5 Dream Matches for Batista before he retires

Batista is one of the biggest wrestling imports to Hollywood. The former WWE champion has become an established star in Hollywood with his breakthrough role of Drax 'The Destroyer' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

He is one of the few WWE Superstars to have tasted success both in the ring and on the silver screen. The Animal is one of the two biggest Superstars of the Ruthless Aggression era (the other one being John Cena) and was a staple of the company before leaving it in 2010.

Batista did return to the WWE in 2013 but it fell flat. The Animal constantly butted heads with the creative team before finally departing a few months later.

The former World Champion has since then stated in numerous interviews that he would like to return to the WWE. A possible return to the squared circle is looking imminent, and with his verbal tirade on social media following the firing of James Gunn, the former Levithan's return to the company seems to be question of when and not if.

With that in mind, here are five dream matches we would like Batista in before he decides to bid adieu to the squared circle:

# 5 Batista vs AJ Styles

AJ Styles and Batista

AJ Styles and Batista are the polar opposites of one another. Tthe former is an Indy darling who paid his dues on the independent circuit for more than a decade before finally arriving in the WWE. Styles is undoubtedly one of the best in-ring performers of this generation.

Batista is WWE's homegrown talent and is more of an entertainer than an in-ring technician. The clash of totally opposite schools of pro wrestling is what makes it a dream match.

Styles and Batista will undoubtedly be a David vs Goliath match where Styles would look to hit his much-bigger opponent with high flying offense while Batista would be looking to use his brute strength to pin the Phenomenal One for a 3-count.

If Styles' match against Brock Lesnar at last year's Survivor Series is anything to go by, this one promises to be a cracker of a match.

Styles can put on a great match with almost anyone on the roster and we believe his match against Batista isn't going to be an exception. Styles vs Batista is a match which could main event any show. With both of them in their 40's and Batista turning 50 next year, this dream match needs to happen sooner than later.

# 4 Batista vs Samoa Joe

Batista and Samoa Joe

Just imagine two behemoths beating the holy hell out of one another. This one will be an all-out fight more than a wrestling match. Samoa Joe has been on a roll for the past few months which will probably culminate with him winning the WWE Championship from AJ Styles at Super Show-Down.

We expect a lengthy title run for Joe considering the amount of hard work he has put over the past few years, and who better to challenge WWE's resident Destroyer than Drax 'The Destroyer' himself?

Samoa Joe vs Batista is a big money match which will be nothing short of a spectacle if it did come to fruition. Both Joe and Batista have are equally effective as a heel and a face.

This one is going to be an exhilarating match which will keep the fans on their toes for its entirety. Expect to see a plethora of Spears, Muscle Busters, submission moves, Uranages and Spinebusters in this match.

# 3 Batista vs The Rock

Batista and The Rock are a part of two of the biggest franchises in Hollywood

Despite being in the WWE for over a decade, it is a travesty that the company's biggest Hollywood exports, The Rock and Batista, have never been in a proper singles feud. However, the two did feud over the tag titles when the Rock teamed up with Mick Foley (Rock n Sock Connection) to take on Evolution (Batista and Ric Flair).

Both Batista and The Rock have become huge stars in Hollywood with Batista being the second WWE superstar after The Rock to successfully transition into acting ( John Cena is still an novice in Hollywood).

With rumors of The Rock and Batista returning to the WWE surfacing for quite some time, this might be the WWE's last chance to turn this dream match into a reality. If they fail to do so, this match will surely be in a list of greatest dream matches which never came to fruition.

Both the Rock and Batista are in their fifties, which means that the next run might be their last. The seeds of this match can be planted on Smackdown 100 where the Rock is expected to make an appearance.

While Batista has refuted rumors of him returning for the event, we all know how integral the Aminal has been to the brand's success and therefore we hope that he makes an appearance on this landmark show to set up a future dream match against the Great One.

Surprise surprise!! I wasn’t invited! And it’s in my hometown.! 😳.. guess by now I shouldn’t be shocked anymore. https://t.co/r1NwUNlRnf

— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) September 13, 2018

This Once in a Lifetime (we are pretty sure it won't be twice in a lifetime) match could be booked for WrestleMania 35 next year and seeing two of the greatest of all time collide at the MetLife Stadium next year will be an unforgettable experience.

# 2 Batista vs Braun Strowman

The Animal Vs The Monster among Men is a match fans would love to see in the near future

Braun Strowman is one of the hottest stars on the main roster right now. The Monster Among Men has turned heel recently by joining Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre in their battle against The Shield.

The Dogs of War will clash with the Shield at Super Show Down in two weeks, after which the Monster has a match with Universal Champion Roman Reigns and the Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar at WWE's Crown Jewel on November 2.

Strowman isn't expected to win the Universal Championship anytime soon as the rumor mill has predicted a lengthy title run for the Big Dog, Roman Reigns. Once he is done with Crown Jewel, the monster and his pack are expected to feud with the Shield for the remainder of the year.

Once the dust of that feud settles, Strowman would need a huge opponent for WrestleMania 35 and who better to challenge the Monster than the Animal, Batista. Seeing these two giants lock horns on the biggest stage of them all will be a dream match. This match will a form of redemption for Strowman after his dull performance at the two previous editions of Wrestlemania.

# 1 Batista vs Brock Lesnar

The Animal vs The Beast will be one of the biggest money fights in WWE history.

Ohio Valley Wrestling's class of 2002 was the most special class of talents in WWE's developmental history. The quartet consisted of John Cena, Batista, Randy Orton, and Brock Lesnar. We have seen these Superstars compete against one another with the exception of one.

Brock Lesnar and Batista have yet to lock horns on the main roster. The duo did have a one-on-one match on OVW where the Animal, then known as Leviathan scored a pinfall victory over the Beast Incarnate, but their paths haven't crossed ever since.

With the limited dates that the WWE has with Lesnar and his imminent return to the UFC in mind, a feud against the Batista will be a great payday for the Beast before returning to the Octagon.

At this point in time, it is crystal clear that Lesnar is only doing Big Money Matches for the WWE, and a match against Batista might just be what the doctor ordered.

With Survivor Series coming up in two months, WWE needs a big match to headline the November pay-per-view. After the success they had with the mega match between Lesnar and Goldberg two years prior, the company could book this dream match for this year's edition.

While Batista has stated in numerous interviews that the only thing that would get him to come to back to the WWE is a programme against Triple H, we are pretty sure that the WWE Universe thinks otherwise and are itching to see the Aminal go head-to-head with the Beast.

Given Batista has a successful albeit short stint in MMA, we are expecting a full-on fight if these two ever decide to square off against one another.