10 Wrestlers Who Couldn't Stand Being Hated

10. Batista

A 2014 Royal Rumble win should've been bliss for Batista.

The former fan favourite was returning home for one last run (or so he thought at the time), and everyone figured he'd be some huge babyface during the build towards WrestleMania XXX. WWE didn't account for one man's popularity: Daniel Bryan caught fire, and the hardcore fans viewed big Dave's return as a threat.

That did not sit well with Batista. He was visibly ticked off that people were rallying round Bryan's unlikely push instead of enjoying his comeback story. WWE, left with no other option, began turning the 'Animal' heel, but dishy Dave's petted lip was almost painted on by that point.

Bryan's underdog story had ruined his returning hero routine, and it was all too much for him. Rightly or wrongly, Batista's ego got in the way here. He couldn't stomach the thought of playing second fiddle to someone WWE barely wanted to focus on in the first place.