WWE unleashes The Animal beyond the ring Ten Sports brings WWE Superstar Batista to Mumbai
Ten Sports, India's number one sports channel, brings WWE® Superstar Batista™ - "The Animal, beyond the ring in Mumbai. The RAW® superstar will be in town for a two day visit this month. Apart from meeting his fans, Batista™ will also meet children from Doorstep School, a local NGO, to encourage them in their chosen path in life.
-- Ten Sports, India’s number one sports channel, brings WWE® Superstar Batista™ - “The Animal, beyond the ring in Mumbai. The RAW® superstar will be in town for a two day visit this month.
Apart from meeting his fans, Batista™ will also meet children from Doorstep School, a local NGO, to encourage them in their chosen path in life.
Batista™ ’s chiseled body and explosive temper makes him dominate the ring. Despite his intimidating six foot six inches and 290 pound frame, he has a quiet demeanour, projecting incredible intensity and confidence.
Speaking about his India tour, an excited Batista™ said, “I’m thrilled about this visit, having heard about India from my peers who have visited the country. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and to experience the warmth and charm of India”.
Ever since Batista™ first saw WWE® on television, he aspired to be a part of it. He showed the grit of a true WWE® Superstar right from the outset and redirected his training and philosophies, redesigning his body and mental outlook to fit the bill of a true World Heavyweight Champion.
Speaking of the visit, Mr. Rukin Kizilbash, General Manager-India, Ten Sports, Taj Television India Pvt. Ltd said “Batista™ has a huge fan following in India and he is one of WWE®’s favourite Superstars. Ten Sports from its inception has always delivered the best in WWE® – including real life chances for fans to see their heroes not only on television but beyond the ring, up close and personal.”
Batista™ debuted in WWE® in May 2002 and went on to win the 2005 Royal Rumble® where he earned the right to Main Event at WrestleMania® XXI. At that event, Batista™ won his first World Heavyweight Championship. The Animal’s extraordinary fan base makes him one of the most recognizable celebrities around the globe. Batista™ has Greek and Filipino lineage.
WWE® on Ten Sports cuts across age and gender barriers and regularly records television ratings, second only to cricket.
BATISTA™ - Fast Facts
Name:
Batista™
WWE® Ring name
Batista™ , The Animal
WWE® Theme song
By Salvia on WWE® Wreckless Intent™
From
Washington, D.C.
Height
6 foot 6 inches
Weight
290 pounds
Signature Move/Finishing Move:
Batista™ Bomb
Trainer
Wild Samoan and former World Tag Team Champion,
WWE® Debut
May 2002.
Career Highlights:
World Heavyweight Champion; WWE® Tag Team Champion, World Tag Team Champion; 2005 Royal Rumble® winner
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