Today marks 15 years since former WWE Superstar turned Hollywood star Batista began his televised WWE career on May 9, 2002, on an episode of SmackDown! as Deacon Batista, a villainous enforcer for Reverend D'Von.
He made his WWE in-ring debut in a tag team match teaming with D'Von against Faarooq and Randy Orton, pinning Orton.
Watch Batista's full debut below:
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