Batista Wears Nike Kobe 9 Elite

Wrestler Batista was at it again on last night's episode of WWE Smackdown, this time lacing up the 'Masterpiece' Nike Kobe 9 Elite.

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Wrestler Batista was at it again on last night's episode of WWE Smackdown, this time lacing up the 'Masterpiece' Nike Kobe 9 Elite.

This comes as no surprise if you follow the man on Twitter — he's been sharing a few of his pickups with us recently. He also has the glowing 'NOLA Gumbo League' colorway in his lineup.

Later in the evening, Batista wrestled in the 'Bright Citrus' Air Jordan XX8.

This isn't the first time Batista has hit the ring in Kobes. Back in 2009, he wrestled in the low-top Kobe IV POP.

So have we found an alternate purpose for these super high-cut hoop shoes? Is there a wrestling sneaker war brewing between Batista and Hulk Hogan?

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