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Challenge Issued For AEW Revolution
Shaquille O’Neil is likely competing at AEW Revolution on March 7, following back and fourth between him and Cody Rhodes Wednesday evening.
Shaquille O’Neil issued a challenge during the AEW Awards on B/R Live this evening. Cody Rhodes accepted the challenge during tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite, but not for a singles match.
Arn Anderson brought out Red Velvet, who has had issues with Jade Cargill in the past. Cody and Red Velvet challenged Shaquille O’Neil and Jade Cargill to a match at AEW Revolution.
.@SHAQ just challenged @CodyRhodes to a match this March during the #AEWAwards đź‘€ pic.twitter.com/R53Jfhad1X
— B/R Wrestling (@BRWrestling) January 28, 2021
When plans change. You turn to the coach #ArnAnderson.
WATCH #AEWDynamite Wednesdays at 8e/7c on @TNTDrama@CodyRhodes @TheArnShow pic.twitter.com/lWMuOCYGaQ— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 28, 2021
.@Thee_Red_Velvet is HERE and has laid down the challenge. @SHAQ, @Jade_Cargill – The ball is in your court.
WATCH #AEWDynamite Wednesdays at 8e/7c on @TNTDrama pic.twitter.com/qOmH9zxwDv— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 28, 2021
The NBA legend made an appearance on AEW Dynamite last month, interviewed alongside Brandi Rhodes, who had her in arm in a sling following an attack by Jade Cargill weeks earlier. Jade Cargill appeared briefly during last week’s episode, interrupting a match between Cody Rhodes and Peter Avalon.
Last August, Warnermedia teased a future appearance by retired basketball legend. Shaq made a cameo during an episode of Being The Elite, and was backstage at last year’s Full Gear pay-per-view.
Shaq made an appearance at Wrestlemania 32, competing in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
WWE and Shaquille O’Neil continued discussions, with a planned match against The Big Show originally scheduled for Wrestlemania 33. According to O’Neil, talks between both parties broke down after WWE apparently shifting plans multiple times.
In an interview with TMZ, O’Neil stated, “First, they said it was me and Big Show. Then, they said it was going to be three-on-three. Then, they canceled it, so when they canceled it, I made other arrangements.”
AEW Revolution will air on Sunday, March 7 from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL.