The SHAQ Bowl, a live kickoff show for Super Bowl LV featuring Shaquille O’Neal and an impressive lineup of celebrities and athletes, was officially announced on Thursday. A day before the announcement O’Neal hosted a media conference call to help hype up the event and was at one point asked about the involvement of two WWE Superstars in The Miz and reigning WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. Miami Herald’s Jim Varsallone asked if there was any way we’d see O’Neal in this year’s Royal Rumble, and the NBA legend immediately switched the conversation over to All Elite Wrestling.
During the #ShaqBowl media call @SHAQ mentioned how he won’t be in the #RoyalRumble. But he did have strong words for @AEW’s @CodyRhodes. pic.twitter.com/kWOOWgUtAg
(deep breath)
Let’s be serious here…with the utmost respect, I would eat this guy alive in the ring. https://t.co/a3ZHpuPlkG