In another update on Dave Batista's return to WWE, he's reportedly been talking with WWE COO Triple H for a few months now. After he returns in January he will be working a full-time schedule until at least WrestleMania 30. He is scheduled to work television tapings, pay-per-views, and a few live events.

Also as previously reported, WWE officials originally planned on saving his return as a surprise for the Royal Rumble but those plans were scrapped after his return was advertised for live events. WWE officials were very unhappy and one source reportedly made a joke that it was good that WWE Chairman Mr. Vince McMahon was overseas visiting with the troops, otherwise he would have "killed somebody" for letting Batista's return get spoiled.