WWE's what-if! The dream match that never came: One of Vince's biggest misses
Despite being two of the most dominant figures in WWE's history, Batista and Brock Lesnar never shared the ring in a singles match. Their careers overlapped, but Lesnar's departure in 2004 allowed Batista to ascend to the top of the promotion. When both superstars made their returns, chances for a showdown were missed. Now, with their wrestling careers behind them, fans can only wonder what might…
The potential dream match between Brock Lesnar and Batista never materialized during the peak of their WWE careers. Both men joined the company in 2000, joining from Ohio Valley Wrestling, and were pushed as major prospects in different directions. Lesnar was quickly propelled to stardom, becoming the youngest WWE Champion in history, while Batista slowly rose through the ranks, becoming a major member of Evolution and eventually winning his own World Heavyweight Championship.
Despite their paths occasionally crossing, the idea of a Lesnar-Batista singles match remained a tantalizing what-if. Their careers took separate turns, with Lesnar leaving WWE in 2004 and Batista departing in 2010. When they returned to WWE in 2012, the opportunity to pit them against each other seemed imminent. However, WWE opted for other angles, such as Batista challenging for the WWE World Championship at WrestleMania 30 and Lesnar dominating the company's roster afterward.
Batista's final wrestling match came in 2019, and Lesnar retired shortly after, making the dream match an enduring "what-if."
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