Batista has made a name for himself as one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE history, achieving multiple world championships and later finding success in Hollywood. In the years since his initial departure from WWE, he has made occasional appearances on WWE television. Recently, he made a visit to Smackdown.

The final episode of Friday Night Smackdown in 2022 was a memorable one, featuring Charlotte Flair’s surprise return and victory over Ronda Rousey for the Smackdown Women’s Championship. The company made sure to end the year with a bang.

During the show, John Cena, a longtime friend and rival of Batista, participated in a major tag team match. Titus O’Neal took to Twitter and shared photos of himself backstage at Smackdown, including one of him giving Batista a hug.

#SmackDown Was Awesome tonight and always Great to see all of my @WWE Family ❤️ pic.twitter.com/V7qtVc8H6x

— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) December 31, 2022