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WWE's Triple H Sends Custom Championship Belt To Nationals

The WWE legend sent a custom-made championship belt in honor the Washington Nationals' World Series victory.

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WASHINGTON, DC — WWE legend Triple H sent the Washington Nationals a championship belt that has been customized for the team, and he shared a picture of the impressive piece of hardware on Twitter.

Triple H posted a picture of the belt on Twitter, which looks like a WWE championship belt with the Washington Nationals logo on both sides.

"Congratulations to the Washington @nationals on your historic win," he wrote. "Time to bring the celebration to DC!"

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It has been an annual practice for the last few years for the WWE's Chief Operating Officer to send a custom belt to the World Series champions.

The WWE has also given championship belts to champions of other sports, including the Toronto Raptors in the NBA, the New England Patriots in the NFL, and the St. Louis Blues in the NHL.

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The Nationals stunned the heavily favored Houston Astros in seven games, winning all four games on the road to take the Commission's Trophy. They had to come from behind in the 7th inning of Game 7 in order to do it.

Recently retired former WWE Champion and Arlington native Batista -- full name Dave Bautista -- also tweeted his congratulations. Bautista also plays Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and he tweeted a GIF of his own character.

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