WWE Network News can exclusively reveal the upcoming Hidden Gems addition for this week. Arriving tomorrow, June 7th, will be a match from Ohio Valley Wrestling. The Leviathan, who would later be known as Batista, takes on Kane in this match from OVW Christmas Chaos in January of 2001, which was a re-scheduled event that should have aired a month prior.

While the match isn’t particularly long, clocking in at less than eight minutes bell-to-bell, it is a fun look at a very young Batista, features solo Jim Cornette commentary, and even has a special appearance from a big name star. Additionally, Ohio Valley Wrestling has no full shows on the WWE Network as of yet, so any OVW footage we get at this point is refreshing for many. This is likely the only Gem we will be receiving this week, but if any more do arrive on the service we’ll be sure to make note of it as soon as we become aware.

Every week the WWE Network is bringing one or more new videos to the WWE Hidden Gems section. These videos may be promos, matches, or moments from wrestling’s past, with every decade from the 1950’s to the 2010’s fair game based on the history of the category. Covering such a vast period of time and only offering a few or even one video means some weeks viewers may be disappointed, but the good news is in one week a new Hidden Gem will be coming, so be sure to check back regularly as we’ll be sure to keep you updated.

Below is the synopsis for the upcoming Hidden Gem:

MONSTERS AND DEMONS

Before Batista’s animalistic days in WWE, Leviathan would prove himself to be a worthy competitor in this match against Kane from OVW.

So, what do you think? Does this Hidden Gem interest you? Do you want to eventually see full shows from Ohio Valley Wrestling on the WWE Network? And what are some Hidden Gems you’d like to see dug up, or eras from which they may come from? Let us know all of your thoughts in the comments section down below.

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