NBA giant Shaq could fight Cody Rhodes in AEW thanks to clause in new WarnerMedia contract

SHAQUILLE O’NEAL has revealed he may be about to have a huge wrestling match against Cody Rhodes.

The basketball legend, 48, has just recently signed a contract extension with WarnerMedia to continue presenting the TNT show “Inside The NBA”.

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However, there is more to his new deal than first meets the eye, and it could lead to a showdown against the former AEW TNT Champion.

Shaq told Richard Deitsch: “I’d love to fight Cody.

“Write it. Print it. Text it to him.

“Call AEW up and tell them.”

According to the story, Shaq’s contract includes executive producer roles on projects for Bleacher Report, his podcast moving to WarnerMedia, an appearance on CNN’s New Year’s Eve show and a TV show in partnership with NBA TV.

Wrestling fans have already witnessed the seven-foot powerhouse inside the squared-circle.

The Big Fella has made appearances on both WCW and WWE in the past.

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He also looked set to face The Big Show at WrestleMania several years ago but a lack of fitness is believed to have prevented the clash of the giants.

But he may get his shot at Rhodes on an upcoming episode of Dynamite.

Now fans will be tuning in to see whether the four-time NBA championship winner turns up to battle the son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes.