More On WWE’s Talks With Dave Bautista
Source: PWInsider.com
WWE Superstar Dave Bautista was backstage at last week’s WWE Smackdown taping in Tampa, FL. Dave is from the Tampa area and was there visiting friends.
According to multiple sources while he was there WWE pitched the idea to Dave of being the special referee for a match at WrestleMania 32. It’s possible the match he was pitched to be the special referee for is the rumored WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between Triple H and Roman Reigns. Dave did not agree to the pitched role of him serving as a guest referee.
It’s being said that Dave does not just want to return for a WrestleMania appearance and would prefer to be a part of a storyline. Since finishing his last run Dave has been outspoken in the media about how he felt there were problems with his booking during his last WWE run. Notably that WWE’s creative team did not listen to him when he said he should have returned as a heel and not a babyface.
It’s yet to have been decided by WWE whether or not they will continue to seek a special referee for the match in question or drop the idea altogether. There are names like Shawn Michaels or The Rock that could also be considered for the special referee role.
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Batista Attends Premiere Events for "Guardians of the Galaxy!"
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Batista at Hollywood After Party
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 21: Actor Dave Bautista (C) and guests attend the after party for The World Premiere of Marvels epic space adventure Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn and presented in Dolby 3D and Dolby Atmos at the Dolby Theatre. July 21, 2014 Hollywood, CA (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
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Batista at European Premiere
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 24: David Bautista attends the European premiere of "Guardians Of The Galaxy" at The Empire Leicester Square on July 24, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
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Batista at UK Premiere
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 24: (L-R) David Bautista and Chris Pratt attend the UK Premiere of "Guardians of the Galaxy" at Empire Leicester Square on July 24, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/WireImage)
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Batista at UK Photocall
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 25: David Bautista attends the "Guardians of the Galacy" photocall on July 25, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/WireImage)
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Batista & Cast at UK Photocall
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 25: James Gunn, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan and David Bautista attends the "Guardians of the Galacy" photocall on July 25, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/WireImage)
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Batista & Cast at Meet the FilmMakers
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 25: David Bautista, Chris Pratt and James Gunn attend the Meet the FilmMakers event for "Guardians of the Galacy" on July 25, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
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Batista at Toronto Screening
TORONTO, ON - JULY 30: Actor Dave Bautista attends Marvel's "Guardians Of The Galaxy" - Toronto advanced special screening at Scotiabank Theatre on July 30, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
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Batista at Toronto Screening
TORONTO, ON - JULY 30: Actor Dave Bautista attends Marvel's "Guardians Of The Galaxy" - Toronto advanced special screening at Scotiabank Theatre on July 30, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
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Batista at Toronto Screening
TORONTO, ON - JULY 30: Actor Dave Bautista attends Marvel's "Guardians Of The Galaxy" - Toronto advanced special screening at Scotiabank Theatre on July 30, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
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Batista at Singapore Photocall
SINGAPORE - JULY 10: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Director James Gunn (R) with the casts Dave Bautista (L) and Zoe Saldana (C) attend a photo call at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on July 10, 2014. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Director and Cast are in Singapore as part of their SEA tour. (Photo by MOHD FYROL/AFP/Getty Images)
