randy Orton, to come to the ring. Shortly after Orton came down to the ring, Batista announced that he was moving to SmackDown, took his brace off and attacked Orton.

Batista then announced that Batista would face-off against Orton, in his final match on RAW in a No Holds Barred Match.

 

Below is a possible spoiler for Raw highlight to read.

 

Batista's big announcement tonight is likely to be that he is moving to the SmackDown brand, who are in desperate need of some babyfaces after the suspension of Rey Mysterio and Jeff Hardy's departure.