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WRESTLEMANIA XX PREVIEW: THE CHAIN GANG SOLDIER VS. THE GIANT - A COLOSSAL CLASH FOR THE GOLD!
In the heart of New York City, under the luminous glow of the Madison Square Garden marquee, a storm is brewing. WrestleMania XX is on the horizon, and with it comes a clash of seismic proportions—John Cena, the brash, street-tough Doctor of Thuganomics, stepping into the lion’s den to challenge the monolithic United States Champion, the 7-foot, 500-pound Big Show. It’s not just a title on the line; it’s pride, dominance, and the symbolic passing—or defending—of a mantle in WWE's ever-evolving saga. The electric energy surrounding this bout radiates through the streets of Manhattan, as fans prepare to witness one of the most physically intense and emotionally charged encounters of the night. Their rivalry ignited in the chaos of a tag match on February 19th. That night, after the final bell had tolled, Big Show, in a cold and calculated act of vengeance, grabbed Cena by the throat and drove him like a ragdoll through the announcers' table. The impact was monstrous—the kind of moment that instantly etches itself into history, the kind that leaves the audience breathless and officials scrambling. The 500-pound behemoth left Cena broken and buried in shattered wood, a warning and declaration all in one: stand in Big Show’s way, and suffer the consequences. Yet Cena—bloodied, bruised, and wrapped in determination—refused to fade into the shadows. Astonishingly, he returned the following week, ribs taped and breathing labored, to face off against the 350-pound wrecking ball known as A-Train. In an act that defied logic and pain alike, Cena dug into his core and lifted A-Train onto his shoulders, delivering an F-U that echoed like thunder. He didn’t just win the match—he reclaimed his momentum. And then, with fire in his voice and steel in his eyes, Cena did what few dared: he called out the Big Show directly, demanding a shot at WrestleMania and declaring his intent to rip the U.S. Title from the giant’s grasp. What followed was a psychological cold war that intensified each week. Cena, a verbal assassin in his own right, shredded Big Show’s ego with freestyle raps that exposed the insecurities lurking behind the champion’s towering stature. On March 4th, his biting verses had the SmackDown! crowd in a frenzy, while Show, appearing on the TitanTron mid-meal, tried to dismiss Cena’s barbs with a smirk and a threat, brandishing his titanic fists like sledgehammers. But the verbal jabs hit their mark. Cena wasn’t just attacking with words—he was planting seeds of doubt. That same night, after Cena dispatched Chuck Palumbo, Big Show attempted another sneak attack—his trademark chokeslam at the ready. But Cena had evolved. He narrowly escaped, retreating to the ramp, smiling through the pain, leaving the champ fuming once more. The tides had begun to shift—not just physically, but mentally.
The following week, Cena inserted himself at ringside during one of Big Show’s matches, donning a headset and colorfully dissecting every move the giant made. With each comment, Cena chipped away at the mythos of the World's Largest Athlete. His words weren’t just insults—they were revelations. "Big Show thinks size is everything," he said coolly. "I’m gonna prove that heart, hustle, and never giving up beats size every time." When the inevitable confrontation came, Cena stood tall, chain in hand, refusing to flinch. And again, Big Show hesitated—backing off with a sneer, but not without revealing the crack in his armor. As WrestleMania approached, the tension crescendoed. On March 18th, Cena came racing to the ring as chaos erupted between Edge, Big Show, and even Brock Lesnar. Standing across the ring from the champion, Cena issued a direct challenge. The crowd roared, waiting for the giant to finally strike—but instead, Big Show retreated. From the safety of the screen, he sneered that Cena would get his reckoning on Sunday. Seizing the spotlight, Cena grabbed the mic and unloaded another blistering rhyme, branding the titan a coward hiding behind his size. “If you’re seven feet tall but your heart is small, at WrestleMania you’re gonna fall!” The fans erupted, the message delivered.
And then came the exclamation point.
On the final SmackDown! before WrestleMania, the last chapter before the bell tolls, Cena got his retribution. After thwarting Big Show’s interference in Matt Morgan’s match, Cena seized the moment. With unrelenting fury, he drove the champion through the same announce table that had once been his own personal grave. The tables, quite literally, had turned. The sight of the fallen goliath, limbs sprawled amidst twisted metal and cracked plywood, said everything—Cena wasn’t just ready for WrestleMania, he was foreshadowing the inevitable.
That same night, Cena spit one final freestyle—this one aimed not just at Big Show’s skills, but his place in WWE history. Wounded and raging, Big Show interrupted from a satellite feed with a chilling vow: “I’m not just defending my championship. I’m defending the natural order. The big man always wins, Cena. Always. And when I’m done with you, that mouth of yours won’t be running anymore.” But Cena’s response was already written in action, pain, and perseverance. He’s not just fighting for a title—he’s fighting for respect, for validation, and for the right to say that, no matter the size of the man across from you, belief in yourself is the biggest weapon of all.
This Sunday, Madison Square Garden isn’t just hosting a match—it’s hosting a reckoning. The champ is here. The giant awaits. And the world will be watching.
EXCLUSIVE WWE.COM INTERVIEWS
**FINAL WORDS BEFORE THE WAR**
With WrestleMania XX only hours away, WWE.com sat down with both combatants in Sunday’s United States Championship battle—a match that has morphed from a title bout into something far more personal. In one corner, the defiant, fast-rising star who calls himself the Doctor of Thuganomics. In the other, a seething, hulking behemoth determined to crush the rebellion before it ever reaches its peak.
**JOHN CENA: “THE BEST DON’T NEED TO BE THE BIGGEST”**
Dressed in his trademark throwback jersey, steel chain draped around his neck and a fire behind his eyes that couldn’t be extinguished, John Cena spoke with the conviction of a man who believes he’s walking into history—not danger.
“Size doesn’t make you a champion,” Cena said, leaning forward, voice low but commanding. “Heart makes you a champion. Hustle makes you a champion. Loyalty and respect make you a champion. And I’ve got those in spades. Big Show? He’s got size. That’s it. He walks around like being tall means being untouchable. But this Sunday, in Madison Square Garden, the world’s gonna see the truth—being big doesn’t make you the best. Being the best makes you the best.”
There was no hesitation when he was asked about his approach to the match. While most competitors might falter at the thought of facing a 500-pound colossus, Cena welcomed it like a challenge he was born for.
“You don’t go toe-to-toe with an avalanche,” Cena said, cracking a grin. “You sidestep it, pick your spots, and when the time’s right—you bring the mountain down. You can’t out-muscle the Big Show. I’m not gonna try. But you *can* out-think him. You can wear him down, break his rhythm. That announce table on SmackDown? That wasn’t a stunt. That was a message: I’m not afraid of him. That was the appetizer. And Sunday night, I’m serving the main course—delivered hot, wrapped in gold, and ending with my hand raised and the U.S. title on my shoulder.”
When asked if he’s prepared for what many are calling the biggest match of his career, Cena didn’t blink.
“I’m not just ready. I *was built* for this stage. Big Show’s fighting to keep things the way they’ve always been. Me? I’m fighting to flip the whole system on its head.”
**BIG SHOW: “I’M NOT JUST DEFENDING MY TITLE—I’M DEFENDING THE NATURAL ORDER”**
If Cena spoke with focused passion, Big Show spoke with barely contained rage. From the moment the interview began, his body language radiated agitation—arms crossed, eyes narrowed, voice low and thunderous. The insult of being driven through a table, the stings of every rhyme Cena had hurled at him in recent weeks—it was all simmering just beneath the surface.
“John Cena thinks he embarrassed me,” Big Show said, each word measured and deliberate. “He thinks catching me by surprise on SmackDown means something. Let me be real clear—what he did? That wasn’t courage. That was recklessness. And reckless men don’t walk out of WrestleMania. They get carried.”
Show shook his head slowly, scoffing at the idea that the self-proclaimed “Chain Gang Soldier” was a genuine threat.
“I’ve been in this business a long time. I’ve faced legends, monsters, freaks of nature—and I’ve crushed every last one of them. Cena? He runs his mouth. He wears chains and spits rhymes like that’s gonna save him when gravity catches up. But when you’re flat on your back after a chokeslam that cracks the mat in half, no amount of swagger is gonna put you back together.”
And then the champion leaned in, lowering his voice into something almost chilling.
“This match isn’t just about my United States Championship anymore. It’s about something bigger. There’s a natural order in this business. The big man wins. He *should* win. And I’m defending that order. I’m putting a stop to this fantasy where guys like Cena think heart and hustle matter more than size and dominance. I’m ending that at WrestleMania. I’m ending *him*.”
Asked if he had any final words for Cena, Big Show gave a cold, humorless smirk.
“He wants a WrestleMania moment? He’ll get one. When the lights fade out and he’s still not moving, he’ll remember it every time he breathes through broken ribs.”
WWE.COM JOURNALISTS’ FINAL PREDICTIONS
WILL CENA CONQUER THE GIANT OR FALL TO THE BIGGEST FORCE IN WWE?
As the lights dim and the echoes of anticipation ring louder in Madison Square Garden, the question on everyone’s mind remains: Who walks out with the United States Championship—John Cena, the relentless young phenom with grit to spare, or Big Show, the immovable titan guarding the gold with wrath and authority? We asked five of WWE.com’s top writers to weigh in with their final predictions heading into WrestleMania XX.
Marcus Trent – Senior Features Writer
“There’s something undeniably magnetic about this kid, Cena. He’s got a connection with the fans that doesn’t just stir the crowd—it ignites it. But charisma alone doesn’t win matches. What does win matches is mental warfare, and Cena has been playing chess while Big Show swings clubs. Every time Cena gets under his skin, every time he dodges a chokeslam and fires back with a rhyme, he chips away at Show’s fortress of confidence. Make no mistake, Big Show is a monster—but even monsters have blind spots. My take? Cena survives the storm and capitalizes on Big Show’s rage-fueled tunnel vision. New United States Champion: John Cena.”
Sasha Cortez – SmackDown Digital Correspondent
“I’ve followed Cena since he debuted, and what’s always stood out is that he’s not just entertaining, he’s disruptive. He’s shaking up the power structure of SmackDown by refusing to stay in his lane—and Big Show, standing atop that mountain, doesn’t like the ground shifting beneath his feet. But here’s the catch: Big Show has been here before. He’s faced legends, absorbed brutal beatings, and always comes back scarier than before. Cena’s heart is enormous, but heart doesn’t always beat 500 pounds. I’m expecting a battle, but in the end, I think Big Show will slam the momentum right out of Cena’s chest. The champ retains—but barely.”
Reggie Monroe – Ringside Recap Editor
“There’s no stat line that can fully explain what John Cena’s been doing over the last few months. He’s turned insults into art and pain into fuel. That moment on SmackDown, when he lifted A-Train with busted ribs and defied every ounce of logic? That’s not luck. That’s will. And Big Show, for all his dominance, has looked uncomfortable. He’s been caught off guard. He’s been rattled. WrestleMania is all about seizing moments—and Cena has a way of creating his own. I think we’re on the brink of a seismic shift, and Cena’s the epicenter. My pick: John Cena delivers the performance of his career and walks out a champion.”
Valerie Stone – WWE Video Package Script Supervisor
“This match is poetic. You’ve got a hungry young rebel, microphone in hand, chain around his neck, challenging the very definition of dominance. On the other side, you’ve got Big Show—a living, breathing myth of brute power who sees Cena as an anomaly that needs crushing. In terms of pacing, emotion, and narrative tension, this might be the most cinematic match on the card. But when I step back and look at it with a storyteller’s eye, I see Cena not just wanting the title—I see him needing it to validate everything he’s been fighting for. The buildup has been textbook elevation. The payoff? Cena wins. And the entire WWE landscape shifts overnight.”
Dante Knox – WWE Insider Newsletter Contributor
“I respect hustle, I respect fire, and I respect what Cena represents. But at the end of the day, hype doesn’t pin shoulders. Big Show is a walking extinction-level event. He’s not just fighting to keep his title—he’s fighting to remind the world that giants still rule the ring. Cena can dance, rap, and jab all he wants, but the second Big Show closes the distance, it’s game over. This isn’t David vs. Goliath. This is Goliath fully aware he’s in a fight—and that makes him deadly. Big Show retains. Convincingly.”
THE VERDICT: 3 PREDICT CENA. 2 STAND WITH SHOW. The stage is set. The lines are drawn. And when the bell rings at WrestleMania XX, only one man will stand tall—either the young disruptor who’s turned words into weapons, or the colossal champion who believes order must be enforced through brute force.
Who’s your pick?
WRESTLEMANIA XX PREVIEW: BATISTA VS. RANDY ORTON - EVOLUTION'S IMPLOSION IGNITES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN WARFARE
When Evolution burst onto the scene in January 2003, they were billed as the very embodiment of professional wrestling’s past, present, and future—a formidable faction forged in gold and legacy. At the helm stood Triple H, the cerebral assassin and reigning World Heavyweight Champion, whose iron grip on power was matched only by his ruthless intellect. Alongside him was Ric Flair, the legendary 16-time World Champion and elder statesman of the business, revered and feared in equal measure. But the true foundation of Evolution’s long-term dominance lay in their hand-picked prospects: Randy Orton, the cocky third-generation prodigy with unparalleled athleticism and confidence, and Batista, a hulking powerhouse dubbed "The Animal," whose silent intensity promised destruction with every step.
For over a year, Evolution imposed their will on Monday Night RAW, leaving a wake of shattered challengers and championship victories. They were untouchable. Orton, basking in his youth and the guidance of his mentors, captured the Intercontinental Championship and etched his name in the record books as the youngest titleholder in that belt’s storied lineage. Meanwhile, Batista evolved from silent enforcer to dominant threat. Their path seemed paved with destiny. And yet, beneath the polished surface of their empire, tension began to smolder—fueled by ambition, jealousy, and the inevitable collision of egos within the walls of their dominion.
It all came crashing down on the February 23 edition of RAW in a moment that sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe. Just days after falling in controversial fashion to Kurt Angle, Randy Orton stepped into the ring not to regroup, but to self-destruct—and take Evolution with him. In a scathing tirade, Orton accused Batista of sabotaging his momentum, seeding discord with venomous precision. He called out his former brother-in-arms for being envious, for trying to dull Orton’s rising star just as the crowd began to roar louder for The Legend Killer than for The Animal. Then, without hesitation, Orton delivered a jaw-dropping RKO to a stunned Batista, flooring the juggernaut in a single, venomous strike.
What followed was carnage. Flair and Triple H rushed in—only to be met with the same fate. Orton, methodical and detached, struck each member with chilling accuracy, leaving the very faction that created him broken in the middle of the ring. Standing over their crumpled bodies, Orton declared his rebellion. Evolution, he revealed, was never about building the future—it was about one man’s control. And Orton was done being anyone’s pawn.
The aftermath left a crater in the RAW roster. On the following week’s broadcast, Triple H—enraged and humiliated—vowed revenge. With Ric Flair by his side and Batista seething with barely-contained fury, The Game reminded the WWE Universe that Orton was
their creation. They had groomed him, elevated him, protected him—and now they would erase him. That same night, Orton’s luck soured again. In the midst of an Intercontinental Title defense against Christian, Batista’s music exploded through the arena speakers. The brief moment of hesitation it caused was enough. Christian capitalized and took the gold, and Orton’s world began to unravel.
Batista didn’t stop with mind games. Emerging from the curtain, he marched to the ring with vengeance in his eyes and raw power in his fists. Alongside Flair and Triple H, he delivered a savage beating that left Orton bloodied, broken, and stretcher-bound. The attack wasn’t just retribution—it was a declaration. The Animal had been uncaged, and he was coming for The Legend Killer.
But Randy Orton wasn't done. On March 8, just when Evolution believed they’d reasserted control, the arena lights dimmed—and when they returned, Orton stood in the ring, steel chair in hand and fire in his gaze. The ambush was relentless. Orton singled out Batista, raining chair shots across the big man’s back with unnerving precision. “You think this is over?” Orton roared as he backed away, blood-spattered and grinning. “I’m far from finished with any of you. I’m going to make your lives a living hell!”
That night, Batista unleashed his rage on Chris Jericho, bulldozing him with a performance that served as both therapy and warning. But Orton continued his war of attrition, striking again on March 15 in devastating fashion. During Batista’s high-stakes match against Kurt Angle—a bout that would determine whether Evolution could support Triple H at WrestleMania—Orton’s music blasted through the arena. The moment of distraction allowed Angle to cinch in the Ankle Lock and secure a submission victory, effectively banning Evolution from ringside in Triple H’s upcoming title defense. Backstage, Triple H seethed. He publicly berated Batista for the slip-up, his words clipped and dripping with disdain. The cracks in their brotherhood were once again visible—widened by Orton’s manipulation, and reinforced by Batista’s simmering pride.
As the final RAW before WrestleMania aired, the war of words shifted toward fate. Triple H, icy and deliberate, made clear that Orton hadn’t vanquished Evolution—he’d simply awakened it. Speaking straight into the camera, he warned that Orton’s day of reckoning would begin not with him, but with Batista. “You think you’ve destroyed Evolution, Randy?” he sneered. “All you’ve done is unleash something you can’t control. Batista is coming. And at Madison Square Garden, he’s going to make sure you never forget what it means to betray your brothers.”
Now, with WrestleMania XX as the battlefield, the stage is set for a confrontation forged in betrayal, pride, and primal fury. For Batista, the match is about more than victory—it’s a mission. A chance to restore honor, exact revenge, and show Orton what it means to cross The Animal. For Orton, it’s a decisive step into self-made glory, a battle to sever all links to his past and prove he doesn't just
kill legends—he
surpasses them. The collision between these two former allies promises not just violence, but transformation. In Madison Square Garden, either the beast is unleashed… or the future breaks free.
WWE.COM EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
BATISTA: "THIS ISN'T JUST A MATCH - IT'S PERSONAL RETRIBUTION"
In an exclusive interview with WWE.com, Batista's intensity was palpable as he discussed his upcoming showdown with his former Evolution stablemate.
WWE.com: Batista, this Sunday at WrestleMania, you face Randy Orton in what has become one of the most personal rivalries in recent memory. How are you approaching this match differently than any other in your career?
Batista: This isn't just another match. This isn't about championships or accolades. This is about loyalty, respect, and teaching Randy Orton that actions have consequences. He didn't just betray Evolution - he betrayed a brotherhood. We took him in, we elevated him, we celebrated his successes. And how does he repay that loyalty? With an RKO and this delusional idea that he was somehow being held back.
WWE.com: Many fans were shocked by the suddenness of Orton's betrayal. Did you see any warning signs beforehand?
Batista: Looking back now, the signs were there. The subtle comments, the way he'd disappear when the rest of us were strategizing, how he started separating himself. Randy got that Intercontinental Championship around his waist and suddenly thought he was bigger than Evolution. He forgot who put him in position to win that title in the first place. Evolution isn't just about individual success - it's about collective dominance. That's something Randy never understood.
WWE.com: Orton has suggested that Evolution was holding him back, that Triple H was threatened by his rising popularity. Any truth to those claims?
Batista: [Laughs] That's exactly the kind of delusional thinking I'm talking about. Triple H has nothing to fear from Randy Orton. The Game is the most dominant World Heavyweight Champion in this company's history. He's not threatened by Randy - he's disgusted by him. We all are. As for being held back? Randy was the youngest Intercontinental Champion in history as a member of Evolution. How exactly is that being held back?
WWE.com: What should the WWE fans expect when you and Orton finally collide at Madison Square Garden?
Batista: They should expect to witness the consequences of betrayal. Randy thinks he knows what I'm capable of because we shared a locker room. He has no idea what I'm going to unleash at WrestleMania. This isn't going to be a wrestling match - it's going to be a beating. I'm going to punish him physically for every second of that ambush, for every chair shot, for every mind game. When I'm finished with Randy Orton at WrestleMania, he's going to wish he never uttered the name "Evolution" in the first place.
RANDY ORTON: "EVOLUTION WAS ALWAYS ABOUT HOLDING ME BACK"
In a separate WWE.com exclusive, Randy Orton displayed the cold calculation that has become his trademark since breaking away from Evolution.
WWE.com: Randy, in just a few days, you'll face your former Evolution teammate Batista at WrestleMania XX. What precipitated your shocking attack on the group several weeks ago?
Orton: Let's be clear about something - that attack was a long time coming. Evolution was never what it pretended to be. It wasn't about representing the past, present, and future of this business. It was about Triple H surrounding himself with people who would protect his precious World Heavyweight Championship. Flair's living in the past, happy to ride The Game's coattails. And Batista? He's nothing but Triple H's personal attack dog, content with scraps from the table while The Game feasts.
WWE.com: But you achieved considerable success as part of Evolution, including becoming the youngest Intercontinental Champion in history.
Orton: I achieved that success DESPITE Evolution, not because of it. Every time I started gaining momentum, started connecting with these fans, Triple H would rein me in. "Remember your place, Randy." "Don't overshadow the group, Randy." It was always about keeping me one step below him. I won that Intercontinental Championship because I'm simply better than everyone else they put in front of me. And when the fans started recognizing that, when they started chanting my name louder than Triple H's? That's when the jealousy started.
WWE.com: Many would argue that Batista has legitimate grievances after your surprise attack. What's your response to that?
Orton: [Smirks] Batista has exactly what he deserves. For weeks, he's been undermining me in matches, coming to ringside when nobody asked him to, causing distractions. Why? Because he sees what everyone else sees - that I'm the future of this company, not him. He's Triple H's insurance policy, nothing more. I simply decided to address the problem head-on rather than playing the political games that Evolution thrives on.
WWE.com: What's your prediction for WrestleMania?
Orton: Prediction? I don't make predictions - I make statements. And at Madison Square Garden, I'm going to make the biggest statement of my career by showing Batista, Triple H, and every member of the WWE fans that I never needed Evolution. They needed me. Batista thinks his power is enough to intimidate me? Power means nothing when you're lying unconscious after an RKO you never saw coming. This Sunday, I don't just defeat Batista - I permanently close the Evolution chapter of my career and begin writing my own legacy.
EXPERT PREDICTIONS
Five of WWE.com's most seasoned journalists offer their predictions for this deeply personal showdown:
Jim Varsallone, Senior Content Producer: This match embodies everything WrestleMania represents - high stakes, personal animosity, and career-defining moments. While Batista's raw power cannot be overlooked, I see Randy Orton's calculated approach and psychological warfare giving him the edge. The Legend Killer has been two steps ahead of Evolution at every turn since his betrayal, and I believe that trend continues at Madison Square Garden. The RKO remains the most devastating finisher that can come from anywhere, and against Batista's more straightforward offense, that unpredictability will prove decisive. Prediction: Randy Orton wins via RKO following a counter to Batista's Powerbomb attempt.
Megan Williams, Feature Writer: Don't let Randy Orton's confidence fool you - he's facing an Animal that has been caged and is now being unleashed on the grandest stage of them all. What separates this match from others on the card is the genuine hatred between these former allies. While Orton may be the more technically gifted competitor, Batista's fury and strength advantage will simply be too much to overcome. Look for Evolution to find a way to make their presence felt despite the personal nature of this conflict. Prediction: Batista wins after a devastating Batista Bomb that sends a clear message to anyone who would dare betray Evolution.
Anthony Gonzalez, Senior Analyst: The psychological aspects of this match fascinate me. Batista enters as Evolution's enforcer, carrying not just his own vendetta but the reputation of the faction on his shoulders. That pressure, combined with Triple H's thinly veiled threats about "addressing internal matters" after WrestleMania, creates a distraction Orton will exploit. The Legend Killer has shown remarkable focus since breaking away from Evolution, while Batista seems caught between loyalty to Triple H and his own ambitions. That internal conflict will cost him. Prediction: Randy Orton wins in a match that plants seeds for Batista's own eventual split from Evolution.
Rebecca Chen, Technical Specialist: This contest will be decided by contrasting styles. Batista brings overwhelming power and intensity, while Orton counters with technical precision and opportunistic tactics. What many are overlooking is how their intimate knowledge of each other's movesets will influence the match psychology. Having trained together daily for over a year, these men know each other's playbooks intimately. Ultimately, I believe Batista's emotional investment will prove both his greatest strength and fatal weakness. His desire for revenge will fuel an early onslaught, but Orton's patience will allow him to weather the storm and capitalize when The Animal overextends. Prediction: Randy Orton wins after exploiting Batista's aggression with a counter-offensive strategy.
Carlos Rodriguez, Historical Correspondent: Madison Square Garden has witnessed countless legendary moments throughout WrestleMania history, from Hogan slamming Andre to Austin and Hart's submission classic. This Sunday, I believe we'll add another chapter when Batista and Orton collide. While conventional wisdom suggests Orton's momentum should carry him to victory, WrestleMania has a way of defying expectations. The sheer magnitude of the event tends to favor the physically dominant competitor, and nobody embodies that description better than Batista. Look for The Animal to absorb everything Orton throws at him before delivering a statement victory that cements his position as Evolution's future. Prediction: Batista wins in a match that exceeds expectations and steals the show.
Up next: Eddie/Goldberg, IC Title, and Kane/Taker
