4. WWE Royal Rumble 2014
After being away from Professional Wrestling for almost 4 years, Batista returned on RAW before the 2014 Royal Rumble PPV.
It was announced that he would be a participant in the annual 30 man Royal Rumble match on January 26th 2014.
Batista won the Rumble by last eliminating Shield member Roman Reigns, but was foolishly booed by a crowd that unfortunately included many IWC Smarks (haters).
He turned Heel shortly thereafter.