Batista is also named The Undertaker, who is synonymous with WrestleMania because of his legendary streak, which saw him win 21 consecutive matches at the Show of Shows. He defeated the Animal at WrestleMania 23 and will go down as one of the best characters in pro wrestling history.

A WWE superfan confirms his role in the hilarious Batista backstage video… or lack of one. WWE fans will remember the hilarious backstage moment in 2008 when a fan jumped in front of Batista as he was warming up for his match and did his signature pose in front of the camera before running away

If Batista always appeared in control of his meteoric rise through the ranks of WWE, that’s because you’re not counting his tempestuous formative years. What would ultimately bring the 6-foot-6, 290-pound brute to the top was his ability to avoid the perils and violence all around him in his troubled youth.

Batista is an icon in the industry with his work in WWE, but The Animal was recently surrounded by a new controversy based on his statement against his former rival.