{
  "id": 3785512,
  "title": "WWE's what-if! The dream match that never came: One of Vince's biggest misses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/wwes-what-if-the-dream-match-that-never-came-one-of-vinces-biggest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T17:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/wwe/wwes-ultimate-what-if-brock-lesnar-vs-batista-two-powerhouses-who-arrived-together-became-world-champions-and-never-met-in-the-ring-the-blockbuster-vince-mcmahon-never-made/articleshow/133557606.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}