“It broke my heart”- WWE Universe still in disbelief as they relive the moment when Dave Bautista turned heel on his best friend
Dave Bautista once turned on Rey Mysterio in 2009, and it led to an iconic feud between the two in the company.
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Dave Bautista and Rey Mysterio have been good friends and bitter enemies in WWE. They delivered some of the most incredible moments together in the company. However, one of the most iconic moments was when Batista took out his frustration on Rey Mysterio at Bragging Rights 2009.
During the pay-per-view, Batista and Mysterio were part of a fatal 4-way match that included The Undertaker and CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship, which the Undertaker retained. During the match, Rey Mysterio broke up a pinfall, which angered Batista. After the match, the Animal launched a vicious attack on the legendary luchador.
In 2009, Dave Bautista was one of the most popular veterans in WWE. When he went to SmackDown that year, he expeditiously resumed his tag team with Rey Mysterio. Therefore, Batista turning on Mysterio at Bragging Rights came as a shock to the fans. After the attack, The Animal repeated the phrase, “You were supposed to be my friend!”
This was the start of one of the most deeply personal rivalries in WWE. Since they were good friends, Rey Mysterio tried to reconcile their relationship the next week. However, Batista had some other plans. The two superstars have delivered some of the most remarkable matches during this feud. The day at the Bragging Rights 2009 marked the first time Batista turned heel after 2005.
The Batista vs. Rey Mysterio saga continued for the whole year. This feud culminated with the involvement of the World Heavyweight Championship. Batista puts Rey over him and defines one of the best works of his career. This rivalry is considered one of the greatest feuds in WWE’s late Ruthless Aggression Era.
WWE Universe relishes the shocking betrayal of Dave Bautista
Rey Mysterio and Dave Bautista are considered one of the most entertaining tag teams in WWE history. Batista’s betrayal was not well received by the WWE Universe at that time. The Animal received heat from the fans as this shocking turn of events at Bragging Rights 2009 was unexpected. Here are some top Twitter reactions from the fans as they revisit this iconic moment once again.
Their rivalry is considered one of the most remarkable feuds in WWE history. These two superstars faced each other multiple times in the same year. The rivalry heated up as Batista disrespected Eddie Guerrero and Rey’s family. They also locked horns for the World Heavyweight Champion.
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