In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer spoke about Ronda Rousey‘s upcoming in-ring debut at WrestleMania. Meltzer revealed two interesting names who were considered to as a potential partner for Rousey, before deciding on Kurt Angle.
Meltzer said that the first choice was The Rock, to bring their story from WrestleMania 31 full circle. However, with Rock’s obligations in Hollywood, it is understandable that movie studios don’t want to take a chance on Rocky getting injured.
The second name was supposedly Batista. Meltzer says Batista was approached but refused the offer. He didn’t reveal a possible reason behind Batista’s refusal.
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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)
