WrestleMania 35: Predicting the match card

3) Batista v/s Randy Orton or Batista v/s Randy Orton v/s Triple H

Who should 'The Animal' face on 'The Showcase of Immortals'?

While many may want Triple H and Batista fighting in a singles match, it is quite unlikely. Initially, Batista was set to return to fight Triple H in a marquee match at the Grandest Stage of Them All. The Evolution reunion at SmackDown 1000 did ignite the fire between the two men. However, after Triple H got injured in the main event of the Crown Jewel PPV, plans for this match were seemingly scrapped.

Rumors did circulate about Randy Orton v/s Batista post Crown Jewel and it may come across as the right thing to do. We can have Batista make his return at the Royal Rumble, only to be eliminated by The Viper. Orton will then repeatedly assault Batista, declaring The Animal to be his next victim.

This would lead to a match between the two at The Showcase of the Immortals. WWE can even have Triple H enter the fray in order to talk sense into Randy Orton, only to receive a RKO from the Apex Predator.

Many may argue that this may not be the right match for Batista, but one needs to look at the wider image. Orton will serve as the sadistic heel that has been quite dominant, while Batista serves as the full-fledged babyface hero who is returning for the fans. Both men know each other very well and can produce a decent match in the least.

Having a ‘no disqualification’ helps too, as Orton has already proved that he can produce many highlights using weapons. Having Triple H interfere in the match, only to cost Batista the win will be the perfect way to kick-off the Triple H/Batista feud, which may stretch out till SummerSlam 2019 or even WrestleMania 36.

But, if Triple H does make it in time for Mania, having an Evolution Triple Threat too works for such a grand PPV. Another rumored match for WrestleMania 35 was The Shield Triple Threat match for the Universal Championship. With Roman Reigns out due to leukemia, this may serve as a nice replacement for it.

All 3 men have nice mic skills and can surely hype the feud up for Mania. Having Randy take the pin from Batista in this case helps to further the narrative between The Game and The Animal. Be it Orton v/s Batista or The Evolution Triple Threat, continuing the HHH/Batista storyline post Mania will keep fans invested into the product.

Winner: Randy Orton (If Batista v/s Orton takes place) or Batista (By pinning Orton in the Evolution Triple Threat)

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