Returning in the Summer of 2006, Batista would eventually win back the World Heavyweight Title by beating Booker T at Survivor Series. This set the scene nicely for one huge feud that fans had been waiting to see, Batista vs. The Undertaker. 'The Deadman' would win the 2007 Royal Rumble match, which meant he was directly in line to challenge the champion at WrestleMania 23. There, Undertaker would defeat Batista and claim the title. It was a well-received effort, and '07 would be a fruitful year for the duo. Showing good chemistry together, they worked further bouts at Backlash, on Smackdown, and later at Cyber Sunday and the 2007 Survivor Series. In between times, Edge actually won the title from 'Taker, who then subsequently vacated the belt due to injury. This later led to a match between the new champ, The Great Khali, Batista and Rey Mysterio at Unforgiven. Batista once more won the World Title, and resumed his feud against Undertaker. Survivor Series prompted a stirring Hell In A Cell war, one which saw a returning Edge become involved in the action. He cost The Undertaker the match, allowing Batista to leave with the title. Just like with Triple H, this was a suitable ending to an epic and lengthy rivalry that had dominated much of the year.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
