12 WWE WrestleMania 35 Card Predictions After Survivor Series 2018

6. Randy Orton Vs. Batista

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It looks like Triple H's torn pectoral could rule him out until deep into 2019, and that sucks, because Evolution's SmackDown 1000 reunion bred unexpected anticipation for a potential WrestleMania clash between 'The Game' and Batista. It wouldn't have been a five-star classic, but we'd trust these two old pros to concoct something memorable, even if they'll have reached a combined 99 years old by April.

But 'The Animal' wrestling shouldn't be ruled out completely. Big Dave has openly admitted to wanting to scratch that itch, and even spoke on the possibility of wrestling Triple H at this year's event. Bank on him throwing down at 'Mania 35.

If Triple H isn't ready to go, Randy Orton makes all the sense in the world as an opponent. 'The Viper' was a cocky piece of sh*t in said Evolution segment, they have history and chemistry, and Orton is a safe pair of hands with a low-risk working style to help guide Batista through his first match in five years. There's little sense in booking the Blade Runner 2049 star against anyone else.

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