In January of this year, Batista reluctantly surrendered
the World Heavyweight Championship due to injury.
At the time, an emotional Animal made it clear that
recapturing the gold would be his first and only goal
following his return to the ring. Since that return,
he has received a handful of opportunities to take
back the championship,but each time, controversial
circumstances prevented him from achieving his goal.

On the November 3 edition of SmackDown,
Batista made a deal with General Manager
Theodore Long: protect King Booker in the days leading
up to Cyber Sunday, and Long would owe him one. Batista
lived up to his promise, and has asked the General Manager
to pay up and grant him an opportunity to face King Booker
for the World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series.
Long obliged, setting the stage for one of the most
anticipated championship matches in recent Survivor Series history.

Since capturing the coveted gold at The Great American Bash,
King Booker has faced a number of imposing challengers.
Every time the King appears close to his demise, he seems to
survive. Through controversy and questionable tactics, the World
Heavyweight Champion has scratched and clawed his way to victory.
At Survivor Series,he will need to once again rely on the experience
that has made him one of the most decorated champions in
sports-entertainment history.

At Survivor Series, King Booker and Batista will take their storied
rivalry to the next level. Who will emerge with the prestigious
World Heavyweight Championship? Will the Animal
finally re-claim his prize? Or will King Booker survive and
walk out with his ransom intact?
Watch Survivor Series, live on pay-per-view to find out.