Evolution Reunites, Batista Returning To WWE

WWE.com has announced that the legendary Evolution stable will be reuniting for Smackdown 1000.

The historic 1,000th episode will air live Tuesday October 16th from Washington, D.C. Triple H, Randy Orton, Ric Flair, and even Batista will reunite for that special.

The following comes direct from WWE:

The band is back together.

At SmackDown 1000 on Tuesday, Oct. 16, Evolution reunites – Triple H, Batista, Randy Orton and Ric Flair will be in Washington, D.C. for the historic event.

Evolution is comprised of some of the most successful Superstars in history – there are 49 world championship reigns between the four members, who ran roughshod through WWE from 2002 to 2005, then rode again for a vicious rivalry with The Shield in 2014.

What does Evolution have in store as they make their first-ever appearance on the blue brand during this groundbreaking night? Find out during SmackDown’s 1000th episode, Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 8/7 C on USA Network!

EVOLUTION REUNITES! @TripleH, @DaveBautista, @RandyOrton & @RicFlairNatrBoy will reunite at #SD1000 on Tuesday, Oct. 16! pic.twitter.com/L4YWKwrNuM

— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2018

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Batista

Batista Attends Premiere Events for "Guardians of the Galaxy!"

Batista at Hollywood After Party

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 21: Actor Dave Bautista (C) and guests attend the after party for The World Premiere of Marvels epic space adventure Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn and presented in Dolby 3D and Dolby Atmos at the Dolby Theatre. July 21, 2014 Hollywood, CA (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
Batista at European Premiere

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 24: David Bautista attends the European premiere of "Guardians Of The Galaxy" at The Empire Leicester Square on July 24, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Batista at UK Premiere

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 24: (L-R) David Bautista and Chris Pratt attend the UK Premiere of "Guardians of the Galaxy" at Empire Leicester Square on July 24, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/WireImage)
Batista at UK Photocall

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 25: David Bautista attends the "Guardians of the Galacy" photocall on July 25, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/WireImage)
Batista & Cast at UK Photocall

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 25: James Gunn, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan and David Bautista attends the "Guardians of the Galacy" photocall on July 25, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/WireImage)
Batista & Cast at Meet the FilmMakers

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 25: David Bautista, Chris Pratt and James Gunn attend the Meet the FilmMakers event for "Guardians of the Galacy" on July 25, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Batista at Toronto Screening

TORONTO, ON - JULY 30: Actor Dave Bautista attends Marvel's "Guardians Of The Galaxy" - Toronto advanced special screening at Scotiabank Theatre on July 30, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
Batista at Toronto Screening

TORONTO, ON - JULY 30: Actor Dave Bautista attends Marvel's "Guardians Of The Galaxy" - Toronto advanced special screening at Scotiabank Theatre on July 30, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
Batista at Toronto Screening

TORONTO, ON - JULY 30: Actor Dave Bautista attends Marvel's "Guardians Of The Galaxy" - Toronto advanced special screening at Scotiabank Theatre on July 30, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
Batista at Singapore Photocall

SINGAPORE - JULY 10: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Director James Gunn (R) with the casts Dave Bautista (L) and Zoe Saldana (C) attend a photo call at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on July 10, 2014. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Director and Cast are in Singapore as part of their SEA tour. (Photo by MOHD FYROL/AFP/Getty Images)