Former WWE Champion Dave Batista who walked away from the WWE following the companies PG direction took part in an interview with The UK's Sun Newspaper. He noted that his does not pay attention to the current product and has turned down offers to return and wrestle elsewhere:
"I've no plans to return anytime soon," Batista said. "I was offered the job of working on Tough Enough, I just didn't think it was for me. I hear it went well with Steve Austin and good luck to them.
"I need to be excited by a project and I didn't feel that way about Tough Enough. If I did return to the WWE, it would be for a run not just a one-shot deal. I'd have to be a constant for them not someone who drifts in and out to boost ratings. If I did I'd love to work with Triple H again or Undertaker.
"They are the best workers there in my opinion and they'd make it worthwhile to return. The show would have to change though, so I can't see my return being anytime soon can you?"
You can read the full interview here.
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