5 interesting facts from the Batista-Triple H feud over the years

#1 Triple H put Batista over in a career-defining WrestleMania match

The clash between Batista and Triple at WrestleMania 21 was a monumental one. It catapulted Batista to superstardom. Although the match was not a technical showcase, still the two powerhouses managed to pull off one epic showdown.

Triple H originally wanted Batista to keep himself from competing in the 2005 Royal Rumble. The Animal, however, refused his Evolution leader and went on to win the Rumble. To everyone's delight, Batista challenged Triple H for the World title at WrestleMania. Their contract signing became an iconic moment in WWE history and in Batista's career.

The Evolution protege went on to defeat his mentor in what was the start of his meteoric rise. Dave Meltzer described the match as "the peak of one of [WWE's] best storylines in years". It indeed is the reason why Batista enjoyed huge success in WWE for years to come.

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