1. Royal Rumble Match - Entry #28 - Royal Rumble 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YpxrqlR-kk In one of the most controversial, talked about and badly booked main events in the history of WWE, "The Animal" made a less than impressive in-ring return at the Royal Rumble 2014. Even entering late in the draw at number 28, Batista looked out of breath and clearly not in ring shape. After a four year absence from the WWE, the "Universe" drenched Batista with an onslaught of boos almost as soon as he hit the squared circle. The dastardly elimination of CM Punk, omission of Bryan and seemingly undeserved win drove the crowd into a frenzy. A very unhealthy heat for Batista was generated as he stood atop the turnbuckle pointing towards the WrestleMania 30 sign. His expression (looking through the botox) was a sight of confusion, bewilderment and anger. As Batista's generic music hit, chants for Daniel Bryan filled the arena as frustrated fans saw him as an unworthy winner. His music, louder than usual, turned up by WWE Officials seemingly to drown out the undesired reaction. If the failed triumphant return as a babyface seemed like it couldn't of gotten worse, reports and images showed him "flipping off" the fans and mocking Daniel Bryan as he left the arena. That's fair play if he was portraying a heel, but he clearly isn't and this unprofessional conduct cements this match as the number one that sucked for "The Animal".
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