Real reason behind Batista's WWE Hall of Fame delay - Reports

The reason why Batista has not been inducted into WWE's Hall of Fame yet has reportedly been revealed. The 56-year-old has found a ton of success in Hollywood following the end of his in-ring career.

The former Evolution member was originally supposed to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic altered those plans. The Animal still has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame, and Sean Ross Sapp recently provided an update. Speaking on The Fightful Report, Sapp noted that the legend hasn't been inducted yet due to scheduling issues.

“Scheduling is the reason I’m given every year—because I ask every year—and I’m told it’s scheduling every year," he said. [H/T: Ringside News]

The former champion battled Triple H in his final match at WrestleMania 35. The Game picked up the victory in the No Holds Barred match to end the veteran's wrestling career.

Peter Rosenberg wants to see Batista return to WWE

Media star Peter Rosenberg recently pitched an interesting idea for Batista's return to WWE.

Speaking with Chris Van Vliet on the INSIGHT podcast, Rosenberg suggested that the legend be John Cena's final opponent. There is currently a tournament underway on RAW and SmackDown to determine who will face The Cenation Leader in his retirement match next month at Saturday Night's Main Event.

"I’m probably reaching here, but when you think about what they represented a certain time, the last Saturday Night's Main Event happens to be in DC, if you hear this (plays Batista’s theme). … I think he meant (he’s retired), and I respect that. I personally as a fan, and who cares what we think, it’s about what he wants in his life. But I’m selfish, and I’m a fan. I’m not satisfied with the editing. I would love to see Batista one more time. I think there’s more. I just think there’s one more story to be told," Rosenberg said. [H/T: chrisvanvliet.com]

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💿 | 20 years ago today Smackdown Vs RAW 2006 was released. THE OFFICIAL START OF THE JOHN CENA AND BATISTA ERA.

It was recently reported that John Cena will likely be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame next year. It will be interesting to see which star wins the Last Time is Now tournament to earn the right to be Cena's final opponent at Saturday Night's Main Event next month.