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Warnermedia is teasing basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal possibly making an appearance in All Elite Wrestling in the future.
In a press release, Warnermedia announced Shaq has signed a multi-year extension with Turner Sports, including TNT’s Inside the NBA, NBA on TNT Tuesday Night, and other creative projects.
In speaking with The Athletic (h/t to Fightful), Shaq spoke further on a potential appearance with AEW, revealing he would like to face Cody Rhodes.
“I’d love to fight Cody. Write it. Print it. Text it to him. Call AEW up and tell them.”
You can read a portion of the press release below issued by Warnermedia.
Shaq Fu Coming to AEW?
Could Shaq return to the ring, making a cameo at a future All Elite Wrestling (AEW) event on TNT? We shall see….
“Turner Sports is family to me – even you, Chuck – and I’m looking forward to working alongside my talented colleagues as we create many more Shaq-tastic moments in the years to come,” said O’Neal.
“Shaq is so critical to our success, and such a huge part of the heart and soul of our coverage,” said Jeff Zucker, Chairman, WarnerMedia News and Sports. “We are lucky to be able to have him as part of our family every single day, and I am personally so thrilled to see that continue for a long time to come.”
“Shaquille’s tenacity as a player and loyal teammate made him one of the best to ever do it on the court, and those skills have translated to his contributions as a broadcaster,” said Tara August, Senior Vice President of Talent Services & Special Projects, Turner Sports. “His fun, infectious personality is engaging, entertaining and beloved by fans. We’re thrilled to extend and deepen our relationship with him for many years to come.”