If you would like to support the channel and my work, please visit Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wrestling_bios Official Website: https://www.wrestlingbios.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wrestlingbios The Evolution faction within WWE produced 2 new superstars within the world of wrestling, Randy Orton and Dave Batista. While Orton would leave the group first and claim the World Heavyweight Title in the summer of 2004, the rise of Batista took a lot more time and a lot more care. Known as "The Animal" due to his incredible size and strength, Batista became suspicious of his Evolution team mates Triple H and Ric Flair after a series of mishaps, some of which were very subtle while others were obvious. After winning the 2005 Royal Rumble, Batista had a decision to make. He could go to Smackdown to face JBL for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21, or he could stay on Monday Night Raw and take on his Evolution mentor Triple H. While Hunter would say he wanted to face Batista and have the greatest WrestleMania match of all time, he was actually working hard (behind Batista's back) to ensure The Animal went to Smackdown. This video takes a look at the whole Batista vs Triple H buildup, the end of the Evolution stable, and the incredible rise of Batista in World Wrestling Entertainment. 00:00 - Batista vs Triple H is teased in 2004 05:55 - New Year's Revolution 2005 10:54 - Batista wins the 2005 Royal Rumble 14:53 - Batista chooses between Raw and Smackdown 23:12 - WrestleMania 21 #WWE #Batista #Wrestling