WWE confirms that 'The Animal' Dave Batista is set to return

‘The Animal’ returns!

As previously reported, in recent weeks former WWE superstar Dave Batista has been linked with a return to WWE. After promotional material advertising Batista’s return for next year was leaked, it was believed that maybe WWE deliberately leaked the news to generate some buzz for his return. But officials were reportedly very upset at the leak and had been keeping quiet on Batista’s return. Any mention of his return had been pulled.

But today, WWE via their official Twitter handle, confirmed that ‘The Animal‘ will indeed return on 20th January on RAW!

Great news for Batista fans!

Yes Virginia, there is #TheAnimal. And HE’S BACK January 20 on #RAW! http://t.co/EFfW5FNGPs@DaveBautista

— WWE (@WWE) December 24, 2013