When news initially broke out that basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal would be transitioning into wrestling after more than 20-years on the court, many fans were skeptical.
But Big Shaq exceeded expectation as he and Jade Cargill bat Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet.
The highlight of the match was when Shaquille went through a table as he and each opponent tackled each other.
He locked horns with his opponent Cody from the start as he showed off his immense strength which came against Cody’s wrestling abilities.
From proceedings, it looked like Shaq’s brute strength was carrying the day as he constantly lifted Cody like a doll.
Videos online have since shown the two fighters go through several tables outside the ring in scenes that excited fans all over, regardless of who they were supporting.
You can watch snippets of the fight below:
.@SHAQ goes through the table! 😱
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama pic.twitter.com/RVGmeqCR4h— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 4, 2021
Despite dominating in the opening half, “The American Nightmare” got his revenge and his running cross body was what caused the two men to crash out of the ring.
Cargill eventually won the mixed-tag while Shaq was left needing treatment, or so he left fans thinking.
He was put onto a stretcher during commercial break and loaded into an ambulance but when announced went to open the vehicle’s doors, the 43-year old was nowhere to be seen.
