WWE News update on Batista and more

The Santa Claw!

-Batista: The original idea for Batista returning during the WrestleMania XXX season was that he returns as a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble. After a WWE goof-up which resulted in premature release of clips showing Batista’s return, prompted the announcement of his return on RAW last night. WWE officials were upset with this unexpected turn of events.

-Batista: When WWE showed Batista’s tweet on yesterday nights RAW broadcast, they left the “f’n” part out. Here’s what he wrote again:

-Heath Slater: Who has been away from WWE TV and live events for several weeks now while Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal keep the 3MB gimmick going, has been given time off to deal with some personal issues and there’s no word on when he will be back.

-Birthday: Former WWE developmental talent Chris Hero turns 34 years old today.

- Goldberg: If WWE reaches an agreement for Bill Goldberg to return at WrestleMania XXX, he will be in great shape. Goldberg noted on Twitter that he still trains 6 days a week.

-Chris Jericho: Part 2 of Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast interview with WWE Hall of Famer Edge is available here.

- Mick Foley: Foley noted on Twitter that he “asked, pleaded & begged to be” on the Christmas edition of WWE RAW. Foley did make an appearance as Foley Claus on last nights Main Event.

-Jim Ross: JR has updated the Q&A section on jrsbarbq.com again this week. He was asked about the chance of seeing War Games in WWE. Ross said: “Highly unlikely. I don’t see it happening. It wasn’t a WWE creation and the blood is a no-no.”

-Big Show: Next week’s WWE RAW will have a special New Year’s theme with it. WWE posted the strange promo featuring Big Show:

I can’t wait to get to the Cheesefest in Hoakietown and punch somebody right In the f’n face! Playtime’s over children.

— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) December 24, 2013

Six days a week ! RT @Mobi2Muslim: @Goldberg still lifting?

— Bill Goldberg (@Goldberg) December 23, 2013