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"The Animal" controlled the match early, but Alberto Del Rio caught him coming back into the ring. He soon swept Batista out from under his feet and then hurled him into the ring steps.
They traded right hands before Del Rio kicked Batista in the gut. A powerslam from Batista shifted the advantage back his way.
Even with his arm banged up, Batista overpowered Del Rio. He hit a spinebuster right before Randy Orton came out. Distracted, he fell victim to a schoolboy pin, losing to Del Rio.
Orton mocked him, noting that the fans haven't responded well to his return.
Boos echoing around him, Batista shouted that he loved the business and promised to beat Orton at WrestleMania.
WWE seems to be testing a Batista heel turn out rather than just going with it. He exhibited the kind of aggression and bad attitude one associates with villains, but does that make Orton the face, or will this picture make more sense with Bryan's addition?
The company gets points for acknowledging fans booing Batista.
On the negative side, Batista doesn't look ready for a marquee match. His bout against Del Rio was awkward, and for such a short contest, it featured a lot of lying on the mat to catch his breath.
Orton and Batista's segment lacked tension. The first steps in the journey to their WrestleMania weren't impressive in the least.
source: bleacherreport.com
