Batista signs 2 match deal with Strikeforce

[mnvikingstwins]

Former WWE star Batista recently confirmed a WrestleZone exclusive report when he told TMZ.com that he will be fighting for Strikeforce. "I'm done with WWE," said the former WWE Champion. He was then asked if he'd be fighting for UFC and he responded by saying "Strikeforce." When asked about his opponent, Batista said, "I know, but I'm not telling you." You can read our exclusive report revealing Batista's claim that he has a 2 fight MMA deal by CLICKING HERE.

http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/arti...-update-104997

I want to see if the Batista Bomb would at all work in an MMA match, any opinions on the deal?

[NyFanCam01]

interesting...

[windmortal]

Well, mmajunkie.com has a conflicting report

Spokesperson: No Strikeforce deal for WWE's Batista right now

by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Jun 21, 2010 at 11:40 am ET
Despite a rash of recent reports, former World Wrestling Entertainment performer "Batista" (David Bautista Jr.) has not signed with Strikeforce.

The 41-year-old aspiring MMA fighter "definitely has not signed" with the organization, Strikeforce spokesperson Mike Afromowitz today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).

Numerous reports of the supposed signing popped up this morning after TMZ.com issued a story quoting Bautista as having a deal.

Afromowitz declined to comment on anything beyond the denial of a signed deal. But additional sources told MMAjunkie.com officials have had informal talks with Bautista and may eventually offer a contract.

They stressed, though, that no such deal is imminent.

Bautista began on the pro-wrestling circuit in 2000 and joined the WWE in 2002. Although once one of the organization's most marketable stars, he cut ties with the WWE in May.

He could join UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and Strikeforce heavyweight Bobby Lashley as WWE vets who eventually made the move to MMA.

Although slightly smaller than his "billed" wrestling height of 6-foot-6 and weight of 290 pounds, Bautista would compete in MMA's heavyweight division. If the wrestler does sign with the California-based promotion, a bout with NFL veteran Herschel Walker, who made his MMA debut with Stikeforce early this year, could be a possibility given its marketability and both fighters' limited cage experience.

[tboculosis]

Although slightly smaller than his "billed" wrestling height of 6-foot-6 and weight of 290 pounds, Bautista would compete in MMA's heavyweight division. If the wrestler does sign with the California-based promotion, a bout with NFL veteran Herschel Walker, who made his MMA debut with Stikeforce early this year, could be a possibility given its marketability and both fighters' limited cage experience.

Yeah, given his age and lack of experience, a bout with Herschel Walker would be suitable. I don't see him making a big splash in the heavyweight division of Strikeforce, but his debut fight will draw plenty of interests as well as viewers. I wish him well in his foray into MMA.

[Rookiecard78]

Stupidist thing he could have done. Just like bobby lashley. Dave was one of the top heels right now in wwe why give that up?

[mnvikingstwins]

I doubt it would happen, but imagine if Dave signs with UFC and the main event of UFC 123 or something like that is:



Dave Batista

vs




BROCK LESNAR

[NyFanCam01]

^^^^ lol would be sick!

[NyFanCam01]

but dave would get RUINED...

[Lfieldlightning68]

this is pathetic. hes double bj penns size and i would bet penn would knock him out first round.hell he would be gassed by the 2nd round,if he made it that far.plus he will actually be tested for performance enhancing drugs. fedor owns strikeforce at this point anyway. go back and wrestle....or just retire

[ChargerChris]

^^^^ i totally agree