Batista has had a great career both inside and outside of the ring. Are you looking to re-watch some of his classic battles? Here is a list of the Batista matches that have received the most stars from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The ratings are on a 5-star scale. This includes his classic bouts with Triple H, the Undertaker and more.
The Highest-Rated Batista Matches
Evolution (Batista, Randy Orton, Triple H, and Ric Flair) vs Chris Benoit, Mick Foley, Shawn Michaels, and Shelton Benjamin
Event: RAW (April 12th, 2004) | Rating: 4.00 Stars
The main event of the April 12th, 2004 edition of RAW was an 8-man tag team match. Evolution took on Chris Benoit, Mick Foley, Shawn Michaels, and Shelton Benjamin.
Michaels ended up pinning Randy Orton for the victory.
Batista and Randy Orton vs Chris Benoit and Edge
Event: RAW (May 17th, 2004) | Rating: 4.00 Stars
Batista and Randy Orton challenged Chris Benoit and Edge on the May 17th, 2004 episode of RAW. This was for the World Tag Team Championships.
Benoit and Edge retained the Titles after a fun match.
Batista vs The Undertaker
Event: Wrestlemania 23 (2007) | Rating: 4.00 Stars
The Undertaker and Batista faced off at Wrestlemania 23. This was for Batista’s World Heavyweight Championship.
The Undertaker ended up winning the match and the Title. This extended his undefeated streak at Wrestlemania to 15–0 .
Batista vs The Undertaker
Event: Backlash (2007) | Rating: 4.00 Stars
The Undertaker and Batista faced off at the Backlash PPV in 2007. This was a Last Man Standing match for the World Heavyweight Championship.
The match ended in a draw after they both couldn’t get to their feet.
Batista vs The Undertaker
Event: Cyber Sunday (2007) | Rating: 4.00 Stars
The Undertaker and Batista continued their rivalry into the Cyber Sunday PPV in 2007. This was for the World Heavyweight Championship and Stone Cold Steve Austin was the special guest referee.
Batista won the match to retain the Title.
Batista vs The Undertaker
Event: Survivor Series (2007) | Rating: 4.00 Stars
The Undertaker and Batista also faced off at Survivor Series in 2007. This was a Hell in a Cell match for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Batista won the match after 20 minutes to retain the Title.
Evolution (Batista, Randy Orton, and Triple H) vs The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose)
Event: Payback (2014) | Rating: 4.00 Stars
The main event of Payback 2014 was the Shield vs Evolution in a 6-man tag team match. This was a No Holds Barred Elimination match.
The Shield won after about 30 minutes.
Evolution (Batista, Randy Orton, and Ric Flair) vs Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, and Edge
Event: RAW (August 2nd, 2004) | Rating: 4.25 Stars
The main event of the August 2nd, 2004 edition of RAW was Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista vs Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, and Edge.
Orton hit an RKO for the win in a fun TV match.
Batista vs Triple H vs Chris Benoit vs Chris Jericho vs Edge vs Randy Orton
Event: New Years Revolution (2005) | Rating: 4.25 Stars
Batista took part in the Elimination Chamber match for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship. Shawn Michaels was the special guest referee.
Triple H went on to win the match and the Title.
Batista vs John Cena
Event: Extreme Rules (2010) | Rating: 4.25 Stars
The main event of Extreme Rules in 2010 was between Batista and John Cena. This was a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship.
Cena won the match after about 25 minutes.
Batista vs Triple H
Event: Vengeance (2005) | Rating: 4.5 Stars
The main event of Vengeance 2005 was between Triple H and Batista. This was a Hell in a Cell match for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Batista retained the Title after about 26 minutes.
Batista vs Randy Orton vs Daniel Bryan
Event: Wrestlemania 30 (2014) | Rating: 4.5 Stars
Batista took part in the incredible main event of Wrestlemania 30. It also involved Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan.
Daniel Bryan won the match and the WWE Title in one of the most memorable moments in WWE history.
On a related note, check out the list of the best Daniel Bryan matches, in the same format as this.
Evolution (Batista, Randy Orton, and Triple H) vs The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose)
Event: Extreme Rules (2014) | Rating: 4.5 Stars
Evolution and the Shield faced off in a 6-man tag team match at Extreme Rules 2014.
Roman Reigns pinned Batista after hitting him with a spear.
What are your favorite Batista matches of all time? Let us know in the comment section below.