Update: The Very Latest on Batista’s WWE Return, Rumored Creative Plans, What Kind of Deal Did He Sign?

December 23, 2013

batista wwe return Despite leaked advertisements for Batista's WWE return having been pulled from the internet, it's being reported that the former WWE Champion will indeed be returning to the company and the removal of the ads are WWE's attempt to keep the return quiet.

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, there is speculation that WWE might be planning to have Batista return to the company prior to the Royal Rumble, then win the Royal Rumble match and go on to challenge Randy Orton for the WWE World Title at WrestleMania 30.

As for the deal Batista signed to return to WWE, which was brokered by Triple H, it's being said the money he is getting is not as "sweet" as Brock Lesnar's deal, but it is nevertheless a very lucrative contract. The contract will see Batista work a close to "full-time short-term" schedule, making PPV appearances, TV taping appearances, and live event appearances up to and beyond WrestleMania 30.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.